SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 13, 2026 - adesso is hosting the digital day on June 18, 2026, at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, bringing together more than 1,500 executives, board members and digital experts for a single-day conference focused on accelerating digital transformation across German-speaking enterprise. The event features 20 keynotes across six stages, with more than 30 documented case studies covering cybersecurity, business optimization, automation and IT modernization. Attendance is free of charge, with tickets available in limited numbers. For IT leaders and senior decision-makers evaluating peer-validated transformation approaches, the format is structured around practitioner experience rather than vendor presentations.
Conference Format Designed for Practitioner Knowledge Transfer
The digital day is structured around six parallel stages running simultaneously, giving attendees the ability to navigate an agenda tailored to their specific transformation priorities. The 20 keynote sessions are complemented by more than 30 real-world case studies, positioning the event as a practitioner-led knowledge exchange rather than a conventional technology showcase.
With over 70 IT decision-makers confirmed as speakers, the program is designed to surface tested strategies and direct operational insights. The audience profile - executives, board members and digital specialists across industries - reflects a deliberate focus on peer-level exchange at senior decision-making level. For IT leaders responsible for transformation budgets and vendor selection, this peer density is the primary commercial and professional value of attendance.
Keynote Program Addresses AI Enterprise Transformation at Scale
Three confirmed keynotes illustrate the depth and scope of the program.
Michael Müller-Wünsch, CIO of OTTO GmbH & Co KGaA, will present on OTTO's transformation into an AI-driven enterprise. The session focuses on how one of Germany's largest platform operators is executing this shift as a live operational program rather than a strategic vision - covering the structural, technological and organizational dimensions of the transition.
Miriam Meckel, Professor of Communications Management at the University of St. Gallen, will address the concept of co-intelligence - the collaboration model between humans and artificial intelligence. The session examines why AI's productive potential lies in augmenting human capability rather than replacing it, and how organizations can embed co-intelligence both technologically and culturally.
Christian Schneider, CIO of Ypsomed, will present on digital manufacturing, specifically how Ypsomed is rebuilding its production IT infrastructure to support global growth. The session covers the evolution from legacy production systems toward a scalable, highly automated and globally integrated infrastructure designed to support expanding manufacturing capacity.
Thematic Coverage Spans Four Enterprise IT Priorities
The full agenda is organized around four domains that reflect current enterprise IT investment priorities:
- Cybersecurity
- Business optimization
- Automation
- IT modernization
For IT and operations leaders, this thematic structure signals that the digital day is not a single-technology event. The breadth of coverage across security, process efficiency, automation architecture and legacy modernization makes it relevant across multiple functional roles within enterprise IT organizations - from CISOs and infrastructure heads to transformation program leads and operations directors.
Networking at Executive and Board Level
The event targets an audience of more than 1,500 participants, with a stated profile of executives, board members and digital experts. For attendees, this concentration creates structured networking conditions that are difficult to replicate at larger, more heterogeneous industry events.
The Areal Böhler venue in Düsseldorf - an industrial site with modern event infrastructure - provides the physical environment for both formal sessions and informal exchange. On-site parking is available, and a reserved hotel contingent has been arranged for attendees traveling from outside the region, reducing the logistical friction for senior participants with tight schedules.
Free Entry with Limited Availability
Attendance at the adesso digital day is free of charge. Tickets are limited, and registration is open now. The cost-free model lowers the barrier for enterprise IT decision-makers to attend, while the ticket cap maintains the quality and density of the senior audience that defines the event's value proposition.