Future show in Bergheim: from coal to artificial intelligence

Future show in Bergheim: from coal to artificial intelligence

The region in change: from coal to digital opportunities

On September 11, 2024 at 6 p.m., the district house in Bergheim will become the scene of an important event that illuminates the future of the Rhein-Erft-Kreis region to digital transformation. Under the motto "From the coal to the Ki", not only the past, but also the vision for the next few years.

a free event for the community

All citizens are invited to take part in the interactive future show that offers free tickets. This event is part of a broader week of the future that takes place from September 9th to 13th, 2024 and deals intensively with artificial intelligence (AI). Here the participants learn which skills in the digital world are becoming more important and how the region can stand up to the future.

experts on site

The show is directed by renowned experts such as the futurologist Max Thinius and competence experts Thomas Schmidt. They not only convey knowledge about the development from industrial revolution to AI, but also motivate visitors to actively participate in the design of their own future. The dialogue is promoted with interactive elements so that those present can think together about the upcoming developments.

A look into the future

The event addresses the innovations of digital twins and illuminates the various possibilities of how the region can develop. This exchange is particularly important because digitization grasps many areas of our lives - be it at work, at school or in everyday life.

The Initiative behind the event

This future show is part of the qualification initiative of Microsoft Germany and brings together the projects of the Helliwood Media & Education as well as the support association for youth and social work. Such initiatives show how important it is to actively shape digitization in order to prepare the coming generations for the challenges of the AI world.

conclusion: a joint step forward

The Bedburg, Elsdorf and Bergheim region are not only positioned as a historical center of coal mining, but also as an innovative location for digital developments. The future show on September 11th is an invitation to everyone to participate in this exciting transformation and to take advantage of the opportunities that artificial intelligence brings.

With the possibility of taking part in this future -oriented event free of charge, the citizens are well equipped to actively step into a new era that focuses on digital transformation.