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5 stages and over 50 speeches by top speakers from the tech world. This is the ITCS, cutting-edge tech topics, interactive and authentic! There's something for everyone here.
Everyone needs a break sometimes. With a game of table football, table tennis or a hot match in the gaming area. There are even rumours of an after-party in the chill-out areas.
From start-ups to global corporations. At the trade fair stand, you can get to know the techies from the companies directly, gain exclusive insights into their IT projects and find your new dream job.
Students & Professionals
Friday 28.11.2025
10:00 - 16:00
Admission 09:30 - 15:45
Messe Frankfurt, Hall 1.2
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt am Main
You can find all the information about the exhibitors, the programme and our specials below.
The ITCS after-party starts at 4pm with a DJ, drinks and snacks.
In keeping with the motto "come as you are", you won't be finding many in a suit and tie at the ITCS!
Can you only be successful in IT with technical knowledge? Wrong thinking!
I started out in IT myself and found my way into IT - without a traditional tech background, but with curiosity and courage. Sometimes the greatest strength lies outside the comfort zone: people with a non-tech background bring fresh perspectives, creativity and new ideas to IT.
This presentation shows how diversity drives innovation and why lateral entrants are the real game changers. Be inspired to discover your own superpower and rethink tech!
As one of the largest retail groups in the world (Lidl & Kaufland), the Schwarz Group uses artificial intelligence as a decisive lever to make its supply chain not only more efficient, but also more sustainable. In this presentation, Alexander Ernst will use practical examples to show how Schwarz IT uses forecasting, pricing and optimisation to optimise the availability of goods and significantly reduce food waste at the same time. The direct impact of their algorithms leads to results that every customer can touch every day in their shops: fresher products and a smaller ecological footprint.
Diving deep beyond the Erratic with this keynote Teophanu is inviting you to contemplating on her recent insights as artist in research residence at SOCIOPLEASURE. "Insights on bowing out of growth, taking leave of making sense, of activism, of creating confidence, embracing the post-purpose era, the erratic, silence, hush, stillness, contemplation, deepening ..then I thought, well, pour something over it to cover the traces of your mind and of your thought. so I poured sour milk over these objects. this is the way I found out that sour milk could give me satisfaction.
emanating from post-modern philosophy, post-war art history, post-purpose cultural theory my language-based, vernacular, essayistic and confectionery art is what I refer to as fierce luxury. the conceptual framework of fierce luxury is sociopleasure, is the struggle to depict and contain the passing of time and the personal voice and place in space and time"
An exciting insight behind the scenes of modern air traffic control and the current challenges.
The IT of German air traffic control is undergoing a transformation: from largely closed monolithic systems to a service-orientated and cloud-based architecture. The presentation illustrates this change using the example of the renewal of the air traffic control systems at our tower sites.
The aim of DFS is to use new technologies and architectures to maintain safety in the skies, increase capacity and bring innovations to air traffic controllers faster!
Discover how Deutsche Börse is reshaping the financial landscape through a decade-long partnership with Google Cloud. From pioneering cloud adoption to launching D7, a next-generation digital securities platform, this journey showcases how innovation and technology are driving a fully digital future for capital markets.
Did you ever dream of escaping to space? Sending at least a piece of you (your code) might be easier than you think...
Markus Kissler-Patig will introduce the European Space Agency and in particular its Science Programme - and the career opportunities it offers.
When we open computer science books or follow tech conferences, we mainly encounter men. Men who have invented things, who explain technology or who act as experts. At the same time, we keep hearing: "We need female role models in the tech sector! Women need to be more daring, take centre stage, be louder!" But is that really what needs to happen?
In her talk, Lea Schönberger shows why the way we talk about tech and the history of technology is problematic. She talks about women who have made important contributions but are largely unknown and explains how she wants to create space for the stories of female computer scientists of yesterday and today with her podcast "Computer Science for the Modern Housewife".
AI brings many opportunities for innovation to many industries but banks in particular. However, it also comes with new risks which we need to tackle. Hence building models is crucial but also a well-functioning model validation is key to long-term success and trustworthy AI implementation. Meet two #WomeninTech to hear more about how we take up the challenge in #teamyellow at Commerzbank.
