AI Governance
From Policies to Practice
🔥 community-driven interactive campfires_
by Frankfurt Data Science & Partners
April 28, 2026, after-work event
TechQuartier, Frankfurt a.M.
AI Governance
From Policies to Practice
🔥 community-driven interactive campfires_
by Frankfurt Data Science & PartnersApril 28, 2026, after-work event
TechQuartier, Frankfurt a.M.
About
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A curated interactive after-work event for in-house professionals operationalizing governance across compliance, risk, legal, data, IT, change management and business*
❗Dear Community, unfortunately this time due to the interactive campfire format, places are limited and the attendee list is curated to ensure topic-specific productive discussions and a strong mix of perspectives
About
>
A curated interactive after-work event for in-house professionals operationalizing governance across compliance, risk, legal, data, IT, change management and business*
❗Dear Community, unfortunately this time due to the interactive campfire format, places are limited and the attendee list is curated to ensure topic-specific productive discussions and a strong mix of perspectives
Why AI governance?
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AI is moving from pilots to production, governance is becoming part of operations
Regulations are forcing organizations to define roles, controls, and evidence, while teams need a shared way to manage AI responsibly.The real challenge is no longer whether to govern AI — but how to operationalize it in practice.
Why AI governance?
>
AI is moving from pilots to production, governance is becoming part of operations
Regulations are forcing organizations to define roles, controls, and evidence, while teams need a shared way to manage AI responsibly.The real challenge is no longer whether to govern AI — but how to operationalize it in practice.
Event format
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Besides short talks and networking, gem of the event are two rounds of 🔥campfires. These are small, 45-minute, moderated, interactive audience-first workshop circles focused on real
AI governance cases - practical, interactive, and outcome-driven
Community, not corporate
Case-first, not theory
Interactive by design and actionable takeaways
Focused, not crowded
Designed for meaningful connections and post-event follow-ups
No sales pitches, no "thought leadership" - just implementation reality
Content is curated by experts
Event format
>
Besides short talks and networking, gem of the event are two rounds of 🔥campfires. These are small, 45-minute, moderated, interactive audience-first workshop circles focused on real
AI governance cases - practical, interactive, and outcome-driven
Community, not corporate
Case-first, not theory
Interactive by design and actionable takeaways
Focused, not crowded
Designed for meaningful connections and post-event follow-ups
No sales pitches, no "thought leadership" - just implementation reality
Content is curated by experts
Event agenda
| Time | Act |
|---|---|
| 17:30 | Doors open, snacks and drinks |
| 18:00 | Intro and lightning talk |
| 18:30 | 1st round of 🔥campfires |
| 19:30 | 2nd round of 🔥campfires |
| 20:15 | Wrap-up and networking, food and drinks |
| 22:30 | Doors close |
| Post-event | Your follow-ups |
Catering experience with a twist 😜 Surprise...
Our campfires
🔥campfire 1_
TÜV-approved AI: Assessing AI Systems.
As AI moves into healthcare, machinery, mobility, and other high-impact environments, the stakes become very real. In this campfire, TÜV AI.Lab will share how they are developing practical methods and frameworks to assess AI systems for safety and trustworthiness. You will also get a look at the tools they provide to the ecosystem and the real challenges behind making trustworthy AI work in practice.
Dr. Christoph Poetsch
Head of AI Quality and Ethics
🔥campfire 2_
How to Build AI Governance That Enables. Lessons from Fraport.
At Fraport, where critical infrastructure demands process discipline, generative AI creates a sharp tension: how do you stay compliant without slowing innovation to a crawl? This campfire explores how Fraport is building a lightweight AI governance approach, which trade-offs shaped it, and how a more automated governance model could help control and enablement finally work together in practice.
Thilo Schneider
Product Manager Data Value Office
🔥campfire 3_
How Can Agentic AI be Governed?
Agentic AI does not just generate answers — it can plan, decide, and take actions across tools and workflows. That makes governance harder: who is accountable, how much autonomy is acceptable, and where should human oversight sit? This campfire explores how organizations can govern AI agents in practice, balancing speed, control, security, and trust before autonomy outruns common sense.
Jana Schöneborn
Senior Manager AI Governance
Capgemini Invent
(participating in a personal capacity)
Former Member of General Purpose AI Code of Practice Working Groups at EU AI Office
🔥campfire 1_
TÜV-approved AI: Assessing AI Systems.
As AI moves into healthcare, machinery, mobility, and other high-impact environments, the stakes become very real. In this campfire, TÜV AI.Lab will share how they are developing practical methods and frameworks to assess AI systems for safety and trustworthiness. You will also get a look at the tools they provide to the ecosystem and the real challenges behind making trustworthy AI work in practice.
Dr. Christoph Poetsch
Head of AI Quality and Ethics
🔥campfire 2_
How to Build AI Governance That Enables. Lessons from Fraport.
