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Transform or Face Disruption

Executive Exchange on the Future of Corporate Software Production & AI

The Software Excellence Network event begins June 4th at 09:45ct in the KPMG Einz Tower. •  Central Train Station Berlin

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Join KPMG, the Hasso Plattner Institute, Seerene, and the German Deep Tech Group for an exclusive gathering of industry leaders, AI pioneers, and top executives navigating the rapidly evolving world of software development.

This year’s event, Transform or Face Disruption, will center on the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence. As AI reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, organizations must adapt or risk obsolescence. From AI-driven software engineering to automation at scale, the discussions will highlight how enterprises can leverage cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of disruption.

Expect deep dives into AI-powered development, strategic software management, and real-world case studies from industry leaders who are actively transforming their organizations. Engage in dynamic conversations with peers, exchange insights, and discover the strategies that will define the next era of software excellence.

Below, you'll find impressions from past events.

YOUR SPEAKERS

Prof. Dr. Sikora explaining the progression of software development as a proper engineering discipline
Prof. Dr. Hermann Sikora

CEO | Raiffeisen Software

Michael Salcher
Michael Salcher
Managing Partner/Regionalvorstand | KPMG
Dr- Bernd Lohmann of Bayer Speaking with CXOs
Dr. Bernd Lohmann
CTO | Bayer
Kristina Wagner Profile Photo
Dr. Kristina Wagner
CTO & CDO | OHB
Dr- Johannes Bohnet, Seerene GmbH-1
Dr. Johannes Bohnet

Founder & CEO | Seerene

Ralf Gernhold Deutsche Bahn
Ralf Gernhold

CTO Vertriebsplattform | Deutsche Bahn

Henning Heitkötter SAP
Dr. Henning Heitkötter
VP & Head of AI Core | SAP
Karin Schweizer of Microsoft answering audience questions
Karin Schweizer
Director Digital & Application Innovation | Microsoft
Alexander Springer Preliminary Profile Photo
Alexander Springer
VP | BBM Technology & Engineering
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Ashish Madan
CTO & Managing Partner | KPMG
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Olaf Kuhmann
Leiter IT, Vertrieb | EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg
Dr. Jürgen Sturm
Dr. Jürgen Sturm

SVP Automotive Data Ecosystems | ZF Group

Marc Hildebrandt CFO Event Quadrat
Marc Hildebrandt
CEO | German Deep Tech Group
Jürgen Döllner Sharing the Roadmap-1
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Döllner

Hasso Plattner Institute

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

09:15 Open Doors | Coffee & Snacks

 

09:45 Welcome Note (Host Representatives)
Michael Salcher | Managing Partner & Regionalvorstand | KPMG
Dr. Johannes Bohnet | CEO & Founder | Seerene
Marc Hildebrandt | CEO & Founder | German Deep Tech Group

10:00 Opening Speech: "Generative AI and the Impact on the Basic Patterns of Software Engineering. How Will We Develop Complex Systems in the Future?
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Döllner | Hasso Plattner Institute

 

10:20 "Business Success with Large-Scale Software Development - Enabling Strategic Steering for Efficiency and Excellence"
Dr. Johannes Bohnet | CEO & Founder | Seerene

10:50 "The Software-Defined Vehicle Was Yesterday! What’s the Next Big Hype – and How Should We Deal with It?
Alexander Springer | VP | Bosch

 

11:20 Coffee Break | Snacks & Networking

 

11:40 Speech Title TBA
Ashish Madan | CTO, Bereichsvorstand Technology Services | KPMG

12:10 "The AI Era: What Does Top Management Need to Prepare For?”
Prof. Dr. Hermann Sikora | CEO | Raiffeisen Software

 

12:40 Lunch Break

 

13:40 "Dynamic Shared Ownership: Transforming IT at Bayer"
Dr. Bernd Lohmann | CTO | Bayer

 

14:10 Speech Title TBA
Dr. Jürgen Sturm | SVP Automotive Data Ecosystems | ZF Group

 

14:40 Social Break | Snacks & Networking

 

15:10 "AI Won't Wait: Strategies for Frequent Software Delivery"
Henning Heitkötter | VP & Head of AI Core | SAP

 

15:40 Panel Discussion – Title TBA

Dr. Kristina Wagner | CTO & CDO | OHB

Ralf Gernhold | CTO | Deutsche Bahn
Olaf Kuhmann | Leiter IT, Vertrieb | EnBW
Karin Schweizer | Director Digital & Application Innovation | Microsoft
Oliver Viel | CMO | German Deep Tech Group

 

16:30 End of Event | Socializing

Miroslav Juric Speaking at the Sharing the Roadmap Software Executive Summit

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