After a two-year pandemic-related break, the popular FUNKE gathering returned to Essen. More than 200 guests from business, culture and sport came together to meet in person and maintain their connections. The evening was filled with warm conversations and a clear sense of relief at being able to meet face to face again after such a long time.

Guests included many well-known regional figures, among them members of FUNKE’s management and prominent business representatives. The mood was lively, and the pleasure of meeting again in person was at the heart of the evening. The event clearly demonstrated the importance of direct exchange for professional and social connections.

The article stresses that digital communication cannot replace meeting in person and highlights the special value of such events in building and maintaining networks.