

What is the secret of reinventing organizations, Alexander Lorbeer?
30.6.2025 | 31 Min.
Most “transformation” efforts flop – ada’s CEO Alexander Lorbeer explains why, what to do instead, and how AI might lead teams, but can’t replace your gut (yet).

Can Sovereign AI be Europe’s superpower, Matthias Biniok?
16.6.2025 | 35 Min.
What if Europe’s edge in AI isn’t speed or scale – but trust, values, and smart rules? IBM’s Matthias Biniok makes the case for “Sovereign AI” as the new chance for the continent to win the tech race.

How is Germany’s Mittelstand winning in tech, Jan Brorhilker?
03.6.2025 | 33 Min.
Can the Mittelstand go global, go green, and go AI? EY’s Jan Brorhilker busts myths about Germany’s quiet powerhouses.

Is technology the savior of bureaucracy, Robert Rosellen?
19.5.2025 | 32 Min.
Don’t print this email: ServiceNow’s Robert Rosellen on why Europe’s biggest digital opportunity lies in the public sector.

What is the real impact of virtual worlds, Sabine Scheunert?
12.5.2025 | 26 Min.
Virtual twins are shaping real futures: Sabine Scheunert of Dassault Systèmes reveals why Europe’s next big leap won’t be physical, but virtual.



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