Schedule
- February 23, 2026
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
- February 24, 2026
- Hotel Gastwerk
Pre-Congress Event
19:15 -19:30
Opening
Welcome address by Joachim Pawlik, moderation by Dunja Hayali
19:30-20:15
Podium Discussion
Dr. Robert Habeck
Dr. Frank Appel
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom, Chairman of the Board of Management of Deutsche Post DHL (2008-2023)
20:15-20:30
Interview
Short interview with the congress speakers who are in attendance
Claudia Nemat
Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel
Dr. Robert Habeck
Margarethe Vestager
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Stock
Dr. Frank Appel
Alois Krtil
Joachim Pawlik
20:30-Open End
Evening Event in Nikkei Nine - Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
The Locations
Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
The pre-congress event will be held at the historic Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg–one of the city’s most prestigious venues, providing an ideal atmosphere for inspiring conversations and an elegant start to the congress.
Nikkei Nine
From 8:30 p.m., the event will move to Nikkei Nine, which belongs to the hotel, with open end.
Monday, February 24, 2026
h+ai congress
starting at 8:30
Check In und Early Morning Coffee
10:00-10:45
Interview
10:45-11:15
Coffee Break and Networking
11:15-12:00
Sessions
Three sessions, three perspectives: insights, interview, and masterclass combine input, dialogue and practical application.
Masterclass
“Bringing AI into Leadership: How Companies Are Creating Impact Instead of Just Vision”
Insights
“Mind the Mindset. The Digital Revolution and Realities of the 21st Century”
Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel
Political Economist, Transformation Expert, and Sustainability Scientist–Founder of “Mission Wertvoll”
12:00-13:00
Lunch and Networking
13:00-13:45
Keynote (EN)
“AI is mostly about humans and our relationships”
Margrethe Vestager
EU Commissioner for Competition (2014-2024)
Vice President of the EU Commission (2019-2024)
13:50-14:35
Sessions
Masterclass
“Why AI Always Agrees with Us: Reading, Understanding, and Resisting in the Digital Age”
Dr. Ana Ilievska
Professor of Literature and Cultural Studies with a focus on Humanism and Technology
Panel
“Making AI Successful–What Decision-Makers Need to Know Today”
Claudia Nemat
Physicist, Supervisory Board Member, and former Board Member for Technology and Innovation at Deutsche Telekom (2011–2025)
14:35-15:00
Coffee Break and Networking
15:00-15:45
Sessions
The sessions end with a panel discussion and shared insights, fostering dialogue and inspiration–two formats that create space for reflection.
Masterclass
“The world’s most complex product: How AI is making home construction calculable.”
Panel by mm
“NextGen Leadership: Family Businesses in the Age of AI”
Sarna Röser
Family business owner, Member of the Supervisory Board, Initiator of “Entrepreneurs in Motion”
15:50-16:35
Keynote
“Artificial Intelligence–A Real Threat: Crime Risks in the Digital Age”
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Stock
Secretary General of Interpol (2014-2024)
Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) (2004-2014)
The Location
Hotel Gastwerk Hamburg
The h+ai congress, featuring keynotes, panels, and masterclasses, will take place in the inspiring setting of the Hotel Gastwerk Hamburg—with multiple stages, lunch, and a variety of networking opportunities.
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