Germany’s leading conference at the intersection of Product, Engineering and UX/Design
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.
Our AI Deep Dive Day is a full-day, bootcamp-style experience focused on the practical application of AI across product, design, and engineering. Across three parallel tracks, industry experts share hands-on sessions, best practices, and real-world approaches to integrating AI into everyday team workflows.
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.
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.
Our partners will present their products, services and open job positions to you. You can stroll through the partner area and discover new exciting companies with the possibility to make an appointment in advance via our conference app.
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.
AI Evangelist at Atlassian.
VP Data & Analytics at sevdesk.
Director of Product, AI Agents at Zendesk.
Learn how to bring AI into your team’s daily work across product, design, and engineering through expert-led sessions in three parallel tracks – and join us for a focused, full-day Deep Dive experience on Tuesday.
November 17, 2026 Access to all AI Deep Dive stages Full-day catering (light breakfast, lunch & drinks) Access to the get-together to wrap up the first dayGain valuable insights and learn more about tools, tactics and methods from our top-notch international speakers on each of our three stages and have access to all areas – enjoy the full conference experience on Wednesday.
November 18, 2026 Access to all conference stages Full-day catering (light breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks) Access to the official DL Summit PartyAre you a student or part of a startup team? Apply for a Student (from 99€) or Startup* (from 199€) Pass to attend the Digitale Leute Summit in Cologne – either one or both days! Alternatively, you can attend for free by volunteering – just invest a few work hours in exchange for a ticket.
*You qualify for our Startup Discount if your company has been an active market player for 5 years or less.
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In 2026, we will again welcome you to the Palladium for the 9th Digitale Leute Summit. Located in Cologne’s tech hub, „Schanzenviertel“, this iconic industrial building will invite you to enjoy a unique and vibrant atmosphere – On roundabout 3,500 m², you can immerse yourself in our stages, including our Conference Stages and the Masterclass Stage in the gallery. 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 Expo Area and enjoy friendly conversations with fellow attendees.
