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Digitale Leute - Build Better Products.
Cologne - November 7/8th, 2023
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1500+ Attendees
50+ Speaker
50+ Sessions
2 Days

Germany’s leading conference at the intersection of Engineering, UX/Design & Product

We believe that software product people are the ones that create the future. Successful digital products are developed by teams at the intersection of Engineering, Product, UX/Design & Business. Digitale Leute Summit is the only cross-functional professional education and networking event focused on software product development.

In two days, Software Engineers, UX-Designers, Product- and Digital Managers learn how to develop better software products from international speakers. Get deep insights into the tools, tactics, and methods of professionals developing digital products in large-scale environments. Learn how these individuals and organizations find unique solutions to their digital challenges and get pragmatic advice for your daily work.

November 7th – Pre-Conference Day

  • STARTPLATZ Cologne Mediapark
  • Hands-on full-day Expert Workshops
  • Speaker’s Dinner

November 8th – Conference Day

  • Palladium Cologne
  • 50+ top-notch international speakers
  • Interviews, Talks, Panels, Tech Demos
  • 30+ exhibitors at DL Lounge Area
  • Social Hours & Evening Drinks

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PRE-CONFERENCE DAY

Day 1 – November 7th

Workshops

9:00AM to 5:00PM @STARTPLATZ, Mediapark Cologne

Our full-day workshops are hands-on expert sessions with a high level of interaction. We are planning four simultaneous workshops covering topics relevant to everyone working in cross-functional teams.

Speaker's Dinner

7:00PM to 22:00AM @Palladium, Cologne

We are hosting a networking event for our speakers and invite our partners exclusively to the evening.

CONFERENCE DAY

Day 2 – November 8th – 9AM to midnight @Palladium, Cologne

Talks and Interviews

In talks and interviews, international experts give insights in their daily work in interdisciplinary teams. The audience will learn first-hand which tools and tactics can be used to develop better digital products.

Tech Demos

The tool stack for people from Product, Engineering and UX Design has grown exponentially. In a dedicated 40-minute Tech Demo, software product companies will show how to efficiently use their software tool in your daily workflows.

Job and Company Presentations

Our partners will present their company and job vacancies to you, our tech community at the dedicated Talent Stage.

DL Partner Lounge Area

In two designated areas, our partners will present products, services and/or job offers in their lounges to you. You can stroll through the areas and discover new exciting companies or make an appointment in advance via our conference app.

Social Hours & Evening Drinks

To wrap up a perfect day, we offer all attendees the chance to network and connect in a laid-back atmosphere over drinks and snacks after the official agenda.

SPEAKERS

Product
Tech
UX/Design
Frank Harris

VP of Product, Platform at Slack. Held roles at Google, Etsy and InVision.

Sara Kalinoski

Senior Product Design Manager at Delivery Hero. Held roles at Apple, Zalando and Contentful.

Collaborating with designers towards impactful outcomes more

Omayma Said

Senior Data Scientist (Machine Learning) at trivago.

Roman Pichler

Product Management Expert, Coach and Book Author.

The Product Roadmap — A Curse or Blessing for Product People? more

Dr. Alexander Borek

Director of Data Analytics at Zalando and former Global Head of Data, Analytics & AI at VW.

Karin Schoefegger

Product Management Advisor and Coach. Held roles at Google, N26 and Pixsy.

Jennifer Pelz

Senior Software Developer at Qudosoft.

Stephanie Leue

Chief Product Officer at Doodle. Held roles at Europace, Contentful and PayPal.

The Art of Product Leadership: Lessons from a Turnaround Story more

Robin Jose

Chief Data and Analytics Officer at wefox. Held roles at Dell EMC and Cisco.

Clemence W. Chee

VP Data and Analytics at Babble and former Global Senior Director Data at HelloFresh SE.

Julia Weinmann

Lead Experience Design at Thoughtworks.

Are planet-centric design and inclusion at odds with each other? more

Nacho Bassino

Head of Product at XING.

Empowering with Strong Strategies more

Tobias Freudenreich

Product Coach and Consultant. Former Director Product at XING.

Rethinking Product Leadership in Cross-Functional Environments more

Andreas Wixler

CTO and Co-Founder at FINN. Held roles at Picus Capital and Westwing.

Axel Altweger

CEO of Swimmondo.

Revolutionizing App Development: The Power and Potential of Low-Code Tools more

Vidu Glöck

Senior iOS Developer and Consultant. Former iOS Lead Developer at XING and EyeEm.

Marcel Hecht

IT-Director at Swimmondo.

Revolutionizing App Development: The Power and Potential of Low-Code Tools more

Bernhard Spielmann

Executive Director, Product Development, Retail & Platform at Shop Apotheke Europe.

Christoph Wulf

Head of Engineering at Talentformation.

Merit Geldmacher

Product Owner at ING Germany.

TICKETS

Conference Ticket 399€
Standard

During the Summit, you will get valuable insights and learn about tools, tactics, and methods from our top-notch international speakers. No matter which aspect of digital product development is part of your work - you will take away great inspiration and new ideas!

Including - November 8th, 2023 Full-Day Catering (Meals + Drinks) All Access on Wednesday Get-together Party after the official part No access to the workshops on Nov 7th, 2023
Expert Ticket 999€
The complete Package

With this ticket, you can join one of our full-day workshops on the Pre-Conference Day and the official conference. In two days, you learn from top-notch international speakers and coaches how to build better digital products successfully.

Including - November 7th & 8th, 2023 All features of the Workshop Ticket All features of the Conference Ticket
Workshop Ticket 599€
Full-Day Deep Dive

Our workshops on the Pre-Conference Day (Nov 7th) are hands-on expert sessions with a high degree of interaction. We plan four parallel running workshops covering topics relevant for all digital professionals working in cross-functional teams.

Including - November 7th, 2023 Access to one Full-Day Workshop Catering (light breakfast, lunch, drinks) No access to the Conference on Nov 8th, 2023
Team Package 2.396€
Bring your Team - Buy 4 & Get 5

Bring your team and save some money! With our team package, you get five Conference Tickets for the price of 4. You and your colleagues get access to all areas of the Digitale Leute Summit and can engage with our speakers and partners throughout the day. You can select this option in the Conference Ticket checkout.

Including - November 8th, 2023 Conference (Full-Day Catering) All Access on Wednesday Get-together Party after the official part No access to the workshops on Nov 7th, 2023
Student/Startup Special Get your discount!

Are you a student or start-up team member and want to attend the Digitale Leute Summit in Cologne? Then apply for a student (99€) or startup (199€) Conference Ticket. We also offer to volunteer a few hours at the event and receive a free ticket in exchange. Please do not hesitate to send us an application, too.
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LOCATION
Palladium, Cologne

In 2023, we will again welcome you to the Palladium in Cologne for the 6th Digitale Leute Summit. Located in Cologne’s upcoming tech hub, „Schanzenviertel“, this iconic industrial building will invite you to enjoy a unique and vibrant DL Summit atmosphere — On roundabout 3.500 m², you can immerse yourself in our stages, including our Conference Stages and the Tech Demo Stage in the gallery. Additionally, we will integrate a Talent Stage where you can meet our official partners and learn about their job vacancies. Do you want to make contact with interesting companies and your potential future employers at the conference? No problem! Visit our partner booths in the Lounge Area and enjoy friendly conversations with fellow attendees.

Palladium
Cologne
Location
Schanzenstraße 36
51063
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