The media location NRW
North Rhine-Westphalia numbers among the most highly developed media and creative regions in Europe. TV and radio stations, network operators and content providers are accelerating the process of media convergence. Numerous international media and telecommunication giants are located in NRW. The state is also home to a vibrant film industry and a strong publishing sector. In addition, the computer games industry is strongly represented and achieves the largest sales of any Germany region. In addition, the diverse cultural scene in NRW fosters a productive crossover between the arts, culture and the media, thus boosting creativity and innovation.
Meeting places for the creative community in NRW
North Rhine-Westphalia's leading role in the media industry is mirrored in numerous events and trade shows held in Cologne. For example, 'gamescom', the world's largest trade fair for interactive games, has continuously set new records for exhibitor numbers and visitor attendance. At 'dmexco', the annual Digital Marketing Exposition and Congress, media professionals discuss the latest trends in marketing and consumer communication.
Numerous media enterprises are based in the Rhineland region, above all in the city of Cologne, the No. 1 media location:
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Technology & business collaboration opportunities in NRW & Singapore
11.05.2022
Webinar by NRW.Global Business, IPI Singapore, ZENIT and Enterprise Europe Network
May 11, 2022 I 08:30 (CEST)/14:30 (UTC+8) - 10:30 (CEST)/16:30 (UTC+8)
"Cyber security in companies must be a matter for the boss"
06.04.2022
As the war in Ukraine rages on, experts warn that German companies can also become the target of hackers. How great is this danger? Manuel Atug explains. He is a cyber security expert at the Cyber-Security Cluster Bonn.
In 4 easy steps to North Rhine-Westphalia | NRW
In NRW, the ICT sector is both an important pillar and a powerful driver for the economy and especially for digitization. This is where entrepreneurs, researchers and investors find the ICT know-how to help shape the development of Industry 4.0, for example.
The digital location NRW is characterized by a high density of industrial and commercial companies, innovative start-ups and a broad-based ICT sector. Together they are driving digital change forward. New business models, services and products are emerging.
