Lean Leader Summit

Agenda

Unlocking the Power of Inspiration and know-how: specialist presentations that inspire!

While advanced analytics are increasingly used in many fields of management to support not only tactical, but also strategic decision making, steering committee work in transformation programmes is still mainly informed by classical reporting. The absence of transformation analytics is even more surprising as large amounts of quality data are avalable in project management tools – a kind of „digital twin“ of the transformation. We present findings from analyzing problematic transformation programmes, insights how transformation steering analytics are used by pionieering companies, a typology of use cases we derived from those early cases, and discuss promising avenues to improve steering digital transformation.

Eine konsistente und ökosystemfähige Unternehmensarchitektur (UA) bildet das Rückgrat des Portfolios. Das zentrale Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) sorgt dafür, dass die Puzzle-Teile der einzelnen Workstreams zu einem großen Ganzen zusammenpassen. Große Vorhaben werden gemeinsam mit relevanten Stakeholdern eingeordnet und potenzielle Auswirkungen und Risiken transparent gemacht. Der Vortrag beleuchtet Zielkonflikte, die aus der Notwendigkeit entstehen, dass Workstreams schnell und unabhängig agieren müssen (lokale Optima), während gleichzeitig ein konsistentes Gesamtportfolio entstehen soll (globales Optimum). Es wird gezeigt, wie das EAM diese Herausforderungen meistert und eine gemeinsam getragene Soll-Unternehmensarchitektur erarbeitet. Der Vortrag richtet sich an alle, die Fragen zur Ziel-Unternehmensarchitektur haben und erklärt, wie das EAM methodisch die Unternehmensprozesse unterstützt, Gesamtzusammenhänge erarbeitet und die Auswirkungen von Vorhaben aufzeigt. Es wird erläutert, wie durch den Genossenschaftsgedanken das Portfolio entwickelt wird, um die Geschäftsprozesse effizient, automatisiert und digital zu gestalten.

The takeover of IT as part of a restructuring mandate often presents a unique challenge.This lecture provides insights into how struggling IT landscapes can be transformed into a strategic enabler for sustainable business success.

Unforeseen external factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can shift priorities overnight, forcing companies to rethink their IT strategies with agility. Amid corporate divestitures and organizational changes, new ways of thinking constantly emerge, shaping a future-proof IT organization.

This session highlights key insights on managing uncertainty, aligning IT with business strategy, and embedding a new IT culture that fosters innovation and resilience.

The integration of AI into software development promises increased efficiency, greater automation, and ongoing innovation. This transformative technology has the potential to fundamentally revolutionize the way we approach coding, software creation, and maintenance. But how do development teams respond to this change in practice? In this session, we share insights from our recent pilot, exploring its impact on coding, collaboration, and productivity. But technical results are only half the story — I also address a key challenge: overcoming skepticism and resistance among developers.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, business units need targeted support in finding the best digital solutions while focusing on their core strengths. This presentation delves into the journey of building an exemplary internal digital consulting team supporting the business units in finding the right digital solutions to grow business success. We will explore the strategic steps taken to establish a team that consults the business at every stage of digital project development, from business challenge to successful Go Live. Join us to listen to the progression from a handful of implementation consultants to over 45 experts specializing in enterprise architecture, process transformation, solution design and implementation and data and integration solutions.

Mit dem Wandel von Kultur und Prozessen gepaart mit Innovation und Technologie beschreitet der Zoll den Weg der digitalen Transformation. Die Digitalisierung von Prozessen erfolgt nach Prozessmining und Prozessoptimierung. Somit wird der Weg von Formularen, hin zu Online-Services und weg von Vor-Ort-Terminen, hin zur eZoll-App bereitet. Der Einsatz von KI optimiert die Prozesse der Verwaltung und trägt zusammen mit UI/ UX maßgeblich zur Bürgerfreundlichkeit bei.

 

The German Mittelstand is famous for its engineering skills, inventiveness, and social responsibility.

Being called a “hidden champion” was a high honor – but is it one that will help us in a volatile economy, high cost and innovation pressure and lack of resources? At Marantec, we are certain: no! The future belongs to the “Open Champions”.

