Personalized Experiences
Create genuine human connections with AI-powered matchmaking through personalized event experiences and intelligent algorithms.
- Loading sessions…
June 2, 2026 | CCD Düsseldorf
Europe's Premier
AI in Events Summit Learn from the minds
shaping AI in events If you're not in the room,
you're not in the conversation One day that decides:
pioneer or follower
Your competitors will be in the room. One day that puts you a year ahead.
15+
Sessions
Practical Focus
15+
Speakers
Industry Leaders
1
Day
High-Impact
C-Level
Audience
Decision-Makers
Why This Summit
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.
01
Answers, not vendor pitches
Every session is led by practitioners who've already implemented. Strategy-ready insights you can act on Monday.
02
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.
03
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.
Speaker Highlights
Learn from the Best
Get insights from leading AI experts and event innovators who are shaping the future of intelligent event experiences.
Keynote Speaker
Colja Dams
CEO at VOK DAMS worldwide
"The most awarded voice in global events"
Orla Pearson
CEO at MyClearText
"The pioneer of AI-powered accessibility in events"
Prof. Stefan Luppold
Professor at DHBW Ravensburg
"The academic authority on hybrid events in Europe"
Cat Kevern
Founder and Managing Director at Electric Cat and The Network of Women in Events
"The UK's fastest-rising force in marketing"
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
CEO at Run.Events
"The architect of AI-powered event platforms"
Stephanie Garey
Senior Marketing Strategist and Event Emcee at Electric Cat
"The strategic mind behind event communications"
Discover all speakers and their sessions
Learn from the world's leading AI and event experts
Session Highlights
Sessions You Can't Miss
Practical talks from experts who are already using AI successfully in the event industry.
Automation
PR's New Playbook: Building Trust and Engagement for Events in the AI Era
WHY THIS MATTERS: AI has made content production cheap and ubiquitous. The events that cut through in 2026 will not be the ones with the most content, they will be the ones journalists and audiences trust. Stephanie Garey and Cat Kevern have built event PR campaigns that outperformed budgets many times their size. This is their method. ABOUT THIS SESSION: Learn how to leverage traditional PR principles alongside emerging AI tools to amplify your event's impact and create authentic audience connections. As AI transforms the media landscape, discover why human-centered storytelling and relationship building remain essential for event success. This session explores practical strategies for using AI to enhance your PR efforts—from intelligent media monitoring to personalized outreach—while maintaining the authenticity and trust that drive meaningful engagement. You'll gain actionable insights on balancing technology with human touch to create PR campaigns that break through the noise and deliver measurable results.
Stephanie Garey
Cat Kevern
View session
Experiences
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, deployed, and lived with AI in real events programmes tell you what they would do differently, what they would not touch, and what is coming next. You leave with a position, not a feeling. ABOUT THIS PANEL: We’ve spotted the tiger, we’ve heard its roar — now it’s time to tame it. This closing panel looks beyond fear and hype, focusing on how AI can be harnessed to strengthen human connection, boost creativity, and empower event professionals. You’ll leave with clarity, optimism, and the confidence to lead the tiger — not run from it.
Orla Pearson
Björn Sänger
View session
Experiences
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 evolution, including the legal battles, no one else will show you. ABOUT THIS SESSION: In today’s agency landscape, speed is a standard, but trust is the hard currency. Scaling AI efficiency is not a "plug-and-play" solution; it’s a balancing act between rapid transformation and the "Redline Reality" of global compliance. How do you integrate machine speed into an established organization without losing the Human Power and traditional expertise required for world-class, high-touch event experiences? This session is a raw deep-dive into our journey of transforming a service-first agency into an AI-empowered powerhouse. We move beyond basic prompting to reveal our internal evolution: from launching department-specific pilot projects to navigating the minefield of AI-related MSA negotiations that global legal teams actually sign. This is a candid look at our Human-Centric AI Stack—where agency operations, low-code architectures, and a ”Man & Machine" philosophy are combined to build unshakeable client partnerships
Nicole Deisenhofer
View session
Discover the complete program
All sessions, keynotes, and panels at a glance
DISCUSSING THE TOPICS THAT DEFINE THE FUTURE
Event Intelligence
Turn event data into revenue. Master AI analytics that directly impact your bottom line through sponsor intelligence, sales optimization, and data-driven decisions.
- Loading sessions…
Operational Efficiency
Cut operational costs while maintaining quality. Learn practical AI implementations for support optimization, marketing efficiency, and intelligent automation.
- Loading sessions…
The competitive advantage won't go to those who adopted AI first, but to those who integrated it most thoughtfully.
June 2, 2026 • Congress Center Düsseldorf
Your Takeaway
What You'll Walk Away With
1
A Validated AI Roadmap
No guesswork. You leave with a prioritized action list vetted by people who've already done it.
2
Investment Clarity
Know which AI bets pay off and which ones burn budget. Straight from the leaders who've tested them.
3
A Peer Network at Your Level
Connections to decision-makers facing the same questions. Not small talk, but strategic exchange.
4
A Head Start on Your Market
Learn what works before it goes mainstream. The intelligence advantage that won't be available in 6 months.
Ready to take the next step?
Early Bird pricing available
Webinars
Watch Our Webinar Recordings
Missed a webinar? Catch up on expert insights about AI in the event industry.
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.
02
June 2026
Venue
CCD Congress Center
CCD Congress Center
Düsseldorf
A world-class venue for a world-class event. Centrally located with excellent transport connections.
Stockumer Kirchstraße 61
40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
June 2, 2026
9:00 - 18:00 CET
Ready to join us?
June 2, 2026 • CCD Düsseldorf
Ready for inControl Summit 2026?
June 2, 2026 • CCD Düsseldorf
---
Days
--
Hrs
--
Min