Two perspectives, one topic: CURIA uses its own career paths to show how decisions, challenges and opportunities are influenced and strengthened by networks. An honest insight into how role models, mutual support and strong connections can make all the difference - especially at the beginning of the professional journey.
What actually happens when women no longer leave, but stay - and change the rules of the game? net4tec shows the reality of women who have not only survived in STEM, engineering and IT, but have also conquered leadership positions. Anastasia Leutloff and Andrea Griesinger throw down the gauntlet here: no theory, no whitewashing - just real experiences, best practices and pragmatic strategies from women who have not only found their way to the top, but have paved it.
Moving to Germany taught me that leadership isn't just about skills - it's about identity.
As an expat, you're constantly navigating differences: in culture, in systems, in how people define success. At first, I thought I needed to adapt, to fit in, to prove myself.
But Germany taught me something else: true leadership isn't about blending in, it's about bringing clarity and vision strong enough to inspire across those differences.
I learnt that when you lead with vision:
✨ People don't just follow you - they align with you.
✨ You don't need to have all the answers - you need to hold the direction.
✨ Leadership is less about authority - and more about the courage to stand in who you are.
Germany as a home to my growth and development for 13 long eventful years, has taught me that leadership is built in the tension between science and soul.
Science gave me the tools: clarity, systems, the ability to measure and analyse.
Soul gave me the compass: vision, resilience, and the courage to act even when the evidence wasn't there yet.
And the magic happens when you don't choose between them.
You integrate both - and lead from the wholeness of who you are.
As a scientist and a human, I discovered that visionary leadership is what transforms uncertainty into opportunity. And it's not just for international life - it's for anyone navigating complexity, change, or environments where the rules aren't written for you.
Vision isn't a luxury. It's your compass! During this talk, I'll inspire you to see that for yourself too.
Borislav Roussanov and Frank Herold show in a short presentation why vulnerability and exposure management are important in the large enterprise environment.
AI agents promise an unprecedented increase in productivity - but their widespread, unregulated availability poses challenges for companies. How do we navigate between innovation and control in order to realise added value and prevent damage? This talk will shed light on the open questions of democratising potent AI and discuss how we can shape the agent revolution responsibly.
How can money be made fit for the future in an increasingly digital society? The majority of payments today are made digitally. It is therefore time to digitise our currency too. This requires highly scalable computer systems to ensure security, availability and trust in the digital currency. The presentation discusses the challenges such as consistency and resilience. At the same time, it will show what opportunities are opening up for IT talent and young professionals who want to work at the interface between finance and innovative IT systems.
smart4SEW is SEW-EURODRIVE's digital transformation programme - where traditional mechanical engineering meets "Best in Digital Integration". With a global rollout of SAP S/4HANA and the redesign of central business processes, they are driving digitalisation at a leading global mechanical engineering company. The result is a future-proof digital value chain that enables AI-supported processes and gives room for innovation.
Scrum is like cola: globally popular, always sparkling. Anexia's path to agility.
Career paths in IT are rarely straightforward - Christopher Chard has experienced this himself. In his presentation, he explains how he dealt with uncertainty and was able to capitalise on important opportunities as a result.
Today, he is helping to shape the agile transformation at Union Investment and is experiencing how modern organisational concepts such as team topologies help to make people and teams successful in a scaled environment.
The talk combines personal experiences with insights into our journey as a company - open, honest and practical. For anyone looking for guidance, reflecting on their own career or interested in future-oriented IT organisation.
The lecture offers an exciting insight into the darknet and will be presented by Holger Hofmann, Head of the Security Operations Centre (SOC). Different types of hackers, the structure of the internet (clearnet, deep web, darknet) as well as security risks and threats to personal data will be discussed. There will also be insights into how darknet marketplaces work and the challenges they face.
In this presentation, you will learn how a modern, hybrid chatbot is designed and implemented using the AWS services Lex and Bedrock. A classic approach (intents, slots) is combined with generative AI to enable flexible and intelligent dialogues. The approach and integration into a Next.js application will be explained using an example architecture. The presentation will be rounded off with typical pitfalls and best practices from practice. The presentation is aimed at developers, architects and decision-makers and does not require any AWS experience.
