Philipp Klöckner is a tech analyst, investor, advisor and expert in digital marketing, organic growth and search engine strategy. He was product manager and head of in-house SEO at idealo.de and has been advising companies, publishers, e-commerce businesses and start-ups on SEO, online marketing and digital product strategy since 2011. He is also active as an angel investor and mentor, supports young companies and works as an advisor to various ventures and funds. Klöckner is also co-host of the podcast Doppelgänger Tech Talk.

Gero Decker is the former co-founder and CEO of Signavio, which is now SAP Signavio since the acquisition in 2021. Gero is now a strategic advisor at SAP and Executive Sponsor for SAP Labs Germany. He is a software engineer by training and holds a PhD from Hasso-Plattner-Institute in Business Process Management.

Elisabeth L'Orange is Partner for AI and Data at Deloitte and host of the tech podcast Tech & Tales.

In 2020, Elisabeth co-founded the Hamburg AI start-up Oxolo, a pioneer in AI video production with 600,000 users and 13 million euros in funding. Before founding Oxolo, Elisabeth worked as a VC and CFO and was named one of the 15 leading women in AI in Germany by Manager Magazin. Elisabeth received the FAZ Innovation Award and the KPMG Venture Award and was included in the W&V 100. OMR named her one of the 50 leading minds in the digital industry.

Jens Polomski is co-founder and managing director of snipKI, an AI enablement company that helps businesses embed AI sustainably in their strategy, processes and teams. He is considered one of the most visible AI marketing experts in the German-speaking world and shows in a very practical way how companies can really use AI tools in their day-to-day work.

His weekly AI newsletter is one of the largest German AI newsletters, with around 45,000 subscribers, sharing curated tools, practical examples and automations. He also speaks at conferences, on podcasts and at companies about AI in marketing, automation (e.g. with n8n/Make) and the productive use of AI agents.

Jens previously spent many years in online marketing and now brings this experience to his work with AI, content and automation. With snipKI and formats such as newsletters, video tutorials and workshops, he helps marketing and business teams move from experimenting with AI to real, measurable results.

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After a SAP career in Walldorf, I joined the management team of Unisys Germany in 2010 to build a business unit focusing on complex SAP transformations as enterprises started to move their tier one applications into hybrid clouds. In 2013, I founded Data Transition Services GmbH (DTS) in Eschborn and built a company with 25 employees as CEO and senior managing partner. The company focused on complex SAP transformation projects, solutions around SAP and cloud data centers, and supporting customers in implementing future-oriented IT concepts and next-generation SAP architectures. On behalf of SAP, we had the privilege of performing the world's first brownfield migration to SAP S/4HANA as well as the first conversion of SAP BankAnalyzer to HANA in the field. In recognition of these achievements, my company was awarded the highest SAP partner status. Based on high demand, I recognized the need to work with larger integration partners and decided to sell DTS to Seven Principles Group in 2018 and to integrate them. I contributed my knowledge within the company takeover, integration, growth of a stable sales pipeline and took disciplinary responsibility for the SAP and Big Data units in a direct reporting line to the Executive Board. My operations unit performed 24*7 SAP system operations for demanding customers in the financial industry, while advisory specialized in the execution of critical SAP transformation projects and provided consulting to customers in all phases during the implementation and transition to S/4HANA. Furthermore, in parallel to my work for 7P until October 2020, I was a Senior Partner for Intelligent Data Analytics GmbH & Co. KG, a startup for data management and data integration, which I founded in 2017 together with one employee (today 40 employees). Using innovative machine learning approaches, we helped airlines to save kerosene and make real-time statements about the fleet's CO2 emissions, predict and manage emission certificates in an automated way. We helped customers in the chemical industry to significantly improve purity levels and reduce waste via our MOIRA software solution. In 2020, I was nominated twice for the SAP Innovation Award and won several public tenders on S/4HANA transitions. Today, as an Enterprise Architect with focus on SAP, I am responsible for the enterprise architecture and the transformation of Commerz-Real AG to SAP S/4HANA. In addition, I am responsible for the SAP strategy of the Technology & Innovation business unit as well as the further development of the SAP BI and group data strategy.

