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Software is the key technology of the AI era. In this context, Germany is well-positioned and possesses domain expertise, industrial data, and — compared to the rest of the EU — the largest pool of AI talent. Nevertheless, software is still underestimated in this country. To develop its full…

With the event, eco – Association of the Internet Economy - and the Alliance for Digital Infrastructures founded under the association’s umbrella shine a light on the discussion about the use of AI in Germany and the associated ecosystem of digital infrastructures. The study “The Deutschland Case:…

Germany’s AI Security Institute is currently being set up. We want to discuss the institute’s focus and how it should work in practice. Should it specialise in cybersecurity, or does it need a broader mission? What can be learned from international models such as the UK AI Security Institute? How…

What measures and laws are helping to strengthen Europe’s position in the international competition for cutting-edge models, high-performance AI infrastructure, and successful implementation? Experts from the Mercator Foundation’s network will share their insights. The event will feature brief…

The Learning Systems Platform will focus on the development of large frontier models during a web talk. We will discuss Germany’s position and the potential offered by domain-specific models, for example. The discussion will center on how we can position Germany as a key player in the next…

Which AI skills will tomorrow’s workforce need? We’ll discuss this with Dr. Gunilla Fincke (Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs), Dr. Leif Geiger (Yatta), Leo Marose (Multiverse/StackFuel), and Florian Rampelt (Stifterverband/AI Campus). The discussion will focus on how AI skills can be…

At Bitkom Tacheles, we regularly discuss current digital policy issues with representatives from politics and business. In our Tacheles Special, a follow-up to the summit, we take stock with the digital policy spokespersons Ralph Brinkhaus (CDU/CSU), Johannes Schätzl (SPD), and Rebecca Lenhard…

How can chip startups contribute to Germany’s technological sovereignty? Brief insights from the startup ecosystem will shed light on innovations, market opportunities, and obstacles to growth and scaling along the value chain. We will then discuss with representatives from startups, politics, and…

In this breakfast session, we’ll examine the current state of dynamic procurement systems and their potential applications within the German marketplace. Using AI solutions such as the BMDS’s Agentic AI Hub as an example, we’ll discuss how standardized administrative services can be procured more…

The 8ra Impact Forum brings together stakeholders from the 8ra ecosystem at an innovation marketplace. Concrete results and use cases are presented in short pitches. An interactive marketplace facilitates in-depth discussions with the project teams. This is followed by a strategic outlook: The focus…