Software engineering plays a central role in creating exceptional software products. At the 8th edition of our Digitale Leute Summit on November 13 in Cologne, we are excited to host Engineering Leads from renowned companies like SIXT, Scout24, Picnic, Douglas, Taxfix, and more. They will share in-depth insights into the challenges they encounter and the solutions they implement in their daily work.
- You will learn:
- How design systems and AI Agents accelerate product delivery @ SIXT
- About Scout24’s Journey with Claude and Model Context Protocol
- How Picnic is Redefining Grocery with Tech, AI, and Radical Efficiency
- How Taxfix is Building an AI-Native R&D Powerhouse
- How AI is transforming large tech teams – predictions of the future
- … and more
Boyan Dimitrov, CTO at Sixt.
Engineering Track: How design systems and AI Agents accelerate product delivery @ SIXT
True innovation happens when speed and quality move together. At SIXT, they’ve built an AI-powered pipeline that turns Figma designs into production-ready code, with design systems as the backbone. In this talk, Boyan will share how AI agents supercharge both development and testing, enabling them to ship enterprise-grade products faster and more consistently. You will walk away with practical insights into building your own design-to-prod pipeline and learn why design systems are a real accelerator in the age of AI.
Gertrud Kolb, CTO at Scout24.
Engineering Track: Transforming Work at Scout24: Our Journey with Claude and Model Context Protocol
This talk explores Scout24’s transformative journey in integrating Claude AI with internal systems using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) framework. Gertrud will walk through the strategic decision-making process that led Scout24 to select Claude, and explain how the MCP framework became the critical infrastructure connecting our internal systems with this AI assistant.
You will gain a detailed look at the technical implementation – how MCP was used to bridge Claude with Scout24’s databases, knowledge bases, and workflow tools. Gertrud will share hands-on insights into challenges such as authentication protocols, data governance considerations, and API management, as well as lessons learned from both technical and organizational perspectives – highlighting how this integration has transformed daily operations. The session will close with a transparent look at the current state of the integration, ongoing optimisations, and the measurable impact this AI-driven ecosystem has had on Scout24.
Daniel Gebler, Founder and CTO of Picnic.
Engineering Track: How Picnic is Redefining Grocery with Tech, AI, and Radical Efficiency
Retail is broken – but what if technology could rebuild it from the ground up? Daniel Gebler, CTO of Picnic, shares how Europe’s fastest-growing online supermarket is disrupting a century-old industry with a data-first, AI-powered, and radically efficient approach. This talk dives deep into how Picnic reimagines supply chains, logistics, and customer experience – leveraging predictive AI, smart automation, and an ultra-lean business model to scale fast while staying sustainable. Packed with real-world insights, startup lessons, and tech deep dives, this is a must-attend session for founders, product builders, and innovators hungry to rethink industries and challenge the status quo.
Snir Yarom, CTO at Taxfix.
Engineering Track: How Taxfix is Building an AI-Native R&D Powerhouse to Fuel Fintech Innovation
The future of Fintech is AI-native. At Taxfix, they’re not just integrating AI; they’re fundamentally transforming their R&D organization to be AI-first. As CTO, Snir will share the strategic roadmap, practical insights, and the lessons learned from Taxfix’s journey to becoming an AI-native company. Discover how they’re leveraging AI to deliver unparalleled customer value, supercharge R&D productivity, and unlock new growth opportunities in the dynamic TaxTech landscape. This session will provide actionable takeaways for leaders looking to embed AI deep within their product development and operational DNA.
Christian Popp, Member of the Executive Board at andrena objects.
Engineering Track: How AI is transforming large tech teams – predictions of the future
Daniel Gebler, Founder and CTO of Picnic.
Engineering Track: How AI is transforming large tech teams – predictions of the future
Snir Yarom, CTO at Taxfix.
Engineering Track: How AI is transforming large tech teams – predictions of the future
AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s redefining how large tech organizations think, build, and collaborate. From engineering workflows to product design and data-driven decision-making, artificial intelligence is changing the DNA of tech teams.In this panel, industry leaders Snir Yarom (CTO, Taxfix), Daniel Gebler (Founder & CTO, Picnic), and Christian Popp (Member of the Executive Board, andrena objects) share how AI is already reshaping their teams’ structures, roles, and skill sets – and what’s next. How do companies balance automation with creativity? What new roles will emerge, and which ones will disappear? And how can organizations stay human-centered in an increasingly AI-driven world?
Moderated by Stefan Vosskötter (Founder, Digitale Leute).
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Björn Schotte, Managing Director of Mayflower.
Engineering Track: The Great Reset: When AI Rewrites Your Role, Your Product, and Your Entire Setup
Christoph Rottler, Managing Director DACH at Kameleoon.
Engineering Track: From Prompt to Test: Hacking Testing Cycles in Real Time
Waldemar Karcher, Head of Sales at Kameleoon.
Engineering Track: From Prompt to Test: Hacking Testing Cycles in Real Time
Olaf Gunkel, CEO & Head of Engineering at Spaceteams.
Engineering Track: Technology is boring, Collaboration is key – about the future of software engineering
Benedikt Stemmildt, Founder of hackers&wizards. Held roles at Blume2000 and Breuninger.
Engineering Track: When AI Becomes the Engineer
Aditya Talredja, Head of Engineering Bootcamps at Digitale Leute School. Former IT-Consultant at BMW, VW and Rewe.
Engineering Track: When AI Becomes the Engineer
Christian Georg, Security Consultant at Cologne Intelligence.
Engineering Track: Application security for the sales platform of Deutsche Bahn
Steve Haupt, AI Expert and Software Engineer at andrena objects.
Engineering Track: Update Your Mental Models, Not Just Your Tools – Thinking Clearly in the Age of AI
You do not only want to listen to our top-notch speakers on how to build better digital products but also learn from our experts in a full-day workshop on a number of different topics, such as…
- Product Delight by Nesrine Changuel
- Level up your Product Discovery by Nikkel Blaase & Jan Milz
- Unleashing the Power of Product Strategy by David Pereira
- Build Smarter, Not Harder: Generative AI for Product Teams by Zamina Ahmad
… then our Expert Ticket is the right choice for you – It includes access to one workshop on November 12 and the Conference Day on November 13. For detailed information, please click on the button below.
See you this November in Cologne!
Your Digitale Leute Team
