Axel Springer hosts WELT AI Summit in Berlin as Germany’s digital minister touts AI breakthrough potential

By Public Technologies
  • Axel Springer hosted the WELT AI Summit 2026 at its new Berlin building, bringing together senior political, tech, and business leaders.
  • Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger said AI could be a breakthrough for Germany and Europe, warning of systemic risk if Europe stays a customer.
  • Discussions focused on data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and European AI regulation, positioning industrial AI as a strategic growth lever.
  • OpenAI, AWS, SAP, Visa, Vodafone Business, and Roland Berger were among corporate partners tied to the event.


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