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Stefan Rouenhoff has been Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy since 2025. He has been a member of the German Federal Parliament since 2017 and, until his appointment to Parliamentary State Secretary, was a member of the Economics Committee as well as chairman of the working group on Africa for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. Prior to his election, he was a trade attaché at the Permanent Representation of Germany to the European Union. From 2012 to 2014 he was spokesman for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. From 2010 to 2012 he served as expert for the SME policy in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Technology. Prior to that, Stefan Rouenhoff worked as a research associate in the Department for International Economics at the Otto-Friedrich-University of Bamberg and spent a research stay at the World Trade Organization in 2010. He holds a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Bonn and a master’s degree in International Studies from the University of Birmingham (United Kingdom).
Briefings
In the briefing, you’ll receive all essential information about the event and its surroundings — everything you need to feel well-prepared and confident throughout the experience.
Your Agenda
Social Media Graphics
Share it on social media to announce your role at Bits & Pretzels 2026 and tag #Bits26. If you want to get the most out of this, here are our tips to boost reach & engagement:
- Add the Hashtag #bits26 and mention @Bits&Pretzels so we can interact with your content.
- Mention any fellow speaker/table captains who are also attending
- Mention what companies/people you are excited to meet at Bits
Your Ticket
Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.
Your Presentation - deadline 24.09.2025
1. Presentation File:
- Keynote file 16:9 (1920x1080px) or PowerPoint file (.pptx, 1920x1080px).
- Please make sure all fonts and videos are embedded within the file, if applicable.
2. PDF File:
- A PDF version of your presentation with all fonts embedded.
3. Fonts:
- Any custom fonts used in your presentation (please include the font files).
4. Videos:
- All videos included in the presentation must also be provided separately.
- Format: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080px (Full HD).
- File type: MP4 or .m4v.
This is necessary to allow our technical team to review and test the presentations in advance.
More for You
Hotel
We’ve taken care of your accomodation — enjoy a comfortable stay at one of our selected partner hotels near the venue.
Shuttle
Enjoy complimentary shuttle service between the conference and event venues — reserved for our VIP guests.
Tracht
We’ve got your traditional bavarian attire covered — find all details here about your Dirndl or Lederhosen.
Your Contact Person
Maria Laura Valdivieso Vélez
Christine Bruckschlögl
Ann-Kathrin Kühnle
Teresa Hähnlein
Veronika Eiden