Expert Talks

Expert Talks – Tailored Advice from Leading Experts

Take advantage of an exclusive opportunity at the 8th International B2B Software Days from May 19–21, 2025, by participating in our brand-new Expert Talks. This unique program offers you the chance to receive personalized advice from top experts – either in person or virtually.

Our Experts:

• David Hanacek (Red Hat)
  • Open Source expert
• Katharina Pietschnig (Natuvion Austria GmbH)
  • Employee Retention Coach | Business & IT Consultant | Delivering professional fulfillment to Women* in STEM
    
• Osman Bodur (TU Wien)
  • Mechanical engineer with over 10 years of experience in R&D, precision technologies, and manufacturing solutions
    
• Michael Leibfried (Red Hat GmbH)
  • Sr. Specialized Solution Architect, Strategic Engagements
    
• Julian Kuhlmann (Amazon Web Services)
  • Cloud technology expert at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    
• Clemens Handl (CHG Rechtsanwälte)
  
  • Clemens Handl is attorney-at-law and partner with a strong affinity for data and technology in general
    
• Georg Gesek (Novarion Systems)
  
  • Gesek is deeply involved in developinghybrid quantum systems, which integrate quantum processing with classical HPC
    
• Andreas Ekelhart (University of Vienna & SBA Research)
  • AI and in particular Large Language Models (LLMs) in cybersecurity (applications and risks)
  • Security and Privacy in Machine Learning (e.g., adversarial attacks, synthetic data, anonymization)
• Sebastian Schrittwieser (University of Vienna & SBA Research)
  • Software protection: Quantitative prediction models for estimating the strength of code obfuscation
  • Threat modeling: Inference of cyber defense strategies through reinforced threat modeling
• Svenja Schröder (msg Plaut)
  
  • Dr. Svenja Schröder is a leading expert in ethical software development and digital innovation at msg Plaut, where she heads the Requirements Engineering and User Experience teams
• Peter Kuen (EIT Manufacturing)
  
  • Peter Kuen is the Manager for Austria and Government Relations at EIT Manufacturing East, where he leads strategic initiatives to connect Austrian industry, government, and innovation networks with European manufacturing ecosystems.

What to Expect from the Expert Talks

• One-on-One Conversations: Engage in a focused 20-minute session with an expert.
• Targeted Advice: Discuss your project ideas, challenges, or questions and receive actionable insights.
• Diverse Topics: Our experts cover a wide range of fields, including:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
  • Digitalization and Business Models
  • IT Security and Data Protection
  • Accessability
  • Cloud Solutions, and more

How Does It Work?

1. Register: Register for the Event. 
2. Expert Matching: From 7.4.25 onwards you can book 20 minute meetings with the experts and describe your challenge or ideas
3. Personal Consultation: Meet onsite or online to get tailored feedback and valuable insights.

Why Join?

• Solutions That Matter: Receive practical advice you can apply directly to your projects.
• Expand Your Network: Build meaningful connections with top industry professionals.
• Fresh Perspectives: Benefit from the expertise and experience of leading experts.

When and Where?

• Onsite: May 19, 2025, at Vienna City Hall
• Online: May 21, 2025

Note: Slots for the Expert Talks are limited – secure your spot early!