Here’s how the day will unfold:
Morning & Early Afternoon: Main Stage
Location: Schmidts Tivoli Theatre
Setting: Real theatre stage for main presentations
Atmosphere: Intimate and focused environment
Recommendations: Arrive early to:
- Get good seats (e.g. front-row tables) for a more involved experience
- Enjoy coffee, pastries & networking (“Lobbycon”)
Duration: Until early afternoon
Breaks: Scheduled refreshment breaks
Coverage:
- Live blog updates during sessions
- Livestream available online
- Updates on social media
Late Afternoon: Across St. Pauli
Explore Hamburg, and in particular St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn area, instead of staying in a closed-off venue:
Location: Various venues across the city.
Setting: Clubs, bars and hospitality venues
Atmosphere: Informal and even more intimate, as speakers and small groups interact
Opportunity to:
- Dive deeper into morning topics
- Interact more personally with speakers
Alternatives:
- Take the ferry across the Elbe and visit the harbour
- Visit Hamburg’s newer sights: the Elbphilharmonie or the Green Bunker
- Take a walk through the Speicherstadt – Hamburg’s historic warehouse district and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tip: Check the schedule and plan ahead to navigate the locations easily.
The Evening: Party Time
Location: Official closing party at GAGA Club
Setting: It’s a club!
Atmosphere: Party!
Opportunity to:
- Network
- Have great conversations
- Dance
After-party tips:
- Continue the night at local bars and clubs
- Experience the Reeperbahn Festival with your free priority access on Thursday with your NEXT badge and Festival wristband
