TECH Talk

Join the TECH Talk!

Be part of an exclusive digital gathering designed for TECH community members.

In this invite-only format, participants come together in a confidential setting to exchange ideas, gain insights, and connect meaningfully across borders and disciplines.

Our host, Larissa Holzki, will lead a compelling conversation with carefully selected guest, who will bring fresh perspectives and real-world experience to the table. Expect thought-provoking insights, honest reflections, and a glimpse into the future of tech.

You’re warmly invited to contribute to the dialogue: Submit your questions in advance or ask them live during the session via Zoom. This is your chance to engage directly, share your curiosity, and help shape the conversation.

NEW SPECIAL

TECH Show x Handelsblatt Disrupt

Is robotics experiencing its ChatGPT moment?

A new investment hype has taken hold in the world of robotics. What lies behind it, and what companies need to prepare for now.

Robots are suddenly everywhere. At technology conferences, humanoid machines are breakdancing; in China, they’re running half-marathons; and in German cities, autonomous vehicles are already delivering parcels. Why this matters: such spectacular pilot demonstrations make a big impression. However, the next generation of robots is not yet truly ready for production. Nevertheless, it’s worth taking a closer look. Because if the technology lives up to what these prospects promise, it could fundamentally change the way we live and work.

For the second time, host Larissa Holzki, together with investor Andre Retterath from Earlybird, presents an episode of the Handelsblatt TECH Show, which was recorded live at TECH 2026 in Heilbronn. Her guests: David Reger, Neura Robotics; Sue-Ann Marquis, Korial; and Michael Suppa, Fraunhofer IPA.

Episode 8

Dexin Luo, Global Vice President, Digital, AI and IT at Linde

7 May 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Our Host Larissa Holzki interviewed Dexin Luo, Global Vice President, Digital, AI and IT at Linde.

Episode 7

Isabel Poppek, Founder and CEO of Alpas AI

28 April 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Our Host Larissa Holzki interviewed Isabel Poppek, Founder and CEO of Alpas AI.

Episode 6

Pina Schlombs, Sustainability Lead & Senior Thought Leader on Industrial AI at Siemens

25 March 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Our Host Larissa Holzki interviewed Pina Schlombs, Sustainability Lead & Senior Thought Leader on Industrial AI at Siemens.

Episode 5

Lennard Schmidt, Co-Founder & CEO Langdock

5 March 2026, 12:00 p.m.

Our Host Larissa Holzki interviewed Lennard Schmidt, Co-founder & CEO at Langdock — one of Germany's fastest-growing AI start-ups. 

Episode 4

Malte Kosub, CEO & Co-Founder at Parloa

16 January 2026, 2:15 p.m.

We kicked off the new year with an exclusive, invite-only digital session featuring our host Larissa Holzki in conversation with Malte Kosub, CEO and Co-Founder of Parloa.

Episode 3

Ties Boukema, Head of Data, Tech & AI at Dawn Capital

17 December 2025, 11:30 a.m.

We wrapped up the year with an inspiring episode featuring Ties Boukema. If you missed the session or want to revisit the discussion, you can watch the full episode online by clicking the link below.

Episode 2

Rafael Laguna de la Vera, Director of the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation SPRIND

5 December 2025, 11:45 a.m.

In our second digital roundtable, Larissa Holzki sat down with Rafael Laguna de la Vera, Director of Sprind, for an insightful conversation. If you missed the session or would like to watch it again, simply click the link below to view the episode online.

Episode 1

Bastian Nominacher, Co-CEO of Celonis

21 November 2025, 1:30 p.m.

If you missed our first digital roundtable, you can now watch the webinar online. Our Host Larissa Holzki interviewed our first distinguished guest, Bastian Nominacher from Celonis, sharing fresh insights and real-world perspectives.

TECH Show

TECH Show x Handelsblatt Disrupt

Our pilot episode of the TECH Show x Handelsblatt Disrupt aired live from the Handelsblatt Security & Defence conference. In the episode "Rocket Ambitions: Is Europe’s Security Depending on a Munich Startup?” Handelsblatt reporter Larissa Holzki and start-up investor Andre Retterath from Earlybird discuss key technologies and their strategic importance for the economy and society with their guests.