AI Insider 2026: A glimpse into the digital future - House of Digitalization and ACP continue successful event series

(from left to right) Claus Zeppelzauer (Managing Director of the House of Digitalization), Wolfgang Burda (Managing Director of ACP), Lukas Reutterer (Managing Director of the House of Digitalization), Edwin Klinglhuber (Managing Director of ACP)

Practical relevance, use cases, and expert discussions were the focus.

The afternoon centered on expert presentations, discussions, and practical examples that demonstrated where AI is already being used successfully in companies—and where it reaches its limits. Keynote speeches by Dr. Thomas Pisar (“AI for Human Organizations”), Aileen Toleikis from HPE (“The Real Value of AI”), and Tracey Martin from Microsoft DACH (“The Frontier Firm”) provided impetus for the strategic integration of AI into business processes. In the “Bring Your Own Use Case” format, specific questions from the audience were addressed directly on stage by experts.

Another highlight of the program was the concluding panel discussion on the topic “Is AI the Solution?”. Representatives from business and technology—including Reto Meneghini (MondayCoffee), and Dejan Jovicevic (Brutkasten)—discussed the opportunities, risks, and importance of using AI responsibly.

(From left to right) Aileen Toleikis (AI Enterprise Architect, HPE AI Excellence), Tracey Martin (Sales Director SMC, Microsoft DACH), Markus Skorsch (Managing Director, Sportunion Lower Austria), Toril Jones (Deputy Secretary General & Head of Finance, Sportunion Austria), Alexander Liebl (Director Business Consulting, ACP Consult), Julia Kaufmann (ACP IT Solutions), Lukas Reutterer (Managing Director, House of Digitalization), Stefan Brock (Head of AI Excellence Center, HPE), Marcus Kautsch (Senior Consultant, ACP Consult), Reto Meneghini (CEO, MondayCoffee), Franz Müllner (Head of IT Infrastructure, Kommunalkredit Austria AG)

Shaping the Future Together

“Since its opening in 2022, we have relied on strong partnerships to advance digitalization in the country. With the AI ​​Insider, we are creating a format together with ACP that provides companies with guidance and makes concrete solutions visible,” emphasize Lukas Reutterer and Claus Zeppelzauer, Managing Directors of the House of Digitalization.

Strategies for Successful AI Integration

Alexander Liebl, Director of Business Consulting at ACP Consult, emphasized:

“AI is not an end in itself. What is crucial is how it is integrated into existing processes. Our task is to meet companies exactly where they are – from the initial considerations to scaling. The AI ​​Insider offers the ideal framework for this: exchange, inspiration, and above all, concrete examples of how AI is already creating real added value today.”

Further information about the event and the House of Digitalization program 2026 can be found on our website www.virtuelleshaus.at.