Bringing Strong start for on-site exchange, learning and technology

With the first TECH Roadshow of the T&I team, we have successfully established a new format in the organization. Within just a few days, we were able to record a total of 251 visitors at four locations and 676 participants in 61 lectures and workshops – a strong signal of the high level of interest in technology, exchange and further development within the company.

The kick-off and framework were a joint opening by our CEO Sidharth Yadav and CTO Martin Meinshausen as well as a total of four Q&A sessions with representatives of the management. These offered space for direct exchange, insights into strategic topics and the opportunity to discuss questions openly.

Content: Wide range from architecture to AI

The TECH Roadshow specifically addressed a wide range of topics – from software architecture and IT operations to modern AI approaches and product development.

The focus was, among other things:

• Software quality and architecture with practical insights into code analysis (e.g. SonarGraph), modern Java concepts such as virtual threads and experience with native images
• IT organization and working methods, such as ITIL V5 and agile working in the company
• AI and automation, from getting started with M365 Copilot to more advanced topics like Agentic Coding, Copilot Studio, and real-world testimonials from AI-based dev teams
• Product and development approaches, e.g. Spec Driven Development, Product Reality Labs and concrete use cases from practice
• Enablement and training, including an overview of new training offerings and platforms such as Power Platform

This deliberately created a mix of technical deep dive, practical experience and orientation for different levels of experience.

A special feature was the involvement of Microsoft as a partner for in-depth sessions around GitHub Copilot – an important contribution to the technical depth and external perspective.