Digital transformation often starts small: with a specific question, a new idea, or the desire to simplify a workflow. This is exactly where the Grafschaft Bentheim Digital Hub comes in. As a resource center for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, it offers consulting, workshops, and networking opportunities. The main focus is on learning about digital solutions, trying them out for yourself, and adapting them to the needs of your own business. The offerings range from artificial intelligence and prompting to digital processes and IT security, as well as opportunities for personal exchange.
For the upcoming fall and winter season, the Digital Hub has put together a varied and free program of events
• “Auf’n Schnack, ” on various dates, at the Grafschafter TechnologieZentrum (GTZ) in Nordhorn: During these one-on-one sessions, companies can bring their questions, ideas, and challenges related to digital transformation. The Digital Hub helps them organize their thoughts, develop initial solutions, and identify possible next steps. No preparation or prior knowledge is required.
An overview of the upcoming dates:
September 24, 2026
October 29, 2026
November 26, 2026
December 17, 2026
• “Mission Possible – The Emergency Plan,” October 7, 2026, 9:00–10:30 a.m., online event: A well-developed IT emergency plan helps companies respond quickly and in a structured manner in the event of an IT infrastructure failure and maintain business operations. In this online workshop, participants will learn about typical scenarios, procedures, and roles and receive concrete guidance for developing their own emergency plan.
• Nordhorn Digital Days, October 8, 2026, Digital Hub at the Grafschafter Technology Center (GTZ) in Nordhorn: As part of the Nordhorn Digital Days, the Digital Hub is offering a workshop and a technology assessment on the topic of the “paperless office.” The Digital Hub invites companies to try out digital solutions for typical paper-based processes for themselves. At various stations, participants can learn about and compare digital document management, time tracking, and digital invoicing processes, among other things. Devices and trial accounts will be provided. In addition, on the same day, as part of the “Auf’n Schnack!” consultation format, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their company’s next digitization project with a digital coach.
• “Social Media in Tourism: From Inspiration to Booking, ” October 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., online event: Social media plays an important role in travel planning and offers tourism businesses the opportunity to target potential guests. In this webinar, participants will learn how to select the right platforms, increase their visibility with relevant content, and streamline their social media efforts using editorial calendars, digital tools, and artificial intelligence. Practical examples from the tourism industry demonstrate how the strategies presented can be applied to their own businesses.
• “Understanding AI Agents: From Chat Usage to Process Automation, ” November 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., online event: This online session demonstrates how the everyday use of AI platforms can serve as the starting point for automatable business processes. Using a simple example, participants will learn how a manual task can be transformed into an initial AI agent concept. No prior technical knowledge is required.
• “Conference on Effective Information Security – #kofein26,” November 12, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., IT Center Lingen (Kaiserstrasse 10B) in Lingen: The conference is aimed at companies of all sizes as well as stakeholders in public administration. Entrepreneurs and startups are also welcome. Various keynotes and presentations will cover topics such as concrete experiences with cyberattacks, human factors in security decisions, the impacts of and appropriate responses to cyber incidents, and new security risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence. No prior knowledge is required.
• “From Prompt to Process: Putting AI Agents into Practice,” November 17 , 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Grafschafter TechnologieZentrum (GTZ) in Nordhorn: In this hands-on workshop, participants will develop an initial structured concept for an AI agent based on their own work task. Among other things, the workshop focuses on breaking tasks down into individual steps, developing custom system prompts, and exploring various model options. Data protection, feasibility, and the limitations of AI-based processes will also be discussed. Bringing your own computer and having access to an AI platform are recommended.
• Networking event with a St. Nicholas breakfast, December 3, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nordhorn (exact location to be announced): To wrap up the year, the Digital Hub invites you to a networking event. The focus will be on personal interaction, making new contacts, and the opportunity to exchange experiences, ideas, and discuss current topics related to digitalization in a relaxed atmosphere.
Registration is required to participate in the events. Those interested can find further information and register for the events at https://www.grafschaft-bentheim.de/grafschaft/arbeit-wirtschaft-bildung/digital-hub