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26 March 2026

Munich, Germany

International Tech Talks - France and Bavaria advancing Europe’s innovation

Registration open until 26 Mar 2026

The International Tech Talks – where Europe’s innovators meet

Europe’s future competitiveness depends on its ability to innovate boldly. The International Tech Talks bring together forward-thinking minds from France and Bavaria. Startups, scale-ups, corporates, researchers, and policymakers will come together to explore how Europe can accelerate technological breakthroughs and strengthen its innovation ecosystem.

The 2026 edition focuses on innovation and Europe’s digital sovereignty. Participants can expect inspiring keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and practical breakout sessions on AI, defense tech, and financing opportunities to scale innovation.

Beyond the stage, the Tech Talks are all about connections. Participants can view who else will be attending even before the event and schedule meetups at the Matchmaking Meeting Point on site.

The International Tech Talks unite innovators from France, Bavaria, and beyond – turning ideas into impact and connections into collaborations.

Agenda

14:30 Welcome Notes

  • Prof. Dagmar Schuller, Vice President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria (IHK)

  • H.E. François Delattre, Ambassador of France to Germany

  • Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs

15:00 Keynote - Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Can Europe Still Invent the Future?

  • Andre Loesekrug-Pietri, Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI)

15:45 Panel - Shaping Europe’s Competitive Digital Future: Frameworks, Innovation, and Industrial Scale

  • Olivier de la Boulaye, Group Sales Director Healthcare, OVH Cloud

  • [tbd], Celonis

  • [tbd]

16:30 Coffee Break

17:00 Parallel Breakout Sessions

  1. Artificial Intelligence - How can we boost the development and use of AI in Europe?
  • Nadine Stockinger, AI Governance Manager | Vehicle Development Process, BMW Group

  • Laurence Fornari, Head of Sales, Digigram Group

  • Lucas Spreiter, Founder of Venta AI & Regional Manager Bavaria of KI Bundesverband (German AI Association)

  • [tbd], Baiosphere - the Bavarian AI Network

  1. Defense Tech - How do industrial giants and startups contribute to Europe's sovereignty in the space and defense sectors?
  • Eric Even, Head of Space Digital | SVP, Airbus Defence and Space

  • Stephanie Lingemann, Senior Director Air Domain, Helsing

  • Martin Karkour, CRO, Quantum Systems

  • Bastien Mancini, CEO, Delair

  1. Financing Innovation (Panelists to be declared)

18:00 Dinner & Networking

20:00 End of Event

Partners

The International Tech Talks 2026 is an event organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria
(IHK München) in cooperation with:

Franco-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK)

Les conseillers du commerce extérieur de la France (CCE Allemagne)

La French Tech Munich