Experience current industry topics in a practical way and learn from leading experts - this is exactly what the masterclasses offer. The format goes beyond a conventional presentation. In practice-orientated sessions, you can discover innovative solutions, make valuable contacts and gain directly applicable insights.
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, but technology alone doesn't transform an organisation - people do. In this interactive masterclass, Julia Cullmann (Head of Transformation & Change Management, Deutsche Börse Group) and Niklas Koch (Associate, Deutsche Börse Group) share how one of Europe's leading financial market infrastructures approaches IT transformation in the age of AI. Through a case study and group exercises, participants will explore the human side of AI-driven change and take away practical tools to lead transformation in their own projects.
Materials required: Laptop
This interactive masterclass offers professionals a practical introduction to scaled working with the SAFe framework. Get to know the central principles, roles and events of SAFe and learn how quality management is firmly anchored across different levels. Exercises and discussions will make it clear how Built-in Quality supports transparency, alignment and sustainable delivery capability in complex projects.
Materials required: None
In this presentation, you will learn how a modern, hybrid chatbot is designed and implemented using the AWS services Lex and Bedrock. A classic approach (intents, slots) is combined with generative AI to enable flexible and intelligent dialogues. The approach and integration into a Next.js application will be explained using an example architecture. The presentation will be rounded off with typical pitfalls and best practices from practice. The presentation is aimed at developers, architects and decision-makers and does not require any AWS experience.
Materials required: none
In a world overloaded with pressure, speed, and constant change, most leaders are stuck in reactive mode - managing tasks instead of shaping futures. But innovation doesn't come from panic or perfection. It comes from vision.
In this masterclass, Dr Sara Hegy - award-winning scientist, executive coach, and founder of GenX Leadership Academy - reveals how visionary leadership transforms teams, cultures, and careers. You'll learn how to move from firefighting to future-building, how to create clarity when everything feels uncertain, and how to communicate a purpose so powerful it pulls people forward.
Expect grounded tools, science-backed insights, and a refreshing, no-fluff approach that balances emotional intelligence with strategic clarity.
⚠️ Please come ready to play a little, laugh, learn deeply, and be moved by stories. This session requires openness, honesty, and the willingness to give permission to be led without politics - so you can experience what visionary leadership feels like in action.
This is for leaders who want to stop leading by default - and start leading with purpose, courage, and vision that outlasts them.
Materials required: This workshop doesn't teach you something you read. It's not theory, not slides full of jargon. It's a space - open, insightful, and real. A space where you'll discover simple yet powerful elements of leadership you may have overlooked... but that change everything once you see them. Because leadership isn't about knowing more. It's about seeing differently, leading differently, and becoming someone people want to follow. 💬 I want to hear from you. What are your biggest challenges in leadership in tech? Share them with me here 👉 https://tellonym.me/sarahegy or by email at sara@sarahegy.com I'll be answering them directly in the upcoming masterclass. ✨ Everything you share is welcomed - and will stay 100% anonymous and confidential. I look forward to serving you and creating a space where we can laugh, learn deeply, and grow together. Cheers, Sara
Head of IT Construction Financing
Analyst - Digital Euro
Tribe Lead CCoE (Cloud Centre of Excellence)
Head of Exposures Detection
Project Lead smart4SEW
Head of Pricing
Head of Vulnerability & Exposure Management
Head of Sales Development
Board Member @ net4tec | Partner @ Upgrade.
Project, Programme & Portfolio Lead @TRUMPF | Co-Founder Deep Tech Collective e.V. | Pioneer @ net4tec
Vice President | Head of Transformation and Change Management
Associate | Project Management
Vice President | Head of Cloud Governance
Director | Head of Cloud and Architecture Office
Managing Director Jamorie Consulting
Head of Science Operations
Award-winning Coach, Leadership Expert and Scientist
Computer science professor
Artist in Research Residence
Head of Web Content Management Systems / Domain Architect Web-Portals
Support Specialist
Engineering Director GenAI & NLP
Head of AI Strategy & Governance
More than 500 companies are waiting for innovative minds to join their teams. Find the job that perfectly matches your skills!
