A network of personal contacts for IT companies in North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW), networker NRW e.V., is a close cooperation partner and member of the eco Association.

networker NRW sees itself as an anchor for the IT industry and aims to focus even more on the concerns of its members at the political level. To achieve this, it maintains close contacts with the chambers of industry and commerce, business development agencies and other industry associations.

Thanks to these partnerships, important concerns can be communicated in a targeted manner as a lobby for expanded framework conditions for the IT sector. Another important focus of the work continues to be the topic of cybersecurity. In close collaboration with the NRW State Office of Criminal Investigation, networker NRW actively works to educate and protect its members and other companies against cyber attacks. It promotes the exchange of information and proven security practices to enhance the resilience of the IT industry against threats.

As networker NRW is very conscious of just how important personal contacts are, it has held formats exclusively as on-site events for and with its members. These events not only serve to network and to cultivate further contacts, but also to increase the awareness of members and to support their customer acquisition.

The long-standing and close partnership with eco – Association of the Internet Industry is of great importance to networker NRW. This cooperation gives members free access to a broad network of players in the Internet industry, which strengthens their competitiveness. Promoting young talent is a crucial investment in the future of the industry. This is why networker NRW is involved in the placement of applications from the labour market and skilled workers as a contribution to securing the existence and growth of the IT industry.