At Fraport, where critical infrastructure demands process discipline, generative AI creates a sharp tension: how do you stay compliant without slowing innovation to a crawl? This campfire explores how Fraport is building a lightweight AI governance approach, which trade-offs shaped it, and how a more automated governance model could help control and enablement finally work together in practice.
Thilo Schneider
Product Manager Data Value Office
🔥campfire 3_
How Can Agentic AI be Governed?
Agentic AI does not just generate answers — it can plan, decide, and take actions across tools and workflows. That makes governance harder: who is accountable, how much autonomy is acceptable, and where should human oversight sit? This campfire explores how organizations can govern AI agents in practice, balancing speed, control, security, and trust before autonomy outruns common sense.
Jana Schöneborn
Senior Manager AI Governance
Capgemini Invent
(participating in a personal capacity)
Former Member of General Purpose AI Code of Practice Working Groups at EU AI Office
🔥campfire 4_
AI Sovereignty.
As geopolitical tensions rise, AI sovereignty is moving from abstract debate to practical concern. This campfire explores what it means to reduce strategic dependence, which dimensions of sovereignty matter most, where risks are becoming critical, and what realistic alternatives to Big Tech dependency could look like. A timely discussion at the intersection of governance, resilience, and control.
Dr. Rudi Schäfer
AI/Data Governance Advisor
Freelance Advisory and Interim Management
Former CDO at Helaba
🔥campfire 5_
📣
Open call for expert facilitator
We are inviting partners for 5th campfire. If you work with AI governance implementation, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in facilitating a campfire?
Contact us at
[email protected]
🔥campfire 6_
📣
Open call for expert facilitator
We are inviting partners for 6th campfire. If you work with AI governance implementation, we would love to hear from you too.
Interested in facilitating a campfire?
Contact us at
[email protected]
🔥campfire 4_
AI Sovereignty.
As geopolitical tensions rise, AI sovereignty is moving from abstract debate to practical concern. This campfire explores what it means to reduce strategic dependence, which dimensions of sovereignty matter most, where risks are becoming critical, and what realistic alternatives to Big Tech dependency could look like. A timely discussion at the intersection of governance, resilience, and control.
Dr. Rudi Schäfer
AI/Data Governance Advisor
Freelance Advisory and Interim Management
Former CDO at Helaba
🔥campfire 5_
📣
Open call for expert facilitator
We are inviting partners for 5th campfire. If you work with AI governance implementation, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in facilitating a campfire?
Contact us at
[email protected]
🔥campfire 6_
📣
Open call for expert facilitator
We are inviting partners for 6th campfire. If you work with AI governance implementation, we would love to hear from you too.
Interested in facilitating a campfire?
Contact us at
[email protected]
TechQuartier more than a venue
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Frankfurt’s #1 innovation hub. The right place for an event built around practical exchange, focused discussions, and meaningful connections
TechQuartier is not just centrally located; it is a place where people interested in AI already gather. That makes it easier to create the kind of informed, forward-looking discussions this event is designed for.Its mix of stage, workshop, and networking spaces supports the full flow of the evening — from sharp inputs to smaller discussions to informal follow-up conversations.
TechQuartier more than a venue
>
Frankfurt’s #1 innovation hub. The right place for an event built around practical exchange, focused discussions, and meaningful connections
TechQuartier is not just centrally located; it is a place where people interested in AI already gather. That makes it easier to create the kind of informed, forward-looking discussions this event is designed for.Its mix of stage, workshop, and networking spaces supports the full flow of the evening — from sharp inputs to smaller discussions to informal follow-up conversations.
Welcome to our event
>
Join us as we turn up the heat on AI governance - we will see you by the 🔥fire!
Expect an interactive mix of engaging talks and hands-on workshops designed to leave you with practical takeaways. This is your chance to drive change and grow as professionals.
Please note: As places are limited, pre-registration does not automatically guarantee participation. To create a focused and valuable experience for everyone, attendance is confirmed after review of registrations and curation of the final group.If selected, you will receive a separate confirmation and invitation.
Welcome to our event
>
Join us as we turn up the heat on AI governance - we will see you by the 🔥fire!
Expect an interactive mix of engaging talks and hands-on workshops designed to leave you with practical takeaways. This is your chance to drive change and grow as professionals.
Please note: As places are limited, pre-registration does not automatically guarantee participation. To create a focused and valuable experience for everyone, attendance is confirmed after review of registrations and curation of the final group.If selected, you will receive a separate confirmation and invitation.
Event details
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
17:30-22:30TechQuartier
Platz der Einheit 2,
60327 Frankfurt a.M.
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Last campfire in action
Co-Piloting the Future of AI
September 17, 2025 @ Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar
Last campfire in action
Co-Piloting the Future of AI
September 17, 2025 @ Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar
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