MACHN was a festival experience unlike any other, never feeling like a ‘regular’ industry conference. It is a space where culture, creativity, and commerce are brought into conversation with each other. The programme is truly interdisciplinary, bringing together leading voices on the frontlines of change. No exaggeration, each person I encountered embodied the spirit of MACHN in how eager they were to exchange bold ideas.

Having principles is important. But it's only the beginning. What does it take for transformation to succeed? I spoke about this at the MACHN Festival. And what particularly impressed me there wasn't just the special location, the exciting topics or the many inspiring conversations. But above all, this palpable sense of a new beginning: people who don't just talk about change, but want to shape it. 💚

MACHN is the rare event where you meet your partners and associations and connect with the local startup scene around SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator, HHL DIGITAL SPACE - The Entrepreneurship Hub, Startup Factory boOst and with the creative economy too. In between, strong keynotes, among them Robert Habeck. IT, Mittelstand, founders and creatives in one place is exactly what makes regional depth in Leipzig worth betting on.

As a partner and service provider, we are enthusiastic about the MACHN Festival. A young, dynamic and creative team that impresses with its openness and fresh ideas. The festival goes far beyond the event itself and has already generated numerous valuable partnerships, projects and contacts. MACHN actively supports start-ups, which not only benefits the city, but also many young entrepreneurs and creatives. It is impressive to experience this commitment - it is informative, inspiring and simply fun.

I am delighted: MACHN has now developed into a 'class reunion'. Our new stage format, in which Ronny Wangelin from voor GmbH spoke authentically about the #BusinessAngel bonus, has made the support programme more tangible. Conclusion: More MACHN!

Simply #MACHN! State Secretary Thomas Kralinski put it like this: Talents, technologies and tolerance are needed to move a society forward. I can only agree with that. And that's exactly what you found at the festival in a potpourri of exciting keynotes, practical workshops and motivating seminars.