d:u26
Europe’s largest festival for Data & AI!
March 26–27 2026,
MCC Halle Münsterland
BUY TICKET10.000+
Al Enthusiasts
200+
Speakers
150+
Exhibitors & Sponsors
5
Stages
40+
Masterclasses
Shaping AI? d:u26 is the place.
26. & 27. März 2026 | MCC Halle Münsterland | 10.000+ Teilnehmende
is more than Europe’s biggest festival for Data & AI.
It’s the stage for everyone shaping the future.
For those taking responsibility — in business and in society.
For those who know: the future is created where people with attitude, knowledge, and courage come together.
is more than Europe’s biggest festival for Data & AI.
It’s the stage for everyone shaping the future.
For those taking responsibility — in business and in society.
For those who know: the future is created where people with attitude, knowledge, and courage come together.
On March 26 & 27, 2026
, we’ll bring together over 10,000 people for the fifth time — AI experts, decision-makers, thought leaders, and doers.
We create space for honest exchange, real practice, and the courage not just to understand what’s new — but to actively shape it.You don’t want to watch.
You want to shape.
Then you belong with us.
, we’ll bring together over 10,000 people for the fifth time — AI experts, decision-makers, thought leaders, and doers.
We create space for honest exchange, real practice, and the courage not just to understand what’s new — but to actively shape it.You don’t want to watch.
You want to shape.
Then you belong with us.
200+ Speakers
sharing what truly matters — insights from business, practice, and research.
Neu: Die Data & Analytics Hall & Stage
where questions turn into answers and ideas into strategies — with real use cases that show how AI makes an impact.
150+ Exhibitors
showing how AI technologies create value — in SMEs, corporations, and startups alike.
Was data:unplugged besonders macht, sind die Menschen auf der Bühne – Persönlichkeiten, die bewegen. Wenn Markus Lanz die drängenden Fragen unserer Zeit stellt, wird klar: KI ist mehr als Technologie – sie ist eine gesellschaftliche Aufgabe.
Was data:unplugged besonders macht, sind die Menschen auf der Bühne – Persönlichkeiten, die bewegen. Wenn Markus Lanz die drängenden Fragen unserer Zeit stellt, wird klar: KI ist mehr als Technologie – sie ist eine gesellschaftliche Aufgabe.
Clarity. Orientation. Progress.
And most importantly: people you’d never all meet in one place anywhere else.
And most importantly: people you’d never all meet in one place anywhere else.
Networking that connects
Whether at 50+ side events, networking areas, on the expo floor, over lunch, or at the afterparty — every encounter is a chance to make meaningful connections.
This is where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are formed, and projects are born.
This is where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are formed, and projects are born.
Because AI is not only a technical question — it’s a strategic one.
Because we need to bridge the gap between expertise and leadership.
Because we need a platform that connects perspectives — not divides them. is that platform:
Open. Honest. Approachable.
With attitude and real substance.
Because we need to bridge the gap between expertise and leadership.
Because we need a platform that connects perspectives — not divides them. is that platform:
Open. Honest. Approachable.
With attitude and real substance.
Voices of D:U
“Münster is on fire. data:unplugged delivers. I am so surprised how incredibly big this conference is.”
Elisabeth L'Orange
“Münster is on fire. data:unplugged delivers. I am so surprised how incredibly big this conference is.”
“One of the best meeting points on digitization/AI in Germany, perhaps across Europe.”
Dr. Herbert Diess
“One of the best meeting points on digitization/AI in Germany, perhaps across Europe.”
“d:u is simply mega”
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Fränzi Kühne
“d:u is simply mega”
“data:unplugged is a great festival for me, especially in times when we need to and should learn more and more about it and do.”
Steven Gätjen
“data:unplugged is a great festival for me, especially in times when we need to and should learn more and more about it and do.”
“I would absolutely recommend that other scientists visit data:unplugged next year.”
Professor Björn Ommer
“I would absolutely recommend that other scientists visit data:unplugged next year.”
“Exactly what we need in Germany.”
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Laura Lewandowski
“Exactly what we need in Germany.”
“For me, data:unplugged means coming to Münster and looking at the faces of the people who are driving the AI transformation with their heads and hands in Germany.”
Sascha Lobo
“For me, data:unplugged means coming to Münster and looking at the faces of the people who are driving the AI transformation with their heads and hands in Germany.”
“data:unplugged was an excellent opportunity for Snowflake to connect with leaders in the data community and actively shape the dialogue about the future of data-driven innovations. In our specially designed Snowflake World and together with our partners, we have impressively demonstrated the potential that exists when data, AI and visionary minds come together. For me, data:unplugged is the epitome of innovation, collaboration and active community.”
Lisa Reimann
“data:unplugged was an excellent opportunity for Snowflake to connect with leaders in the data community and actively shape the dialogue about the future of data-driven innovations. In our specially designed Snowflake World and together with our partners, we have impressively demonstrated the potential that exists when data, AI and visionary minds come together. For me, data:unplugged is the epitome of innovation, collaboration and active community.”
“Data:unplugged combines excellent professional depth with a festival atmosphere: profound data & AI knowledge meets music, party and an atmosphere that inspires and connects. Must go for all data nerds and heads!”
Christian Mertens
“Data:unplugged combines excellent professional depth with a festival atmosphere: profound data & AI knowledge meets music, party and an atmosphere that inspires and connects. Must go for all data nerds and heads!”
