DHB editor-in-chief Stefan Buhren discusses AI, credibility, skilled workers, social media, and bureaucracy in a new episode of the Herocon podcast "Conkret." (Photo: © Monika Nonnenmacher)

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Podcast: The DHB at Conkret

September 16, 2026

Who is building Germany's future? In a new episode of the Herocon podcast Conkret, Stefan Buhren, editor-in-chief of the German trade journal (DHB), talks with host Robert Bittig about artificial intelligence, credibility and the true state of the skilled trades.

In his presentation at Herocon 2026, Stefan Buhren , editor-in-chief of the German trade journal "Deutsches Handwerksblatt ," addressed the topic "AI – the end of credibility?". He also discussed this topic in the Herocon podcast "Conkret " with host Robert Bittig.

From AI to skilled workers

"Our guest has a very special perspective on the skilled trades . A perspective that few people have, because he doesn't visit a particular industry. He observes it, every day, for many, many years," Bittig begins the conversation. He is referring to Stefan Buhren, editor-in-chief of the German Crafts Association (DHB). In his work, he exchanges ideas with numerous craft businesses and also liaises with those responsible for legislation.

Besides the sensible use of AI, this podcast episode focuses on credibility , skilled workers , social media , and bureaucracy . Want to learn more? Watch and listen to the full episode here.

Video: DHB editor-in-chief Stefan Buhren at Conkret

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Text: Verena S. Ulbrich / handwerksblatt.de

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