Heinz Nixdorf, the German computer pioneer and founder of Nixdorf Computer AG, would have been 100 years old on 9 April 2025. In honour of this special birthday, the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum is organising a varied anniversary programme for the general public. The celebrations will kick off on 11 January 2025, when the extended permanent exhibition will be officially opened.
The Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum is organising a summer festival on 6 July 2025 with partners around Fürstenallee and Zukunftsmeile: Heinz Nixdorf Institute, SICP, Fraunhofer IEM, FHDW, bib International Collage, Weidmüller and several others. A colourful programme awaits you on the Paderwiesen behind the Heinz Nixdorf Institute and the Heinz Nixdorf MueumsForum.
Each of the Heinz Nixdorf Institute's specialist groups will be organising a programme item and providing a comprehensive insight into their fields of research.
In addition, from 7-9 October 2025, the lecture series Talks Hoch Drei! - Science for everyone will take place. Renowned experts will offer exciting insights into their specialist areas. Among others, sports physician Prof Dr Dr Claus Reinsberger will talk about sport and Martin König will speak about architecture.
Admission is free. Registration required.
Registration details will be announced at a later date.
The events will not only be a look back at Heinz Nixdorf's achievements, but also provide an outlook on future technological developments.
You can find out more about the programme and Heinz Nixdorf here.
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