Berlin | 2-3 June 2026
The AI Summit for
Finance Leaders
The AI Summit for
Finance Leaders
Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit 2026
Join 2,000+ business leaders and AI innovators for two days of bold ideas, business-defining directions, and exclusive networking in the heart of Berlin.
Trusted by the Industry Pioneers
AI is no longer a tech initiative. It is restructuring how companies generate profit, compete, operate, and make future decisions. The question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to redesign the enterprise around it to make the most out of it, before the market does it for you.
Whether you direct a whole organization or lead a business function, the Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit 2026 will help you to reflect with clarity how change happens in the market and inside organizations, and what needs to be done now. The whole event is about practical inspiration, applications, tips, and framework.
AI is no longer a tech initiative. It is restructuring how companies generate profit, compete, operate, and make future decisions. The question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to redesign the enterprise around it to make the most out of it, before the market does it for you.
Whether you direct a whole organization or lead a business function, the Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit 2026 will help you to reflect with clarity how change happens in the market and inside organizations, and what needs to be done now. The whole event is about practical inspiration, applications, tips, and framework.
Why Attend?
Finance Leaders
AI is redefining how value is created, captured, and protected across the supply base, finance sits at the center of that shift. At Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit, finance leaders don’t just explore technology. They gain the clarity, frameworks, and peer network needed to lead AI-driven transformation across financial planning, performance management, risk control, capital allocation, and enterprise governance.
Turn AI into a competitive advantage
See how companies move from small AI tests to scalable programs. Focus on use cases that improve savings, spend transparency, and compliance.
Develop from strategy, over pilots, to roll-out
Get the tools and proven framework to apply AI across the procurement function and organization, and understand what it takes to move beyond isolated tests.
Connect with Business Peers & AI Innovators
Connect with 2,000+ business leaders who shape budgets, strategy, and enterprise-wide AI priorities. Join conversations that define how AI is implemented across the enterprise.
Discover 100+ AI solutions in One Place
Learn and discover enterprise-ready AI solutions to enhance your operations. across sourcing, contracts, spend, and supplier risk, directly in one place.
Program
Accreditation
9:00
AI Solution Fair
9:30 - 18:30
Program Stages & Masterclasses
10:00 - 18:00
VIP Cocktail*
19:00 - 20:30
Official ATS After Party Networking
20:00 - 23:00
Accreditation
9:00
Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00
AI Solution Fair
9:30 - 16:30
Program Stages & Masterclasses
9:30 - 16:30
Highlight Show
16:30 - 17:00
Official Closing
17:00
Networking Sundowner
17:15 - 18:00
* Invitation only
Dedicated Masterclasses
Strengthen Your Skills AI in Finance
A practical, deep-dive AI masterclass designed for finance executives. Understand how AI creates real value across the finance function, what to prioritize, and how to scale impact across planning, performance management, risk control, and capital allocation.
Define the
Value
• Identify high-impact value pools across your organization.
• Prioritize use cases and define a clear AI strategy.
• Develop an AI roadmap to guide your transformation.
Build the
System
• Design the AI-enabled operating model.
• Implement governance & risk frameworks.
• Decide which tools to use, buy, build, and how to connect them.
Lead the
Change
• Train leaders and teams to work with AI.
• Update roles and performance expectations.
• Communicate clearly and support teams through the change.
Dedicated Masterclasses
Strengthen Your Skills AI in Finance
A practical, deep-dive AI masterclass designed for finance executives. Understand how AI creates real value across the finance function, what to prioritize, and how to scale impact across planning, performance management, risk control, and capital allocation.
Define the
Value
• Identify high-impact value pools across your organization.
• Prioritize use cases and define a clear AI strategy.
• Develop an AI roadmap to guide your transformation.
Build the
System
• Design the AI-enabled operating model.
• Implement governance & risk frameworks.
• Decide which tools to use, buy, build, and how to connect them.
Lead the
Change
• Train leaders and teams to work with AI.
• Update roles and performance expectations.
• Communicate clearly and support teams through the change.
For Business Leaders and AI Innovators
Learn How to Scale AI, and What Actually Works
Two days, filled with highly curated speakers, and powerful networking opportunities, focused on how AI is transforming businesses at all levels.
• 2,000+ high profile attendees across 20 industries.
• 200+ top level speakers lined up.
• Clarity on AI’s real business value, what lies ahead, and what to focus on now.
AI Conference
In-depth sessions tailored for senior leaders, delivering insights you can apply immediately.
• Highly curated attendees per masterclass.
• Function-led sessions and Industry-specific tracks.
• Hands-on, closed-room discussions with experienced leaders and AI transformation experts.
