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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 12.09.2025
10:00 - 16:00
Admission 09:30 - 15:45
XPOST
Gladbacher Wall 5
50670 Cologne
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!
ALDI is transforming the checkout experience through innovative custom development rather than standard software solutions. By showcasing examples like CHOP with its innovative Dual Shoot feature, ALDI demonstrates how their tailored approaches enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Join them to discover how they create unique solutions that set ALDI apart in the retail landscape and how you can be a part of this exciting journey!
What does it really take to successfully implement IT-supported changes in global supply chains? Experience and best practices.
AI as a game changer - also for the Bundeswehr! Find out from Sophie Lichtenberg, Customer Solution Manager at BWI, what advantages the use of AI offers and what challenges the Bundeswehr has to face. Look forward to exciting insights into Sophie's work at the Bundeswehr's primary digitalisation partner!
Backups are often the last line of defence against data loss and cyberattacks - but what if these very lifelines themselves are compromised? In this presentation, you will learn how modern security strategies such as immutable backups, segregation of duties and integrity checks make your backup truly untouchable. Learn what it takes to not only have your backup, but also to be able to trust it.
Modern IT depends on strong, secure networks! In order to provide end users worldwide with innovative cloud services and business applications, you need a powerful infrastructure and networking that sets standards.
In her presentation, you will learn more about how nicos uses state-of-the-art technologies from leading manufacturers such as Cisco and Fortinet to realise seamless end-to-end access for their customers - supported by intelligent, AI-supported monitoring that allows them to keep an eye on everything.
Low-code/no-code platforms enable companies to drive digital innovations faster and more efficiently - but how can they be successfully introduced?
Using a best-practice example of the effective use of the Microsoft Power Platform at BMW, CONET shows how a strategic governance structure and targeted enablement programmes promote the development of business-relevant applications by citizen developers and at the same time how CONET Power Platform experts actively support BMW in the implementation of complex applications.
The presentation provides practical insights into the introduction of a low-code/no-code platform and gives decision-makers from IT and specialist departments valuable impetus to utilise the full potential of this technology in their company.
Cyber aggression threatens our prosperity and security
How is Germany adapting to this?
LLM systems are not only "jailbroken" - they can be compromised indirectly via websites, PDFs, emails and RAG data. Cedric "Morpheus" Moessner shows the current attack patterns: prompt injections, prompt leaks, spec evasion and data/RAG poisoning. We separate jailbreaks vs. indirect injections, look at typical attack surfaces (retrievers, tools, plugins) and show compact countermeasures.
This is LLM-AppSec, so to speak, and a completely new area of IT security
Cybecrime has become a lucrative business. The dangers of digitalisation and what can be done about it will be presented in the keynote speech.
North Korean intelligence services are conducting offensive cyber operations worldwide to obtain foreign currency. Among other things, they rely on the use of disguised IT specialists (IT workers).
The lecture will examine hybrid activities in the run-up to and surrounding armed conflict as a profound challenge for democratic societies, with a particular focus on their impact on armed forces. It will be emphasised that hybrid threats - i.e. targeted, coordinated activities below the threshold of war - are no longer only of a military nature, but are increasingly penetrating civilian security structures. This means that societies as a whole are also being targeted. These threats combine military and non-military means such as cyber attacks, disinformation or the targeted incitement of the population in order to destabilise public institutions. The ambiguity and anonymity of such attacks makes a clear response difficult and jeopardises the ability to act in the event of a crisis. While NATO and the UK emphasise military responses more strongly, the EU and Germany focus on social resilience.
Artificial intelligence is now everywhere and is making our lives smarter, more efficient and faster. But how secure are the systems that are supposed to enrich our everyday lives and what actually happens if they become the target of an attack?
AI systems are full of potential, require extensive training and are extremely expensive - which is precisely why they are a highly sought-after target for hackers.
MHP opens the door to the world of hackers: find out how AI systems can be attacked and what dangers this poses. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of pentesting and experience the fine line between risk and reward.
Advancing digitalisation opens up opportunities - but it also significantly increases the risks in the area of cyber security. In this presentation, you will gain a practical insight into how you can confidently deal with requirements such as NIS2, CER and CRA and combine security, innovation and compliance - from HUAWEI's perspective.
Digital independence begins with open decisions. Open source software and software made in Germany are a strategic instrument on the path to technological self-determination for companies, the state and society. Cybersecurity, data protection and data security form the foundation.
