Modernise to mobilise: how German companies can transform legacy systems with AI featuring a live AI challenge

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This discussion panel and networking event, hosted by Future Processing and Pripares in Munich, is dedicated to IT decision-makers from various industries in Germany. The event will focus on how modernizing legacy IT systems and implementing automation can drive digital transformation, especially in the context of the rise of AI.

Outdated core systems are increasingly seen as obstacles to innovation – 7 in 10 German banking leaders say legacy infrastructure hinders delivering the digital experiences customers expect. Meanwhile, nearly half are prioritising AI and emerging technologies in the next three years as part of their strategy.

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About the event

Through expert panel discussions, the event will explore strategies to turn these “inherited burdens” into opportunities, showcasing how companies can transition from legacy to industry leadership in the digital era.

We’re also excited to present a live AI challenge, where teams of IT experts will develop and showcase innovative, real-time solutions during the event.

SHARING THOUGHTS

Event Speakers

Speakers involved in this discussion panel have great expertise in the tech and business industries and will share their knowledge and experiences.

Lasse Wollatz, PhD

Senior Manager - Digital Data Excellence

Peter Zoller, PhD

Leadership and Transformation Expert at Dr. Peter Zoller Leadership Training

Rolf Löwisch

Dirrector & Head of AI in DACH at IBM

EVENT HOST

Krzysztof Szabelski

CTO AT FUTURE PROCESSING

Krzysztof began his career as a software engineer and innovator, and today serves as Head of Technology at Future Processing. He has guided enterprises through the challenges of legacy modernisation and system transformation, helping them adopt AI in a pragmatic, results-driven way.

Since 2022, he has been focused on balancing inflated business expectations around AI with the grounded realities of engineering. He established the AI Solutions Center, now fully operational. In parallel, he explores and demonstrates AI’s practical impact in software engineering and modernisation projects.

As a leader, he also scales technology expertise across Future Processing, ensuring that even the most complex projects benefit from strong technical direction. His passion lies in bridging business and technology — and sharing those lessons with the wider tech community.

AI CHALLENGE LEAD

Maciej Szymkowski

AI RESEARCHER & SENIOR ML ENGINEER AT FUTURE PROCESSING

His main area of interest is Medical and Biomedical Artificial Intelligence whilst his research mainly covers Computer Vision, Large Language Models (LLMs), Large Vision Models (LVMs) and physical models of thinking. He is an author or co-author of more than 45 research papers (published in JCR journals, as chapters in books or in the conference proceedings) and 8 strictly technical publications. Right now, he is finishing his PhD at Bialystok University of Technology.

Moreover, he has 9 years of experience as a Software Developer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning/ Artificial Intelligence Engineer/ Developer.

At Future Processing, he is responsible not only for design and development of AI-based solutions but also for contact with clients – he is an advisor and consultant in the field of AI.

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Key talking points

18:00 - onwards

Opening and Introduction
Legacy system modernisation

Unlocking growth by knowing when to modernise, where to focus, and how to balance ROI with risk
AI-powered transformation

Exploring proven approaches and bold hypotheses for using AI to reimagine existing systems
AI as a catalyst

Uncovering when AI drives genuine business value versus when it’s just chasing the latest trend
Success stories

Charting the future through inspiring case studies with measurable impact