Conference

Connecting global industry leaders and experts to co-create the digital future

The centerpiece of BCW26 is its conference: Executives, decision-makers, digital business enablers, technology practitioners, and innovators from leading global companies will gather to share their strategies and solutions across key domains such as digital systems & AI, mobility, future tech, and digital transformation.

The two-day event takes place at two iconic Berlin venues:
Day 1 will feature the Grand Opening at the Tempodrom, while Day 2 will host the main conference and expo at the Arena Berlin.

Across five stages, a curated lineup of speakers will deliver a variety of formats – from keynote presentations and deep-dive sessions to panel discussions and expert talks.

This year’s conference program focuses on software, AI, manufacturing, mobility, robotics, security, trust and much more.

Day 1 | June 10, 2026

Day 2 | June 11, 2026

Voices of BCW26: our lineup of speakers

Dr. Oliver Blume

Chairman of the Board of Management, Volkswagen AG

Katy George

Corporate Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Microsoft

Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hartung

Chairman of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH

Dr.-Ing. Markus Heyn

Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH

Dr. Wieland Holfelder

Vice President Engineering & Regional CTO, Google Cloud Sovereignty, Europe

Rev Lebaredian

Vice President, Physical AI Simulation, NVIDIA

Dr. Mathias Pillin

Chief Technology Officer, Robert Bosch GmbH

David Reger

Founder and CEO, Neura Robotics

Alex Ren

Member of the Board of Management and CEO, Bowintec

Jochen Rudat

Chief Growth & Revenue Officer, Humanoid

Dr. Tanja Rückert

Member of the Board of Management and Chief Digital Officer, Robert Bosch GmbH

Henrik C. H. Scholz

Brigadier Deputy Chief of Staff Future Plans / Capability Management / Budget, Bundeswehr / German Air Force

Prof. Dr. Haya Schulmann

Professor of Computer Science, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main

Joe Tsai

Co-founder and Chairman, Alibaba Group

Uwem Ukpong

Vice President, AWS Industries, Sovereign Cloud & International Expansion

Dr. Karsten Wildberger

Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization, Federal Government of Germany

Susanne Schöne

Journalist, Moderator

Yared Dibaba

Entertainer and Certified Diversity Coach, Moderator

Best of conference

The event focused on bringing the digital world to life and featured around 180 high-level speakers, numerous networking opportunities and also Bosch ConnectedExperience, one of Europe’s largest AIoT hackathons.

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TEDxBerlin: A WORLD WITH AI

June 8-9, 2026 at Factory Berlin Mitte and Berliner Ensemble Berlin

Artificial intelligence is transforming competitiveness, decision-making, and society. Nearly a decade after “Leading in the Digital Age,” TEDxBerlin revisits the shift from digital transformation to today’s AI-driven world.

The event brings together leaders from technology, policy, science, business, and the arts to explore AI’s impact on governance, medicine, creativity, work, trust, and human agency.

Over two days, TEDxBerlin connects practical applications of AI with broader societal reflection.

Get your TEDxBerlin ticket here