Those who focus on the needs of the customer. Who focus on co-creation. Who invest in the potential of their employees and realize, that change starts at the top. Who know that transformation is only effective, if the goal is described in concrete terms and implemented in a comprehensible and consistent manner.

This presentation will show that this is anything but easy and how to overcome the pitfalls.

In this presentation at the Lean Leader Summit, John Hunter will discuss how to successfully implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) in organizations. The focus will be on gaining business and user buy-in, alleviating fears, and emphasizing the importance of security governance and compliance. Drawing on the AI journey and lessons learned from the Council of Europe (CoE), Hunter will share practical strategies and best practices to pave the way for successful AI integration.

Join this engaging session on implementing a connected architecture founded on an information-centric approach. This presentation will demonstrate how aligning business strategies with architecture, processes, having information enhances efficiency and drives innovation. The session will cover how to define a meta-model to develop traceable architectural models, and utilize advanced modeling tools to improve communication, streamline decision-making, and enable greater adaptability. The objective is to increase market share, enhance customer satisfaction, and optimize operations—ultimately leading to higher revenue, stronger customer loyalty, and more successful product launches. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore how enterprise architecture can transform your business and create a competitive advantage in the market!

The German automotive industry and thus also Mercedes Benz are undergoing a comprehensive transformation: Our core product the vehicle is subject to a revolutionary change, new players, especially from the Asian region, are aggressively pushing onto the market, development cycles are significantly shorter and the global and local conditions are changing. The digitization of the vehicle, the integration of the car into digital ecosystems as well as the digitization and optimization of internal processes play a decisive role at Mercedes-Benz in responding to these changed market conditions. Business is IT and IT is business-a slogan that sums up the digital transformation at Mercedes very well. Enterprise architecture plays a central role in this transformation. Also the transformation of the organization into an agile, product-oriented organization based on SAFe. In my presentation, I address this agile transformation at Mercedes-Benz from the point of view of enterprise architecture. In particular, I address topics on how we can use architectural approaches to develop the right product or ART cut (keyword: Inverse Conway man oeuvres) and how we integrate a lightweight architecture governance approach into the lean portfolio processes of the SAFe framework. Two key aspects for making the right decisions in the context of this transformation and for implementing them correctly.

Key words:
• The challenges of the German automotive industry that do not stop at Mercedes.
• Digital transformation at Mercedes-Benz
• Product orientation and agile transformation based on SAFe at Mercedes-Benz
• Inverse Conway maneuvers-the key principle for setting up the right agile organization
• Integration of a lean architecture governance approach into the lean portfolio management process of SAFe

In an ever-changing world, where many companies have moved away from a project-driven organization, some are still trying to get there. Enterprise Architects can play a leading role in agile transformation and pinpoint where to start to get immediate value. With key insights into both the core business and the technological limitations and opportunities, Enterprise Architects have the knowledge to help the organization begin changes in the right place, solving short-term business pains while still building a solid foundation. Explore how this is being done in a Danish Telco and Energy business, what works and what doesn’t, and how an ever-changing environment forces changes to the approach.
As IT professionals and enterprise architects, we often become enamored with or disrupted by technology. Technology is what motivates and challenges us. Understanding how we can leverage it to make positive change in our business organizations is important and necessary. But the biggest obstacle to realizing change is not technology. It is people. Managing change involves giving as much or more attention to the people aspect as it does understanding and leveraging technology. Yet, most IT professionals don’t address this aspect sufficiently enough to enable change in their organizations. This presentation will focus on managing change, evolving corporate culture, and ensuring that you have the right skills in place to make effective change in your organization. Don’t underestimate the power of the people. They can make or break your target enterprise architecture.

The energy transition is in full swing: from reliable, always-on and dirty fossil fuel to volatile but clean renewable energy. Requirements for when, where and how much energy to consume will change and also affect IT. At the same time, the pressure for data center providers to decarbonize keeps rising as IT emissions and energy consumption increase at an unprecedented rate.

This talk will explain why cloud providers alone won’t be able to meet their climate ambitions and what role software and its architecture plays in this. You’ll also learn how the future energy market will affect IT systems and what you can do today to make sure your products aren’t just ready for, but can even profit from this development.

