Speaker
Karsten Voges
Managing Director
Lean42 GmbH
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.
SessionS
Adopt an Exponential IT Mindset – How to thrive through the next paradigm shift
Lean Leader Summit 2025
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.
Workshop: Explore AI – experiment with AI to create solutions
Lean Leader Summit 2025
In this interactive workshop, you will take your knowledge of artificial intelligence to the next level. Led by Karsten Voges and the Lean42 team, you will experience how modern AI solutions can unleash your creative potential.
Work together in teams to construct a case/solution using AI technology. Use advanced genAI technologies such as text, video and image capabilities to quickly create innovative ideas and engaging materials. Define your target audience and develop a unique, creative campaign.
This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity to experience AI in action and learn how to use these technologies to solve real-world challenges. Expand your skills and boost your creativity - all under the experienced guidance of our Lean42 and industry experts.
Who should attend?
The workshop is aimed at professionals who want to discover and apply new technologies in an inspiring environment, as well as anyone interested in the practical use of AI.
Please bring your laptop to use the AI tools effectively.
Your Business Environments eats Culture for Breakfast
Lean Leader Summit 2024
Have you ever wondered why it is hard to change your business strategy? You want your architecture implementation and change initiatives to succeed but you struggle?
Your organization is not performing as it could? Then get to know your Business Environments and how it impacts your culture, your identity, your organization, your architectures. Karsten will show you what and how you can influence and what you cannot. Learn how to adapt the rest of your organization to also align and fit to your environment so you are working in sync at peak performance.
Become a Strategic IT Leader
Lean Konferenz 2023
Company
Lean42 GmbH
CIO Advisory, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy & Digital Transformation.
We support you from concept to implementation. You can get training sessions, reviews, introduction and expansion for Lean IT Management, Demand Management, Project Management, Business Process Management, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture Management. For all areas we provide quick-win solution blocks. We provide answers for all your questions. Our decades of experience, our lean best practice blocks and our strong network of partners ensure quick achievements.