General Assembly 2025

This year's general meeting of the NeXt group took place on November 25th, 2025 in Ratingen / Germany and online.

The members were informed about the financial situation and were given a review of the activities of the past financial year.

The newly elected board consists of Stefan Windeck (aufzug management windeck amw), Jörg Hellmich (ELFIN Technology), Devrim Gecegezer (Genemek) and David Wallen (Hydroware).

Stefan Windeck

Next group brings together innovative products and a proactive network.
It is a pleasure to be able to contribute to the success and dissemination of open source products.

Managing Director at aufzug management windeck amw
Hamburg, Germany

Member of the board at NeXt group

David Wallen

Open source thrives on collaboration, transparency, and joint development—values that we clearly see being realized here. It is our pleasure to be part of this community and to contribute to sustainable development.

Managing Director DACH at Hydroware
Ratingen, Germany

Member of the board at NeXt group

David Wallen

 David Wallen

Open source thrives on collaboration, transparency, and joint development—values that we clearly see being realized here. It is our pleasure to be part of this community and to contribute to sustainable development.

Interlift 2025

We are delighted to announce that the NeXt group e.V. group will be present at Interlift 2025 in Nuremberg! You can find us in Hall 4, Booth A88.

For us, Open Source is not just a buzzword, but a commitment: we drive open standards, interfaces, and software for elevator and escalator technology to foster compatibility, innovation, and cost efficiency across the industry. 

Join us to learn more about how we, together with our members and partners, are developing solutions that enable interoperability, reduce development costs, and strengthen openness across the sector.