AI Masterclasses
Explore and discover best-in-class AI Solutions from startups to leading solution providers, supporting organization from strategy to execution.
• 100+ best-in-class AI solutions from startups and technology leaders.
• Direct access to the teams behind the solutions.
• Clear focus on corporate-ready deployments.
AI Solution Fair
For Business Leaders and AI Innovators
Learn How to Scale AI, and What Actually Works
Two days, filled with highly curated speakers, and powerful networking opportunities, focused on how AI is transforming businesses at all levels.
• 2,000+ high profile attendees across 20 industries.
• 200+ top level speakers lined up.
• Clarity on AI’s real business value, what lies ahead, and what to focus on now.
AI Conference
In-depth sessions tailored for senior leaders, delivering insights you can apply immediately.
• Highly curated attendees per masterclass.
• Function-led sessions and Industry-specific tracks.
• Hands-on, closed-room discussions with experienced leaders and AI transformation experts.
AI Masterclasses
Explore and discover best-in-class AI Solutions from startups to leading solution providers, supporting organization from strategy to execution.
• 100+ best-in-class AI solutions from startups and technology leaders.
• Direct access to the teams behind the solutions.
• Clear focus on corporate-ready deployments.
AI Solution Fair
200+ Speakers
Inside the minds of the pioneers accelerating the next generation of business.
Stay tuned as we continue to unveil exceptional leaders and AI experts joining our lineup.
Kathleen Burzycki
Henkel Consumer Goods Adhesives
VP Marketing and Strategy
Dr. Burkhard von Spreckelsen
Elmos
Chief Development Officer
Manuel Haug
Celonis
CTO
Matthias Goehler
Zendesk
CTO
Catharina Golz
Royal Nedschroef
CPO
Johannes Foertsch
OpenAI
GTM Dach
Volker Harbrecht
Meta
Head of eCommerce
Eve Psalti
Microsoft
General Manager, Data & AI
Florian Kunzke
SAP
Global Director AI Strategy
Andreas Horn
IBM
Head of AI Ops
Ilhan Scheer
Aleph Alpha
Co-CEO
Sara Geising-Eggers
Merck Group
Vice President Global Enterprise Solutions Experience Strategy
Harry Zumaque
Lanxess
VP, Head of AI Strategy
Gordian Braun
ElevenLabs
Growth
Beatriz Ahle
Beiersdorf
Head of AI & Data Transformation
Hélène Dore
L'Oréal
Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Bijit Ghosh
Wells Fargo
MD of AI/ML/Data & Cloud
Christian Gondek
thyssenkrupp
Head of Digitalization & IT
Aleksandar Lombard
Swarovski
Head of Data and AI Excellence
Natalia Andrievskaya
Zalando
Head of Strategy and PMO
Why Attend?
Finance Leaders
AI is redefining how value is created, captured, and protected across the supply base, finance sits at the center of that shift. At Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit, finance leaders don’t just explore technology. They gain the clarity, frameworks, and peer network needed to lead AI-driven transformation across financial planning, performance management, risk control, capital allocation, and enterprise governance.
Turn AI into a competitive advantage
Develop from strategy, over pilots, to roll-out
Connect with Business Peers & AI Innovators
Discover 100+ AI solutions in One Place
Program
Speakers Cocktail*
6:30 PM
Accreditation
9:00
AI Solution Fair
9:30 - 18:30
Program Stages & Masterclasses
10:00 - 18:00
VIP Cocktail*
19:00 - 20:30
Official ATS After Party Networking
20:00 - 23:00
Accreditation
9:00
Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00
AI Solution Fair
9:30 - 16:30
Program Stages & Masterclasses
9:30 - 16:30
Highlight Show
16:30 - 17:00
Official Closing
17:00
Networking Sundowner
17:15 - 18:00
* Invitation only
Dedicated Masterclasses
Strengthen Your Skills in
AI in Finance
A practical, deep-dive AI masterclass designed for finance executives. Understand how AI creates real value across the finance function, what to prioritize, and how to scale impact across planning, performance management, risk control, and capital allocation.
Define the Value
• Identify high-impact value pools across your organization.
• Prioritize use cases and define a clear AI strategy.
• Develop an AI roadmap to guide your transformation.
Build the System
• Design the AI-enabled operating model.
• Implement governance & risk frameworks.
• Decide which tools to use, buy, build, and how to connect them.
Lead the Change
• Train leaders and teams to work with AI.
• Update roles and performance expectations.
• Communicate clearly and support teams through the change.
AI is no longer a tech initiative. It is restructuring how companies generate profit, compete, operate, and make future decisions. The question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to redesign the enterprise around it to make the most out of it, before the market does it for you.
