We survived the heatwave — and what a month it was! June brought one of our biggest highlights of the year: KI Park Summer Event with almost 400 participants, alongside two fantastic Expert Group meetups in Financial Services and Retail. As summer continues, we're slowing down just a little — but there's still plenty to look forward to.
KI Park Summer Event 2026: A Milestone Year
Our 5th Summer Event brought together close to 400 attendees, with strong senior-level representation from across the AI ecosystem, for one of our most impactful KI Park gatherings to date. With a standout lineup of headliners, 35+ sessions across 4 stages, and a true cross-section of the European AI ecosystem, this was our richest agenda yet, covering the topics shaping AI today. It was more than a conference, it was a meeting point for real exchange on where AI stands today and where it is heading next.
A huge thank-you to our growing circle of sponsors and partners — Dynatrace and ServiceNow (Platinum), Nice Cognigy and F5 (Silver), and media partner Handelsblatt. We’ve put together a photo gallery and a recap video of the day — watch here!
The session explored practical AI applications across financial services, from RAG-powered credit analysis and AI-driven news intelligence to secure document processing and agentic banking. It also highlighted a collaborative blockchain-based KYB initiative that could significantly reduce compliance costs while maintaining regulatory standards. Read more →
"AI in Retail: Agentic Operations & Commerce" Expert Group Meetup
The session explored how agentic AI is reshaping retail, from autonomous internal operations to AI agents transforming how customers discover and purchase products. Through expert talks and a hands-on workshop, participants discussed the strategic, technical, and organizational foundations needed to prepare for the next generation of commerce.
Based on real challenges and best practices from KI Park Members, NAVIGATE is a workshop card set designed to help organisations structure the obstacles of AI transformation and build a concrete plan for how to move it forward in their company. Interested in receiving a set or learning more?
How Blockchain Could Make KYB Processes More Efficient
What if banks could securely reuse verified KYB data instead of checking the same company information again and again?
Developed with leading banks from KI Park’s network, our new Point of View explores whether a shared KYB blockchain infrastructure could work in Germany. The potential: fewer repetitive checks, faster onboarding and stronger compliance.
For banking professionals working on KYB, compliance or digital transformation, read the full paper here →
⭕️ Expert Group "AI for Legal & Compliance"
16 July, 16:00-18:00, online, language: German
KI Park
Explore how AI can help organizations meet evolving regulatory requirements, streamline compliance processes, and stay compliant with frameworks such as the AI Act, NIS2, and data protection regulations.
⭕️ Expert Group "AI for Defense & Security": DUAL USE
3 September, 11:00-15:30, at KI Park, language: German
KI Park
Discover how civilian AI innovations can be transferred into defense and security applications, with practical insights into identifying and scaling dual-use AI opportunities. Want to contribute? Reach out to defense@kipark.de.
⭕️ Workshop: Von KI-Initiativen zur messbaren Wirkung: Warum viele KI-Projekte scheitern – und wie Unternehmen KI strategisch skalieren
9 September, 13:30-17:30, in Lingen, language: German
KI Park x Cornexion
Learn how to turn scattered AI pilots into a focused, measurable, and scalable AI transformation roadmap aligned with your business strategy through practical examples and interactive exercises.
This is a Members-only event; access will be shared via calendar invite with all Members. Save the date! If you'd like to present during the Townhall, feel free to submit your topic!
17 September, 13:00-17:00, in Berlin, language: German
KI Park
Get exclusive insights into building reliable, sovereign AI infrastructure — from data centers and cloud strategy to enterprise AI architecture and the seamless deployment of AI systems.
1 October, 11:00-15:30, in Düsseldorf, language: German
KI Park x Deloitte
Get exclusive insights into AI-driven process optimization on the shopfloor, exploring how smart factory concepts turn research into practical production environments.
1 October, 12:00-19:00, in Berlin, language: German & English
KI Park x F5
For the second year running, F5 and KI Park are bringing together their half-day summit at the crossroads of AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture. Sessions explore how organisations are scaling AI in the real world, how the threat landscape is shifting as AI becomes both a powerful tool and a prime target, and what modern security architecture must look like to keep pace — from infrastructure and agentic systems to application security. First speakers announced! Bart Salaets, EMEA Field CTO & RVP Solution Architects at F5, joins the lineup.
⭕️ AI-First Organisations: How Companies Rewire for AI
5 October, in Berlin
SAP x KI Park x VBKI
Most organisations still approach AI as a tool. Few are truly asking what it means to build their business with AI in mind. How do you move from isolated pilots to AI shaping how the organisation works — from core business to support processes? Join us to hear from people navigating this shift right now. More details on speakers and programme coming soon.
One of Europe’s leading events for data, AI, and quantum computing, bringing together 2,500+ participants and 200+ speakers to discuss governance, data ecosystems, industrial competitiveness, and real-world use cases delivering measurable business impact.
KI Park Members are entitled to 20 free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. The way to get your code will be revealed in the Members Exchange Newsletter.
KI Park Community is entitled to a 10% discount with a codeKIPARK10, get your tickets now!
KI Park Members are entitled to 30 free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. The way to receive the free tickets will be revealed in the Members Exchange Newsletter.
Neulandpro Connect brings together 1,000+ founders, creators, AI builders, and decision-makers to explore AI workflows, automation, creator economy, leadership, and the future of work. KI Park Community is entitled to a 10% discount with a codeKI_PARK_10, get your tickets now!
KI Park Members are entitled to 10 tickets with a 50% discount available on a first-come, first-served basis. The way to redeem 50%-discounted tickets will be revealed in the Members Exchange Newsletter.
What you see here are public, non-member opportunities. To access the full range of possibilities, expect the Members Exchange Newsletter on the 3rd of July, delivered exclusively to our Members.
As part of the KI Park ecosystem, you can seek advice, explore collaborations, access exclusive offers and funding opportunities, pitch at the Members Townhall, promote job vacancies, and contribute to Expert Groups.
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