Bavarian Data Summit

From Real-Time Data to Decisions:
Use Cases in Digitalization, Manufacturing, and Mobility

Event

Bavarian Data Summit 2026

5. October 2026

Design Offices München
Weihenstephaner Straße 12
81673 München
Deutschland
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From Real-Time Data to Decisions: Use Cases from Digitalization, Manufacturing, and Mobility

On October 5, 2026, the Bavarian Data Summit will bring together leading minds from industry, technology, research, and politics at the Design Offices München Macherei. The focus will be on how real-time data and AI enable concrete decisions —and thereby reshape value creation in manufacturing and mobility. The program combines strategic insights on leadership, infrastructure, and digital sovereignty with concrete use cases from Bavaria that demonstrate how data-driven systems are already making a difference in practice today—from connected factories to smart mobility systems. There is a special focus on cross-industry exchange: The summit highlights what manufacturing and mobility can learn from each other and how data-driven applications can be scaled along the value chain. Here, providers of data, AI, cloud, and infrastructure solutions will meet with users from OEMs, suppliers, and mobility tech companies, as well as representatives from academia and applied research. Together, they will provide guidance in an increasingly complex data landscape—and demonstrate how real-time data can be transformed into reliable decisions.

High-Profile Technical Presentations & Sessions
Strategic insights and practical perspectives on data infrastructure, AI applications, scaling strategies, and technological trends—presented by leading experts.

Current Trends & Developments
Learn firsthand how companies are using data to reshape production, processes, products, and services—from data-driven automation to agentic AI.

Best Practices from Industry & Research
Concrete solutions, real-world examples, and success stories that demonstrate how data-driven innovations work in practice.

Inspiration for Innovation
Ideas for new projects, technologies, and strategies—suitable for companies of all sizes, regardless of their level of maturity in data and AI.

Networking & Exchange
Connect with decision-makers, female innovators, technology experts, and ecosystem partners from Bavaria, Germany, and Europe.

Exclusive Field Trips
Get a behind-the-scenes look at selected Bavarian companies—on-site, hands-on, and inspiring.

Innovation Marketplace
Experience products, technologies, demonstrators, and data-driven solutions live in the summit’s exhibitor area.

Showcase Your Company
Whether as an exhibitor or a sponsor—take this opportunity to present your innovations to a high-caliber audience, initiate new partnerships, and strengthen your visibility within the Bavarian data ecosystem.

All the latest information on the program, exhibitors, and participation is updated regularly here on the website.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Participants

* inkl. gesetzlicher MwSt. 19%
Category Price (gross)* / Price (net)
Business / Research Organization € 556.92 / € 468.00
Start-up (founded after January 1, 2021) / University / Public Institutions €278.46 / €234.00
Students (student ID required) €53.55 / €45.00

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Check-in, visit to the exhibition, breakfast networking

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction to the Topic

Dr. Matthias Konrad
Head of Innovation Networks, Member of the Executive Board, Bayern Innovativ GmbH, Nuremberg

10:15 – 10:40 a.m.

Keynote: "Real-Time Decision-Making: How Data and AI Are Redefining Competitiveness"

Ein Mann mit Brille und Anzug lächelt freundlich in die Kamera. appliedAI Initiative GmbH,
Dr. Andreas Liebl
Managing Director, appliedAI Initiative GmbH

10:40 – 11:05 a.m.

Transforming Data into Decisions and Business Value (working title)

Thomas Hahn
Chief Expert Software, Siemens AG

11:05 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Digital Sovereignty: What Infrastructure Bavaria and Germany Need Now for Data-Driven Value Creation

Dr. Emmanuel Klinger
Head of AI & Data Tech Advisory, T-Systems International GmbH

11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Bavarian Data Ecosystem – Prospects and Opportunities for Industry (working title)

Tobias Gotthardt, Staatssekretär Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie,
Tobias Gotthardt
State secretary, Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Startup Pitches at the Exhibition

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Lunch break, visit to the exhibition, networking

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

1:45 – 2:10 p.m.: How Real-Time Data Makes Mobility Systems More Efficient, Reliable, and Adaptive

Christoph Mentz
Geschäftsführer, Mentz GmbH, München

2:10 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.: From Electric Motors to Data-Driven Rides: How TQ and TEAM23 Are Redefining the E-Bike Experience

Fabian Ziegler
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter, TEAM23 GmbH
Alexander Jahn
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter, TEAM23 GmbH

2:35 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects for Mobility Data Management (working title)

Marc Augusto
Geschäftsführer, Mobility Data Space, DRM Datenraum Mobilität GmbH

1:45 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.: Data-Driven Production Decisions—Today and Tomorrow

Foto von Frederic Horsch HORSCH Maschinen SE & Co. KG,
Frederic Horsch
Management Board, Horsch Maschinen GmbH

2:10 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.: Digitalization/Data Analytics/AI – Navigating the Jungle of Topics and Solutions

Profilbild Werner Reichelt Werner Reichelt,
Werner Reichelt
Head of Sales Digital Business, Festo SE & Co. KG

2:35–3:00 p.m.: AI & Data Science – Future Opportunities in Manufacturing (working title)

Profilbild Richard Nordsieck Richard Nordsieck,
Richard Nordsieck
Head of AI & Data, XITASO GmbH

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Coffee break during the exhibition, networking

3:45 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

3:45 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.: Scaling Data-Driven Applications in Large Organizations (working title)

Marco Preis
Head of Digital & Innovation Hub, Infineon Technologies AG

4:10–4:35 p.m.: GenAI in Condition Monitoring: Analyzing Operational Data Through Dialogue, Using Wind Turbines as an Example

Florian Bliesch
Head of Innovation Cross Industries, adesso SE

3:45 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.: Data First, Intelligence Next: Revolutionizing the Shop Floor for Advanced Analytics

Timo Pötter
Data Manager (eXpert Advanced Analytics & Big Data) Digital Transformation – EDDID, Airbus Helicopters

4:10 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.: Aerospace-X: End-to-End Quality Management in Dataspaces

Profilbild Florian Krebs Florian Krebs,
Florian Krebs
+49 821 319 874-1060
Stellvertretender Abteilungsleiter, Gruppenleiter Flexible Automationssysteme, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)

4:35 – 4:55 p.m.