Whether you direct a whole organization or lead a business function, the Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit 2026 will help you to reflect with clarity how change happens in the market and inside organizations, and what needs to be done now. The whole event is about practical inspiration, applications, tips, and framework.
Learn from Best Practice Cases of Leading Companies
200+ Experts on Making AI Work in Business
Kathleen Burzycki
Henkel Consumer Goods Adhesives
VP Marketing and Strategy
Dr. Burkhard von Spreckelsen
Elmos
Chief Development Officer
Manuel Haug
Celonis
CTO
Matthias Goehler
Zendesk
CTO
Catharina Golz
Royal Nedschroef
CPO
Johannes Foertsch
OpenAI
GTM Dach
Volker Harbrecht
Meta
Head of eCommerce
Eve Psalti
Microsoft
General Manager, Data & AI
Florian Kunzke
SAP
Global Director AI Strategy
Andreas Horn
IBM
Head of AI Ops
Ilhan Scheer
Aleph Alpha
Co-CEO
Sara Geising-Eggers
Merck Group
Vice President Global Enterprise Solutions Experience Strategy
Harry Zumaque
Lanxess
VP, Head of AI Strategy
Gordian Braun
ElevenLabs
Growth
Beatriz Ahle
Beiersdorf
Head of AI & Data Transformation
Hélène Dore
L'Oréal
Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Bijit Ghosh
Wells Fargo
MD of AI/ML/Data & Cloud
Christian Gondek
thyssenkrupp
Head of Digitalization & IT
Aleksandar Lombard
Swarovski
Head of Data and AI Excellence
Natalia Andrievskaya
Zalando
Head of Strategy and PMO
For Business Leaders and AI Innovators
Learn How to Scale AI, and What Actually Works
Two days, filled with highly curated speakers, and powerful networking opportunities, focused on how AI is transforming businesses at all levels.
• 2,000+ high profile attendees across 20 industries.
• 200+ top level speakers lined up.
• Clarity on AI’s real business value, what lies ahead, and what to focus on now.
AI Conference
In-depth sessions tailored for business leaders, delivering insights you can apply immediately.
• Curated attendees per masterclass.
• Function-led sessions and industry-specific tracks.
• Hands-on discussions with experienced leaders and AI transformation experts.
AI Masterclasses
Explore and discover best-in-class AI solutions from startups to leading solution providers, supporting organization from strategy to execution.
• Discover the best-in-class AI solutions from startups and technology leaders.
• Direct access to the teams behind the solutions.
• Clear focus on corporate-ready deployments.
AI Solution Fair
Why Attend?
Finance Leaders
AI is redefining how value is created, captured, and protected across the supply base, finance sits at the center of that shift. At Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit, finance leaders don’t just explore technology. They gain the clarity, frameworks, and peer network needed to lead AI-driven transformation across financial planning, performance management, risk control, capital allocation, and enterprise governance.
Turn AI into a competitive advantage
See how companies move from small AI tests to scalable programs. Focus on use cases that improve savings, spend transparency, and compliance.
Develop from strategy, over pilots, to roll-out
Get the tools and proven framework to apply AI across the procurement function and organization, and understand what it takes to move beyond isolated tests.
Connect with Business Peers & AI Innovators
Connect with 2,000+ business leaders who shape budgets, strategy, and enterprise-wide AI priorities. Join conversations that define how AI is implemented across the enterprise.
Discover 100+ AI solutions in One Place
Learn and discover enterprise-ready AI solutions to enhance your operations. across sourcing, contracts, spend, and supplier risk, directly in one place.
Program
Speakers Cocktail*
6:30 PM
Accreditation
9:00
AI Solution Fair
9:30 - 16:30
Official Closing
15:00
Official Closing
17:00
Accreditation
9:00
AI Solution Fair
9:30 - 16:30
Program Stages & Masterclasses
10:00 - 18:00
VIP Cocktail*
19:00 - 20:30
Official ATS After Party Networking
20:00 - 23:00
Accreditation
9:00
Networking Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00
AI Solution Fair
9:30 - 16:30
Program Stages & Masterclasses
9:30 - 18:00
Highlight Show
16:30 - 17:00
Official Closing
15:00
Networking Sundowner
17:015 - 18:00
Dedicated Masterclasses
Strengthen Your Skills AI in Finance
A practical, deep-dive AI masterclass designed for finance executives. Understand how AI creates real value across the finance function, what to prioritize, and how to scale impact across planning, performance management, risk control, and capital allocation.
Define the Value
• Identify high-impact value pools across your organization.
