When can I visit the exhibition?

On Monday, June 29, 2026, the main exhibition at the RUB Makerspace is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

What does the entry cost?

The visit is free of charge. No ticket costs are incurred.

Do I need a registration?

Up to five people, no registration is needed. From six people onward, prior registration is requested.

Where is it taking place?

RUB Makerspace, Suttner Nobel Allee 4, 44803 Bochum. The O-Werk at the future area MARK 51°7 is the starting point of the route.

How long does the visit last?

Plan for 45 to 90 minutes depending on interest. The duration of stay varies individually due to the interactive stations.

Is the exhibition accessible?

Accessibility is possible as needed. The Makerspace provides assistance upon request and supports individual requirements.

Route Future: Work in the Ruhr sparks curiosity at RUB Makerspace Bochum, experience it for free

Name: Route Future – Work in the Ruhr
Start: 2026-06-29T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-29T18:00:00+02:00
Location: RUB‑Makerspace (O‑Werk, MARK 51°7)

Route Future – Work in the Ruhr: Experience AI up close in Bochum

The exhibition route shows how Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of work – understandable, interactive, and close to people. The starting point is the RUB Makerspace at the future area MARK 51°7. The visit on Monday, June 29, 2026, is free of charge.

Interactive Stations and Real Event Experience

You can test applications at seven experience stations, enjoy event atmosphere between prototypes and practical examples, and get a feel for the opportunities and limitations of AI in everyday work. The mood among the audience is open, curious, and dialog-oriented – ideal for asking questions and trying things out yourself.

Professionally Curated – Focused on People

The route is managed by the HUMAINE competence center at Ruhr University Bochum. The approach: human-centered development, responsible use, and transparent organization of AI. Funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space, and supported by the project sponsor Karlsruhe, the center was supported with around 9 million euros from 04/2021 to 03/2026. In cooperation with the Route Industrial Culture, the exhibition links regional identity with future work.

Well Organized: Opening Hours and Visit

On June 29, 2026, the exhibition at the RUB Makerspace is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Up to five people can come without registration; from six people onwards, prior registration is requested. The event management focuses on clear visitor guidance, short waiting times, and informative moderation at the stations.

Voices of the Fans

The reactions online are clear: The route excites visitors.

Instagram: 'Can't wait to test the stations – just my thing!'

Conclusion

Those who want to know what work with AI will look like tomorrow will experience here a compact, practical event experience – free of charge, understandable, and participative. Plan the date, come by, shape the future.