IXD

IPAI EXPERIENCE DAY
OCTOBER 8TH, 2026

The IPAI Experience Day is our flagship event at the rising European AI hotspot in Heilbronn. It brings together decision-makers, innovators, and people from across our ecosystem. On this day at IPAI SPACES – our collaborative hub – you’ll experience innovative AI applications, explore best practices, engage in interactive showcases, workshops, and deep-dive sessions, and learn from inspiring speakers during panels and keynotes. Together with our members and partners, we continue to build the Global Home of Human AI.

IPAI SPACES
Im Zukunftspark 11/13, 74076 Heilbronn

Agenda

Agenda

Highlights 2025

Registration

This is an invite-only event – to secure your spot, please register with your personal access code as provided in the invitation email. If you’d like to attend but haven’t received an invitation yet, feel free to contact us via events@ip.ai.

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Past selected speakers 2025

Dr. Nicole
Hoffmeister-Kraut
Minister of Economic Affairs
Labour and Tourism of the
State of Baden-Württemberg

Prof. Dr. Dieter Kranzlmüller
Professor of Computer
Science & Chair of the Board of Directors
LMU, LRZ, GCS

Nikolaus Hagl
CEO Delos Cloud GmbH &
Head of Sovereign Cloud
Germany SAP SE

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Thiel
Professor of Democracy
Promotion and Digital Policy
University Erfurt

David Faller
Vice President of Development
and Managing Director
IBM Germany Research &
Development GmbH

Frank Loydl
CIO
AUDI AG

Dr. Michael Förtsch
CEO
Q.ANT

Ben Stoffelen
Chief of Staff Automotiv
imec

Sylwia Barthel de Wedenthal
CCO
IQM Quantum Computers

Jörg Tewes
CEO
Exasol

Katherine J. Kuchenbecker
Director, MPI for Intelligent
Systems

Jörg Roskowetz
Director Solutions Architect
AI & Web3 Technology
AMD

Community Insights

Discover exciting and exclusive insights into our vibrant community! Throughout IPAI SPACES, our members and partners will showcase their AI activities and exhibits, sharing their individual AI journeys.

What is the IPAI community working on? Join us to explore innovative projects, collaborative efforts, and the cutting-edge developments that our community is passionate about. Stay tuned for inspiring stories and unique perspectives from our members and partners!

IPAI Executive Roundtable

Exclusive Insights. Honest Exchange. Top-Tier Networking.

The IPAI Executive Roundtable is a curated space for the community’s top decision-makers.
Join us for honest, interactive discussions on the most pressing issues in AI!

Expert Access: Direct exchange with top-tier AI experts and the IPAI management.
Peer-to-Peer: Honest, interactive discussions with fellow C-level executives.
Tailored Content: Changing topics and panels focused on the most urgent AI trends.

Invitations are sent directly to your respective Management Sponsor.

Networking & Happy Hour

Join us for drinks, music, and casual networking!

Unwind after the day’s events and connect with new contacts over refreshments, light bites, and good company – this is the perfect opportunity to continue the conversations, explore new ideas, and enjoy some downtime in our IPAI SPACES.

Location

We’re excited to welcome you to our IPAI SPACES – home for our community on more than 6,000 sq. meters across four floors. It’s where IPAI’s growing community ideates, innovates, and realizes the future of AI. Our SPACES feature office spaces, event venues, dynamic collaboration hubs, a podcast studio, and a living lab – a real-world sandbox for AI experimentation. The IPAI LIVING ROOM invites all to engage with the complex, captivating world of AI through immersive exhibits and inspiring installations.

On the IXD 2026, our SPACES will be filled with good energy – join us for inspiring tech impulses, community insights and networking. Of course, there will be good food and drinks available for you as well!

IPAI SPACES

Im Zukunftspark 11/13
74076 Heilbronn

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