The Match Arena, taking place on November, 18 2026 at the MHP Arena Stuttgart, brings startups and companies from Baden-Württemberg together. Across six thematic tracks, startups present practical solutions to current challenges. Short impulse talks, pitches, and targeted matching sessions create opportunities for direct exchange and for taking away concrete approaches for your own organization.
Focus Topics
Operations Excellence
Established processes, untapped potential: automation transforms operational workflows into cost-efficient, scalable structures.
Sales Intelligence
From identifying new markets to after-sales: smart tools activate potential in the sales process in a targeted way.
Supply Chain Management
Complex supply chains, clear visibility: AI tools enable better planning and make volatility manageable.
Smart Production
Analog systems, digital opportunities: physical AI and robotics transform manufacturing from within.
Automated Intralogistics
Fragmented processes, seamless flow: Automation creates control and efficiency across the entire material flow.
Digital Resilience
Digital strength as a competitive advantage: Cybersecurity and compliance tools strengthen resilience and the ability to act.
The Programme
13:00 – 14:15
Doors Open, Expo & Networking
14:15 – 15:00
Welcome & Opening
by NXTGN, VfB & the Minister of Economic Affairs, Crafts and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Skilled Crafts and Tourism of the State of Baden-Württemberg
15:00 – 15:45
Impulses & Pitches
Track 1: Sales Intelligence
Track 2: Smart Production
15:45 – 16:30
Impulses & Pitches
Track 3: Digital Resilience
Track 4: Automated Intralogistics
16:30 – 17:15
Expo, Networking & Guided Tours
17:15 – 18:00
Impulses & Pitches
Track 5: Operations Excellence
Track 6: Supply Chain Management
18:00 – 18:45
Venture Connect Award Verleihung & Closing
18:45 – 21:00
Networking
Music, Food & Drinks
