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CDAO Germany 2026:Driving Germany's Data and AI Transformation
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Munich - As organisations across Europe navigate rapid technological change, regulatory complexity, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence, CDAO Germany 2026 provides a premier.
platform for senior data, analytics, and AI leaders to explore strategies that translate data initiatives into measurable business impact.
Hosted in Munich on April 28–29 at the Holiday Inn Munich City Centre, the two-day summit brings together enterprise data leaders, innovators, and strategists from across Germany and the wider DACH region for a focused agenda centred on operationalising AI, strengthening governance, and building resilient data foundations.
Attendees will hear from leaders across financial services, technology, manufacturing, digital platforms, and global enterprises who are shaping the future of data-driven organisations.
Event Highlights
• Expert-Led Keynotes
Hear from senior executives and industry leaders including Charaf El Hami (Group Chief Data Officer, Amundi), Alexander Woellwarth-Lauterburg (Chief AI Officer, Rhapsody), Dietmar Bohmer (Chief Analytics and Credit Officer, Tyme Group), and Nadiem von Heydebrand (CEO & Co-Founder, Mindfuel) as they discuss the evolving role of data and AI in enterprise transformation.
Key themes include:
• Scaling AI from experimentation to enterprise impact
• Building AI-ready data foundations
• Managing governance, accountability, and risk in AI adoption
• Turning data initiatives into measurable business value
• Interactive Panels and Discussion Groups
• Collaborative sessions will explore the operational realities of implementing AI and analytics strategies, including:
•The challenges of designing and executing AI strategies in large organisations
• Aligning data initiatives with commercial outcomes
• Balancing innovation with governance and regulatory compliance
• Building data cultures that enable business adoption and impact
• Real-World Case Studies and Practical Insight
Presentations from leaders at organisations including ZEAL Network, UniCredit, Siemens Energy, Sandoz, Tonies, Lufthansa, Autodoc, and the DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga will
share practical lessons on scaling analytics and operationalising AI across complex environments.
Sessions will cover topics such as building a data operating system for modern data
teams, managing AI risk and accountability, and democratising access to data through AI agents.
• Networking and Community Building
CDAO Germany offers structured networking opportunities, peer roundtables, and collaborative discussion formats designed to help data leaders exchange ideas, address shared challenges, and build lasting professional connections across the German and
European data community.
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