INFORM DataLab Community Summit 2026
08.- 09. September, Cologne

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Your event for data and AI

Your goal is AI. Your starting point is data.

Data & AI leaders who already run their platform in production – and talk openly about it.

No more concepts that only work in PowerPoint slides — meet our customers who show how Data & AI really works in real, complex system landscapes.

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Data & AI, strategy, tool comparisons: these are the sessions waiting for you this year

Four tracks, one location: on September 9, a packed program awaits you at the Wolkenburg Cologne. The evening before, on September 8, we’ll kick things off together starting at 6:00 PM at the Monkey Bar with our networking evening.

Agenda

Data & AI, strategy, tool comparisons: these are the sessions waiting for you this year

No demos. No promises. Just real insights. Bosch, Techem, and others share openly what really worked — and what didn’t. The conversations you’d otherwise only get over after-work drinks.

  • AI in production use: not in pilot. How AutoML, AI agents, and AI architectures make the leap into real systems. From the teams who’ve done it.
  • Data platform 2026: what really holds up today. Multi-ERP, real-time analytics, GenAI-ready — which architecture decisions truly scale. From practice, not from the whitepaper.
  • The vendors talk straight. Qlik, SAP BDC, Snowflake, MS Fabric, dbt on one stage. No pitch. An open discussion on what really fits your stack.
  • Tomorrow’s analytics: what’s changing right now. Qlik MCP, AI agents, Microsoft Fabric — what’s production-ready today and what you should prepare for over the next 12 months.
  • Strategy, culture & the human factor:Data strategy rarely fails because of technology. How governance, AI readiness, and team leadership come together — and why this is your most important decision.

It’s worth checking back regularly, as we’ll be releasing more sessions, speakers, and program details over time.

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Monkey Bar Köln

The perfect kickoff: networking above the rooftops of Cologne

Don’t wait until the next day to start the Community Summit — start the evening before, with real conversations and new connections.

At the networking evening on September 8 at Monkey Bar Cologne, you’ll meet the community in a relaxed atmosphere, with a view over Cologne and far removed from the classic conference setting. This is where space opens up for authentic exchange, first connections, and inspiring encounters.

That way, you’ll head into the Summit not just prepared, but already connected — getting more out of your experience right from the start.

Why you should attend

Our INFORM DataLab Community Summit gives you orientation in a phase where data architectures and AI are evolving at breakneck speed. You won’t get generic assessments — you’ll get concrete, hands-on experience from projects where modernization, cloud strategy, and AI integration have already been put into practice.

Fresh perspectives

Anyone responsible for data and AI initiatives constantly faces fundamental decisions: adapt the architecture or rethink it. Consolidate the platform or expand it. Scale use cases or sharpen governance first. At the Summit, you’ll get insight into exactly these decision-making processes.

Networking

Many of the crucial questions can’t be answered in presentations — they get clarified in direct conversation. That’s exactly the kind of dialogue that happens at the networking evening and during the breaks. Open, at eye level, and with people facing similar challenges to your own.

Content from real-world practice

All content is based on real projects and concrete implementations. You’ll see what worked, where adjustments were needed, and which factors decide between success and standstill. It’s exactly this transparency that makes the difference for your own next steps.

Fresh perspectives

Anyone responsible for data and AI initiatives constantly faces fundamental decisions: adapt the architecture or rethink it. Consolidate the platform or expand it. Scale use cases or sharpen governance first. At the Summit, you’ll get insight into exactly these decision-making processes.

Networking

Many of the crucial questions can’t be answered in presentations — they get clarified in direct conversation. That’s exactly the kind of dialogue that happens at the networking evening and during the breaks. Open, at eye level, and with people facing similar challenges to your own.

Content from real-world practice

All content is based on real projects and concrete implementations. You’ll see what worked, where adjustments were needed, and which factors decide between success and standstill. It’s exactly this transparency that makes the difference for your own next steps.

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