Handelsblatt KI Summit 2026 Sets Operating Model Focus in Munich
The Handelsblatt KI Summit 2026 is scheduled for November 16 and 17, 2026, in Munich, bringing together top executives from IT, business, and technology to examine enterprise artificial intelligence integration, wavestone.com reported. The conference centers on the theme “Agents & Agency,” shifting corporate focus toward building new operating models that allow organizations to operate faster, more adaptively, and more autonomously using artificial intelligence.
Wavestone is participating as a partner across both days of the summit. The event addresses the transition from isolated artificial intelligence successes to enterprise-wide scaling, emphasizing new corporate structures, clear responsibilities, and sustainable competitiveness.
Manuel Feuchter Examines AI Differentiation on Tomorrow Stage
Dr. Manuel Feuchter, Senior Manager at Wavestone, takes the stage on November 16 at 3:50 p.m. on the Tomorrow Stage, wavestone.com reported. He joins a panel discussion titled “Positionierung im Wettbewerb – Wie wird KI zum Differenzierungsfaktor” to address strategic positioning as artificial intelligence capabilities increasingly become a baseline commodity.
The panel discussion explores several core operational questions for enterprise leaders:
- Where genuine competitive advantages actually emerge, dividing model access from control over intelligence architecture.
- Whether the enterprise or the model vendor ultimately controls automated decision-making processes.
- Whether developing an independent foundation model serves as a practical solution for corporate competitors.
Strategic Goals and Core Themes at the Munich Conference
The 2026 summit focuses heavily on strategic governance, scaling, and value-driven integration rather than isolated efficiency gains. Discussions center on establishing practical frameworks for executives managing the artificial intelligence era.
The conference agenda targets specific structural transformations:
- Strategic steering and value-adding integration of enterprise intelligence systems.
- The practical execution of operating models guided by the “Agents & Agency” framework.
- Moving past scattered testing phases to achieve full organizational scale.
- Anchoring artificial intelligence permanently as an integral component of business operations.
Handelsblatt KI Summit 2026 Takes Place in Munich
When and where does the Handelsblatt KI Summit 2026 take place?
The conference runs on November 16 and 17, 2026, in Munich, gathering industry decision-makers from IT and business sectors.
What is the central theme of the 2026 summit?
The event operates under the motto “Agents & Agency,” focusing on the design of new operating models that make organizations faster, more adaptive, and more autonomous.
What specific topic does Wavestone’s panel address?
Senior Manager Dr. Manuel Feuchter and other practitioners discuss how artificial intelligence becomes a competitive differentiator when core capabilities turn into standard commodities.