The digitalization of towns and businesses in the region are closely interconnected. The progress of both depends on each other, and the impacts of digitalization on the city and society are complex. At the invitation of the Mayor of Münster, Markus Lewe, our research group spokesperson, Jörg Becker, participated in a meeting of the executives and CIOs of major companies in the Münster region on April 9th. Insights from the lively discussion on possible solutions to digitalization issues are being incorporated into our research group