When is the exhibition open on the mentioned day

On Tuesday 18.08.2026, visitation is possible within the time window of 10 to 16 hours.

Does entry cost anything

Entry is free during opening hours.

How do I best reach the venue

By public transport to the O-Werk stop via Tram 302 or Bus 372; parking spaces are plentiful behind the building.

Is the access barrier-free

Yes, the Makerspace is wheelchair accessible; there are elevators and barrier-free restrooms with Euro key in the building.

Are there special contents for school classes

Yes, in cooperation with the Alfried Krupp Student Lab, learning opportunities are provided in the RUB Makerspace.

Can I just drop by or do I need tickets

No ticket booking is needed; the exhibition can be visited for free at the specified times.

Experience AI instead of just talking: Route Future excites Bochum at O-Werk

Name: Route Future – WORK IN THE POTT
Start: 2026-08-18T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: RUB-Makerspace (im O-Werk)

Route Future – WORK IN THE POTT: Interactive AI Experiences in the Ruhr Area

The exhibition route Route Future – WORK IN THE POTT makes the digital transformation of the world of work tangible. The starting point is the RUB Makerspace in the O-Werk at MARK 51°7 in Bochum. Here, visitors experience at interactive stations how Artificial Intelligence is changing work – responsibly, human-centered, and participatory.

Experience: AI to Touch

Amid workbenches, prototypes, and creative labs, a vibrant event atmosphere unfolds. At seven stations, you will discover concrete applications: from transparent decision support to speech therapy scenarios. The event experience connects curiosity, practical relevance, and discourse – ideal for families, students, professionals, and everyone who wants to practically test the future.

Curated with Expertise

The route is initiated by the competence center HUMAINE and further developed in cooperation with the Route Industrial Culture. Target group communication, mediation, and organization follow clear principles of modern event management: hands-on formats, understandable knowledge transfer, involvement of schools and learning opportunities, as well as barrier-free infrastructure in the O-Werk.

Conveniently Accessible, Barrier-Free Concept

The RUB Makerspace is directly at the O-Werk stop (Tram 302, Bus 372). Numerous parking spaces are available behind the building. Access is wheelchair accessible, elevators and barrier-free restrooms (Euro key) are available in the building – for a stress-free arrival and a relaxed audience atmosphere.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: Route Future excites the visitors. On Instagram, a guest writes: 'Finally grasping AI instead of just talking about it – we will come back!'

Conclusion

Interactive, understandable, human-centered: Route Future – WORK IN THE POTT offers tangible insights into the world of work tomorrow. Take advantage of the free opening hours, experience the stations live, and discuss with us. The future happens here – best discovered on-site!