Formats
Find out more about the individual formats of the tcworld conference
Keynote
The keynote is an inspiring presentation by an experienced speaker who gets the audience in the right mood, motivating them and giving them new momentum.
Technical Presentations
In technical presentations, experts present their experiences, new trends, completed projects and Best Practices live in a 45-minute presentation. The video recordings are available to all attendees afterwards.
Partner Presentations
Manufacturers and service providers present a case study in 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A and discussion session.
Meetups
Meetups are open meeting places on specific topics, where all interested parties can get involved, exchange ideas and network.
Workshops
In 105 interactive minutes, topics are worked through in small groups in a practical manner, followed by Q&A and discussion sessions.
Tutorials
In our 60-minute tutorials, including Q&A and discussion sessions, experts introduce you to modern applications or methods that will enrich your everyday work or projects.
Fishbowl
In a fishbowl format, experts and the audience discuss controversial issues for 60 to 90 minutes. An open chair invites active participation, creating a dynamic exchange with changing perspectives.
Showcase
In a moderated showcase, concrete application and practical examples will be presented using short presentations. Various speakers will report on use cases, business cases or development processes in 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, the speakers will be available to answer questions and there will be room for discussion.
All formats at a glance
| Format | Purpose | Description | Duration | Certificate of Participation |
| Technical Presentation | Information delivery | Presentation followed by discussion. | 45 minutes (incl. 15 min questions and discussion) | no |
| Keynote | Information delivery | Inspriring presentation followed by discussion. | 45 minutes (incl. 15 min questions and discussion) | no |
| Partner Presentaion | Information delivery | Case study presentation (manufacturer and service provider). Starting point is the manufacturer’s situation. | 45 minutes (incl. 15 min questions and discussion) | no |
| Tutorial | Learning | Practical demonstration of an application or method. | 60 minutes (incl. 15 min questions and discussion) | no |
| Workshop | Learning | Interactive group work with participants; strong practical relevance. | 105 minutes (incl. questions and discussion) | yes |
| Fishbowl | Exchange | Open discussion round with rotating participants. Active exchange between experts and audience. | 60 - 90 minutes | no |
| Showcase | Information delivery | Short presentations of specific application and practical examples. | 20 minutes (incl. 10 min questions and discussion) | no |
| Meetup | Exchange and networking | Moderated discussion among participants. Topics are chosen by the participants themselves. | 60 - 70 minutes (incl. discussion) | no |