The talk is about the usage of a company-wide, common data model, designed to ensure consistent and accurate reporting across all departments. It shows the standardization of how data is collected, stored, and analyzed, eliminating redundancies and discrepancies that have hindered the decision-making. By leveraging a unified structure, there is improvement in collaboration and enhancements in transparency. With the usage of a common data model, the talk shows how to unlock deeper insights to drive your business forward and it explores how such a framework empowers to make smarter, data-driven decisions and achieve greater organizational alignment.

Unlock the Power of impactful communication. Join us as we explore the transformative power of psychological safety in the workplace. Discover how fostering trust and openness can boost creativity, productivity, and team performance. Let’s create environments where everyone feels empowered to speak up and thrive!

In this workshop, participants will learn how to strengthen their resilience and approach challenges in fast-paced, digital environments with greater calm and confidence. Through practical, hands-on exercises, they will discover effective techniques for managing stressful situations and enhancing their inner strength. Attendees will leave with valuable tools to boost their resilience and improve their overall well-being — ready to be applied immediately in their personal and professional lives.

Customer perspective – employee perspective

An excursion into digitalization over the last 40 years and its effects on our communication foundations in the digital space. Our demographics are changing (today and in ten years), so the endpoints of communication are also changing, especially in the digital world.

Introduction to how do we explain products/services and how could this be presented in simple language. Why is less more for potential customers (employees).

Practical examples & Plenum discussion on the participants‘ own questions through the lecture

  • Michael Düren
  • Geschäftsfeldleiter professional IT-Services, Pfennigparade
  • English

In today’s fast-paced work environment, how well you juggle requests and manage your time can make the difference between you enjoying your job or experiencing burnout.
Whether you are aiming to enjoy your job or enhance your work-life balance, your success will lie in your ability to establish and maintain boundaries. In this session, you will get the secrets of saying no as well as the formula for achieving a healthier work-life balance.

Alle wollen Effizienz – doch warum scheitern so viele daran, ihre Kosten wirklich im Griff zu behalten?
Anspruchsgruppen verlangen Transparenz, Regulatorik wächst, Resilienz wird zur Pflicht. Doch oft fehlt der Blick aufs Ganze: Total Cost of Ownership über die gesamte Architektur hinweg. Enterprise Architecture kann hier den Unterschied machen – wenn man sie lässt.
Unsere Speaker haben zwei Wirtschaftskrisen überlebt und erkennen im Schicksalsjahr 2025 gewisse Muster, die dazu einladen, jetzt mit Architekturschulden aufzuräumen – und zwar in drei Bereichen gleichzeitig. Erfahren Sie, welche EAM-Ansätze jetzt de Unterschied machen und worauf es im Detail ankommt, damit Ihr Unternehmen erfolgreich ist!

 

IT Leader stehen heute vor einer paradoxen Herausforderung: Die IT soll agiler, innovativer und effizienter werden – doch gleichzeitig wächst die Komplexität rasant. Unterschiedliche Systeme, Datensilos und steigende Integrationsanforderungen kosten Zeit, Geld und Innovationskraft.

Die Lösung? Smarte Integration. Wer seine IT-Landschaft effizient vernetzt, schafft nicht nur reibungslose Prozesse, sondern legt den Grundstein für Skalierbarkeit, Automatisierung und digitale Geschäftsmodelle.

Erfahren Sie von Peter Ertl, wie Sie mit einem modernen Ansatz für Daten- und Systemintegration Ihre IT-Architektur nachhaltig vereinfachen – und warum Komplexität keine Naturgewalt ist, sondern eine Entscheidung. We make IT simple – und Sie?

  • Peter Ertl
  • SVP Sales Central Europe, Magic Software
  • German/Deutsch

Four decades of information technology (IT) saw a transformative journey, revolutionizing businesses across various sectors. From the automation of operations to the digital transformation of business models, IT has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and enhancing efficiency. As technological advancements continue to accelerate, the potential for exponential business opportunities remains boundless.

