What a NAICE Time

Munich, 22.04.2026. More than 500 participants from 9 countries, representing 157 companies and institutions, came to Munich on April 15 for the Next Level AI Conference (NAICE). Under the motto “The Real World of Agentic Business,” the event focused above all on one key question: Where can Agentic AI already create real added value for companies today?

Aiming to separate AI hype from real-world opportunity, a total of 16 speakers from a range of industries shared practical and critical perspectives on where and how Agentic AI can create tangible business value. Represented organizations included BMW, Siemens Energy, Deutsche Bahn AG, ALTANA AG, Sartorius, the European Central Bank, AOK Nordost, Novagentica, and BavariaDirekt, among others. This makes the conference one of the larger AI events in southern Germany.

“In a time where the AI landscape is changing every day, this year’s NAICE focused on clarity, honesty, and concrete recommendations for action.

Through a mix of talks, workshops, and ample room for personal exchange, our goal was to explore the real-world use of AI in business — and we succeeded.”

Alexander Thamm, Founder and CEO, Alexander Thamm [at]

The conference program was complemented by hands-on workshops hosted by sponsors Ab Initio, Qlik, EPAM, Dataiku, Denodo, and Birds on Mars. Baiosphere was also represented on site as a partner of [at].

For the sponsors as well, personal exchange played a central role alongside the expert program. “Physical spaces are essential. It is only in face-to-face moments that meaningful exchange happens,” said Florian Dohmann, Founder and CEO of Birds on Mars and a NAICE sponsor.

Following the success of NAICE 2026, Alexander Thamm [at] is already anticipating next year’s conference. NAICE 2027 will continue to expand the network and further deepen the exchange around practical AI applications in business.

About Alexander Thamm  [at]  

Alexander Thamm – [at] for short – is a consultancy specializing in Data and Artificial Intelligence. [at] was founded in 2012 by Alexander Thamm and is now among the top consultancies in Europe with more than 500 employees. [at] positions itself as a partner that combines expert advice with concrete implementation. To date, [at] has realized more than 3,000 data and AI projects. [at] supports numerous DAX companies and SMEs on their digital journey and has offices in Germany (Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Nuremberg, Essen), Austria (Innsbruck and Vienna) and Switzerland (Gossau).