Agenda
15 September 2026
09:00 - 09:45
AI Transformation in the Pharma Industry
Why the biggest challenge today is no longer AI technology itself, but deploying and scaling it successfully across the enterprise. How business expertise, AI know-how and systems understanding must come... Read More
Harita Byluppala, Novartis
09:45 - 10:30
Innovation with Trust: Balancing AI Progress, Data Protection and Workforce Impact
Opportunities and challenges arising from the rapid pace of technological and AI-driven change. Balancing the speed of AI innovation with data protection, responsible implementation and organizational trust. How AI affects... Read More
Anthony Obiri-Yeboah, Saint-Gobain
10:30 - 11:15
From AI Pilots to Business Impact: What It Really Takes to Scale AI
Why most AI initiatives never move beyond the pilot stage – and how to avoid the common pitfalls. Why governance, trusted data and automated end-to-end processes matter more than the... Read More
Holger Spielberger, ex GF Piping Systems
11:15 - 11:45
Networking Session 1
11:45 - 12:15
Networking Session 2
12:15 - 12:45
Networking Session 3
12:45 - 13:15
Networking Session 4
13:15 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Networking Session 5
14:30 - 15:00
Networking Session 6
15:00 - 15:30
Networking Session 7
15:30 - 16:00
Networking Session 8
16:00 - 16:30
Four Lessons from Leading an Enterprise AI Team
Stand on the shoulder of giants. Value simplicity. Don’t fight Conway’s Law. It’s all about the data.
Dennis Meier, UBS
16:45 - 17:30
Data & AI Strategy and Use Cases in The Canton of Basel-Stadt
Developing and implementing a data strategy in the public sector. Building a data and AI platform as part of a hybrid architecture. AI governance. Technology stack. AI trainings for the... Read More
Philipp Klett, Canton Basel-Stadt
Multi-Agent Systems as a New Operating Model
From Co-Pilots to Agent Teams: What agentic AI means for senior leaders and where the real business value lies. Beyond Chatbots: What sets AI agents apart from co-pilots – and... Read More
Prof. Dr. Thomas Clemen, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
18:15
Apéro at the Hotel Bar
16 September 2026
09:00 - 09:45
Making AI Useful in Everyday Work at Axpo
Practical lessons from Axpo’s AI journey: How to identify valuable use cases, support adoption, balance innovation with governance, And make AI genuinely useful in everyday work.
Anaig Maréchal, Axpo
09:45 - 10:30
Enablement of Data Science & AI in Space Hardware Manufacturing: Dependencies and Challenges
How Data Science & AI can support the transition from prototype-driven space programs to industrialized hardware manufacturing. Why data quality, standardized processes and governance are critical dependencies for successfully deploying... Read More
Alexandru Marian, Beyond Gravity
10:30 - 11:15
Creating Business Value with Data & AI: From Strategic Intent to Scalable Execution
Navigating the 2026 Intelligence Ecosystem: Key trends shaping data, AI, and digital transformation. Building Data-First Organizations: The maturity pillars required for scalable innovation. From Strategy to Execution: Critical success factors... Read More
Dr. Farhoodeh Zamani, Kenvue
11:15 - 11:45
Networking Session 1
11:45 - 12:15
Networking Session 2
12:15 - 12:45
Networking Session 3
12:45 - 13:15
Networking Session 4
13:15 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
Before AI Comes the Meaning of Data
Why a semantic foundation is key. Our journey to create one. How old priorities didn’t change.
Rameen Rahman, Straumann Group
AI Automation: A Perspective for the Manufacturing Industry
AI is only as good as the data behind it: how to unlock value from manufacturing, quality and operational data at scale. From analytics to automation: using AI to transform... Read More
Alessandro Crippa, dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH)
15:30 - 16:15
Learn from Real Life Experience at Global Scale on how to Operationalize AI in 3 Steps (Siemens internal case)
Embed AI as part of your new normal. Embed latest General AI in all your workflow. Demonstrate financial impact with target initiatives.
Thomas Frendo, Siemens
16:15 - 16:45
Networking Session 5
16:45 - 17:15
Networking Session 6
17:15 - 17:45
Networking Session 7
17:45 - 18:30
Panel Discussion: From Pilots to Corporate AI Transformation
AI is fundamentally changing the way companies create value and make money. The main challenge right now: with AI technology developing faster than organizations can change, it is very hard... Read More