After welcoming the guests on the winery’s terrace, the two Managing Directors, Konrad Aicher and David Rahusen, opened the official part of the evening by introducing the attendees and giving a brief overview of the evening’s agenda. The festive atmosphere was set by two keynote speeches—one by company founder Prof. Dr. Axel Sikora and another by Dr. Mathias Glasmacher, Head of Diehl Venture and representative of the shareholders.
Prof. Sikora’s speech offered a humorous look back at the early days of STACKFORCE. He shared anecdotes and provided fascinating insights into how the company has evolved over the past ten years.
Following this, Dr. Glasmacher shared the motivation behind Diehl Venture’s decision to invest in STACKFORCE GmbH back in 2018. He expressed his gratitude to the company’s founder and managing directors for the excellent collaboration, and to the employees for their strong commitment.
Alongside the presentations, guests had the opportunity to explore a hands-on product demo showcasing various protocol stacks in detail.
A Vineyard Experience to Remember
A grape-filled highlight of the day was the guided tour through the surrounding vineyards. Under the expert guidance of the winery’s cellar master, participants learned fascinating facts about viticulture and the various grape varieties cultivated at Weingut Schmidt. A behind‑the‑scenes look inside the wine cellar—including a tasting of several wines—rounded off the experience.
The day concluded with a shared dinner in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere. A variety of culinary delights ensured that all guests ended the evening well fed and full of wonderful memories.
All in all, it was a truly successful celebration, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us in organizing the event and spent the day with us. It was a beautiful occasion full of shared moments and conversations that will stay with us for a long time.
We look forward to the next ten years and beyond, and we thank all employees and customers for their ongoing support and collaboration.
Here’s to the future of STACKFORCE – cheers!
