On March 12, 2026, the first TECH.LAND Xperience will take place at the Messe- und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland in Münster. The event has been set up to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Germany and the Netherlands and has the motto: &quot;turning borders into connections.&quot;In a vibrant festival atmosphere, the event will showcase the technological strength of the region: a powerful innovation infrastructure, strong cooperation between research and industry, and an ecosystem of universities, innovation centers, and internationally operating companies. Approximately 600 to 800 participants from business, science, and politics are expected, including administrators, researchers, investors, students, and start-up founders.The TECH.LAND Xperience is part of the TECH.LAND program, which has served as the strategic umbrella for Dutch-German innovation activities since 2024.<h2>Program</h2>The program focuses on the technology areas that will determine tomorrow&#x27;s competitiveness:<ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li>Hydrogen &amp; Battery Technologies: Solutions for a sustainable energy future</li><li>MedTech &amp; Health: Innovations for modern healthcare and healthier life expectancy</li><li>Advanced Manufacturing &amp; Robotics: The next generation of manufacturing technologies</li><li>Circular Economy: Strategies for resource-efficient value creation</li></ul>In addition, overarching themes such as chip technology, security &amp; defense, start-up ecosystems, and international talent will be addressed.  Participants can look forward to international keynote speakers, interactive panel discussions and workshops, as well as a thematic exhibition with hands-on demonstrators. Targeted matchmaking formats will support the emergence of new collaborations and project ideas. The day will conclude with an evening networking event, which will encourage informal contact and the building of sustainable partnerships.The event is organized by a Dutch-German partner network, including IHK Nord Westfalen, Wirtschaftsförderung Münster, Twente Board, and Oost NL, supported by numerous partners.