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
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.
CEO | Raiffeisen Software
Founder & CEO | Seerene
CTO Vertriebsplattform | Deutsche Bahn
SVP Automotive Data Ecosystems | ZF Group
Hasso Plattner Institute
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
August-Bebel-Str. 26-53
14482 Potsdam, Germany
hello@seerene.com
+49 (0) 331 706 234 0
Generative AI Seerene GmbH
August-Bebel-Str. 26-53
14482 Potsdam, Germany
hello@seerene.com
+49 331 7062340