5 - 6 Oct 2026 / Berlin, Germany

Xponential Exchange

Executive AI event

 

DXC Technology's flagship executive customer event for Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, taking place in Berlin.

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Overview

Xponential Exchange 2026

Xponential Exchange 2026 is DXC Technology's flagship executive event for Central, Northern and Eastern Europe, bringing together senior business and technology leaders to explore how AI is reshaping the future of the enterprise.

 

Moderated by Claudia Bechstein, Xponential Exchange brings together top-tier experts, including Dr. Tina Klüwer, AI expert and keynote speaker, and leaders from our customers Bayer 04 Leverkusen, DEUTZ, Hamburg Port Authority, ING, Vodafone, and ZEISS. Our strategic sponsoring partners will also take the stage, sharing their expertise. The event offers a unique platform for executive networking, fresh perspectives, and valuable business connections.

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agenda

NETWORKING

Exclusive networking dinner (optional)

 

🕒 6:30 p.m. | Monday, October 5 
📍 Café am Neuen See

 

Kick off the event with an exclusive networking dinner on 5 October 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Café am Neuen See, one of Berlin's most iconic lakeside venues. Designed for senior decision-makers, this informal gathering provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange perspectives, and start meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting ahead of the conference.

 

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a reception and the opportunity to network with fellow attendees before joining a seated dinner with open seating.

 

Dress Code: Business Casual

Sessions

🕒 Full day | Tuesday, October 6
📍 Alte Münze Berlin


Join us at Alte Münze Berlin for a full day of keynotes, strategic discussions and peer-to-peer exchange. Customers lead the conversation, alongside renowned thought leaders, industry experts, DXC leaders and selected technology partners, sharing practical perspectives on leadership, innovation and enterprise AI.

 

8:20 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Registration & Innovation Expo

8:20 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Arrive, connect with fellow executives and take the opportunity to explore the Innovation Expo before the conference begins.

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Welcome to Xponential Exchange

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

We open Xponential Exchange with a strategic perspective on the forces shaping the next era of enterprise AI - setting the stage for a day of discussion, inspiration and shared learning.

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Society & leadership in the AI era

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

How is AI reshaping the world in which businesses operate?

From changing customer expectations and evolving regulation to new leadership challenges, explore how AI is transforming the broader business landscape - and what today's executives should be thinking about as they prepare for the future.

10:45 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Networking break & Innovation Expo

10:45 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Continue the conversation with peers and discover new ideas and technologies in the Innovation Expo.

11:25 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

From AI initiatives to enterprise capabilities

11:25 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

What separates organizations that successfully scale AI from those that remain stuck in isolated initiatives?

Gain practical insights into the capabilities, governance models and strategic decisions that enable organizations to move beyond experimentation and create lasting business value.

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Networking lunch & Innovation Expo

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Take the opportunity to network with fellow executives and continue exploring the Innovation Expo.

2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

The AI operating model

2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

How must organizations evolve to unlock the full potential of AI?

Discover how leading organizations are redesigning operating models, leadership approaches and ways of working to successfully integrate AI into everyday business.

2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Networking break & Innovation Expo

2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Reconnect with peers, continue conversations and discover further innovations showcased throughout the Expo.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Ecosystem Imperative

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Why will the most successful AI transformations be built through collaboration?

Explore how customers, technology providers and innovation ecosystems are accelerating enterprise AI through collaboration and shared expertise.

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Looking ahead: The next chapter of enterprise AI

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What should business leaders prepare for next?

Conclude the day with a forward-looking discussion exploring the opportunities, challenges and strategic decisions that will shape the next generation of intelligent enterprises.

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Keynote

Keynote speaker

Dr. Tina Klüwer

Dr. Tina Klüwer

AI Expert | Entrepreneur | Former Head of AI at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

SPEAKERS

Our executive speakers share firsthand insight into where AI stands today and where it's headed next.

