Ready to take your product, design and engineering skills to the next level?
On November 17+18, 2026, the Digitale Leute Summit returns to Cologne – bringing together 1,250 digital professionals, 55+ top speakers and 45+ sessions packed with insights, inspiration and innovation.
Whether you are a product manager, designer, engineer or digital leader, this is where you will learn from real-world use cases, connect with experts from companies like Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Vercel, YouTube and Atlassian, and take home practical strategies you can apply the very next day.
- Discover what awaits you at the Digitale Leute Summit 2026:
Two Days of Insights, Networking & Inspiration
- November 17: AI Deep Dive Day featuring three dedicated tracks with practical sessions on AI in Product Management, Product Design and Engineering
- November 18: The main Conference Day with inspiring keynotes, interviews and talks across three stages
- Plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow attendees, speakers and exhibitors, plus our Opening Party and Get-Together to celebrate with the community
Three AI Deep Dive Tracks (Nov 17)
Dive deep into the tools, workflows and real-world applications of AI with our brand-new AI Deep Dive Day at Smartvillage Cologne.
Across three dedicated tracks, industry experts will share practical insights into how AI is transforming the way we build digital products:
- AI in Product Management: Explore AI-powered product discovery, prototyping and smarter workflows
- AI in Product Design: Discover how AI is changing design processes, collaboration and creative workflows
- AI in Engineering: From vibe coding to agentic engineering, learn how AI is reshaping software development
Look forward to sessions with experts from Atlassian, SAP LeanIX, Vercel and more, including our Closing Keynote with Lars Grammel from Vercel: The AI SDK Software Factory.
What’s waiting for you at the Conference (Nov 18)
- National and international speakers from leading tech companies
- 3 stages with keynotes, talks and interviews
- An exciting Expo Area featuring our partners and innovative companies
- Delicious food & drinks throughout the day (included!)
- Paperless networking and easy connections through our event app, Brella
Keynotes you don’t want to miss:
This year, we are excited to once again present two keynotes by leading experts:
- Opening Keynote: Jonathan Evens from Google DeepMind – Human Judgment in the Era of Generative AI
- Closing Keynote: OpenAI – When Intelligence Gets to Work
Conference Day highlights – real stories, real insights
At the Digitale Leute Summit, you won’t hear theoretical blah-blah or buzzword-heavy digital transformation talk. Instead, our speakers share real best practices from real teams – honest stories, practical insights and lessons learned from their daily work.
Got questions or want to dive deeper? Our sessions include Q&A opportunities, giving you the chance to engage directly with our speakers.
Each topic is carefully curated, and our moderators are fully briefed to ensure you get the maximum value from every session.
Across our three stages, you’ll discover sessions covering Product Management, Product Design and Engineering in the following formats:
- Talk: Deep dives into specific topics, featuring real-world examples, practical insights and audience Q&A
- Interview: Conversations between industry experts and moderators, followed by audience Q&A
Two venues, one unforgettable experience
This year, the Digitale Leute Summit takes place across two exciting venues in Cologne’s Schanzenviertel.
On November 17, our AI Deep Dive Day takes over Smartvillage Cologne, offering the perfect setting for hands-on sessions, practical insights and exchange across three dedicated tracks.
On November 18, we’re returning to the iconic Palladium Cologne. Spread across 3,500 m², this industrial gem offers the perfect setting for three stages, our Expo Area and plenty of room to network and recharge. Meet our partners, discover their latest products and services, explore career opportunities and connect with the people behind some of the most exciting companies in the industry.
And with our event app, Brella, networking is easier than ever. Explore the agenda, connect with fellow attendees and arrange meetings in advance. Your personal QR code in the app also serves as your digital ticket.
Sustainability at heart
The Digitale Leute Summit is designed to be as climate-friendly as possible:
- Minimal printed materials and digital tickets
- Vegan food options
- Easy access via public transport
- A focus on reusable event materials
Let’s celebrate!
Two days of inspiration deserve some great celebrations! Join us for our official Opening Party on November 17 at the Palladium Cologne, and stick around after the Conference Day on November 18 for our Get-Together & Party.
Enjoy great music, inspiring conversations and a well-deserved drink with your fellow attendees 🍸
Please note: Access to both parties is only possible with the respective valid ticket.
See you in Cologne!
Don’t miss two unforgettable days of learning, networking and inspiration.
Special offer for teams: Buy 4 and get 5 tickets!