The largest Data & AI community

in the German-speaking world

All about
Data & AI.

Germany’s leading Data & AI podcast with Dr. Bernard Sonnenschein – the voice of the data scene and host of data:unplugged.

Endless possibilities on Germany’s leading platform for data and AI creators – join us on an exciting journey through the data:universe.

We connect AI enthusiasts.
Online & offline.

The team from data:unplugged visited us in Frankfurt at the end of 2022. The collaboration was extremely professional and reliable. The result leaves nothing to be desired!

Sebastian Heinz

Founder & CEO statworx

data:unplugged is very proactive and communication has always been excellent. You always feel like their most important client.

Teresa Weber

Partner People Strategy & Culture bei der Eucon Group

It’s worth mentioning that data:unplugged not only suggested candidates but also advised us by sharing market insights and observations.

Tamara Wagner

Project Management & Recruiting bei One Data

d:u

Festival

26th & 27th of March 2026
MCC Halle Münsterland

Professional exchange, comedy, inspiring talks, and much more – we celebrate AI together.

10.000

AI Enthusiasts

200+

Speakers

5

Stages

150+

Exhibitors & Sponsors

These are
our
clients

In our d:u universe

Your leading
AI and data platform

Don’t miss the chance to be part of a dynamic community.
The world of artificial intelligence and data is evolving rapidly – and you can be part of it.
d:universe brings together innovative minds who are shaping the future together.
Here you’ll find the latest trends, valuable insights, and proven solutions that take your AI work to the next level – so you don’t just witness digital transformation, you actively shape it.
Join a community that drives change – and shapes the future.

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d:u
Universe

Exclusive offers for data:unplugged events

Expert network – exclusive Data and AI community

Advertising campaigns in our podcast

Always up to date – current topics and events for platform users

Recruiting – find suitable Data and AI experts for your open positions

Recruiting – find suitable Data and AI experts for your open positions

d:u

Podcast

With over a quarter million downloads, the data:unplugged podcast is one of the leading formats in the world of data value creation and artificial intelligence.
In more than 200 episodes, we’ve hosted the most important decision-makers and thought leaders from large corporations, medium-sized companies, startups, and research.
Together, we explore how data is refined and profitably applied in practice – from innovative data science applications to the strategic use of AI in business.
For everyone who wants to dive deep into the world of data, we provide relevant insights and inspiring conversations with the minds driving digital transformation.

>250k

Downloads

>200

Episodes

>100

Guests

>200

Cups of coffee

In the data:unplugged podcast, we discuss the key topics shaping our future, society, and global economy in the age of artificial intelligence. Whether it’s data value creation, AI, or innovative data science applications, we go beyond technical details and look at how these technologies work in practice and impact our world.
With guests from corporations, medium-sized companies, startups, and research, we discuss real-world use cases, best practices, and the strategic importance of data in a digitalized world.
Exciting, relevant, and practical – we create content that inspires and provides valuable impulses for your professional life.

Exciting topics and current content