Michael Bachmann
Michael Bachmann

Boomi

Head of Architecture & AI Strategy

Sebastian Busche

Microsoft

National Technology Officer

Amit Dhawan

ING Bank

CIO - ING Financial Markets and Group Treasury

Andreas Hinder

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Head of IT

Raj Kharran

ServiceNow

Strategic Regional Alliance Director

Sebastian Kirschtowski
Sebastian Kirschtowski

Equinix

Head of Alliances & Channel Germany

Michael Marticke

NetApp

Senior Partner Technical Lead

Robin Mayer

Plug and Play

Corporate Partnerships Manager

Mirko Ross

asvin 

Founder & CEO of asvin | Cybersecurity Expert | Digital Trust Advocate

Kim Seidler

DXC Technology

Industry Lead Media & Entertainment

Christian Shink
Christian Shink

Zscaler

Principal Field Product Manager, AI Security

Lars Wentorp

Hamburg Port Authority

CIO and Head of IT

SPONSORING PARTNERS

Zscaler

Platinum

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 160+ public exchanges globally and thousands of private exchanges at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

NetApp

Gold

For more than three decades, NetApp has helped the world’s leading organizations navigate change – from the rise of enterprise storage to the intelligent era defined by data and AI. Today, NetApp is the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, helping customers turn data into a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and growth.

Dell Technologies

Gold

Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era. Through its leadership in AI and infrastructure, Dell and its partners help customers modernize their technology foundation, protect and unlock the value of data, and scale innovation with confidence.

Boomi

Silver

Boomi, the data activation company, brings data to life by integrating and governing it to power everything from AI to BI. The Boomi Enterprise Platform puts data in motion, uniting data readiness, integration and automation, and agent management in one comprehensive solution. Trusted by more than 30,000 customers and supported by a global network of 800+ partners, Boomi is driving agentic transformation — helping organizations of all sizes move faster, operate smarter, and innovate at scale. Discover more at boomi.com.

Equinix

Silver

Powering the World's Digital Leaders Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, enabling businesses to connect directly, securely, and dynamically to their partners, customers, and employees across the globe. With a network of over 270 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) and xScale® data centers in 70+ major metros worldwide, Equinix provides the foundation for digital success.

ServiceNow

Silver

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is the AI control tower for business reinvention. The ServiceNow AI Platform integrates with any cloud, any model, and any data source to orchestrate how work flows across the enterprise. By unifying legacy systems, departmental tools, cloud applications, and AI agents, ServiceNow connects intelligence to execution in every corner of business. With more than 80 billion workflows running each year, we turn fragmented operations into coordinated, autonomous workflows that deliver measurable results.

Microsoft

Silver

Microsoft is a global technology company focused on empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Through innovations in AI, cloud computing, productivity, security, and business applications, Microsoft helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, drive business growth, and unlock new opportunities in an increasingly connected world.

HPE

Bronze

HPE is a leader in essential enterprise technology, bringing together the power of AI, cloud, and networking to help organizations achieve more. As pioneers of possibility, our innovation and expertise advance the way people live and work. We empower our customers across industries to optimize operational performance, transform data into foresight, and maximize their impact. Unlock your boldest ambitions, with HPE. Discover more at HPE.com

STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

asvin is a Stuttgart-based cybersecurity company that leverages AI-driven analytics to deliver real-time cyber threat intelligence for connected products and critical infrastructures, enabling rapid risk prioritization and threat detection at scale.
context/fab is a manufacturing agent operating system that unifies scattered systems, documentation, and human expertise to provide AI agents with governed context, enabling them to learn, improve, and operate safely within guardrails.
Wandelbots NOVA combines AI, digital twins, and industrial execution into a single platform that enables enterprises to deploy and scale software-defined, AI-powered automation and intelligent manufacturing.
DXC and LOXO deliver production-ready Level 4 autonomous driving for light commercial vehicles by combining LOXO's proven platform with DXC's end-to-end solutions, enabling scalable autonomous logistics already on public roads.

Insights

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CUSTOMER STORIES

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ServiceNow Platform Implementation for TK Elevator

Explore how TK Elevator achieved digital transformation using ServiceNow workflow automation and ServiceNow platform implementation, streamlining processes and modernizing enterprise operations.

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Swiss Federal Railways increases customer flexibility

The Swiss government’s largest transport company efficiently manages customer enquiries using an integrated end-to-end process to unify and categorize passenger data from multiple support channels.

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