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April 19-21, 2026
Vienna, Austria
April 19-21, 2026
Vienna, Austria

Management Circle

Monday | Tuesday, April 20-21

The Management Circle seminar offers inspiring interdisciplinary topics moderated by industry leaders, allowing participants to engage in meaningful exchanges in a relaxed atmosphere. This seminar is designed for enterprise management and directors who seek to share experiences and ideas with peers on strategic IT topics.

Inspiring Interdisciplinary Topics

Engaging discussions led by industry experts, exploring critical challenges and innovative strategies across digital transformation, business processes, and technology leadership.

Round Table Discussions

Four strategic sessions designed to transform your business perspective

01
Monday, 14:00
Knowledge & Expertise

The Silent Risk: Securing Institutional Intelligence Against the "Great Retirement"

The Hook

How to turn "head-knowledge" into an executable company asset before your best people leave.

02
Monday, 16:00
AI & Business Process

Architecting Trust: Moving from Generative AI Experiments to Business Process Value

The Hook

Why "Business Process" is the bridge between AI hype and actual bottom-line results.

03
Tuesday, 13:30
CCM & Customer Experience

The Omnichannel Paradox: Modernizing Customer Communications Without Legacy Friction

The Hook

Why CCM remains the 'bottleneck' of digital transformation—and how we resolve the paradox between agile frontends and rigid backend realities.

04
Tuesday, 15:30
Content Sovereignty & Self-Service

Empowering Business Verticals with Content Autonomy

The Hook

Why content sovereignty is no longer an IT privilege, but the end of the 'waiting loop' for business teams—and how we turn self-service into the new normal.

Moderators

Carefully selected for their expertise and thought leadership, our moderators will navigate complex topics, driving meaningful exchanges and uncovering strategic opportunities.

Bálint Ladányi

Bálint Ladányi

Managing Director
CIOBEE Experts GmbH

Bálint Ladányi is the Managing Director of CIOBEE Experts GmbH, bringing over 30 years of IT management expertise and significant sales experience within global technology corporations.

His professional trajectory includes senior roles at industry giants such as Bayer, IBM, AT&T, and Agfa Gevaert, where he spearheaded large-scale international IT projects across the manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. As the former IT Director for the CEMEA region and a Global Project Lead, he has successfully steered complex transformation programs across multiple continents.

For over five years, through CIOBEE, Bálint has been driving success for mid-market and large international enterprises. He specializes in ERP transformations, information security (NIS2, DORA), strategic project and governance management, and post-merger integrations.

Hans Schlömer

Hans Schlömer

Senior System Developer
HDI Insurance Company (HDI Deutschland AG), Life Insurance

Hans Schlömer is a recognised expert in the field of Customer Communication Management (CCM) with over 25 years of experience in developing and providing successful customer communication solutions. As a Master of Business Administration from the University of Siegen and a certified Scrum Product Owner (2006-2023), he has the expertise and know-how to successfully implement a wide range of projects.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Liebetruth

Prof. Dr. Thomas Liebetruth

Expert, Coach, Lecturer, Author and Speaker for Process Management and Operational Excellence
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg

Prof. Dr. Thomas Liebetruth is Professor of Business Administration with a focus on Logistics and Process Management at OTH Regensburg University of Applied Sciences. He is a certified Business Coach and Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP) and runs the blog better-process.com, where he writes about effective process management and organizational improvement.

Prior to his academic career, he worked as a management consultant, supporting both mid-sized companies and large enterprises in organizational transformation initiatives and programs aimed at improving process efficiency. His work focuses on establishing clear process architectures and process maps as a foundation for sustainable process management and operational excellence.

Mag. Olaf Hahn

Mag. Olaf Hahn

AI and Cloud Evangelist
IBM

Olaf is a sought-after lecturer in Cloud Computing, AI, and Predictive Analytics for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a certified architect and consultant specializing in both Embedded AI and Trusted AI, he possesses deep cross-industry experience, enabling him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical application.

Olaf's expertise lies in developing and implementing Embedded AI solutions, with a particular focus on revolutionizing patent analysis. He has designed and implemented a comprehensive solution for patent analysis, search, and comparison leveraging the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), including fine-tuning techniques for optimal performance. His commitment to Trusted AI ensures secure and reliable deployments within client data centers.

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