What Matters Next: How Data-Driven Applications and Infrastructure Work Together to Create Value

Bild zeigt lächelnde Frau in einem neutralen, hellen Raum Jeanette Lorenz - Fraunhofer IKS,
PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Miriam Lorenz
Head Of Department, Quantum Computing, Fraunhofer IKS

4:55 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wrap-Up

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Networking and Wrap-Up

Leibniz Computing Center (LRZ)

Exclusive Data Center Tour:
Take a look behind the scenes at a national high-performance data center, the Leibniz Computing Center of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences. The tour offers fascinating insights into supercomputers, quantum computers, and modern AI infrastructures—and showcases the technologies that will enable tomorrow’s (data) innovations.

 

9:45 a.m.: Check-in at
10:00 a.m.: Welcome address for participants
10:10 a.m.: Introduction to the Leibniz Computing Center of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

10:45 a.m.: Tour of the Leibniz Computing Center of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences
11:45 a.m.: Check-out, discussion, and networking
12:00 p.m. End

Please note that due to limited space, participation in the tours is limited.

The exhibition area showcases applications, technologies, and current developments from:
• Industry (e.g., telecommunications, manufacturing, software, electronics)
• Research & Transfer
• Ecosystems & Networks
The goal is to make data-driven solutions visible, understandable, and immediately experiential.

Exhibition Fees

* inkl. gesetzlicher MwSt.
Category Price (gross)*
Price (net)
Exhibition:Business/Research Organization 1,670.76 €*
1,404.00 €
Exhibition: University/Government Agency €835.38*
702.00
Exhibition: Startup (founded after January 1, 2021) €357.00*
€300.00

This price includes the following services:

Basic infrastructure for your booth:

  • Business/Research Organization and University/Government Agency Exhibition: 6 m² (3x2 m) of space, electrical outlet, 1 table, 2 chairs
  • Startup Exhibition: 1 m² (1x1 m) of space, electrical outlet, 1 bar table
  • Organizational support provided by staff of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
  • 2 exhibitor passes (including admission to the summit and catering). The full participation fee will be charged for each additional exhibitor pass.

Apply now for the exhibition

Agitect—Your IT architecture team and agile partner for the future. Our focus is on enterprise low-code platforms, cloud architectures, and project management. Clients in regulated industries rely on our expertise in digitizing business-critical processes. We combine technological excellence with methodological clarity—from the initial idea to the production-ready application.

For more than 60 years, the Leibniz Computing Center (LRZ) has been synonymous with reliable IT infrastructures and services for the digitization of science, research, and teaching. In Garching, more than 300 IT specialists and researchers develop and maintain innovative technologies and tools, including those for the sustainable operation of the computing center.

Thinkwerk Systems GmbH is an AI development company based in Regensburg. We help companies of all sizes in the DACH region implement artificial intelligence in a secure and practical way—for example, for intelligent document processing, automated business processes, computer vision, and predictive maintenance. We guide our clients from the initial idea through to full-scale implementation, placing particular emphasis on measurable added value, German quality standards, and responsible AI—including AI compliance.

Alpine Data Ventures is a modern data and AI consulting firm focused on small and medium-sized businesses. The company supports organizations in developing data strategies, building modern data platforms, implementing business intelligence and data science, and deploying practical AI solutions.

As the first data consulting firm with its own online store, Alpine Data Ventures offers more than 100 standardized data and AI use cases at transparent, fixed prices. This provides companies with a quick and straightforward way to select and implement specific digitalization and automation solutions.

In addition, Alpine Data Ventures participates as a consortium partner in research and innovation projects and contributes its expertise in data management, artificial intelligence, and data-driven innovation to national research initiatives.

BAIOSPHERE is the heart of the Bavarian AI ecosystem. It brings together leading figures from academia, business, and society to form a high-performing network for artificial intelligence. The goal is to raise the profile of AI in Bavaria both nationally and internationally—as a hub for research, application, and responsible development. BAIOSPHERE was established as part of the High-Tech Agenda at the initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, the Bavarian State Ministry of Digital Affairs, and the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy.

We build cutting-edge AI. From the region, for the region. From consulting to our own data-protection-compliant company chat. Available as a managed service from the LEW Green Data Center in Augsburg or on-premises at your location. Contact us!

We build critical data and SAP capacity—exactly where it makes the most strategic sense: a single key role, a managed team, or your own branch office in Romania. We serve two markets: locally in the DACH region and via nearshoring from Romania. That’s why we provide unbiased advice and recommend only what’s right for your specific situation.

What happens to critical data if the cloud, power, or hardware fails? Ewigbyte is developing secure photonic storage for Europe’s critical data infrastructure. Data is permanently stored in glass using ultrashort-pulse lasers and remains intact for millennia—without the need for power, without degradation, and without the need for regular hardware migration. Visit us and see how data is stored on glass.

The event will take place at the
Design Offices München Macherei
Weihenstephaner Str 12
81673 Munich

If you are traveling by car, ample parking is available on-site at the Apcoa parking garage.
The entrance is located at Levelingstraße 1.

If you’re traveling by public transit, you can either take the S-Bahn to the “Leuchtenbergring” station on the main line or take tram 21 and get off at the “Schlüsselbergstraße” stop.

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