• Prioritize use cases and define a clear AI strategy.
• Develop an AI roadmap to guide your transformation.
Build the System
• Design the AI-enabled operating model.
• Implement governance & risk frameworks.
• Decide which tools to use, buy, build, and how to connect them.
Lead the Change
• Train leaders and teams to work with AI.
• Update roles and performance expectations.
• Communicate clearly and support teams through the change.
Dedicated Masterclasses
Strengthen Your Skills AI in Finance
A practical, deep-dive AI masterclass designed for finance executives. Understand how AI creates real value across the finance function, what to prioritize, and how to scale impact across planning, performance management, risk control, and capital allocation.
Define the Value
• Identify high-impact value pools across your organization.
• Prioritize use cases and define a clear AI strategy.
• Develop an AI roadmap to guide your transformation.
Build the System
• Design the AI-enabled operating model.
• Implement governance & risk frameworks.
• Decide which tools to use, buy, build, and how to connect them.
Lead the Change
• Train leaders and teams to work with AI.
• Update roles and performance expectations.
• Communicate clearly and support teams through the change.
The AI
Summit for Finance
Leaders
Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit 2026
Join 2,000+ business leaders and AI innovators for two days of bold ideas, business-defining directions, and exclusive networking in the heart of Berlin.
For Business Leaders and AI Innovators
Learn How to Scale AI, and What Actually Works
Two days, filled with highly curated speakers, and powerful networking opportunities, focused on how AI is transforming businesses at all levels.
• 2,000+ high profile attendees across 20 industries.
• 200+ top level speakers lined up.
• Clarity on AI’s real business value, what lies ahead, and what to focus on now.
AI Conference
In-depth sessions tailored for senior leaders, delivering insights you can apply immediately.
• Highly curated attendees per masterclass.
• Function-led sessions and Industry-specific tracks.
• Hands-on, closed-room discussions with experienced leaders and AI transformation experts.
AI Masterclasses
Explore and discover best-in-class AI Solutions from startups to leading solution providers, supporting organization from strategy to execution.
• 30+ best-in-class AI solutions from startups and technology leaders.
• Direct access to the teams behind the solutions.
• Clear focus on corporate-ready deployments.
AI Solution Fair
For Business Leaders and AI Innovators
Learn How to Scale AI, and What Actually Works
Two days, filled with highly curated speakers, and powerful networking opportunities, focused on how AI is transforming businesses at all levels.
• 2,000+ high profile attendees across 20 industries.
• 200+ top level speakers lined up.
• Clarity on AI’s real business value, what lies ahead, and what to focus on now.
AI Conference
In-depth sessions tailored for senior leaders, delivering insights you can apply immediately.
• Highly curated attendees per masterclass.
• Function-led sessions and Industry-specific tracks.
• Hands-on, closed-room discussions with experienced leaders and AI transformation experts.
AI Masterclasses
Explore and discover best-in-class AI Solutions from startups to leading solution providers, supporting organization from strategy to execution.
• 30+ best-in-class AI solutions from startups and technology leaders.
• Direct access to the teams behind the solutions.
• Clear focus on corporate-ready deployments.
AI Solution Fair
200+ Speakers
Inside the minds of the pioneers accelerating the next generation of business.
Stay tuned as we continue to unveil exceptional leaders and AI experts joining our lineup.
Kathleen Burzycki
Henkel Consumer Goods Adhesives
VP Marketing and Strategy
Dr. Burkhard von Spreckelsen
Elmos
Chief Development Officer
Manuel Haug
Celonis
CTO
Matthias Goehler
Zendesk
CTO
Catharina Golz
Royal Nedschroef
CPO
Johannes Foertsch
OpenAI
GTM Dach
Volker Harbrecht
Meta
Head of eCommerce
Eve Psalti
Microsoft
General Manager, Data & AI
Florian Kunzke
SAP
Global Director AI Strategy
Andreas Horn
IBM
Head of AI Ops
Ilhan Scheer
Aleph Alpha
Co-CEO
Sara Geising-Eggers
Merck Group
Vice President Global Enterprise Solutions Experience Strategy
Harry Zumaque
Lanxess
VP, Head of AI Strategy
Gordian Braun
ElevenLabs
Growth
Beatriz Ahle
Beiersdorf
Head of AI & Data Transformation
Hélène Dore
L'Oréal
Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Bijit Ghosh
Wells Fargo
MD of AI/ML/Data & Cloud
Christian Gondek
thyssenkrupp
Head of Digitalization & IT
Aleksandar Lombard
Swarovski
Head of Data and AI Excellence
Natalia Andrievskaya
Zalando
Head of Strategy and PMO
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