Learn how emerging technologies (gen AI, quantum computing, robotics, …) are empowering businesses to achieve autonomous capabilities.

Learn how the role of IT has changed and will change enabling businesses to transform and adapt to changing market dynamics. Our era of autonomous business, IT will need to evolve once again to meet the evolving needs of organizations.

You as a digital leader will have to embrace exponential IT with a new mindset. Your IT practices must progress to the highest maturity level, aligning with business outcomes and enabling organizations to achieve their full potential. Come join this journey on autonomization and exponential IT and get ready for the future.

July 2, 2025 | Presentations, Workshops & Networking-Dinner

Come together in a relaxed atmosphere!

  • July 2, 2025
  • 04.00 pm - 10.00 pm
  • NEMETSCHEK-HAUS

ROOM 1 - ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

ROOM 2 - LEAN & AGILE

ROOM 3 - DIGITAL LEADERSS

There’s always room for improvement: EAM is up and running – how can it be improved?

Welcome to our interactive workshop: In exchange with EA colleagues, we will shed light on proven best practices and common pitfalls in Enterprise Architecture Management. We will share the most important building blocks for a successful EAM setup and our many years of experience at Lean42. The focus will be on EA governance and EA services.

  • 4 - 5 pm
  • ROOM 1
  • English/German

Fabian Kainzinger has more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry, which he gained at IT service providers, in an IT product company as well as in an enterprise environment. As an expert in enterprise architecture and EA tools, Fabian is responsible for the strategic alignment and implementation of IT architectures.

He has profound expertise in Enterprise Architecture Management, IT Management and Product Management and takes a leading role in managing employees as well as customers and products. Fabian is adept at implementing projects and programs and brings in-depth knowledge of agile approaches and building teams and organizations.

With his profound know-how in EA tools, Fabian helps companies to design their IT infrastructure efficiently and to successfully accompany technological change.

With many years of experience in the areas of IT management, enterprise architecture management (EAM), IT strategy and governance, information security, data protection management as well as risk & compliance and business continuity management (BCM), Alina Mehlhorn is an experienced senior IT management consultant at Lean42. She has both in-depth management consulting skills and extensive practical experience in the corporate world. Alina specializes in guiding companies through challenging IT situations and provides customized solutions aligned with their strategic vision and goal orientation.

Alina strives to help organizations optimize their IT landscapes, strengthen their security standards and be strategically prepared for the challenges of digital transformation. Her goal is to contribute to the success of her clients as a trusted advisor.

  • 4 - 6 pm
  • ROOM 2

In this workshop, participants will learn how to strengthen their resilience and approach challenges in fast-paced, digital environments with greater calm and confidence. Through practical, hands-on exercises, they will discover effective techniques for managing stressful situations and enhancing their inner strength. Attendees will leave with valuable tools to boost their resilience and improve their overall well-being — ready to be applied immediately in their personal and professional lives.

  • 4 - 6 pm
  • ROOM 3
  • German/Deutsch

With nearly 20 years in the tech industry, Tania has led digital transformation projects and shaped complex IT landscapes as an enterprise architect and consultant. Today, as a certified coach (ECA), she combines her technical expertise with coaching and mindfulness practices to support organizations and professionals in building resilience, enhancing self-awareness and navigating challenges in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

In an era when human-centric skills—empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership—are becoming ever more essential, Tania empowers leaders and teams to strengthen these competencies, thereby boosting performance, leadership impact, and personal fulfillment.

Because in a future shaped by AI and automation, it’s our uniquely human strengths that will set us apart.

  • 5 - 6 pm
  • ROOM 1
  • English/German

In 2025, we celebrate 10 years of Lean Conferences, hosting 13 events since 2015 –  Decade of Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth

We warmly invite you to celebrate with us the evening before the conference day with the presentations! Join us for a relaxed networking dinner in a cozy setting, featuring delicious food and engaging conversations. It’s the perfect way to kick off the summit, offering a chance to get to know each other in a laid-back atmosphere and build new connections.

  • 6 - 10 pm
  • NEMETSCHEK-HAUS "Former Canteen"

July 3, 2025 | Presentations & Inspiration

Inspiration and know-how: specialist presentations that inspire!

