AWS ExecLeaders Hamburg

Track: Envision – Focus on Innovation and Thinking Big

11:45 - 12:30

Panel

Thinking big with data and generative AI

Helena Yin-Koeppel, Director Enterprise Strategy, AWS
Tom Godden, Director Enterprise Strategy, AWS
Florian Heinemann, Managing Director Data Insights & AI, Hapag-Lloyd AG

14:30 - 15:15

Breakout Session

How Celonis transform terabytes of data into process automation opportunity

You have got terabytes of data out of your business processes? You want to generate more insights to reduce waste and increase speed and agility? Then join this session where Celonis shares how they analyze and optimize processes across all industries with over 1 PB of data from Thousands of customers globally and how Celonis is building on top of it process automation capabilities with help of GenAI and Agentic AI.

Martin Klenk, CTO, Celonis
Michael Rambold, Chief Technologist, AWS

 15:45 - 16:30

Breakout Session

Empowering Teams in Times of Technological Change: Practical Insights from Amazon

How can leaders empower their teams to thrive amid relentless technological evolution? Thomas and Alina from Amazon’s Next Generation Developer Tools organization unpack concepts like two-pizza teams and reversible (two-way door) decisions through practical, behind-the-scenes examples. Reflecting on their experiences developing tools in the rapidly evolving generative AI space, they'll offer actionable insights on how to nurture a responsive, resilient culture that accelerates innovation.

Thomas Lobinger, Senior Manager Software Development, AWS
Alina Sharapova, Software Development Manager, AWS

Track: Elevate – Focus on Structure, Culture and Agility

11:45 - 12:30

Breakout Session

Untangling the Organizational Knot

When it comes to building a resilient organization, cloud and agility go hand-in-hand. Team structure is key, and can make or break your ability to fully recognize the benefits. Leaders have an opportunity to untangle the complexity with small, multi-skilled, business outcome-focused teams, with the agility needed to maximize value from the cloud. This session will address key challenges related to new ways of working, potential blockers, and how to overcome them with effective implementation methods, like Amazon’s two-pizza teams

.Matthias Patzak, Enterprise Strategist, AWS

14:30 - 15:15

Breakout Session

Emotionally intelligent leadership for an AI-powered future

As leaders create and navigate a future fueled by AI, they need to reimagine their leadership approaches, integrating their cognitive intelligence with their emotional intelligence to build adaptable, resilient, and innovative organizations. These leaders will have deep empathy for their customers and foster a culture of creativity and psychological safety among their employees. They will be data-driven but also authentically human. This session helps executives understand the EPIC attributes that empower future-ready leaders - empathy, purpose, inspiration, and connection - so they can drive successful outcomes for their businesses, their customers, and their people in the new human + AI era

Dr. Andreas E. Wagner, Principal Data&AI , AWS

15:45 - 16:30

Breakout Session

Racing ahead - data strategy in the era of generative AI

In Formula 1, millisecond victories depend on transforming millions of real-time data points into winning decisions. This same precision can help organizations escape costly "data swamps" and create real business value. Drawing from F1's success model, we present a three-part framework for data excellence: customer-focused decision making, dynamic people-powered strategies, and market-responsive organizational structures. Through real-world success stories, participants will learn practical approaches to transform their data strategy from a technical initiative into a business advantage in today's AI-driven landscape.

Helena Yin Koeppl, Director Enterprise Strategy, AWS

Track: Energize – Focus on People, Skills and Leadership

11:45 - 12:30

Breakout Session

Gen AI in the workplace: Productivity, ethics, and change management

Navigating the transformative impact of generative AI on the modern workplace, this session explores strategies to maximize productivity gains while addressing ethical concerns and change management challenges. Key topics include ethical implementation frameworks, fostering responsible AI usage, and optimizing human–AI collaboration dynamics. The session examines effective change management approaches to ensure smooth integration and adoption of generative AI technologies within organizations.

Jennifer Gruen, Senior GTM Specialist AI/ML, AWS

14:30 - 15:15

Breakout Session

More choice for your data: AWS European Sovereign Cloud

Digital sovereignty requirements are evolving rapidly around the world, particularly in Europe. Join this talk to learn more about the upcoming infrastructure offering, AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new, independent cloud for public sector and regulated industry organizations to help meet the most stringent regulatory requirements in Europe. Take a close look at what AWS European Sovereign Cloud is, how it is different from existing commercial AWS Regions, and how it can help organizations address digital sovereignty concerns.

Michael Hanisch, Head of Technology Germany, AWS
René Schneider, Senior Vice President, DB Systel

15:45 - 16:30

Breakout Session

Cloud-Driven. People-Led. How Swiss Life Transformed from Within

Swiss Life Germany was one of the first companies in the FSI industry to successfully migrate its entire application landscape to AWS - relying entirely on internal talent. The key success factor was not the technology itself, but the strategic approach to people and organizational transformation.

As part of the initiative, the company also redesigned its target operating model - moving from a traditional, siloed setup to a process-driven structure with cross-functional, product-focused teams better suited to a cloud-native environment.

Rather than outsourcing, employees were released from their previous roles and upskilled as internal 'migrators', enabling sustainable knowledge transfer and long-term capability. This session explores the strategic rationale behind this approach - and how aligning technology, organization and culture can unlock true transformation in a regulated industry.

Oliver Hackert, Head of IT Services & Operations Management, Swiss Life Deutschland

14:30 - 16:30

Accelerate innovation capabilities with generative AI and mechanisms

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, navigating complex innovation and transformation initiatives can be daunting. This hands-on workshop equips you with the tools and strategies to unlock your organization’s full potential for innovation and transformation. Explore mental models that empower informed decision-making and foster an innovation culture. Dive into interactive modules to review processes, design effective change mechanisms, and prioritize actions for exceptional customer value delivery. Walk away with a roadmap to accelerate innovation maturity and stay ahead in the tech landscape.

Speaker:
Feras Alsamawi, Head of Innovation and Transformation Programs Germany & Europe Central, AWS
Michael Gerrity, Head of Customer Solutions Management Germany, AWS

18:45 - 23:00

Executive Dinner at Port des Lumières

Experience an extraordinary evening of business networking and sporting excellence at the prestigious Port des Lumières. This exclusive executive dinner features special guest Patrick Owomoyela, the renowned former German national player, Bundesliga legend, and Prime Video expert, who will share compelling parallels between high-performance sports and business leadership. As the evening unfolds, guests can choose to enjoy the live streaming of the UEFA Nations League semifinal between Germany and Portugal, or continue their valuable networking conversations in our dedicated dining areas. This carefully curated experience combines fine cuisine, meaningful connections, and world-class sports perspective in an elegant setting designed for senior executives.

We will offer VIP shuttles to the dinner location from 17:45 - 18:45.