MitHandel(n): Zwischen digitalem Konsum und urbanem Leben | Dialog Kontrovers 2026

Shopping is no longer a purely local experience – it happens everywhere and anytime. But what does that mean for city centers, small retailers, and our consumption habits? While digital platforms create global reach, local businesses struggle for visibility, proximity, and relevance. A tension arises between online algorithms and analog encounters, challenging businesses, urban communities, and consumers alike. This evening, experts from retail, urban development, and the digital economy will discuss: How can local businesses survive in the digital age – and what do we lose when everything is just a click away? Panelists: Uta Siling, self-employed pharmacist, city councilor, and board member of the Mittweida Business Association (Gewerbering Mittweida e.V.) #GewerberingMittweida Rico Ulbricht, urban planner and co-founder of the StadtMITTmacher initiative #StadtMittweida #ArchitektenkammerSachsen Prof. Dr. Alexander Knauer, Professor of Digital Business & E-Entrepreneurship, Managing Director of TeleskopEffekt GmbH #HSMW #TeleskopEffekt Moderator: Prof. Dr. Anika Möcker, Professor of Sustainable Building and Operation #hsmw 🗓 Date of the event: April 14, 2026 📍 Location: Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, Studio B, Am Schwanenteich 4b, 09648 Mittweida 🔗 Further information about the event can be found here: https://dialog-kontrovers.hs-mittweid... #MittweidaUniversityofAppliedSciences #DialogKontrovers #CityCenter #Retail #UrbanDevelopment