Johann serves as the Field CTO in the Global ISG AI Pursuit Organization for Dell Technologies. The main focus of his organization is working closely with an ecosystem of customers and partners to drive joint solutions in business applications, artificial intelligence, and native edge applications. Johann has over 30 years of experience in the international ICT industry with Profit and Loss Responsibility at companies like Cisco and Huawei. Johann is an active member of the working group for Security and Foreign Policy run by the State of Bavaria. He holds a master’s degree in electronic engineering and computer science. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Building the Enterprise AI Platform 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Explore the journey of building a robust Enterprise AI platform, with lessons learned beyond hype, practical steps for shaping an AI Strategy House, essentials of the AI ecosystem, and unique requirements for European Union AI Factories—delivering actionable insights for enterprise innovation.

A leading voice in European AI politics, Malte directs Amazon's engagement on the landmark EU AI Act and emerging regulations. Drawing from over 15 years in tech policy, he navigates the crucial intersection of industry and governance. As Amazon's Head of EU AI Policy, he helps shape frameworks that balance technological advancement with public interest. In this role, he represents the perspective of a global technology leader that not only develops cutting-edge AI models but also deploys AI across Amazon's diverse business operations. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Tech Meets Politics: How to advance Europe's AI Competitiveness 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: As Europe takes centre stage in governing the future of AI, this session explores politics' role in building a thriving AI ecosystem. Drawing from direct experience with Europe's key AI initiatives, we'll examine opportunities and risks, and how industry leaders such as Amazon can contribute to the region's AI revolution. The discussion will spotlight Europe's strategic vision for AI leadership and competitiveness, and how this aligns with the global nature of AI technology. How can policymaking contribute to the EU's competitive edge in the global AI race? How can we foster collaboration between practitioners and policymakers to create an environment where innovation flourishes? Join us for a conversation on how today's political decisions shape tomorrow's AI landscape, balancing innovation, trust, and public interest. Best.

Alex is a graduate of Cybernetics and holds also a Master’s Degree in Databases at the Academy of Economic studies from Bucharest. He has 20+ years of experience accumulated in companies in the Telecom and IT industries. Since 2022 he leads the IT in Orange Romania and its journey towards becoming a company embracing Responsible AI. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Orange is here in the age of AI 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: How we use AI and make it fun while learning, experimenting and searching for meaningful outcomes.

Aurelia Costache is the AI & Data Leader at EY Romania. With over 27 years of professional experience, Aurelia is known for her passion for driving innovation and delivering transformative, tech-enabled solutions that unlock new opportunities for organizations. She has served as EY’s AI-enabled Automation Leader for EMEIA, where she spent four years advising boards and executive teams of leading companies on digital transformation and automation strategies. Aurelia is at the forefront of shaping the digital future — not only as a champion for women in technology and business, but also as a dedicated supporter of tech start-ups, helping them connect with large organizations both in Romania and internationally. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: The human edge in an AI world 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: In this keynote, we’ll map the next frontier of generative AI and the trends that will redefine industries over the next 24 months. We’ll then confront the Tech Talent Paradox: even as demand for AI experts soars, the very speed of innovation is outpacing the talent pipeline, creating critical skill gaps at every phase of the build‑and‑deploy lifecycle. I will also unpack the pillars of successful AI adoption and explore how keeping humans at the centre drives successful AI enabled transformation. Finally, we will delve into how EY has lived this journey as our own first client—deploying these principles to scale generative AI and laying the groundwork for continuous reinvention. We wil explore EY’s strategic lessons learnt through its key AI initiatives, including workforce upskilling, data system consolidation, and navigating global AI regulations The goal will be for participants to leave inspired and equipped with practical ideas to advance their own generative AI journeys.

Julija Polchovskaja is a Customer Success Manager at SAP in Vienna, enabling organizations across Central and Eastern Europe to drive AI adoption and realize business value through Business AI. She brings experience from PropTech and FinTech, where she helped customers automate processes and operations with AI-powered SaaS solutions. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: AI Beyond the Hype - Unleash the power of Business AI with SAP 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: During his presentation, he will bring a fresh perspective on AI's strategic impact and how businesses leverage AI for differentiation. Examples include using GenAI in practice, various predictions and simulations (eg. Monte Carlo simulation) and risk preparedness.

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: For 12 years, Alex Glod has been working with leaders, marketers and professionals from the corporate and NGO sector to help them tell their stories with impact, to connect with their audiences, and to provide them with a memorable experience. He has trained over 4500 people on Storytelling, Public Speaking and Leadership and has taught over 63.000 online students through Udemy. He has spoken 4 times on a TEDx stage and has coached several TEDx speakers on the structure and delivery of their talks. Alex has also mentored several startups in pitching their business idea and has moderated over 25 events on topics such as blockchain, AI, cities of the future, urban mobility and youth leadership.

