Meetups
June 18th

The Next Chapter: Navigating Business Succession at the Hinterland Conference Bielefeld

 

  • Panel: Three female successors discuss their transitions in practice—what they inherited, what they’re changing, and what has surprised them.
  • Context: Hinterland of Things, 2,500 attendees from the tech, startup, and SME sectors. 2026 theme: „and ACTION“.

 

ALPHAZIRKEL and THE NEXT CIRCLE will once again be represented at Hinterland of Things this year.

  • WHEN: Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 2:30–2:55 PM
  • WHERE: Bielefeld City Hall, Willi-Brandt-Platz 1

 

On the Hinterland Stage, Albert M. Geiger will moderate a panel on “The Next Chapter: Navigating Business Succession” featuring three successors from family-owned businesses:

  • Pia Albers (Next Gen & Managing Director, CTIO | ELA Container GmbH) – Founded in 1972, third generation, leading provider of modular spaces.
  • Clarissa Clavey (Next Gen & Managing Director | Clavey Gruppe) – Founded in 1984, second generation, group of 9 companies in technical services and maintenance.
  • Sina Thomas (Next Gen & Managing Director | Kletti GmbH) – In business for over 30 years, second generation, regional production in the field of electric heating systems.

 

To get tickets with a 25% discount, please register HERE