With a vision of a circular economy at interpack 2026

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A sustainable circular economy requires technological expertise and a new generation of skilled professionals. That is why ITQ GmbH and the Gerda Stetter Foundation are demonstrating that „Technology is fun!“ from 7 to 13 May 2026 at interpack in Düsseldorf, in the VDMA Technology Lounge in Hall 4, Stand C54, they will demonstrate how they systematically combine these two areas. The focus will be on the CirQmind project – Circular Economy through Circular Society, which aims to inspire young people to […]

Digital Twins in the Age of AI – ARC Industry Leadership Europe Forum 2026

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The ARC Industry Leadership Forum Europe 2026 will take place in Barcelona from 4 to 6 May 2026. The event is regarded as a major industry gathering for anyone interested in the potential of artificial intelligence, digitalisation and sustainable operational processes in industry. ITQ GmbH will be represented at the event by its Senior Consultant and speaker, Dipl.-Ing. Anton Fritsch. In his presentation, „Digital Twin Approaches in the Age of Artificial Intelligence“, he will demonstrate the central role that digital twins have played for decades […]

Children at Digital Day 2025 in Duisburg

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On 24 June 2025, ITQ GmbH will once again be taking part in the nationwide Digital Day and is inviting young people in Duisburg to experience the digital world of work first-hand. Under the title „The Working World of Engineers“, we are offering a hands-on workshop for young people aged 16 and over. Digital Day aims to make digitalisation understandable and tangible for everyone. This year, too, […]

From Minecraft to plastics recycling: We’re inspiring the next generation at didacta 2026

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On 13 and 14 March 2026, ITQ GmbH will be presenting innovative, hands-on activities for technical education and careers guidance at the didacta education fair in Cologne. In the special exhibition area in Hall 6, „Discover Your Future“, pupils from Year 8 onwards can experience technology in a practical way and gain an initial insight into digital and sustainable technologies of the future. On Friday, the focus will be on the workshop „Learning to code with Minecraft“. As part of the CraCoSu project, pupils will […]

Girls‘ Day 2026 | ITQ

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On 23 April 2026, ITQ GmbH will once again be taking part in Girls‘ Day and inviting schoolgirls aged between 10 and 16 to its offices in Garching and Duisburg. As a provider of software and systems engineering services, ITQ GmbH aims to give young girls exciting insights into the world of STEM careers and spark their interest in programming. Following a brief introduction to ITQ GmbH […]

Innovation boot camp: try out AI, robotics and the circular economy

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From 24 to 28 February 2026, the SMART GREEN ISLAND INNOVATIONSFESTIVAL, organised by ITQ GmbH and the Spanish company Dr. Stetter ITQ S.L.U., took place on Gran Canaria. At the MAKEATHON, 334 young talents, academics and business representatives worked in interdisciplinary teams on industrial challenges in the fields of AI, automation and the circular economy. At the same time, 150 researchers presented on current scientific topics at the international EUROCAST conference, such as […]

Future technologies: somewhere between a museum and a MAKEATHON

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From 24 to 28 February 2026, ITQ GmbH, in collaboration with the Spanish company Dr. Stetter ITQ S.L.U., is hosting the SMART GREEN ISLAND INNOVATIONSFESTIVAL. The event will take place at the „Museo Elder“ Technical Museum in Las Palmas, in the heart of the capital of Gran Canaria. A total of around 750 participants will come together to explore future technologies, sustainability, science and education. The Technical Museum provides the setting for the event […]

The future meets the classics: STEM at the National Motor Museum

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Surrounded by legendary automotive icons at the National Automuseum – The Loh Collection, ITQ GmbH and Friedhelm Loh Group GmbH demonstrated on 9 and 10 December 2025 how modern youth development can look: 200 young people from the Lahn-Dill district took part in around 30 hands-on workshops, programming robots, building sensor systems and exploring sustainable energy and environmental technology. At the same time, 15 apprentices from the Friedhelm Loh Group took part for the first time […]

SPS Makeathon 2025 – The future needs a passion for technology!

SPS Makeathon 2025 – The future needs a passion for technology!

From 25 to 27 November 2025, the SPS – Smart Production Solutions trade fair in Nuremberg will be transformed into a platform for young technology enthusiasts. As part of the Young Talent Days, ITQ GmbH is organising the SPS Makeathon in collaboration with Mesago Messe and New Automation e.V. Students and vocational school pupils can develop innovative ideas in interdisciplinary teams and turn them into initial prototypes. The workshops will take place […]

ITQ promotes innovation at the Packaging Valley Makeathon 2025

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The Packaging Valley Makeathon 2025 is entering its next round – and ITQ GmbH is taking part again this year! As the initiator and a long-standing partner, ITQ has supported the event since its inception, thereby promoting practical networking between students, start-ups and industry. Together with the Packaging Valley Germany e.V. packaging cluster and its members, as well as the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Agency, we are promoting a […]