On the evening of May 7, our tracetronic headquarters became a gathering place for everyone who sees AI not just as a buzzword, but as a real driver of change.

Together with the KI Netzwerk Dresden, we had the opportunity to host an event that focused on exactly where things get exciting: How do companies make the leap from technology to genuine transformation in their products and organizations?

We had two speakers who brought not just slides but plenty of real-world experience to the table: Christian Eckert took us on a journey from the classic vehicle to software-centric systems and showed why modern leadership and AI play central roles in this process.

In addition, our colleague Patrick Stiller provided exciting insights into the path from AI prototypes to a production-ready AI product — including the “Eval First” approach and the question of how AI agents can be meaningfully integrated into existing ecosystems.

On top of that, there were plenty of great conversations, networking, grilled treats, and an evening that demonstrated once again: the most exciting discussions usually arise when technology, product, and people come together.

Thank you to all the speakers, guests, and contributors for the exchange and the successful evening at our office.