AI with Impact
H&Z Connect
16.09.2026 | Munich
AI with impact: CTO Roundtable
H&Z CONNECT
An invite-only roundtable for CTOs on the realities of AI adoption with focused discussions under Chatham House Rules on what creates measurable value.
HOW LEADING COMPANIES ARE TURNING AI INTO REAL BUSINESS IMPACT
An invite-only roundtable for CTOs on the realities of AI adoption with focused discussions on what creates measurable value, where organisations struggle, and how to move from experimentation to scalable impact. No panels, no sales pitches — just honest exchange under Chatham House Rules.
16.09.2026
Thursday
4:30 - 7:00 pm
CET
Munich
H&Z Headquarters
THE DISCUSSION
We’re focusing on the questions organisations are currently facing as they move from AI experimentation to real value creation. These are the recurring challenges emerging across industries, functions and leadership teams.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Keynote Thomas Linke: The Future of Engineering in the Age of Agentic AI Human-defined. Agentic-executed. Machine-verified
Keynote Cordelia Berz: Prediction Is Not Understanding: Reasoning in Large Language Models
Thomas Linke
Director Systems Engineering | Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems
Thomas Linke has over 30 years of experience in safety-critical rail systems. His expertise spans systems architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and the development of next-generation digital braking systems.
Cordelia Berz
Research Associate | LMU; Junior Consultant | H&Z
Cordelia Berz is a doctoral fellow at the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy at LMU Munich. With degrees in Physics and Logic and Philosophy of Science, her research explores causal and counterfactual reasoning in large language models at the intersection of AI, philosophy, logic, and cognitive science.
HOSTS
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FAQS
Am I able to participate virtually?
Unfortunately, virtual participation isn’t available for live events.
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Is parking available at the venue?
Yes, parking is available. You can reserve a parking spot in advance by sending an email to events@hz.group.