It’s been a while. But good things take time – and great communities are worth the wait. After a few years of pause, we’re excited to announce that the Digitale Leute Meetup Series is back.
Why we’re doing this
Digitale Leute has always been about one thing: bringing together the people who shape digital products. The thinkers, the builders, the ones who care deeply about how technology is made and why it matters. Over the years, our community has grown – but we’ve missed the magic that only happens when you’re in the same room, sharing ideas, swapping stories, and sparking conversations that no Slack channel can replicate.
So we decided: it’s time to bring our meetups back.
First stop: Cologne, April 23rd
It only makes sense that we start where it all began. Digitale Leute is a Cologne original – and so is our comeback. We’re launching the new chapter of our meetup series right here on April 23rd, hosted by one of Cologne’s most exciting digital teams – REWE Digital.
The doors open at 6:00 pm, followed by the official welcome by Stefan Vosskötter at 6:30 pm. Talks, interviews, and Q&A will take place from 7:00–8:00 pm, followed by plenty of time for networking. The event will wrap up around 9:00 pm.
When: April 23, 2026, doors open at 6:00 pm
Location: This meetup will take place at the REWE Digital premises in Cologne.
REWE Digital, Schanzenstraße 6-20, Cologne
About REWE Digital
REWE Digital is the technology powerhouse behind one of Germany’s largest retail groups, with nearly 2,500 people working across five European countries – the majority of them right here in Cologne. Their team has been shaping the future of retail through technology since 1984, from e-commerce and apps to warehouse logistics and data infrastructure. We’re glad to call them our hosts.
Next up: Berlin in June
Can’t make it to Cologne? We’ve got you covered. Our second meetup of the season is planned for Berlin in June – because the German digital community deserves more than one city.
Details to follow. Stay tuned.
Community has always been at our core
This isn’t a new idea – it’s a return to our roots. For years, Digitale Leute has been building spaces where digital product people connect, learn, and build together. From our annual Digitale Leute Summit in Cologne to our Digitale Leute School with bootcamps in Product Management, Product Design, and AI Engineering, community and learning have always been what drives us.
The meetup series is the natural next step: smaller, more regular, more personal – and this time, in cities across Germany.
Join us
Whether you’re a longtime Digitale Leute friend or discovering us for the first time, these meetups are for you. No buzzword bingo, no sales pitches – just real people talking about the work that matters.
Let’s build better products!
Your Digitale Leute Team