Niklas has been working in SAP data & AI for more than 7 years and has successfully delivered many data transformation projects for clients. At INFOMOTION, he coordinates AI development in the SAP space and is responsible for developing AI-powered products in an SAP context.

Laura Breuer finds the topics that matter to family businesses. As Senior Program Manager at Maschinenraum, she brings the right people together and moderates what comes out of it. What drives her: creating spaces where new things emerge – and where people think further than they would have on their own.

Since 2024, Mike Abé has been responsible for all AI topics at the internationally operating Dussmann Group. Together with his team, he acts as an enabler, inspirer and implementer of AI solutions across the group, combining pragmatic approaches with visionary goals. Within a short time, not only the technical and functional foundations but also the understanding and mindset around AI were built up across the group, laying the groundwork for an AI-ready culture in the context of AI excellence. Mike Abé is also responsible for all AI-related activities within a company-wide change & transformation project for the planned introduction of a company-wide ERP solution. Here he benefits from more than 25 years of experience as an IT generalist in senior IT roles at companies of all sizes and industries. He is a popular speaker at AI events and offers interesting, practical insights into his experiences and challenges in introducing, developing and using AI solutions. He has a personal passion for agentic AI and its future applications, as well as the resulting opportunities and risks for companies, society and every individual.

At the heart of every pivot is a story of transformation. Mine began with a shift towards impact, guided by the philosophy that every challenge leads us to a better place.  I’m Nadiem, co-founder of Mindfuel, where we're redefining how to create visible data impact with Data Product Management (DPM). Mindfuel stands at the intersection of data science and product management, pioneering a discipline poised to revolutionize how organizations harness data. The inception of DPM was driven by a glaring gap: while data is deemed the 21st century's most valuable asset, an astonishing 87% of data science projects never see the light of day in production, primarily due to non-technical challenges. Our mission at Mindfuel is to bridge this gap. DPM is our conduit for translating complex data into tangible business value, embodying a blend of strategy, process, and technological innovation. This approach not only promises to elevate data organizations from operational silos to strategic powerhouses but also significantly reduces delivery waste, ushering in a new era of cost efficiency and impact. If you want to exchange thoughts about DPM, feel free to connect with me.

Assem Aly is a Data Architect and BI  Engineering Specialist at Accenture, focusing on SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and modern data architectures. He helps clients design governed, scalable, and analytics-ready data platforms that connect business requirements with technical implementation and enable future AI use cases.

Matthias Ingerfeld is the Area Vice President and TechGM for Field Engineering teams in the EMEA Central region at Databricks. As an executive technical leader, Matthias oversees technical teams, driving innovation and excellence. Before joining Databricks, Matthias led technical teams at Google Cloud for EMEA North, where he built a robust technical specialist organization. With a strong passion for Data and AI/ML, Matthias has over 20 years of leadership experience in both pre- and post-sales roles within the IT industry. Based in Cologne, Germany, Matthias is known for his strategic vision and management acumen for technology in a business value context.

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Scott Habermann brings over a decade of experience in Data & AI, with a strong focus on integrating SAP data into modern, AI-driven platforms. As an architect of large-scale enterprise landscapes, he connects complex system environments with Generative AI applications and designs scalable data architectures that deliver tangible business value.

Acting as a bridge between business and IT, Scott translates technological innovation into measurable outcomes and ensures that data-driven initiatives create real impact. In his role, he continuously monitors developments in Data, AI, and GenAI and translates emerging trends into practical, value-driven solutions for organizations.

He brings extensive experience in leading complex transformation and data integration programs, combining a strategic perspective with deep technical expertise.

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Sven Groen is a Data & AI expert with a strong focus on Generative AI and modern cloud platforms. As Databricks Cluster Lead at Accenture, he drives the development of innovative, enterprise-grade data and AI solutions, helping organizations unlock value from their data.

