Generations Talk

Generations Talk 2026 is coming to ESMT Berlin on May 29th , a dynamic future lab where the leaders of today meet the changemakers of tomorrow. Formerly known as Digital Future Summit (DFS), the event has evolved into an even bigger platform for bold conversations, fresh ideas, and real impact. 🚀
Join an inspiring panel talk featuring guests from top companies such as OpenAI, SAP and Neoforge. 👀
Take part in future labs: hands-on workshops led by our partners as JP Morgan Chase and highly experienced professors, where you’ll tackle real-world challenges around AI adoption and communication between generations in organizations.
You’ll gain practical skills, valuable insights from top companies, and the chance to expand your network with ambitious students, professionals, and industry leaders. 🤝
To wrap up the day, enjoy an exciting networking session to connect with partners and participants in a more informal setting, before joining the ESMT Olympics and grabbing drinks in the beautiful garden at ESMT Berlin. 🍹

Agenda of the Event
9:30 - 10:00 Registration and Coffee
10:00 - 10:10 Opening
10:10 - 10:40 Keynote
10:40 - 11:20 Fireside Chat
11:20 - 11:40 Coffee break
11:40 - 12:40 AI Panel
12:40 - 13:45 Lunch
13:45 - 15:45 Future Labs (interactive workshops)
15:45 - 18:00 Networking and ESMT Olympics

AI Panel:
AI Panel Talk with leaders from enterprise, policy, and innovation, exploring how different generations can shape AI adoption, human judgment, and the future of work together
Manuel Gerres, Regional Head & Chief Revenue Officer for Business AI (CEE) at SAP. As a leader shaping AI integration within one of the world’s largest enterprises, Manuel brings hands-on insight into moving beyond AI buzzwords and turning strategy into real business impact. At the panel, he will explore topics including the “Driver’s Paradox”, who truly drives AI adoption inside large organizations, and how companies can bridge the gap between vision and execution.
Dr. Guido Brinkel, Policy & Partnership Lead for Germany & CEE at OpenAI. As AI regulation and policy move to the forefront of global business, Guido provides a direct perspective from the frontier of the industry. He will join our panel to discuss European agency, AI adoption, and the "analog" skills that remain essential in a tech-driven economy.
Omar Fergani, Ph.D, Co-Founder of Neoforge.ai and Head of AI and compute activities at ESMT Berlin. Omar brings a builder’s perspective to the conversation, focusing on where AI models meet the real economy. He will join our discussion to explore the "Human Premium“, the specific skills like judgment and accountability that remain scarce even as AI fluency becomes standard.

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