Europe's Premier AI in Events Summit Learn from the minds shaping AI in events Not in the room? Not in the conversation One day decides: pioneer or follower
The 2026 edition in Düsseldorf was a great success. The next one is already in the making. Register your interest now and be the first to know when 2027 tickets go live.
Highlights from the 2026 Edition
Colja Dams
CEO, VOK DAMS worldwide
Jens Mayer
Managing Director, Jack Morton Worldwide
Prof. Stefan Luppold
DHBW Ravensburg
Nicole Deisenhofer
Director Strategy & Innovation, Proske
Bernd Fritzges
MICE Industry Veteran
Partners & Voices of the 2026 Edition
Moments from inControl Summit 2026
A look back at an unforgettable day of AI, insights, and connections in Düsseldorf.
For event industry decision-makers
Where Event Leaders Get Their AI Strategy
The event industry is splitting into AI-first and everyone else. This day determines which side you're on.
Answers, not vendor pitches
Every session is led by practitioners who've already implemented. Strategy-ready insights you can act on Monday.
The gap widens every quarter
AI-first companies are cutting costs and scaling faster. If you're not in the room, you hear about it when it's too late.
One wrong bet costs a year
The right strategy, from people who've done it, saves you from expensive mistakes. Leave with a validated roadmap, not a stack of brochures.
Learn from the Best
Get insights from leading AI experts and event innovators who are shaping the future of intelligent event experiences.
Stephenie Lintl-McLean
Founder at Beyond Branding Events
"Real-world AI deployment insights from the frontlines"
Björn Sänger
Chairman of the Board at VDVO
"Shaping how AI strengthens human connection in events"
Kai Opitz
Director at Düsseldorf Congress GmbH
"The voice of venue innovation in Germany"
Jens Mayer
Managing Director at Jack Morton Worldwide
"Confronting the hard truths about AI in events"
Peggy Reuter-Heinrich
CEO, UX & Accessibility Expert at HeiReS
"The champion of inclusive digital experiences"
Nicole Deisenhofer
Director Strategy & Innovation at Proske
"The leading voice of AI-driven event strategy"
Adis Jugo
Managing Director at ecs.events
"The architect of AI-powered event platforms"
Maria Kofidou
CEO at Düsseldorf Congress GmbH
"Leading one of Germany's premier congress destinations"
Discover all speakers and their sessions
Learn from the world's leading AI and event experts
Sessions You Can't Miss
Practical talks from experts who are already using AI successfully in the event industry.
Closing Panel: Taming the Tiger – How AI Will Shape the Event Industry
WHY THIS MATTERS: Most AI panels end with a vague call to "embrace change." This one ends with decisions. Three practitioners who have built,…
Adis Jugo
Björn Sänger
Redlines, Risk & Reality: The AI-Ready Agency Playbook
WHY THIS MATTERS: Nicole Deisenhofer has transformed one of Europe's top event agencies from the inside. This is not theory — it is the internal…
Nicole Deisenhofer
Markus Struppler
Vision AI in the Events Industry
Vision AI applications are already standard in many industries today and have become indispensable. However, in the events industry, this technology…
Michael Tschakert
Discover the complete program
All sessions, keynotes, and panels at a glance
Watch Our Webinar Recordings
Missed a webinar? Catch up on expert insights about AI in the event industry.
March 23, 2026
The B2B Marketing & PR Playbook: How to Build Trust in an AI Era
How to establish credibility and build trust in an AI-driven marketing landscape.
March 18, 2026
Avoiding the Age of Average: AI That Fuels Creativity and Efficiency
How AI can be used to amplify creativity and unlock new levels of efficiency.
February 26, 2026
Become the Event Manager AI Can't Replace
The question that many event professionals fear: "Is AI going to take my job?"
December 4, 2025
inControl MeetUp: How is AI Changing Lives of Event Professionals?
Exploring how AI is transforming the daily work of event professionals.
What You'll Walk Away With
A Validated AI Roadmap
No guesswork. You leave with a prioritized action list vetted by people who've already done it.
Investment Clarity
Know which AI bets pay off and which ones burn budget. Straight from the leaders who've tested them.
A Peer Network at Your Level
Connections to decision-makers facing the same questions. Not small talk, but strategic exchange.
A Head Start on Your Market
Learn what works before it goes mainstream. The intelligence advantage that won't be available in 6 months.
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CCD Congress Center
Düsseldorf
On June 2, 2026, Europe's event leaders came together at a world-class venue, centrally located with excellent transport connections. The 2027 edition is next.
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