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Does the word "panda" immediately make you think of this black and white bear 🐼? Wondering what all this has to do with IT and women in tech? Don't worry, we have the answers for you in the latest podcast episode with Isabelle Hoyer, CEO and co-founder of PANDA GmbH and Employers for Equality GmbH.
Over 500 exhibitors are already successfully recruiting at ITCS events!
We unite Tech conference, job fair and Festival into a unique event format - lively, inspiring and full of possibilities. Our trade fairs create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere in which you as an exhibitor can network with Tekkies in an informal setting.
The ITCS is aimed at professionals and students with IT experience.
Please noteThis is not a training fair. Participation from the age of 18.
The ITCS takes place at Messe Frankfurt, Hall 1.2. Access is via the "City entrance".
There are public car parks in the immediate vicinity, for example in the Skyline Plaza shopping centre.
You can get off the underground directly in front of the door at the Festhalle/Messe stop.
NoteIf you take the S-Bahn to the Messe station, you will have to walk at least 15 minutes as it is on the other side of the Messe. We recommend the underground.
Many companies post their current jobs online in their profiles in advance, so you can find out in advance. You can also find all jobs at a glance in our Job listings. A visit to the stand is worthwhile even without a specific tender.
A good place to start is to take a look at the company profiles. There you will not only find the current jobs, but also exciting insights into the corporate culture, benefits and sometimes even impressions of everyday working life. This way, you can get an idea of the company before the fair and decide which companies you would like to talk to.
You can also use the chat date to book appointments in advance. As soon as the programme is online, you can make a note of interesting talks in your calendar. Also keep an eye on the events page, where you will regularly find new information and updates.
Of course, your visit to the ITCS costs you nothing!
This is made possible by our exhibitors, who finance the trade fair. For you, this means: simply come, discover and enjoy the day carefree.
Only external services such as the cloakroom or bistro are not free, but everything to do with the ITCS is.
With the Chat Date, you can easily get in touch with exciting companies. About our Chat Date Form send us your CV and select which companies you are particularly interested in.
We will forward your documents as a speculative application to your chosen company. If your profile matches, they will get in touch with you and arrange an interview directly at the ITCS. This way, you start the day at the fair with the best contacts and are one step ahead of other applicants.
All stages at the ITCS are freely accessible, so you don't need to register to attend a lecture. It is best to arrive about five minutes before the start so that you can secure a good seat in peace. If you are late, you can of course still join us, just make sure you disturb the others as little as possible.
After each presentation, there will be a Q&A with the speakers where you can ask your questions. And if you fancy a longer conversation or discussion, you may even be invited directly to the speakers' stand or the networking area.
You must register in advance for a masterclass. Registration is usually activated during the week of the trade fair - you can then simply add it to your already booked ticket. You will also receive an extra email from us with all the information.
Please notePlaces are very limited and therefore book up quickly. Only book if you can really take part and have the necessary prior knowledge.
If you don't get a place, it's still worth taking a look directly on site: with a bit of luck, there are still a few places left.
No such thing - you're welcome to come in Star Trek uniform #comeasyouare
Yes, this is possible. In your order confirmation, you will find an editing link that you can use to adjust your ticket - for example, to add or remove additional products such as masterclasses.
Yes, children are very welcome at the ITCS and do not need their own ticket.
On request, we can create a personalised congress badge for your child at the entrance.
Yes, there is a cloakroom on site.
You can drop off items of clothing and luggage there for €3 each.
Please remember to bring (preferably suitable) cash with you.
Yes, there is a bistro on site. Please note that we are not responsible for the offer and prices.
You are also welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Tip: It's best to take some cash with you - that way you're on the safe side.
Find out all about the team and the ITCS here: To the team
You can find all the important information about exhibiting at the ITCS here. And for a special look behind the scenes, take a look at our exclusive Behind the Scenes Tourwith limited places and real insights into the heart of the ITCS.
Whether media, content or event cooperation: you can find all the information you need on our Co-operation page. There you will find an overview of the various possibilities and can also contact us directly. We are always happy to hear about exciting ideas and partnerships!
