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Mayor Kufen Praises Ruhr's Digital Hub at Zollverein Mine

The former coal mine Zeche Zollverein is now a hotspot for digital innovation. Mayor Kufen's visit shows the region's commitment to its digital future.

In this picture we can see the college of three images. On the left and on the right we can see the...
In this picture we can see the college of three images. On the left and on the right we can see the two persons wearing shirts and ties and seems to be sitting on the chairs and we can see the text on the image. In the center there is a building.

Mayor Kufen Praises Ruhr's Digital Hub at Zollverein Mine

On Wednesday, Mayor Thomas Kufen visited the member meeting of Digital Campus Zollverein e.V., a thriving community of around 80 companies and institutions from business, industry, and universities in the Ruhr metropolitan area. The event, held on the grounds of the Zeche Zollverein, showcased the successful transformation of the former coal mine into a hub for digital innovation and artificial intelligence.

The event program was diverse, featuring a mix of large corporations and small start-ups collaborating under the guidance of Digital Campus Zollverein e.V. Mayor Kufen praised this unique partnership, highlighting the successful cooperation between these entities.

The community, comprising around 80 members, is a testament to the region's commitment to digital progress. The former coal mine, Zeche Zollverein, has been revitalized as a center for technological advancement.

The visit by Mayor Thomas Kufen to the Digital Campus Zollverein e.V. member meeting underscores the importance of this initiative in driving digital innovation in the Ruhr metropolitan area. The successful collaboration between large corporations and small start-ups, facilitated by the association, is transforming the former coal mine into a thriving hub for artificial intelligence and digital technology.

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