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AI InnoTour 2026

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Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2026 | 1-week-long Exploration Program for sustainable AI transformation in your company

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Drive the AI transformation – with the AI InnoTour 2026

Do you want to future-proof your company through AI transformation in a market that’s changing faster than ever before?

The AI InnoTour helps you spot the latest technologies, capitalize on new market opportunities, and build sustainable AI and innovation strategies – giving your company a competitive edge.

 

The AI InnoTour is explicitly aimed at:

  • Decision-makers, particularly C-level executives
  • SMEs in the manufacturing sector

Scheduled Timeframe

The AI InnoTour 2026 will take place from November 30 - December 4, 2026.

What awaits you

We begin with a pre-trip workshop to identify the most relevant innovation challenges and AI opportunities for your organization. In a one-week, curated program in Silicon Valley, you’ll learn first hand from experienced founders, thought leaders, and innovation experts in Silicon Valley how to:

 

  • Effectively apply artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to your business reality.
  • Leverage success stories from others for your own situation.
  • Develop new customer segments and business models.
  • Put methods like Agile Management, Strategic Storytelling, and Design Sprints into practice.
  • Anchor the right mindset and a sustainable culture of innovation within your company.
  • Silicon Valley Mindset

    Eigne dir die einzigartige Mentalität an, mit der Innovatoren aus dem Silicon Valley so erfolgreich sind

  • Tools & Methoden

    Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, Foresight & OKRS - unsere Mentoren vermitteln das Werkzeug, das du brauchst, um Innovation voranzutreiben

  • Netzwerk

    Werde Teil des Silicon Valley Ökosystems und knüpfe langfrisitge und belastbare Kontakte zu relevanten Playern

Your Program Overview

 

Preparation phase before the AI InnoTour

  • Virtual Workshop: Identifying company-specific AI challenges

 

AI InnoTour in Silicon Valley (5 days)

  • On-site visits to tech companies, startups, and research institutes
  • Innovation workshops with selected Silicon Valley experts
  • In-depth exploration of innovation methods and technology trends
  • Exchange with German innovation outposts in Silicon Valley
  • Half-day event incl. a pitch session and networking

 

Follow-up phase after the AI InnovTour

  • Virtual community meeting with other participants

 

Want to join the AI InnoTour? Sign up here to receive more information as soon as we open registration.

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