Artificial intelligence is not only revolutionising the IT landscape - it is also opening up an exciting new chapter in cyber security! Companies are using AI systems to increase their efficiency and security. But with great power comes great responsibility: AI models are the new Eldorado for cyber criminals who are constantly on the lookout for the next big challenge.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of AI security!
Ralf Schneider shows you the threat landscape of the future. Experience first-hand how attack methods are evolving at breathtaking speed - from sophisticated prompt injections to sophisticated model poisoning.
Be one step ahead of the regulations! The EU AI Act heralds a new era of AI accountability. Use this opportunity to make your AI applications not only safer, but also more competitive.
Discover the future of AI penetration testing!
Forget everything you know about conventional security measures. AI penetration testing is the key to putting your AI systems on a secure footing. Find vulnerabilities before the attackers do and secure your AI.
Traditional gender relations continue to have a significant influence on young people's decisions in favour of a particular apprenticeship or course of study. The lecture will explain the reasons for stereotypical career choices and highlight their influence on those affected and on society. It will also explain how programmes such as Girls' Day - Girls' Future Day - can influence the choice.
This talk is about unusual paths in life, the power of networks and the courage to simply get started. Because: IT is too important to be left to men alone. We need more female perspectives - and you've come to the right place.
Julia Watzlawik talks about her career at Amprion, which involved challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field. In this presentation, you will find out how she managed to take on management responsibility for a team of 20 employees and what role the Diversity Officer Kim Endrulat has at Amprion, who will also give you lots of practical advice and entry opportunities.
Patricia Hillebrand joined the IT engine room over 25 years ago - not as a token woman, but because she wanted to. She has worked with technology, led teams, hauled servers, pitched business plans, thought about AI, managed large and small projects - and experienced time and again how deep-seated prejudices are in our industry.
In her talk, she takes you on a journey through a cosmos full of personal experiences, clichés and career craters and sheds light on the following questions:
Find out together with Patricia whether Tech needs gender equality officers who pay lip service. Or rather courageous women who no longer hide their light under a bushel, but shine it. For the next generation. And for a diverse tech world that finally throws the stale clichés overboard.
Self-efficacy is one of the most important Future skills for women - not only in the tech world. It helps you to successfully master challenges and make decisive progress in your personal and professional development. That's why DMW TechWomen are devoting special attention to this topic in 2025.
In the lecture, you will learn why a solid presence and the certainty of your strengths are the most important power tools with which you can remain confident in any situation. You will find out when and why negative beliefs can hold you back and also how you can leave them behind.
Last but not least, the talk will look at exciting tools and techniques to help you realise your full potential and overcome challenges in the tech world. Among other things, the speakers will show you how you can use AI as a compass and sparring partner for more inner clarity and strength.
Who says tech is only for coders?
In this dynamic pitch, two brilliant women take the stage to share how they found their place in the tech world - not behind a wall of code, but at the intersection of creativity, communication, and customer connection.
Both alumnae of ReDI School, Eunsol Oh and Jenny Ngan Cha, will walk us through how they entered the digital industry, how ReDI School helped them gain the confidence and skills to succeed, and what it means to be a woman in tech beyond the developer stereotype.
From studying computer science to working in IT consulting to leading a team in a major international corporation - Anke Wiechmann's path into the tech world was anything but straightforward, but full of valuable experiences. In her talk, she shares with you her top 3 fails and lessons learnt from over ten years in tech:
🔹 How she learnt to find her own path - even if it doesn't correspond to the classic career plan.
🔹 Why technical expertise is important, but soft skills are the key to leadership.
🔹 How to become visible, effective and successful as a woman in the tech world - despite hurdles.
Anke would like to encourage you to discover the tech world for yourself - whether as a career changer, graduate or experienced professional. The opportunities are diverse, exciting and forward-looking.
💡 Tech is not a man thing - tech is your thing.
Come along, be inspired, ask questions - and show us what you're made of!
What happens when you stop asking for permission - and instead start acting boldly? In this inspiring talk, Luboslava Uram shares her personal and professional journey: from the lecture hall, where she felt out of place, to the top of international technology teams.
With clear principles - curiosity, courage, community and consistency - she shows how women can take on leadership roles even when the structures are not designed for them.
An invitation to act boldly, to make a real impact - and to make a clear decision: don't wait. Go ahead.
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".
