IBM Opens New German Technology Campus in Ehningen
Wolfgang Wendt, Chairman of the Management Board of IBM Deutschland GmbH; Thomas Strobl, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, for Digitization; Ana Paula Assis, IBM Senior Vice President & Chair EMEA and Growth Markets; Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, Municipalities of the State of Baden-Württemberg (Credit: IBM)
- IBM Technology Campus: IBM’s new German headquarters, the IBM Technology Campus in Ehningen, features a modern and collaborative working environment, state-of-the-art technical infrastructure and stunning architecture.
- AI Potential, Hands-on: To mark the opening of the new Technology Campus, IBM is demonstrating its latest solutions in the areas of AI, quantum computing and hybrid cloud as part of the Think on Tour.
- Anniversary Commemoration: IBM traces its origins back to 1910, marking 115 years in Germany.
IBM has officially inaugurated its new German Headquarters and Technology Campus in Ehningen, marking a significant investment in the country’s digital future. The opening ceremony was attended by senior IBM executives Ana Paula Assis and Wolfgang Wendt, alongside 450 political and business leaders. Federal Minister for Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger and Deputy Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg Thomas Strobl were among the prominent figures present. The new campus consolidates IBM’s German operations, research, and innovation activities under one roof.
A Hub for Innovation
Located next to the IBM Quantum Data Center, the campus integrates headquarters functions, research and development, and the IBM Innovation Studio. It provides 3,500 modern workstations across four buildings for employees, partners, and collaborators. Officials highlighted the site as a strong signal of Germany’s role in technological innovation. Wildberger emphasized that the facility will support advancements in AI, quantum computing, and cloud technology, strengthening competitiveness and prosperity.
Strobl noted that Baden-Württemberg remains Germany’s leading state for research and development investment. He described IBM’s decision as proof of the region’s attractiveness for innovative companies. The campus is expected to contribute significantly to national digitalization efforts. IBM’s presence reinforces the state’s reputation as a driver of technological progress.
Architecture and Collaboration
The campus was designed by Kadawittfeldarchitektur, with interiors by Ippolito Fleitz Group, both internationally recognized firms. Buildings are arranged around a central marketplace featuring open spaces and recreation zones. This design encourages collaboration among employees from diverse functions, including consulting, sales, and administration. Green spaces and interconnected paths create a modern environment tailored to flexible business needs.
Wolfgang Wendt stressed IBM’s long-standing commitment to Germany, where the company has operated for 115 years. He pointed to ongoing investments in quantum computing, cloud data centers, and laboratories, with further billions planned by the 2030s. Training programs developed in cooperation with universities and vocational academies aim to prepare the workforce of tomorrow. The campus architecture reflects IBM’s workplace standards, designed to foster innovation and teamwork.
First Event and Future Outlook
The inauguration coincided with IBM’s Think on Tour event, hosted for the first time at the new campus. Business and public sector leaders gathered to discuss strategies for leveraging AI, quantum computing, and hybrid cloud technologies. The event underscored the role of the campus as a marketplace of ideas and a venue for shaping digital transformation. IBM intends to use the site as a platform for collaboration across industries and government.
Ehningen is already home to IBM’s Quantum Data Center, which supports Europe’s growing interest in quantum computing. By situating the new headquarters alongside this facility, IBM has created one of the most concentrated hubs for advanced computing research in Germany.
