Guest speaker Achim Berg (President of the industry association Bitkom from 2017 to 2023)
On 14 November 2023, our ‘Feuer im Schloss’ event took place for the 18th time – an evening full of inspiring talks, exciting discussions and a festive atmosphere. Under the motto ‘Intelligence is becoming artificial – even in politics?’, numerous participants gathered at our company headquarters in Frankfurt to experience an evening full of insights and networking.
The evening began with a lively atmosphere, characterised by stimulating conversations and a good mood. We warmly welcomed our guests, including well-known personalities from business and politics. An evening full of innovation and inspiration awaited them.
CEO Martin Krill opened the formal part of the evening with a brief flashback to the history of ‘Fire in the Castle’ and an insight into this year’s motto. In his opening speech, he emphasised the relevance of advancing artificial intelligence with the words: ‘In a world in which intelligence is becoming artificial – including in politics – we are challenged to develop innovative approaches and actively participate in shaping the future.’
Advances in the field of artificial intelligence, such as our HAGER AI, were also cited as an example of technological developments that can make a significant contribution to paving the way for intelligent and sustainable approaches in various areas of society.
A highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the captivating presentation by our guest speaker Achim Berg. With profound expertise, he provided a comprehensive overview of current political and economic developments in Germany. Berg shed light on the differences in leadership between Merkel and Scholz. At the same time, she discussed the challenges of bureaucracy in politics and analysed the economic burdens and opportunities in times of change.
FIRE IN THE CASTLE – Platform for exchange
The subsequent discussion round focused on the participants’ perspectives and emphasised Germany’s strengths and opportunities. The active participation played a key role in making the discussion productive and insightful. ‘Feuer im Schloss’ once again acted as a platform for the exchange of ideas and the development of new approaches.
After these stimulating discussions, the flying buffet provided by our catering service was the crowning glory of the evening. The culinary delicacies provided the perfect opportunity to continue the dialogue and deepen contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
We would like to thank all participants for their active participation and commitment. It was a great pleasure for us to welcome you back in person to our company headquarters after such a long time. We hope that you enjoyed the evening as much as we did. May the discussions and new contacts offer you fresh perspectives.
Fire in the Castle 2023 was definitely a success. We look forward to seeing you again at future events. Together, we are shaping the future and driving forward intelligent, innovative developments – in politics and beyond.
