Design Thinking to AI Thinking

In a world that often equates leadership with strength and invulnerability, embracing vulnerability can be a powerful tool for fostering genuine connections, inspiring innovation, and building resilient teams. This session will explore how vulnerability, often seen as a weakness, can be transformed into a leadership superpower. We’ll delve into real-world examples, cutting-edge research, and personal stories that illustrate the profound impact of leading with authenticity. Participants will leave with actionable insights on how to cultivate an environment where openness and courage thrive, empowering them to lead with heart and truly inspire those around them. Join me in discovering how vulnerability is not just a trait but the key to unlocking the full potential of your leadership.

Since 2022, Jared has been on a mission to bring actionable, integrated insights with immediate results to competitive golfers of all skill levels around the world with his patented wearable golf technology, SmartGrip. What started as a passion project to improve his own golf game, has quickly become a growing global phenomenon. In this session, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look into the unexpected journey of bringing an idea from concept to reality, while delivering immediate value and successful outcomes to customers around the world. Jared will share his story of SmartGrip's evolution, the highs and lows, pivots and breakthroughs, and a glimpse into where his company, Umbrella Sports, is going next.

It examines how artificial intelligence is changing software development. By automating routine tasks, optimizing code, and enabling predictive analytics, AI empowers developers to innovate faster and more efficiently Such integration this not only streamlines workflow but also stimulates creative solutions to complex problems, speeding up resources and improving software performance

In this session, Mareike Bonitz dives into how product leaders can use the power of storytelling to build up a strong and healthy product culture. Although considered a core skill in product management, storytelling is an often overlooked strategy, especially when it comes to internal stakeholder management. We will explore concrete scenarios where storytelling can help and provide you with actionable insights on how you can become better at it.