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Software Excellence Network · May 2026

Klausurtagung Software-Management

KI, Software-Governance und unternehmerische Kontrolle

Schloss Fürstlich Drehna · Brandenburg · 7–8 May 2026

Hasso-Plattner-Institut · German Deep Tech Group · Software Excellence Network · Seerene

Fürstlich Drehna Symposium 2026 — Executive retreat on AI, software governance and enterprise control
Hasso-Plattner-Institut German Deep Tech Group Software Excellence Network Seerene

Software production has moved to the centre of corporate leadership. As AI reshapes how software is built and deployed, decisions once delegated to engineering teams now require board-level attention. The Klausurtagung Software-Management brought together senior decision-makers from European industry for a closed, invitation-only forum to work through the questions that matter: how to govern software production under AI conditions, how to secure transparency and quality, and where the new dependencies will form.

Presentations

Talks & Discussions

Dr. Jürgen Sturm
AI Applied — Schnelle KI-Transformation als Schlüssel zur industriellen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Dr. Jürgen Sturm · Digital Transformation Advisor, ehem. CIO ZF Group, BSH Hausgeräte, Grundig AG
Dr. Jürgen Müller
Autonome Agenten als (k)ein Teil der Belegschaft
Dr. Jürgen Müller · Entrepreneur, ehem. CTO SAP
Dr. Henrik Hahn
Digitale Souveränität oder wie die Henne ins Ei beißt
Dr. Henrik Hahn · Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Evonik
Dr. Johannes Bohnet
C-Level Governance as Key for Successful Transformation into the Age of AI Coding
Dr. Johannes Bohnet · Founder & CEO, Seerene
Tobias Naumann
Guilty Until Proven Innocent — SAP AI Turnaround
Tobias Naumann · CFO, SAP
Dr. Stefan Poledna
Thoughts on Complex Systems and Software Development Paradigms for Discussion
Dr. Stefan Poledna · CTO, TrustMotion
Dirk Wollschläger
Die Spielregeln von morgen — ist Europa nur noch Markt?
Dirk Wollschläger · CEO W& Consulting, ehem. IBM General Manager Global Automotive, Aerospace & Defense Industries
Lars Neumann
Zwischen Abhängigkeit und Kontrolle — Souveränität in der Cloud- und KI-Ära
Lars Neumann · SVP T Cloud, Deutsche Telekom Geschäftskunden GmbH
On stage

Speakers & panelists

Dr. Jürgen Sturm
Dr. Jürgen Sturm
Digital Transformation Advisor, ehem. CIO ZF Group
Dr. Jürgen Müller
Dr. Jürgen Müller
Entrepreneur, ehem. CTO SAP
Dr. Henrik Hahn
Dr. Henrik Hahn
Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Evonik
Dr. Johannes Bohnet
Dr. Johannes Bohnet
Founder & CEO, Seerene
Tobias Naumann
Tobias Naumann
CFO, SAP
Dr. Stefan Poledna
Dr. Stefan Poledna
CTO, TrustMotion
Dr.-Ing. Sven-Kelana Christiansen
Dr.-Ing. Sven-Kelana Christiansen
Senior Vice President IT & Process Services, Aurubis
Dirk Wollschläger
Dirk Wollschläger
CEO W& Consulting, ehem. IBM General Manager Global Automotive
Lars Neumann
Lars Neumann
SVP T Cloud, Deutsche Telekom Geschäftskunden & CEO ITENOS
Christof Schmidt
Christof Schmidt
Head of Strategic Alliances and Partnering, Deutsche Telekom Geschäftskunden
Marc Hildebrandt
Marc Hildebrandt
Chairman & Founder, German Deep Tech Group
Oliver Viel
Oliver Viel
CMO, German Deep Tech Group & Seerene
Impressions

From the event

Schloss Fürstlich Drehna — venue of the 2026 Software Excellence Symposium Opening of the symposium — Dr. Johannes Bohnet, Marc Hildebrandt and Dr. Jürgen Müller welcoming participants Welcoming round — Oliver Viel, Dr. Johannes Bohnet, Marc Hildebrandt and Dr. Jürgen Müller introducing the agenda Dr. Jürgen Sturm presenting findings from the DIHK study on rising business insolvencies Christof Schmidt contributing to the open discussion Kamran Roske and Marc Hildebrandt listening attentively to the panel Dr. Henrik Hahn sharing his perspective during the panel discussion Stephan Ilaender contributing to the moderated session Sebastian Koch and Tobias Naumann exchanging views in the historic salon Dr. Jürgen Sturm presenting data on Germany’s 1,470 hidden champions Kamran Roske, Marc Hildebrandt and Lars Neumann listening attentively during the panel session Sebastian Koch, Tobias Naumann and Kamran Roske in active dialogue during the panel discussion Christof Schmidt making a point alongside Dr. Stefan Poledna during the open debate Dr. Jürgen Müller presenting strategic insights on a key slide Dr. Stefan Poledna engaged in conversation during the discussion round Dr. Johannes Bohnet and Oliver Viel listening intently to the panel Marc Hildebrandt and Lars Neumann following the presentation Dr. Henrik Hahn outlining structural risks for European industry Lars Neumann making a passionate point during the open exchange Dr. Henrik Hahn presenting on continuous transformation and open-source culture Dr. Jürgen Müller and Dirk Wollschläger sharing a moment during the discussion Group photo of all symposium participants (from left to right): Lars Neumann, Dr. Jürgen Müller, Christof Schmidt, Dr. Stefan Poledna, Stephan Ilaender, Dr. Johannes Bohnet, Marc Hildebrandt, Tobias Naumann, Kamran Roske, Dr. Henrik Hahn, Dr. Jürgen Sturm, Sebastian Koch and Oliver Viel — Dirk Wollschläger (not pictured) Dr. Johannes Bohnet presenting “The Hidden Governance Shift” — how Agile moved control away from IT leadership Dr. Henrik Hahn making a key point during his presentation, with Dr. Jürgen Müller and Dr. Jürgen Sturm listening attentively Tobias Naumann presenting on executive leadership in software development Tobias Naumann presenting on the mid-2025 split of the tech universe — AI infrastructure vs. SaaS Saskia-Katharina Pietscher-Mönnich in conversation during a break Castle manager Vincent Guiot and his team welcoming the guests Wine tasting in the historic salon Dr. Jürgen Sturm and Dr. Jürgen Müller sketching a concept together at the flipchart Dr. Stefan Poledna presenting “Thoughts on Complex System Development Paradigms” Dr. Stefan Poledna making an emphatic point during his presentation Oliver Viel contributing thoughtfully to the moderated discussion Sebastian Koch presenting on growing pressure to change in complex systems Dr. Jürgen Sturm and Dr. Stefan Poledna in dialogue during the panel session Dirk Wollschläger listening reflectively to the discussion Sebastian Koch and Dirk Wollschläger continuing the discussion in a one-on-one conversation Lars Neumann and Dr. Johannes Bohnet in conversation during a coffee break on the staircase Dirk Wollschläger presenting “Die Spielregeln von morgen — Ist Europa nur noch Markt?” with Oliver Viel listening Dirk Wollschläger making a key point during his keynote Schloss Fürstlich Drehna seen from the park
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