Frankfurt is booming - but at whose expense? The data centre hype generates billions, but eats up space, electricity and water. Thomas Heine is fascinated by how closely digital infrastructure is linked to sustainability and location policy today - and he is interested in the question of why the topic belongs at the top of the agenda for C-level decision-makers.
The datacenter market is on the move - as is the corresponding power consumption. Conventional key figures for energy efficiency, however, do less and less justice to reality because they do not take into account the biggest power guzzler in datacentres: IT.
GreenIT - buzzword or reality? Sustainable IT = contradiction or symbiosis? In this short presentation, the GreenIT strategy of Mercedes-Benz AG is presented, which elements are particularly decisive and how this goes hand in hand with the current challenges of digitalisation.
As part of the critical infrastructure, energy companies in Germany are subject to strict legal requirements for secure IT operations. Next Kraftwerke therefore regularly discusses the extent to which these requirements can also be implemented in the cloud. They shed light on exciting risk scenarios, show how they prepare for them and evaluate from the perspective of IT and software development whether and in which aspects implementation in the cloud or in their own data centre is more suitable.
The mission of goodbag is to make environmental protection simple, accessible and fun for everyone. On their Bgood platform, they want to create impact and form habits through nudging. Over time, the associated challenges and solutions have changed - a field report.
New regulations, constantly changing standards, terms such as "OCPP", "calibration law" or "AFIR": at first glance, modern tech industries - such as e-mobility - seem like a jungle of standards, obligations and complex technology. Of course, the industry is young, dynamic and anything but static. If you want to help shape it, you have to stay agile. Change doesn't happen on its own!
But doesn't the opportunity perhaps outweigh the challenge? The presentation shows why change does not necessarily have to be unsettling - but can also be the key to gaining a foothold in a growing market and helping to shape it.
An invitation to all those with a desire for change - and to a topic that has long had a firm grip on the future of green energy.
Can artificial intelligence save the oceans? In this inspiring talk, Tharaka Sriram shows how AI is being used worldwide for marine conservation, including in marine protected areas - from monitoring illegal fishing to saving coral reefs. A journey into the depths of technology and into a future where AI is at the side of marine life so that they can live in freedom and safety.
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.
Data is usually regarded as objective facts. But can this really be said in general terms?
Far too often, we encounter distorted representations - whether due to the choice of unsuitable visualisations, incorrect interpretations or simply an unrepresentative data basis. Keyword: gender data gap.
In this masterclass, Dr Lea Schönberger explains typical errors in data analysis. We will learn how to recognise bias in data sets, which cognitive distortions occur in the presentation of data and how we can detect, avoid or make targeted use of them. We will also look together at how data and the statements derived from it can be communicated with diversity-conscious storytelling in such a way that more people feel addressed and less excluded - which is particularly important when communicating tech topics.
Decoding with AI: From Operational Data to Industrial Intelligence explores how machine learning can unlock insights from real-world signal and sensor data. The session covers the full pipeline from time-series preprocessing and feature extraction to model training and deployment in industrial environments. Participants will see how dashboards built with easy to use tools like Streamlit enable real-time monitoring, automation, and decision support. Use cases range from chemical process optimisation to cognitive-state inference for automated testing-highlighting how AI can transform raw data into scalable intelligence for Industry 4.0.
Would you like to get in touch with the exhibitors before the trade fair and arrange a date at the ITCS in Cologne?
Youtuber, lecturer and gradually mad professor
CTO
Online Communication Officer
Talent Management Officer, Diversity Officer
Head of Applications Energy Market & Ancillary Services
Cybercrime prevention
Managing Director
Product Owner Payment
President
Business Analyst Self-Checkout Client
Associate Innovation Impact Appl Eng
Solution Architect
IT Manager Supply Chain Solution Architecture
Manager Pentesting
Customer Success Specialist
Social Media Manager, Graphic designer
Senior Consultant - Cloud & AI
CEO & Co-Founder
Customer Solution Manager - Analytics & Simulation
Chief Security Officer, Huawei Technologies Deutschland GmbH
System Engineer
Consultant for cyber defence
Technical Director Security Solutions
Manager - Cyber Security & Resilience Consulting
Founder Ocean Education, Blue Parks Ambassador Marine Conservation Institute
IT Programme Manager
Strategic Consultant Netlock RMM
Computer scientist & science communicator
Project Lead LowCode/NoCode
Head of department
Head of AI Security
Scientific consultant
Chief Operations Officer and Managing Director
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