CXO 
Summit

2024 Theme : AI in Action
Access: Invite-Only, C-Level
Date: Sep 30, 2024
Location: Munich, ICM during the Bits & Pretzels Festival

What is the CXO Summit?

The CXO Summit is an exclusive gathering where C-Level Executives share strategies to gain tech leadership.

This annual invite-only event is for technology decision-makers from leading corporations and takes place at Bits & Pretzels.

cxo summit Speakers 2024

Arnd Haller

Senior Legal Director

Google

Vanessa Cann

Board Member

German AI Association

Milos Rusic

Founder & CEO

deepset

Melanie Fichtner

CIO

BayWa AG

Gérard Richter

Senior Partner

McKinsey

Dr. Fabian Mehring

Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs

Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs

Gabriel von Mitschke Collande

Group Chief Digital Officer

Giesecke+Devrient GmbH

Rosanne Kincaid-Smith

Group Chief Operating Officer

Northern Data Group

CXO SUMMIT Partners

The 2024 Theme

AI IN ACTION

The acceleration of AI technology is reshaping the industrial landscape at an unprecedented pace. We are cutting through the hype into the real opportunities for enterprise companies.

Gain insights from a distinguished lineup of speakers. Discover how they tackle today's most pressing challenges and deepen your understanding of the advantages and challenges associated with the latest advancements in AI and deep technology.

Agenda 2024

September 30th

Time
Sessions

Featured attendees 2024

Michael Eder

Group CDO

Mediengruppe Pressedruck

Stefan Rummel

CEO

Messe München

Frank Möller

Head of IT

MAGNET-SCHULTZ GmbH & Co. KG

Thomas Wachsmuth

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Bauerfeind AG

Björn Fues

CIO

Apelona

Dorothea Brons

CIO

Hamburg Airport

Julia Deobald

CDO

ECOM Electronic Components Trading GmbH

Gregor Boeckeler

CIO

secunet

What Attendees can expect

Real-world Use Cases

Look into real projects. The good the bad and the ugly.

Best Practices

See what worked for other decision makers.

Inside Knowledge

Have a look on the experts view on current trends.

Regulatory Insights

Get insights in current and future regulation.

Risk mitigation strategies

Learn how your peers deal with the risks using AI.

The Facts

Date

Monday - Sep 30, 2024, 08:00 to 22:00

The CXO Summit is part of Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival which takes place from Sep 29 - Oct 01, 2024.
A CXO Summit ticket grants you access to the full 3-day festival experience.

Location

Bits & Pretzels takes place in Munich, Germany - at the International Congress Center Messe, also known as ICM.

Invite-only guestlist

A highly curated and exclusive inner circle of 300 CXOs

Chatham House Rule

Under the Chatham House Rule, anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion, but is not allowed to reveal who made any comment. It is designed to increase openness of discussion.

What Attendees Say

"The CXO Summit is the annual meeting of tech decision makers of industry leaders"

Margret Suckale, Member of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom

"At Bits & Pretzels you can meet the most interesting people from the startup-scene and CXOs in an unique atmosphere."

Björn Fues, CIO @ Apleona

"Bits & Pretzels is always worth a visit to connect with the creative minds behind the current trends in technology. I'm looking forward to the next event."

Dr. Alireza Tavakoli, CDO @ Schunk Group

"As a CIO, attending Bits & Pretzels has been an indispensable experience. This event uniquely bridges entrepreneurship, startups, and digital transformation within the corporate and IT sectors. It's a melting pot of innovative ideas and cutting-edge technologies, offering invaluable insights and networking opportunities that are crucial for staying ahead in the dynamic tech landscape."

Dirk Müller, CIO @ Vivawest Wohnen GmbH