Wonach möchtest du suchen?

Digitale Leute – Build Better Products

Cologne - November 13 + 14, 2024
GET TICKETS
1000+ Attendees
40+ Speakers
30+ Sessions
2 Days

Germany’s leading conference at the intersection of Product, Engineering and UX/Design

We believe that software product people are the ones that create the future. Successful digital products are developed by teams at the intersection of Engineering, Product, UX/Design & Business. Digitale Leute Summit is the only cross-functional professional education and networking event focused on software product development.

In two days, Software Engineers, UX-Designers, Product- and Digital Managers learn how to develop better software products from international speakers. Get deep insights into the tools, tactics, and methods of professionals developing digital products in large-scale environments. Learn how these individuals and organizations find unique solutions to their digital challenges and get pragmatic advice for your daily work.

November 13 – Conference Day

  • Palladium Cologne
  • 40+ top-notch international speakers
  • Interviews, talks, panels, tech masterclasses and company demos
  • 20+ exhibitors
  • Official DL Summit party

November 14 – Post-Conference Day

  • STARTPLATZ Cologne
  • Interactive networking breaks
  • Hands-on full-day expert workshops

Watch our recaps

Conference Day

Day 1 – November 13, 9 am to midnight @Palladium, Cologne

Talks, Interviews and Panels

In talks and interviews, international experts give insights in their daily work in interdisciplinary teams. The audience will learn first-hand which tools and tactics can be used to develop better digital products.

Tech Masterclasses

The tool stack for people from Product, Engineering and UX Design has grown exponentially. In a dedicated 40-minute Tech Demo, software product companies will show how to efficiently use their software tool in your daily workflows.

Company Presentations

Our partners will present their company and job vacancies to you, our tech community. You will get special insights into their daily work and team.

DL Partner Area

Our partners will present their products, services and open job positions to you. You can stroll through the partner area and discover new exciting companies with the possibility to make an appointment in advance via our conference app.

Social Hours and Evening Drinks

To wrap up a perfect day, we offer all attendees the chance to network and connect in a laid-back atmosphere over drinks and snacks after the official agenda.

Post-Conference Day

Day 2 – November 14, 9 am to 5 pm @STARTPLATZ Cologne

Workshops

Our full-day workshops are hands-on expert sessions with a high level of interaction. We are planning six simultaneous workshops covering topics relevant to everyone working in cross-functional teams.

SPEAKERS

Product
Tech
UX/Design
Matthew Skelton

Director at ConfluxHQ & Co-author at Team Topologies.

Team Topologies - core agility for the self-steering organization more

Ryan Singer

Founder of Felt Presence. Former Head of Strategy at Basecamp and Author of Shape Up.

Shipping What Matters more

Laura Müller

Head of UX/UI at Henkel.

How to infuse UX teams with GenAI more

Manuel Pais

IT Organizational Consultant & Co-author at Team Topologies.

Karolina Skalska

Director of UX at Personio. Held roles at Shopify and Delivery Hero.

Fixing product experience debt: from “broken windows” to business growth more

Matthias Patzak

Enterprise Strategist at Amazon Web Services.

Maximizing Cloud Benefits: Prioritizing People and Value more

René Ziemann

IT Manager of SAP UX Lab at ALDI South.

Transforming Retail through User Experience and AI Innovation at ALDI SOUTH more

Dr Jennifer Romano

Founder and Executive Coach at UXR Coach. Held roles at Google, Facebook and Instagram.

How Data-Driven Research and Collaborations Across Disciplines Can Drive Strategy more

Itamar Medeiros

VP Design Strategy, SAP SuccessFactors at SAP.

Transforming Product Roadmaps: Ditch the Feature Factory, Embrace User Needs with JTBD more

Oliver Engelbrecht

Director DACH at VWO.

Why Personalization doesn't work (and how we can fix it) more

Jan Hegewald

VP Engineering at SumUp. Held roles at Idealo and Zalando.

From Code to Career: Thriving in Tech more

Jan Marks

Director Europe and Latin America at VWO.

Why Personalization Doesn’t Work (and How We Can Fix It) more

Daniel Utrilla Mellinas

Head of UX Design at kununu.

