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ai:NOW Conference DACH
13 March @ 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Event Summary
The ai:NOW conference’s second gathering is dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) deployment at scale. Building on the momentum from 2024’s session by focusing not only on the potential of AI but on actionable outcomes and pathways to real-world implementation.
Senior industry leaders will collectively address critical needs in pilot support, strategic planning, and the infrastructure essential for scaling solutions effectively. Join us and explore how to overcome challenges related to operationalising AI, from data quality and ethical considerations to resource allocation and policy support and equip your organisation with the tools, frameworks, and partnerships necessary for successful AI integration.
Through an outcome-driven approach, foster robust strategies for scaling AI projects, and successfully transition from pilot initiatives to widespread adoption.
ai:NOW seeks to catalyse the next phase of AI development that is not only innovative but also sustainable, equitable, and impactful.
Speakers
Event Sponsors
Agenda
Morning: Inspiration / Network / Learn / Engage
08:30 Registration
Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided
09:00 Welcome
An introduction from the ai:NOW founders
09:10 Keynote: Scalability and Tangible Business Value of AI Use Case
Speaker: Carlos J. Díaz González, Head of Data Analytics & AI Lufthansa
Synopsis: TBC
09:10 Fireside Chat: Moving Towards a Data-Driven Organisation in Rail Logistics
Speakers: Ewa Chocianowska, Dataiku and Adam Lach, IT Director, CTL Logistics
Synopsis The rail logistics industry is undergoing a major transformation, with digitalization and AI serving as the enablers toward true data-driven decision-making. In this fireside chat, we will explore how CTL Logistics has navigated this journey—from operating with largely analogue processes just three years ago to leveraging real-time data and AI-driven insights today.
09:40 Networking Break
Enjoy networking and light refreshment
10:00 Keynote: Nestlé: AI-Driven Innovation and Excellence: A Reality Check
Speaker: Carolina Pinart, CIO R&D, Nestle
Synopsis: Learnings from using AI to accelerate innovation and increase science & technology excellence at Nestlé.
10:40 Panel: The Near-Term Impact of AI on the Cyber Threat
Moderator: Roseanne Werner, CEO, XcelerateIQ
Panelists: Max Imbiel, BitPanda | Ali Baccouche Texas Instruments | Naveen Ullikashi Allianz Direct, TBC, HiddenLayer
As AI pilots and programs rapidly expand within enterprises, they present both unprecedented opportunities and serious security challenges. While AI technologies drive innovation and efficiency, they can also create new vulnerabilities and attack vectors that cybercriminals are eager to exploit. This panel will bring together CISOs to examine the near-term cybersecurity risks associated with implementing AI solutions. The discussion will focus on how to balance AI adoption with robust security measures, anticipate new threat vectors, and proactively address the evolving risk landscape AI brings to enterprises.
11:30 Networking Break
Enjoy networking and light refreshment
11:50 SIAM: An Integrated Approach to Deliver AI ROI
Speaker: Claire Agutter, Director Scopism
As AI adoption rates increase, many organisations are struggling to move past the pilot stage and deliver true AI ROI. Effective implementation is crucial for achieving business value from complex technologies that often span multiple organisations. This workshop explores how the Service Integration and Management (SIAM) methodology can empower organisations to successfully adopt and manage AI solutions across diverse teams and service providers. Participants will learn how SIAM’s collaborative framework enhances accountability, enables compliance, fosters agility, and aligns AI deployment with business outcomes.
Through industry examples and interactive discussions, attendees will discover practical strategies for integrating AI into complex environments, overcoming implementation challenges, and driving innovation. This session is ideal for business leaders, IT managers, and AI strategists seeking a structured approach to scaling AI adoption with confidence and efficiency.
11:50 Transforming Customer Experience with GenAI: The Ear of Hyper-Personalised Customer Journeys
Speaker: Matthias Roebel, CEO, Ming Labs
Synopsis: Customer journeys and touchpoints that lies ahead of us.
11:50 How To Hire the Top 5% of the Data & AI Talent Pool
Speaker: Damien Deighan, CEO Data Science Talent
12:30 Responsibe AI Leadership: Building Models with Fairness, Compliance, and Transparency
Speaker: Fusun Wehrmann, CTO InPost Group
Synopsis: TBC
12:30 How Enterprise Architecture Supports Goals from Risk Transparency & Regulatory Requirements
Speaker: Dr. Claudia Gsottberger, Snr Enterprise Architect, Munich RE
Enhancing the EAM repository by additional information needed for Risk Transparency and Regulatory Requirements
IT Change Council to ensure applying changes to repositories and processes in a consistent way across all stakeholder groups on IT and business side, and tools affected
Support the alignments across all stakeholder groups on IT and business side, and tools affected, in order to achieve a rightsizing of tools and processes affected
12:30 AI - Success or Satire? How to Make Sure it Fails!
