Starting the New Year Together: imbus New Year Reception at Two Locations

With a successful New Year reception, imbus AG got off to a strong start to the year — this time for the first time at two locations simultaneously. Alongside the traditional reception in Möhrendorf, the 2026 kick-off was also celebrated in Cologne. Both events offered space for exchange, fresh impulses, and personal encounters with customers, partners, and colleagues.

In Möhrendorf, the official program began with an inspiring lightning talk by branch manager Rolf Glunz. Using the career ladder in the skilled trades as an example, he drew vivid parallels to current challenges and development opportunities in software testing. The talk was streamed live to Cologne and served as the shared opening impulse at both locations.

As the evening continued, different professional focuses took center stage at each site. In Möhrendorf, Klaudia Dussa-Zieger highlighted the added value of ISTQB certification— not only as proof of expertise, but also as a targeted step for personal and professional development. In Cologne, Hendrik Willing set thematic accents with his talk on IT security testing, providing valuable insights into current and future challenges and sparking lively discussions on site.

To close the evening, things became interactive at both locations: Sebastian Bauer and Marcel Cuvelier wrapped up the program with a quiz on digital accessibility and the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG). In small game rounds, participants tried things out together, discussed, and shared a few laughs. With plenty of engagement and a good dose of fun, the relevance of the topic became tangible — boosted by attractive prizes, including vouchers from the imbus Academy for the top performers.

At both locations, the evening concluded with a relaxed get-together. In personal conversations, reconnecting with familiar faces, and making new contacts, exchange clearly took center stage.

The successful parallel New Year reception in Möhrendorf and Cologne demonstrated how well professional impulses and personal interaction can complement each other—and set a positive tone for collaboration in the year ahead.