With deep expertise in Databricks, Apache Spark, and Microsoft Azure, combined with a solid foundation in Artificial Intelligence, Sven has successfully designed and delivered multiple GenAI platforms and brought them into production at scale. His work consistently combines cutting-edge technology with a clear emphasis on building scalable, future-ready architectures.

Sven is known for his pragmatic “build fast, scale smart” mindset—rapidly translating ideas into impactful solutions that generate real business value.

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Reza Ahmadi Foroushani is Lead AI Architect at INFOMOTION and is responsible for the end-to-end architecture of agentic AI platforms based on state-of-the-art technologies. His focus is on LLM/RAG architectures, multi-agent orchestration and the development of production-ready AI systems. With a B.Sc. in Applied Computer Science, he combines AI engineering, full-stack software development and platform design with the requirements of large enterprise projects in industries such as retail, logistics and automotive.

Josua Ziegler is Country Director at DAC.Infomotion and is responsible for delivering complex AI projects in regulated markets. He has 12 years of experience in management consulting, during which he led the build-up of a neobank in the Middle East and the development of several healthcare products.

Sten Schneider is Lead Consultant at INFOMOTION and supports companies in designing, developing and operationalizing AI solutions. Building on an M.Sc. in meteorology, he combines scientific analytics with several years of hands-on experience in machine learning, MLOps and building modern AI platforms on Microsoft Azure. His focus: production-ready AI systems, AI agents and modern development approaches such as spec-driven development. He works with clients from energy, logistics, medical technology and finance — from the first idea to live production.

Tristan’s main experience is in the implementation of SAP Analytics and S/4 enabled business transformation programs at global scale. Tristan has also deep experience in the definition of program, template and deployment strategies and organization. He has led several programs, projects, and teams responsible for the design & deployment of global SAP solutions. He is leading our capabilities around SAP Analytics. He spent most of his time on global programs managing teams from various countries and disciplines. Tristan has worked more than 20 years in the analytics, finance and customer experience area and has major skills in finance, group reporting, financial planning as well as customer experience management.

HEY! I'am Tim - whats up? 👇🏻🚀 Passionated about creating personalized CX journeys that truly resonate with customers.👩💼 Experienced young leader, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.💡 Dedicated to drive digital transformation for enhancing business growth and customer satisfaction. Let’s connect and transform together!

Hans-Georg is a Principal Director in the SAP Technology Data & AI practice of Accenture. He has a total of more than 20 years of experience in global Business Process Management (BPM)- and SAP implementation projects, always with a strong focus on Data as well as Innovation.

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Stefan is a Managing Director in Accenture’s Technology group, leading the SAP Architecture & Technology practice across EMEA from the Berlin office. With over 20 years of enterprise software experience and 25 years at SAP, he combines deep technology expertise in S/4HANA and Cloud ERP with proven executive sponsorship of global client transformations.

Previously, as CTO Cloud ERP & S/4HANA at SAP, Stefan defined the future of ERP, driving modularization, clean core adoption, and SaaS enablement. He partnered with executives across industries (automotive, manufacturing, consumer goods, utilities, technology) to guide ERP modernization journeys and acted as trusted advisor and escalation sponsor for large-scale S/4HANA programs.

Stefan is recognized as a thought leader in ERP modernization and C-level advisor for digital transformation. He stands for leading by example, delivering client value, and building diverse, high-performing global teams.

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Dr. Torben Hügens is Vice President Business Analytics Germany at All for One Analytics & Insights GmbH, the analytics and AI competence center of the All for One Group.

He has more than 20 years of experience in SAP and analytics and in developing analytics strategies and AI-based solutions. In various leadership roles, he has played a key part in building and developing analytics and data insight units.

With more than 20 years of experience and over 2,000 projects, the company supports clients along the entire data value chain – from strategy and data management to reporting, planning and AI applications – with a holistic, practice-oriented approach.

