We’re excited to announce that Dr. Rainer Esser, Geschäftsführer of DvH Medien GmbH (the group behind DIE ZEIT, Verlagsgruppe Handelsblatt, and Tagesspiegel) and formerly CEO of DIE ZEIT, will take the Mainstage as a keynote speaker at AI.SUMMIT 2026 – Corporate Edition on November 24th at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg.
From Print to Platform: A Media Leader Who Built Through Disruption
Over more than 25 years at the helm of DIE ZEIT, he guided the publisher through the digital transformation of the media industry, building it into one of Europe’s most successful and digitally advanced media houses.
At AI.SUMMIT, he’ll bring that experience directly to the companies in the room. His central message: real transformation doesn’t mean throwing out what works, it means evolving it deliberately — a mindset particularly relevant for the corporates, SMEs, and leaders in our audience, many of whom face the same challenge DIE ZEIT once did: keeping an established business running while fundamentally rethinking how it operates. His keynote offers a grounded take on AI transformation: not a storm to be survived, but a course leaders can chart with foresight.
About AI.SUMMIT 2026 – Corporate Edition
Now in its 5th edition and hosted by AI.GROUP, AI.SUMMIT 2026 brings together corporates, SMEs, AI experts, founders, and solution providers exploring applied AI in business. It’s one of the leading events on Artificial Intelligence, connecting the German AI ecosystem in the heart of Hamburg.
What to expect on November 24th:
- 1,000+ attendees from across the corporate and startup AI landscape
- 3 stages — Mainstage, Masterclass Stage, and Startup Stage
- 40+ sessions and use-cases on applied AI
- 50 exhibiting AI startups to discover and connect with
- 4 interactive areas — Startup Area, Corporate Area, University Area, and Networking Area
- Live demos, hands-on masterclasses, and plenty of room to connect with decision-makers shaping the future of AI in business
Get Your Ticket
A limited number of tickets are currently available during our Super Early Bird phase at €550 +VAT (regular price of 990€ +VAT)
See you on November 24th in Hamburg!
