Wherever Whenever

WORK OFF. PARTY ON. – ORGATEC x WW-FESTIVAL PARTY

2026-08-31

On October 28, from 6:00 p.m., it’s time to Work off. Party on.
After an inspiring day at the trade fair, Hall 6 becomes the place to meet for music, networking and a great atmosphere.

The evening kicks off with a DJ set from 6:00 p.m., followed by Alice Merton live on stage at around 6:45/7:00 p.m. With international hits such as “No Roots”, Alice Merton is one of Germany’s most successful pop artists of recent years – bringing the perfect soundtrack to a special festival evening. From around 8:00 p.m., the evening continues with another DJ set. Until 10:00 p.m., there will be plenty of time to celebrate, connect and round off the day together.

Programme:
18:00 – DJ-Set
19:00 – Alice Merton live on Board Stage
20:00–22:00 Uhr – DJ-Set

October 28 | 6:00–10:00 p.m. | Hall 6

Photo: © Elias Koehler

Ralf Schumacher to appear as a guest at the WW – Work Culture Festival

2026-08-03

With Ralf Schumacher, the Wherever Whenever – Work Culture Festival welcomes one of the most successful German racing drivers of his generation. The former Formula 1 driver competed in 180 Grand Prix races, secured six victories and stood on the podium a total of 27 times. Today, he works as a TV pundit, presenter and entrepreneur.

On the Board Stage, Schumacher discusses what companies can learn from Formula 1. The focus is on the high demands of an environment characterised by speed, precision and competition: How are the right decisions made under immense pressure? What sets high-performing teams apart? And how can quality and perfection be ensured in the long term?

Schumacher draws not only on his experience in international motor racing. As an entrepreneur, too, he has pioneered new business areas across various sectors and repeatedly set new standards. His talk thus offers a unique perspective on performance, team dynamics, entrepreneurial thinking and dealing constructively with pressure.

Mental strength at the very highest level: Angelique Kerber

2026-08-03

With Angelique Kerber, the Wherever Whenever – Work Culture Festival welcomes one of the most successful German tennis players of her generation. Three Grand Slam titles, a silver medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and a total of 34 weeks at the top of the world rankings make her one of the most influential figures in international tennis.

Since her professional debut in 2003, Angelique Kerber has been synonymous with discipline, mental strength and exceptional consistency at the very highest level. With her victories at the 2016 Australian Open and US Open, as well as at Wimbledon in 2018, she made German tennis history and became the first German to reach number one in the world rankings since Steffi Graf.

Today, Angelique Kerber is involved in various projects relating to sport, the development of young talent and personal development. Through the Angie Kerber Academy, she supports young talents in combining sporting achievement with values such as fairness, team spirit and resilience.

At the WW – Work Culture Festival, she brings her experience from elite sport to discussions on performance, personal development and sustainable success.

Ole Scheeren: Architecture for new forms of collaboration

2026-07-29

With Ole Scheeren, the Wherever Whenever – Work Culture Festival welcomes one of Germany’s most internationally renowned architects. As founder and director of Büro Ole Scheeren, he is known for transformative, narrative-driven designs that take architecture far beyond its structural function.

With offices in Berlin, London, Hong Kong and Beijing, Ole Scheeren Architects develops projects worldwide that redefine the relationship between architecture, urban life and social interaction. Among its best-known works are The Interlace and the DUO Towers in Singapore, MahaNakhon in Bangkok and the Guardian Art Centre in Beijing. Current projects include Tencent Helix, the technology group’s new global headquarters in Shenzhen, and The Axiom in Shanghai.

At the heart of Scheeren’s work is the question of how architecture can enable new forms of living and collaboration in cities. His large-scale designs demonstrate how spaces can actively foster cultural cohesion, a shared identity and inclusive collaboration.

Ole Scheeren will speak at the WW – Work Culture Festival on 29 October 2026 at 12:00, sharing his international perspective on architecture, urbanity and the design of future living and working spaces.

wll.news becomes a media partner of the WW Work Culture Festival

2026-07-01

The Wherever Whenever – Work Culture Festival is expanding its media network to include wll.news. This media hub – comprising an online portal, a print magazine and a LinkedIn channel – focuses on modern working environments, learning environments and living spaces (Working, Learning, Living) – and is aimed at audiences in retail, procurement, facility management and industry.

The programme focuses on topics that shape the world of offices and work – ranging from office technology, office supplies and office furnishings to IT and AV solutions, as well as artificial intelligence, health, wellbeing and design.

Through this partnership, wll.news complements the festival by offering a practical perspective from the office sector and fosters discussion on key issues facing a changing world of work.