Speaker: Dr. Luís Moreira-Matias, AI Leader
Synopsis: The choice is yours—”AI: Success or Satire?” Only you can decide after joining us in this lively, no-holds-barred session!
Lunch
Afternoon: Application / Outcomes / Business Cases / Implementation
14:10 Detecting and preventing attacks against AI
Speaker: Chris Meidinger, Sales Engineer HiddenLayer
14:10 Building Bridges: Trust as the Cornerstone of Sustainable Digital Platform Management
Speaker: Markus Müller, Partner Digital Advisory & Transformation, TPA Group
Synopsis: “How Trust in AI Is Fundamentally Changing the Digital Landscape
In the era of rapid AI advancement, trust in artificial intelligence has become a pivotal factor reshaping the digital economy. This session delves into how evolving perceptions of AI are fundamentally altering user engagement, business models, and the ethical considerations of technology deployment.
Join us as we explore the shifting dynamics of trust in AI—examining both the challenges and opportunities it presents. Through compelling use cases, we’ll illustrate how AI can enhance trust, while also addressing the risks of bias, privacy concerns, and over-reliance on automated systems.
Discover strategies for businesses to navigate this changing landscape by leveraging AI responsibly to build stronger, trust-based relationships with users. Learn how fostering trust in AI not only drives innovation but also ensures sustainable success.”
14:10 The Human Element of Data and AI Mindset and Culture
Speakers: Roseanne Werner, CEO XcelerateIQ
Synopsis: “I don’t like it. I don’t get it. I don’t trust it.”
These are common reactions when people face new technologies, especially with AI.
While organisations invest heavily in AI, the human aspect of change is often underestimated, leading to slow adoption and under-utilisation.
In this session we’ll explore ways to ‘Crack the code’ with AI Mindset and Culture, using evidence based approaches:
– Understanding how our brains change and learns, enabling AI acceptance
– Hacking into the Power of Habit Formation to integrate AI into daily workflows
– Utilising social dynamics to foster a collective AI-positive mindset
Proven by science – Let’s help your teams put AI into Action!
14.50 Panel: Creating Monsters: The Ethical Boundaries of AI Innovation
Moderator:
Panellists: Uziel Zontag, HAHN Automation Group | Ben Collins, Boehringer Ingelheim | Ronnit Wilmersdörffer, appliedAI Initiative GmbH, | Anna Maffucci, ACVENTICE
Synopsis: Considering OpenAI’s newly-released o1 model tried to avoid developer oversight and attempted to copy itself when it thought it was at risk of being shut down, should we be more focused on the cautionary AI tales from Hollywood
This panel discussion draws parallels between Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the rapid advancement of AI. Just as Victor Frankenstein grappled with the consequences of creating life, today’s AI innovators face moral questions about their technological creations.
Experts from AI, IT and ethics, will explore the risks of unchecked ambition, the responsibility of creators, and the societal impacts of their innovations. Through the lens of Shelley’s cautionary tale, the panel will address pressing questions: How do we ensure AI serves humanity without harm? What ethical safeguards should guide AI development? And most importantly, are we prepared to live with the “monsters” we create?
15:50 Networking Break
Enjoy networking and light refreshment
16:10 Next Generation of AI
Speaker: Dr. Yaniv Naor, Director of Global Master Data Managemen, Sandoz
The session will outline:
- Artificial Intelligence & Human Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence – A Journey Through Evolution
- Importance of Master Data Management
16:10 Title: TBC
Speaker: Heiko Joerg Schick, Chief Architect Huawei
16:50 Panel: Navigating through the EU AI Act
Panelists: Katharina Van Knopp, AI Leader | Michael Schorpp, Boehringer Ingelheim | Irina Chemerys, Microsoft
Synopsis: As businesses work to understand and adapt to the new EU AI Act, prioritising transparency, compliance, and ethical AI development becomes crucial. In this panel discussion, our panellists will explore what it means for companies to align their AI initiatives with these principles, ensuring responsible use while meeting regulatory standards. How can organisations balance innovation with compliance? And what role does transparency play in building trust in AI-driven processes? The audience will gain practical steps to navigate this regulatory landscape and have the opportunity to direct questions at our panelists.
17:30 Closing
Lunch provided in the Sofitel Bayerpost Munich Restaurant
17:30 End of Conference
