A New Era: From AI Strategy to Business Action

Executive roundtable on enterprise AI, data sovereignty, and measurable business impact in Europe.

The executive roundtable “A New Era: From AI Strategy to Business Action” will take place on November 17, 2026 at DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin. Hosted by LeverX, the event brings together senior executives, policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, innovators, and startup actors.

The event focuses on how Europe can turn artificial intelligence from strategic ambition into measurable business impact. Discussions will explore how organizations can move beyond pilot projects and implement AI across the enterprise while addressing regulation, security, infrastructure, and data sovereignty.

The program includes a welcome reception, keynote, two executive panels, and a networking dinner. Key topics include Data Sovereignty & Enterprise AI and AI Infrastructure, Security & Defense. Announced speakers and panelists include representatives from Deutsche Bahn, Schwarz Digits, and Vonovia, with further participants expected from politics, SAP, HPI, Volkswagen, and the Berlin Startup Unit.

Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 5:30–10:00 PM according to the agenda; time zone on the event page should be checked
Location: DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum, Berlin
Organizer: LeverX
Admission: Registration required
Audience: Senior executives, AI leaders, policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, innovation actors, startup leaders, and enterprise decision-makers
Focus: Enterprise AI, AI strategy, business impact, data sovereignty, AI infrastructure, security, defense, governance, digital transformation
Speakers: Patrik Reiss, Deutsche Bahn; Igor Kurkov, Schwarz Digits; Dr. Karsten Rech, Vonovia; further panelists announced