DLD Munich 2026: Speakers & Topics
Two stages, more than 120 sessions and valuable insights for a whole year: here’s what you can expect when you join DLD from January 15-17 in Munich. “It’s Gonna Be Wild!” Positively!
A complicated world calls for clarity through expert insights. That’s why we’ve expanded DLD Munich in 2026 by adding half a day: Starting on Thursday, January 15, in the morning, DLD’s annual flagship conference will bring together more than 250 speakers from a broad range of industries and disciplines to analyze the most important developments in science, business, society, culture, investing, and geopolitics.
Our speaker lineup this year includes award-winning researchers, social innovators, entrepreneurial inventors, pioneering scientists, groundbreaking investors, celebrated creative minds, and highly respected business leaders – among others.
Naturally, besides food-for-thought, you can expect plenty of networking, great catering, and side events like our traditional Friday Kraut get-together and the legendary DLD Party. For event details please visit our conference page. Below you’ll find a selection of speakers and topic clusters.
Please keep in mind that this is just a small preview of what you can expect when you join us in Munich. In keeping with DLD’s dynamic agenda, last-minute changes are always possible. For up-to-date information on program details please check our conference website.
AI, Society & Politics
Artificial Intelligence has emerged as the defining technology of our time. AI changes business processes and job prospects, shapes the way we speak and write, influences our media consumption and impacts society, privacy, education, and democracy in many different ways. DLD26 will highlight these developments and provide insights from top experts in their field.
New World Order
International alliances are being reshuffled, longtime partners become adversaries, and old enemies suddenly make friends. What does this mean for Europe and the world, in politics and business? DLD26 speakers will analyze trends in geopolitics, human rights, the global economy, and more.
Business Transformation & Sustainability
The world needs better business models, and no company can afford to stand still while others adapt to global market dynamics and the consequences of climate change. DLD26 speakers will highlight the many opportunities that open up when rethinking the economy becomes the better way to do business.
Culture, Creativity & Media
Where would technology be without human creativity? While AI keeps learning, and imitating, from the past, DLD26 speakers will look into the future of creating fresh, original ideas for culture, business, and society.
Science, Space & Beyond
Progress comes many dimensions, and DLD26 will move from Earth to the Moon, from quantum technology and fusion energy to new computing paradigms and more. Buckle up, it’s gonna be wild!
Make Your Memories Last – Forever
At DLD26, you’ll get the chance to become part of a unique project that will preserve your photos, videos, thoughts and other impressions of the conference for eternity. The collective memory of our community will even travel into outer space. Stay tuned!
Health for Tomorrow
Advances in medicine promise us longer, more healthy lives. In cooperation with Bavaria’s innovation network BAIOSPHERE, we’re presenting a track of sessions that will illustrate how AI, robotics and machine learning come together to create enormous advances in healthcare. Beyond technology, we will also look into natural ways to enhance mental health and foster longevity.
