The thought leadership hub.

Leading minds from the digital economy come together on the Center Stage to assess what is truly relevant and to identify the innovations and trends that will shape the business of tomorrow.

What makes the Center Stage unique:

• World-class keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions
• Inspiring ideas to drive innovation and unlock future business opportunities
• A key platform for thought leadership and relevant industry voices
• Home to two conference highlights:
  Thought Leaders’ Summit (day 1) and CMO Summit (day 2)

Targeted content in the DMEXCO Worlds.

As a central feature of the DMEXCO Worlds, the Topic Stages are integral to the DMEXCO Conference. This is where select industry experts, companies and innovators come together to share knowledge, put developments into perspective and discuss the latest trends.

What makes the Topic Stages unique:

• Stages focusing on specific subjects related to key topic areas
• Talks, panel discussions and topic-led summits with incisive deep dives
• Curated content for clearly defined, relevant target groups.

Stages

• Commerce Stage
• Tech Stage
• Media Stage
• Agencies Stage
• Future TV / Creators’ Stage

Practical sessions focused on in-depth content and open dialogue.

The DMEXCO masterclasses are designed to deepen expertise and address relevant business issues hands-on. The aim is to foster interaction, dialogue and ongoing knowledge sharing.

What makes the masterclasses unique:

• Case studies with practical relevance and concrete use cases
• Interactive workshops with two-way communication between experts and participants
• In-depth examination of specific topics with a clearly defined focus
• Intimate sessions designed to support direct dialogue and long-term knowledge exchange

Commerce from beginning to end

The Commerce Lounge Stage is the space for all those who take a holistic approach to digital commerce. From marketplaces and payment to checkout and customer experience, all the way through to logistics and fulfillment – this is where every step of the commerce journey comes into view.

Focused sessions, practical insights, and face-to-face conversations with brands, retailers, platforms, and service providers can be experienced in a relaxed environment. Learn which strategies actually work in digital commerce, which processes are becoming more efficient, and which trends are relevant right now.

Here’s what you can expect

• Strategies for digital commerce success

• The latest developments relating to platforms, checkout, and customer experience

• Efficient processes at every stage from order through to delivery

• Dialogue between brands, retailers, platforms, and service providers

• Compact sessions with strong practical relevance

Where new ideas are revealed.

On the Start-up Stage, entrepreneurs and dynamic start-ups showcase how new ideas, business models and technologies are shaping the future of business. Real-life examples, genuine challenges and bold visions offer a window into the innovation process in action.

What makes the Start-up Stage unique:

• Presentations of genuine case studies, challenges and visionary concepts by emerging companies

• Focus on innovation, new business models and future-oriented perspectives

• Analysis of the latest tech and business developments coming out of the start-up scene

Where new opportunities take shape

The Innovation Stage spotlights fresh ideas from the digital economy. This is where speakers and companies demonstrate how new strategies across marketing, technology, commerce, and digital communication work in practice.

The focus is on real-world projects, valuable lessons, and topics that extend beyond traditional stage formats. This is the place for everyone who wants to discover new perspectives, deepen their understanding of current challenges, and gain inspiration for their businesses.

Here’s what you can expect

• Practical examples from the fields of marketing, technology, commerce, and digital communication

• New perspectives on current challenges in the digital economy

• Insights from companies of various sizes across a range of industries

• Concrete takeaways you can apply to your day-to-day work

• Inspiration to trigger new ideas, trends, and solutions