  • July 3, 2025
  • 08.00 am - 05.00 pm
  • NEMETSCHEK-HAUS

Check-in, welcome & networking with fresh coffee

  • 08.00 - 8.30 am
  • FOYER & SHOWROOM

Four decades of information technology (IT) saw a transformative journey, revolutionizing businesses across various sectors. From the automation of operations to the digital transformation of business models, IT has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and enhancing efficiency. As technological advancements continue to accelerate, the potential for exponential business opportunities remains boundless.

Learn how emerging technologies (gen AI, quantum computing, robotics, …) are empowering businesses to achieve autonomous capabilities.

Learn how the role of IT has changed and will change enabling businesses to transform and adapt to changing market dynamics. Our era of autonomous business, IT will need to evolve once again to meet the evolving needs of organizations.

You as a digital leader will have to embrace exponential IT with a new mindset. Your IT practices must progress to the highest maturity level, aligning with business outcomes and enabling organizations to achieve their full potential. Come join this journey on autonomization and exponential IT and get ready for the future.

  • 8.30 - 9 am
  • STAGE
  • English

Karsten Voges brings 20 years of leadership experience, ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies, plus various IT management consulting firms. His motto “lean & smart” together with his practical CIO Advisory is helping many CIOs and their IT organizations to thrive. With degrees in computer science (TUM, Germany) and an MBA (Open University, UK), he has been combining IT and business for years. As a product manager in enterprise architecture management, head of IT architecture and as a founder of a data collaboration platform, deep technical knowledge comes together with a lot of business acumen. Therefore Karsten Voges ensures fit for purpose solutions that are followed through with change management, plus that they are also implemented in state of the art technically. Karsten is regularly rocking the stage, e.g. LeanLeaderSummit, Forrester, Gartner, LeanIX Events, Planview Horizons, TexWeek, PennState etc.

  • 9 - 10 am
  • STAGE
  • English/German

Networking with fresh coffee and snacks

  • 10 - 10.30 am
  • FOYER & SHOWROOM

STAGE – DIGITAL LEADERS

ROOM 1 – ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

ROOM 3 – AI & DATA

  • 10.30 - 12 pm
  • STAGE
  • English/German

Have an exciting topic for a presentation?

Apply now and share your expertise – a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge and connect with valuable contacts!

Apply Now and Share!
  • 10.30 - 12 pm
  • ROOM 2

Have an exciting topic for a presentation?

Apply now and share your expertise – a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge and connect with valuable contacts!

Apply Now and Share!
  • 10.30 - 12 pm
  • ROOM 3

Networking over a delicious lunch buffet

  • 12 - 01.30 pm
  • FOYER & SHOWROOM

STAGE – DIGITAL LEADERS

ROOM 1 – ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE

ROOM 3 – AI & DATA

  • 01.30 - 3 pm
  • STAGE
  • 01.30 - 3 pm
  • ROOM 2
  • 01.30 - 3 pm
  • ROOM 3

Networking with fresh coffee and cake

  • 3 - 3.30 pm
  • FOYER & SHOWROOM
  • 3.30 - 4.30 pm
  • STAGE

An interactive roundtable where CIOs and leaders dive deeper into key insights from the presentations and exchange valuable perspectives.

  • 4.30 - 5.15 pm
  • STAGE
  • English

Karsten Voges brings 20 years of leadership experience, ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies, plus various IT management consulting firms. His motto “lean & smart” together with his practical CIO Advisory is helping many CIOs and their IT organizations to thrive. With degrees in computer science (TUM, Germany) and an MBA (Open University, UK), he has been combining IT and business for years. As a product manager in enterprise architecture management, head of IT architecture and as a founder of a data collaboration platform, deep technical knowledge comes together with a lot of business acumen. Therefore Karsten Voges ensures fit for purpose solutions that are followed through with change management, plus that they are also implemented in state of the art technically. Karsten is regularly rocking the stage, e.g. LeanLeaderSummit, Forrester, Gartner, LeanIX Events, Planview Horizons, TexWeek, PennState etc.

End of the day and eventful experience

  • 5.15 pm
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