Armin Noack is Head of AI Transformation at NEXperts.ai and develops practical methods that help companies put AI into practice in a strategic, structured and value-driven way. His focus is on AI transformation in SMEs, use case development, AI enablement, governance, business value and translating technology into concrete organizational and business processes. At NEXperts.ai, he works on formats such as the AI Transformation Canvas, Use Case Canvas, Use Case Deep Dive and data-driven dashboards for evaluating and steering AI initiatives.

Jumen Engels is Senior Manager at PwC AI, Data Governance and Analytics. In more than 10 years as a consultant, he has supported a wide range of clients in designing and implementing their SAP business intelligence and AI-powered analytics solutions.

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Dr. Jörg Müller is Director at PwC AI, Data Governance and Analytics. In his 15 years as a consultant, he has supported a wide range of clients in designing and implementing their SAP planning solutions.

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Felix Blume has more than ten years of experience as a Director in the field of data analytics. His focus is on data management, data architecture and innovative SAP solutions such as the SAP Business Data Cloud and the SAP Analytics Cloud. Within PwC, he is responsible for the topic of Data Management in the Finance Transformation Initiative. In addition, he is a regular speaker at national and international events and works together with SAP on the development of new analytics solutions.

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Dr. Christian Tietz is an experienced AI expert specializing in enterprise-ready AI solutions and their integration into complex data architecture landscapes. After earning his PhD in Mathematics from Saarland University, he spent over seven years at SAP, serving as an AI Engineering Expert and Technical Product Manager. Since 2024, he has been working at PwC Germany to advance SAP AI and end-to-end AI architectures and is part of the project team implementing AI solutions at SAP itself.

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Maximilian is an IT leader with over a decade of experience driving product management, engineering, and digital transformation. Currently leading the Innovation Engineering Unit for SAP’s Corporate Functions, he focuses on breaking down data silos to enable AI-powered, data-driven decision-making.

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Larissa Mieth is Senior Associate at PwC and has been helping clients build modern data platforms for four years. Her focus is on implementing Business Data Clouds (BDC), working in particular with Datasphere – a core building block of BDC.

With her deep know-how in data architectures, she helps companies use their data efficiently and at scale to gain valuable insights. Her aim is to untangle technical complexity and create data solutions that deliver real value for everyone involved, enabling informed, data-driven decisions.

Sahand Pottkämper is Senior Associate at PwC in Data & AI and specializes in SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Datasphere. With experience from large international Datasphere projects and as a pioneer from day one in the SAP Business Data Cloud Customer Zero project, he knows what modern data platforms really mean in practice – and what it takes to get them up and running.

Mo is a technology manager with 18 years of experience at SAP, during which he has held a wide range of leadership roles across different business units and markets.

As CTO for SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Business Data Cloud (BDC) & AI in Central and Eastern Europe, he works closely with executives to turn data and AI into concrete business value – driving innovation, extending core systems and enabling large-scale transformations.

Mo is a trusted advisor to customers and a sought-after speaker on international stages and at executive events. He is known for connecting strategy and execution and for making complex topics such as data, platforms and AI understandable and actionable for business leaders.

Ulrich van Meerbeck holds a degree in economics and is a certified IT business economist (IWW) with many years of experience in business intelligence, focusing on SAP solutions. After working as a consultant for SAP BI solutions, he joined ARAG SE in Düsseldorf in 2020 to contribute his expertise. As head of department, he is responsible for SAP Data Management there and plays a key role in implementing innovation and digitalization strategies in both the back end and the front end. In addition, Ulrich is actively shaping a modern IT architecture at ARAG that combines data lakehouse structures with SAP solutions to provide future-proof data platforms and support innovative business processes.

Alexander Kästner has been part of beratungscontor since 2015 and a member of its executive board since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for marketing, business development and delivery, with a focus on the company's functional business units. He also leads innovative projects for beratungscontor as client and project manager. After studying business administration at Nordakademie in Elmshorn, Mr. Kästner held senior positions at national and international consulting firms.

