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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…

The current geopolitical and security environment calls for strengthening Germany’s digital sovereignty. But what measures are actually needed in practice to reach this objective? Which (international) partners should we rely on? And are there already specific use cases and best practices? Panel…

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:…

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…

Opening remarks by Ministers Dr Karsten Wildberger and Anne Le Hénanff - Presentation of the first representative European survey on citizens’ perceptions of digital sovereignty and their readiness to use European alternatives Martin Hullin, Bertelsmann Foundation; Anne Bouverot, Chair of the French…

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…

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…

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…

The Industry 4.0 Platform is firmly focused on the successful implementation of industrial AI applications. Under the guiding principle “Empowering Industrial AI,” we connect established initiatives with new communities and key stakeholders from business, academia, and politics. Discover the latest…