“data:unplugged is THE mandatory festival for me because it not only connects but inspires the data & AI community. Here, thought leaders, practitioners and visionaries meet a uniquely focused approach that turns data & AI from a buzzword to real added value — hands-on, and with an atmosphere that takes collaboration to a new level. ”
Jens Grabow
“data:unplugged is THE mandatory festival for me because it not only connects but inspires the data & AI community. Here, thought leaders, practitioners and visionaries meet a uniquely focused approach that turns data & AI from a buzzword to real added value — hands-on, and with an atmosphere that takes collaboration to a new level. ”
Voices of d:u
Elisabeth L'Orange
“Münster is on fire. data:unplugged delivers. I am so surprised how incredibly big this conference is.”
Dr. Herbert Diess
“One of the best meeting points on digitization/AI in Germany, perhaps across Europe.”
Fränzi Kühne
“d:u is simply mega”
Steven Gätjen
“data:unplugged is a great festival for me, especially in times when we need to and should learn more and more about it and do.”
Professor Björn Ommer
“I would absolutely recommend that other scientists visit data:unplugged next year.”
Laura Lewandowski
“Exactly what we need in Germany.”
Sascha Lobo
“For me, data:unplugged means coming to Münster and looking at the faces of the people who are driving the AI transformation with their heads and hands in Germany.”
Lisa Reimann
Field Marketing Manager Germany Snowflake Computing GmbH
“data:unplugged was an excellent opportunity for Snowflake to connect with leaders in the data community and actively shape the dialogue about the future of data-driven innovations. In our specially designed Snowflake World and together with our partners, we have impressively demonstrated the potential that exists when data, AI and visionary minds come together. For me, data:unplugged is the epitome of innovation, collaboration and active community.”
Christian Mertens
Senior Vice President Data & AI adesso SE
“Data:unplugged combines excellent professional depth with a festival atmosphere: profound data & AI knowledge meets music, party and an atmosphere that inspires and connects. Must go for all data nerds and heads!”
Jens Grabow
Senior Partner Development Manager Microsoft Germany GmbH
“data:unplugged is THE mandatory festival for me because it not only connects but inspires the data & AI community. Here, thought leaders, practitioners and visionaries meet a uniquely focused approach that turns data & AI from a buzzword to real added value — hands-on, and with an atmosphere that takes collaboration to a new level. ”
On our five stages, vision meets implementation, strategy meets practice.
Thought leaders, makers and decision makers from business, science, research and society share their perspectives on the most relevant opportunities and challenges of our time.
Thought leaders, makers and decision makers from business, science, research and society share their perspectives on the most relevant opportunities and challenges of our time.
Whether impulses and big visions on the Main Stage, in-depth tech talks on the new Data & Analytics Stage, concrete business learnings on the SME stage or interactive dialogues on further stages
Uli Hoeness
Chairman of the Supervisory Board & Honorary President FC Bayern Munich
Markus Lanz
TV presenter, documentary filmmaker, photographer & podcaster
Dr. Jarek Kutylovsky
Founder & CEO, DeepL
Pip Kloeckner
Tech Analyst, Investor & Advisor
Sascha Lobo
Publicist, Author, Journalist, Blogger, Podcaster & Internet Entrepreneur
Felix Schlenther
Founder & Co-CEO AI FIRST
Mona Neubauer
Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy State of North-Rhine Westphalia
Elisabeth L'Orange
Co-Founder & CCO of Oxolo Top 15 Women in AI in Germany (Manager Magazine)
Special act of d:u26 - SIDO live on stage. No Mask. No Filter. For Real.
With Diu, we are creating spaces for new ideas, for dialogue — and for images in our heads. Together with our partners, we are taking off. And what are we building here? Even mom is proud of that.
Well - recognized?
Our special act of d:u26 is: SIDO.
None other than one of the most influential artists in German music history. A firm fixture for over 20 years. Part of German pop culture since 2004.
After panels and master classes, after vision and use case, it's time: Raise your hood, show your posture, get loud. For an evening that lasts. As a special act of the diu26 festival, Sido brings exactly this energy to the stage: raw, direct, genuine. Because: People who celebrate together change together, grow together. Sido and aftershow — that's not the end of the day. It's the start of something new.
Our Premium Partners 2026
Whether it's a tech company, a family business or a young AI start-up:
The most influential players in the data and AI world come together at d:u26.
From Microsoft, adesso and Snowflake to Mastercard and leading names from German SMEs.
What they have in common is a common understanding of progress. They bring practical experience — from a wide range of industries, structures and perspectives.
The most influential players in the data and AI world come together at d:u26.
From Microsoft, adesso and Snowflake to Mastercard and leading names from German SMEs.
What they have in common is a common understanding of progress. They bring practical experience — from a wide range of industries, structures and perspectives.
Google Cloud
Woodmark Consulting
FIEGE
Cloudera
ThoughtSpot
Starburst
teccle
Volksbank im Münsterland eG
Modelyzr
Whether you’re a deep-tech enthusiast, decision-maker, or creative thinker — Artificial Intelligence affects everyone.AI fundamentally changes how we work, live, do business, and think.
It optimizes processes, automates workflows, personalizes customer experiences, and enables new business models.
The technology drives efficiency, transforms professions, and challenges existing structures — but it also brings new questions and responsibilities.Those who truly want to understand, apply, and leverage AI profitably need practical insights, fresh inspiration, and the right exchange.
It optimizes processes, automates workflows, personalizes customer experiences, and enables new business models.
The technology drives efficiency, transforms professions, and challenges existing structures — but it also brings new questions and responsibilities.Those who truly want to understand, apply, and leverage AI profitably need practical insights, fresh inspiration, and the right exchange.
We can’t wait to see you and your team!
March 26–27, 2026
MCC Halle Münsterland
MCC Halle Münsterland
Now it's time to move on.
Be part of d:u26.
Be part of d:u26.
Dive into the world of data & AI! The best experience for you and your team!
March 26 - 27, 2026
MCC Halle Münsterland
MCC Halle Münsterland
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data:unplugged 2026
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