Kentix Community Day
June 18, 2026, Idar-Oberstein Exhibition Hall
Bold innovations - deeper insights - strong connections
Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Save the date for this highlight event. Join our network of users, partners, and industry experts. Together, we create real momentum, gain valuable insights, and shape the future of digital security technology.
Kentix Community Day
June 18, 2026, Exhibition hall Idar-Oberstein
Kentix Community Day is the highlight for Kentix users, partners, and security professionals: innovations, real case studies, and best practices. Gain expertise that you can put to use immediately and exchange ideas with the Kentix community.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Community Day!
The Kentix Community Day is important for you because it gives you a large amount of practically relevant KentixONE know‑how and direct exchange in a short time—knowledge you can instantly and profitably apply in your daily work.
- Latest KentixONE features & roadmap straight from the source: Hear directly from the developers about what’s coming and how you can benefit.
- Hands-on insights (case studies & best practices): Real-world use cases help you advance your strategies and setups with purpose.
- Networking with peers, experts & the Kentix team: Perfect for comparing experiences, finding solutions faster, and building connections for future projects.
- Part of an active community: Benefit from exchanging ideas with people who actively shape digital transformation in security and infrastructure.
Thu, June 18, 2026
Idar-Oberstein Exhibition Hall
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08:30 – 10:00Registration & Breakfast
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Joachim Mahlstedt10:00 – 10:15Opening “From Sensor to Action – because availability should not just be monitored, but protected”
In critical infrastructures, it is no longer enough to simply detect risks. Because if you only measure, you react too late.Joachim Mahlstedt – Managing Director, Kentix -
David Moser10:15 – 10:30Business Intro “Assa Abloy - Digital with Confidence”
Kentix has been part of the Assa Abloy Group since October 2025. We explain the benefits this brings to customers and partners.David Moser – Senior Vice President & Head of Digital Access Solutions EMEIA, Assa Abloy Group -
Speaker: TBA10:30 – 11:45Keynote: Presentation by a top speaker on cyber-physical security & IoT/OT in the context of critical infrastructure and IT/OT infrastructuresSpeaker: TBA -
Dr. Torsten Quast11:45 – 12:00Live Lock Picking
What is more secure, the mechanical or digital key? A multiple-time German lock-picking champion gives us the answers.Dr. Torsten Quast – Director & Head of Mechanical Product Security EMEIA, Assa Abloy Group -
12:00 – 13:15Lunch & Exhibition
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Mike Ribbe13:15 – 14:00Structured approach to implementing critical infrastructure requirements and resilience
A compact overview of critical infrastructure, the key regulatory requirements (including the draft legislation), as well as the classification of NIS-2, DORA, and CRA for companies.Mike Ribbe – Consultant, Von zur Mühlen‘sche GmbH -
Jürgen Werner
TBA14:00 – 14:45Customer Experience
- Stadtwerke Ulm (SWU) – Experience report on the construction of a new data center with comprehensive KentixONE equipment
- Manthey Racing – Implementation of a campus-wide access and security system with KentixONE
Jürgen Werner – Head of Data Centers, Stadtwerke Ulm
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14:45 – 15:15Coffee Break & Exhibition
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Miguel Marinho15:15 – 15:30Platform Resources
KentixONE is more than software — we present the latest tools for design, planning, implementation, and supportMiguel Marinho – Team Lead Inside Sales, Kentix -
Alexander Lang
Joshua Heim15:30 – 16:30KentixONE Roadmap 2027 - From Sensor to Action as a driver of innovation
Kentix is not just a software provider collecting integrations. Kentix is an ecosystem that masters critical infrastructure from sensor to action. Because our true unique selling point is not “PSIM + DCIM” but an end-to-end sensor-to-action chain from a single source.Alexander Lang – Head of Development, Kentix
Joshua Heim – Development, Kentix -
Mathias Goldt
Joachim Mahlstedt16:30 – 17:00Panel Discussion: Kentix stands for “Secure Availability by Design”. What does that mean for the future?
The Kentix Product Management Team answers open questions and explains why security and operations must merge.Mathias Goldt – Head of Product Management, Kentix
Joachim Mahlstedt – Managing Director, Kentix -
17:00 – 18:00Exhibition & Networking
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From 19:00Business Ends - Pleasure Begins
A great evening program with plenty of entertainment, the Community Awards ceremony, food trucks, and the opening of the legendary Gin-der-Hannes bar.
Fri, June 19, 2026
Trade Fair Hall & Kentix HQ (exclusive for partners)
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09:00 – 10:00Breakfast & Warm-up
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Miguel Marinho10:00 – 11:00Partner Program & Partner Portal Update, Tools, DiscussionMiguel Marinho – Team Lead Inside Sales
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Stephan Kehlen11:00 – 11:45Integrating KentixONE into Managed Service conceptsStephan Kehlen – Team Lead Sales DACH -
Transfer to Kentix HQ
Kentix headquarters is approx. 500 m (7 min walk) from the trade fair hall. -
11:45 – 13:45Meet the Developers
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12:00 – 13:30Hunsrück specialties from the grill
Location
Messe Idar-Oberstein, John-F.-Kennedy-Straße 9, 55743 Idar-Oberstein, Germany
The Kentix HQ is about 500 m (7 minutes' walk) from the exhibition hall.
Legend
Kentix HQ
Kentix Community DayBy Car
Take the A62 (Birkenfeld / Idar-Oberstein exit) and continue on the B41 towards Idar-Oberstein. Parking is available nearby the exhibition hall.
By Train / Bus
Take the train to Idar-Oberstein station. From the station: Either take the bus towards Gewerbegebiet / Messe Idar-Oberstein or take a taxi (approx. 5–10 minutes' drive). Get off near John-F.-Kennedy-Straße, then take a short walk to the exhibition hall.
Hotel recommendations
A block of rooms is available at the following hotels. When booking your hotel, please use the code Kentix2026.
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B&B HOTEL Idar-Oberstein,
Austraße 15, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
Book a room (Reservations available until April 27, 2026) -
Das Marienhöh Langweiler,
Marienhöh 2 – 10, 55758 Langweiler
www.dasmarienhoeh.de
Booking by email to (Reservations available until April 23, 2026) -
Parkhotel Idar-Oberstein,
Hauptstraße 185, 55743 Idar-Oberstein
www.parkhotel-idaroberstein.de
Booking by email to (Reservations available until May 17, 2026)
Please note that accommodation is not included in the ticket price. Bookings are subject to availability.
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FAQ
- Access to all keynotes and panel discussions on Community Day on June 18, 2026
- All food and beverages throughout the day
- Exclusively for partners: Access to Partner Day on June 19, 2026
Please note: The hotel is not included in the ticket price.
You will receive your personal voucher on the day of the event. The voucher can be used until December 31, 2026, and for a minimum order value of €1,500 exclusively in the Kentix Shop.