Marcel Scherbinek has been part of beratungscontor since 2017. As head of the Advanced Analytics Platform division, he is responsible for cross-industry data management and advanced analytics with SAP and non-SAP systems. Mr. Scherbinek is an experienced big data expert and, with several years of project experience, supports his clients strategically, functionally and in development across a broad spectrum in and around data & analytics. In addition, together with his clients, Mr. Scherbinek leads and designs complex advanced analytics scenarios within a data & analytics landscape.

Christiane Stein is a German presenter, journalist and technology expert focusing on digitalisation, innovation and tech trends. For more than 20 years she has been hosting congresses, conferences, corporate events and panel discussions on topics such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, robotics and cybersecurity, bringing complex content to the stage in a clear and lively way for audiences and experts alike. She also became known through her many years in news television at n-tv and ARD and through her active LinkedIn presence, for which she was named LinkedIn Top Voice for Technology and Innovation.

Thuy-Ngan Trinh is Managing Director at A11, a digital consultancy that emerged from the operations unit of Project A, one of Europe's leading early-stage VCs.

Thuy-Ngan has more than 15 years of experience scaling well-known European unicorns such as Trade Republic, Arx and Zalando. Her focus is on commercial leadership and on translating the potential of AI and data into measurable business results.

Xingyu Ma is a Data & AI Consultant at PwC specializing in SAP technologies — from scalable data architectures to AI-driven process automation. She is certified in SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Data Engineering, with hands-on project experience in finance and ESG reporting, intelligent automation, and GenAI applications.

Madhulika Pannuri is a seasoned leader in SAP Master Data Governance and enterprise data transformation and is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging AI and advanced data capabilities to transform how organizations manage and value data.
She has led complex S/4HANA programs globally, designing scalable, future-ready data governance frameworks. Combining deep technical expertise with strong business insight, she has delivered impactful solutions across Life Sciences, Automotive, Chemicals, and E-Commerce.  

Bhavana Jotwani is Associate Director for Data & AI Transformation at Accenture, helping enterprises build the data foundations required to scale AI successfully. With over 15 years of deep expertise in SAP and Master Data Governance (MDG), she focuses on transforming complex data landscapes into trusted, AI‑ready assets - enabling organizations to move from isolated use cases to enterprise-wide AI adoption with strong governance and measurable business outcomes.

As a passionate strategist focused on data-driven marketing & sales, my goal is to scale business growth in a targeted way. My mission: to connect technology, data and creativity so that strong brands and products emerge that perform sustainably in digital markets. For me, AI is a key to success – because, approached the right way, today's technological opportunities can be decisive for tomorrow's business success.

My focus areas:
• Scaling digital business models
• AI-powered marketing and sales solutions
• Developing & leading strong brand strategies
• SaaS marketing & go-to-market strategies
• Integrating data-driven processes into CRM, CX and automation

Gregory Rohloff is Product Owner for strategic data products in Corporate Functions & Analytics Platform at SAP. His focus is on implementing scalable data products on the tech stack of the SAP Analytics data platform and making them accessible to executives and citizen users across all board areas.

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Thomas Buck has been CIO of ZF Group since January 2025. A trained mechanical engineer, he began his career in 1998 as technical director of an IT service provider. Between 2001 and 2007, Buck held various roles at what was then Siemens VDO. He then headed Engineering Data Management at Continental Automotive, where he introduced a uniform PLM system. For five years he led the global IT infrastructure of the Continental group before moving to the company's automotive division as CIO in 2016. In 2019, Buck separated IT from the parent company as part of the Vitesco spin-off and then became Group CIO at Vitesco Technologies. Buck is regarded as a proven expert in transformation, artificial intelligence, digitalization and IT security. 

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Lena Korfmacher is a Data & AI Consultant at PwC specializing in SAP technologies, where she supports organizations in translating business requirements into scalable architectures. As part of the project team implementing AI solutions at SAP itself, her project work centers on the design and development of AI applications on SAP BTP. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and a master’s degree in Computing and Information Technology.

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