Designing for AI-Empowered Products at kununu more

Ingo Schellhammer

CTO at Statista.

From Search Results to Insights: Learnings from Statista’s GenerativeAI Journey more

Johannes Mainusch

CTO at kommitment and former VP at XING. Held roles at Otto GmbH and Deutsche Post.

Intelligent Organizations – Steps Out of Stupidity more

David Yasli

Chief Product Owner eCom at REWE digital.

Connecting the Dots: How Business Case, Product Strategy, and Customer Journey Drive Success more

Kristin Mehner

Lead Expert Product Management at ARD Audiothek.

Insights into platform strategy and development of ARD Audiothek and ARD Mediathek more

Thorsten Steinbach

CPO at Verivox.

How to Improve Conversion Rate from Existing Products in Real Life - Step by Step more

Alireza Mojtahedi

Lead Expert Product Management at ARD Mediathek.

Insights into platform strategy and development of ARD Audiothek and ARD Mediathek more

Hannah Esser

Product Success Manager at SAP LeanIX.

Continuous Discovery in Practice more

OUR GOLD PARTNERS

OUR SILVER PARTNERS

OUR BRONZE PARTNERS

MORE PARTNERS

TICKETS

Super Early Bird

Ends April 09

Early Bird

Ends June 17

Normal Bird

Ends October 29

Final Bird 699€

Begins October 29

Conference Ticket 699€
Standard

Gain valuable insights and learn more about tools, tactics and methods from our top-notch international speakers on each of our five stages and have access to all areas - enjoy the full conference experience on Wednesday.

Including - November 13, 2024 Access to all conference stages Full-day catering (meals + drinks) Access to the official DL Summit Party (free drinks + snacks) No access to the workshops on Nov 14, 2024
Expert Ticket 1.099€
The complete package

This ticket entitles you to participate in one of our full-day workshops on the post-conference day, and also provides you with full access to the official conference program.

Including - November 13 + 14, 2024 All features of the Workshop Ticket All features of the Conference Ticket
Workshop Ticket 699€
Full-day deep dive

This ticket entitles you to participate in one of our hands-on expert workshops with a high degree of interaction.

Including - November 14, 2024 Access to one full-day workshop Catering (light breakfast, lunch + drinks) No access to the conference on Nov 13, 2024
Team Package 5 for 4 - 2.796 €
Bring your team

Bring your team and save money! With our team package, you get 5 conference tickets for the price of 4. You and your colleagues get access to all areas of the Digitale Leute Summit with all stages. For bigger packages or payments via invoice, please contact us.

Including - November 13, 2024 Access to all stages at the conference Full-day catering (meals + drinks) Access to the official DL Summit Party (free drinks + snacks) No access to the workshops on Nov 14, 2024
Student/Startup Special Get your discount!

Are you a student or start-up team member and want to attend the Digitale Leute Summit in Cologne? Then apply for a student (99€) or startup (199€) Conference Ticket.
APPLY NOW

Partnership Opportunities
For general questions please contact atheisen[at]digitale-leute.de.
Press the button below for detailed information about partnership opportunities and prices.
soon - request partnership booklet

ATTENDING COMPANIES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

LOCATION
Palladium, Cologne

In 2024, we will again welcome you to the Palladium in Cologne for the 7th Digitale Leute Summit. Located in Cologne’s upcoming tech hub, „Schanzenviertel“, this iconic industrial building will invite you to enjoy a unique and vibrant DL Summit atmosphere — On roundabout 3.500 m², you can immerse yourself in our stages, including our Conference Stages and the Tech Demo Stage in the gallery. Additionally, we will integrate a Talent Stage where you can meet our official partners and learn about their job vacancies. Do you want to make contact with interesting companies and your potential future employers at the conference? No problem! Visit our partner booths in the Lounge Area and enjoy friendly conversations with fellow attendees.

Palladium
Cologne
Location
Schanzenstraße 36
51063

SUPPORTER

Alle neuen Interviews, Podcast und Event-Updates direkt an Dich.
DIGITALE LEUTE
NEWSLETTER