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Multiple stages and over 40 talks from top speakers in the tech world. That's the ITCS, with cutting-edge tech topics that are 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, 18.09.2026
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 4:00 PM with a DJ and drinks.
In keeping with the motto "come as you are", you won't be finding many in a suit and tie at the ITCS!
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BPW Düsseldorf stands for fairness, equal opportunities and a strong network of women supporting women. ✨ We are committed to supporting women in bi…
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The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) is the German domestic intelligence service. One of its tasks is to gather information about extremist a...
Employees: 4,500
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With its volunteer base of around 88,000 volunteers, the THW – as an agency within the remit of the Federal Ministry of the Interior – is arguably unique…
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We are committed to the next generation of IT specialists and train IT specialists specialising in application development. We offer...
Employees: 6,000
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The members of the Bundeswehr - men and women in uniform and in civilian clothes - perform their duties every day and often fulfil dangerous tasks.
Employees: 265,000
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BwFuhrparkService GmbH employs around 900 people every day to keep the Bundeswehr and the Federal Transport Service mobile.
Employees: 924
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BWI GmbH - primary digitalisation partner of the Bundeswehr
BWI is one of the largest IT service companies in Germany and provides IT services...
Employees: 8,000
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Even a central bank needs strong IT! We operate in a special environment consisting of business (cash and non-cash payments), politics (finance, banking and...
Employees: 10,000
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DEVK – More than "just" insurance
Yes, really: we are also a tech company.
Namely one that gets things done.<...
Employees: 6,000
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Düsseldorf Gaming is the central hub for gaming enthusiasts in and around Düsseldorf. Whether eSports...
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Hi, I'm Freya Wester-Ebbinghaus - I've been working in the tech environment for three years, focussing on SAP and project management.
I accompany...
Employees: 1
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We’re always looking for student interns* who are committed to providing value and pushing business marketing, PR, and operations forth. We’re open-minded,…
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Generative AI opens up new possibilities for analysis, knowledge utilisation and decision support. However, especially in safety-critical application areas, erroneous or fabricated information can pose a significant risk. The presentation highlights the challenges of trustworthy AI and demonstrates the approaches required to make AI systems for law enforcement and security agencies reliable, transparent and fit for practice.
Enterprise AI often fails not because the model is weak, but because business context is fragmented and implicit. This talk explores how semantic layers and ontologies can connect scattered enterprise knowledge, improve traceability, and make AI systems more reliable in real business workflows.
Many companies are already using Microsoft 365 Copilot and assume that their existing security measures are sufficient.
But what does Copilot actually protect, and what doesn't it?
Using common misconceptions and real-world examples, this presentation demonstrates which guidelines are actually effective and what companies should bear in mind when using AI safely.
The Bundeswehr, and its IT infrastructure in particular, has grown enormously in recent years. Whether it be the timely payment of salaries, the maintenance of vehicles and equipment, the procurement of materials or human resources management. Everything is managed within a centralised SAP environment. As the Bundeswehr’s primary digitalisation partner, BWI has been driving the transition to the new SAP S4/HANA system over the past few years. Along the way: 20,000 custom code modifications, 150 interfaces and over 1,000 testers involved, as well as challenges such as operating self-sufficient systems on naval vessels. In his Tech Talk, Lucas provides insights into one of the largest SAP projects in Europe and discusses the skills required to successfully implement a system change on this scale.
The Software-Defined Defence (SDD) paradigm is setting new standards in defence. It is designed to enable the Bundeswehr to respond quickly and flexibly to new threats. Agile software development is taking centre stage in this context. In this talk, Janina will demonstrate how BWI, as the Bundeswehr’s primary digitalisation partner, develops software and, in doing so, is shaping the future of defence.
-Why companies are opting for a private cloud in Germany today
-A brief overview of the technical architecture of our NetCloud Stack (compute, storage, networking, virtualisation)
Challenges in Operating a Highly Available Cloud Platform
-Practical examples and lessons learned from our everyday work
-Which technologies and skills are in demand in the cloud environment today
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Dr Lofi Dewanto talks about his experiences of how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming software development. In his keynote speech, he explores how AI agents are changing the way software is created and what impact this has on organisations and their environment.
Everyone's asking the wrong question. The useful one: how do you learn to lead AI instead of competing with it? We'll cut the hype, name the skills that actually matter, and get concrete about standing out when everyone has access to the same tools.
Back in Year 5, Dr Jennifer Sünder asked herself a big question: “What happens if you keep dividing a piece of chewing gum?”
This curiosity gave rise to a desire to understand the world – and her path led her into physics. At the time, she would never have thought it possible that it would eventually lead her into IT.
In this personal interview, she talks about her journey from physics to IT and how a question she asked as a child led to a passion for technology.
However, her career change into IT marked the start of a second journey for her. Her own experiences, her daughter and her curiosity about social issues have changed her perspective. She began to ask herself: Who actually develops the technologies that will shape our future? And why are women still so under-represented in that field?
It shows why the tech world is about much more than just programming, why there is room for a wide variety of talents within it, and why diverse perspectives lead to better solutions. Women make up around half of the world’s population, yet they are still significantly under-represented in many areas of the tech world. When women are missing, their perspectives are missing too – and with them, the chance to shape our future together.
IT is fun! IT offers countless creative and varied opportunities!
But unfortunately, hardly anyone outside our bubble realises that IT is now so much more than the outdated image of the pale nerd in the basement.
We need a talent pool that is as broad and diverse as possible in order to create the digital products and applications of the future.
In this session, Silke Kanes shares her perspective as a long-standing ‘female alien’ in IT and leadership (from programming right up to the board!), discussing what we can all do to bring about change.
When thinking about the energy transition, many people first picture wind turbines, solar arrays and power grids. Yet behind all these developments lies an invisible foundation: software. It enables energy suppliers to provide millions of customers with a reliable supply, billing to function properly, and new business models to emerge.
But how do you build software for an entire industry?
At INTENSE we are currently experiencing this shift ourselves: decades of experience in the project business are giving rise to a platform for the energy industry. In the process, it is not just the technology that is changing, but also the way teams work, make decisions and develop software.
Because a platform is not built for a single customer and a fixed specification. Today, it must create solutions that also work for future requirements, new business models and many different users.
In this masterclass we give an insight into our transformation journey: why traditional project approaches hit their limits, which architectural and product decisions arise when building a platform, and what changes when developers no longer just implement software for a single client, but design a digital product for an entire industry.
A session on platform thinking, modern software development, and the question of what it means to build software that powers the energy transition behind the scenes.
How are IT systems protected against cyber attacks? And what role does digitalisation play in the Bundeswehr? Find out for yourself!
Immerse yourself in exciting cyber security scenarios with Wargaming. Take on realistic challenges, make decisions and defend the Bundeswehr’s IT infrastructure against external attacks. The BWI team – the Bundeswehr’s primary digitalisation partner – will give you an insight into their day-to-day work. Find out more about the mission and the wide range of career opportunities available.
Would you like to get in touch with the exhibitors before the trade fair and arrange a date at the ITCS in Cologne?
Director of Digital Transformation
Tech Strategy Consultant
AI Transformation
Lead Consultant
Learner Acquisition & Marketing Lead
Data & AI Engineer
IT Architecture Management Employee
IT Consultant
Senior Consultant Digital Workplace & Microsoft MVP
Executive IT Expert
Expert Business Integration
Head of Software Interworking
Head of the Cloud & Data Centre Services Competence Unit
IT Architecture Management Employee
Former board member of Scopvisio AG, board member of the Internet Association & Eurocloud, tech adviser
Head of Sales Applications Group – Competence Centre Java
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