Kathrin Kind-Trüller is a globally recognised multi-award winning, AI and Quantum Computing expert, selected by the World Economic Forum for its Global Future Council on Data Foundation as main Data & AI member. With over 26 years in tech and 18 in AI, she leads Cognizant’s AI & Data Practice in Global Growth Markets. Formerly in Leadership , R&D, AI, IT and Data roles with the VW Group, BMW, Mercedes, Siemens, ZF, and Bosch, she is also a guest lecturer, technical editor, and mentor. Her work bridges cutting-edge research with real-world innovation in autonomous systems, agents, IT Management, Cybersecurity, resilient and mature enterprise AI, and sustainable tech. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Intelligent Quanta: Charting the Symbiotic Frontier of AI and Quantum Computation 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: The twin revolutions of artificial intelligence and quantum computation are, independently, poised to redefine our technological landscape. Whilst AI has achieved a remarkable degree of maturity and widespread application, the field of quantum computing remains nascent, brimming with immense potential yet constrained by fundamental challenges. This presentation explores the burgeoning and profoundly synergistic relationship between these two domains—a nexus from which the next great computational paradigm is emerging. The practical realisation of fault-tolerant quantum computers is currently beset by formidable obstacles. The inherent fragility of quantum states—a phenomenon known as decoherence—and the subsequent need for sophisticated error correction protocols present significant hurdles. Furthermore, designing and optimising both quantum algorithms and the underlying hardware remains a task of extraordinary complexity, often involving vast, intractable search spaces. It is precisely at this juncture that artificial intelligence, and machine learning in particular, offers a transformative toolkit. We will delve into how reinforcement learning agents are being trained to autonomously calibrate quantum devices and execute high-fidelity gate operations, thereby mitigating errors in real-time. We shall also examine the application of generative models and neural networks in discovering novel quantum circuits and optimising the physical architecture of quantum processors. Ultimately, this presentation will chart the trajectory of this powerful collaboration, moving beyond theoretical concepts to highlight tangible, near-term applications. We will discuss the potential for accelerating breakthroughs in domains such as drug discovery, materials science, and complex financial modelling. Attendees will depart with a foundational understanding of the state-of-the-art, the key research frontiers, and the strategic implications for technologists and business leaders seeking to navigate this exciting new technological frontier.

Alexandru Cociu is an experienced executive partner at IT Smart Systems and co-founder of Smart Fintech, with over 18 years of experience assisting global enterprise clients across various industries, including finance, telecommunications, retail, and utilities. He specializes in streamlining technological processes and driving innovative digital transformations. Passionate about technology and digital advancements, Alex recognizes the immense potential for innovation in the open banking ecosystem and is dedicated to helping businesses leverage AI to enhance their operations. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Agents of Change: Redefining Automation with Agentic AI 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Traditional automation is no longer enough. This session explores how agentic AI is transforming enterprise workflows - moving from rigid systems to adaptive, reasoning agents. We’ll cover key challenges like latency, reliability, and human collaboration, and share how IT Smart Systems builds production-ready solutions using flexible, enterprise-grade frameworks designed for real-world scale and complexity.

Data Engineer at AD/01, worked for 8 years in roles revolving around Data. First exposure to how important data is and how it can improve a business happened during university, where during my student job I got to work as Junior Analyst on a project aimed at improving logistics with data and reporting tools. Since my goals was to improve my knowledge, understand and explore more in the field. With AI, this improvement can be done much much faster, and good data has become even more important. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: The Engine of AI and What Fuels it 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not magic — it’s the science of recognizing patterns and learning from data to make predictions, decisions, and automate processes. At its core, data is the true fuel that powers AI, driving its lifecycle from collection to insight. However, managing data quality, governance, and scale remains a key challenge. Modern infrastructure — combining storage, compute, and platforms like Databricks — enables efficient data processing, model training, and deployment through MLOps practices. This talk explores how AI creates a multiplier effect across industries through personalization, automation, and prediction. Real-world use cases such as a Recipe LLM that turns text into shopping baskets, a Customer Insight Copilot that enhances marketing intelligence, and Smart Stocks that optimize supply chains, demonstrate the tangible impact of AI innovation. We’ll conclude with a look toward the future of AI-powered ecosystems — and invite questions on how to keep fuelling this ever-evolving engine.

Vlad Stanescu leads the SAP Customer Success Management team for SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Business AI covering the most strategic customers in Austria, Switzerland and Central and Eastern European.Over the past 15 years, Vlad has held various leadership roles with SAP and Microsoft in the Data&AI area. His expertise is largely international, through significant exposure to Austrian and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) markets and, more recently, Switzerland. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: AI Beyond the Hype - Unleash the power of Business AI with SAP 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: During his presentation, he will bring a fresh perspective on AI's strategic impact and how businesses leverage AI for differentiation. Examples include using GenAI in practice, various predictions and simulations (eg. Monte Carlo simulation) and risk preparedness.

Cosmin Tudor Country Lead at Adastra, with over 25 years of experience in IT and digital transformation. He has led strategic initiatives in AI, data analytics, and cloud computing, delivering complex transformation projects for enterprise and public sector clients across Europe. One of his key achievements includes driving one of the largest governmental cloud initiatives in Eastern Europe. His expertise spans sectors such as energy, healthcare, public services, and finance—always with a focus on turning technology into tangible business value. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Data First: The hidden foundation of every successful AI journey 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: TBD