A space for the questions we don't have time for in our day-to-day work.
The Visionary Track is a program offered by DevLand, taking place from March 3 to 5, 2027, at Europa-Park in Rust, for IT decision-makers who want to understand what AI, sovereignty, and data architecture mean for their businesses.
Peer-to-peer exchange on an equal footing.
Many organizations are currently undergoing multiple transformations at the same time. They want to move faster without ignoring risks. They need to enhance security and compliance, while roles, responsibilities, and skill sets are shifting noticeably.
We distill complex technical topics down to their essence so that the business implications become clear. Each roundtable follows the same structure: two to three five-minute presentations provide shared points of reference, after which the group continues its discussion under moderation. The goal is first to establish a shared understanding of the current situation, and then to create a prioritized list of decisions and next steps.
Thursday
| Time | Agenda item | Location |
| 09:00 am – 09:45 am | Inspiration Note | Versailles |
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Inspiration Note | Versailles |
| 10:45 am – 11:15 am | Coffee Break | Heinrich Mack |
| 11:45 am – 12:45 pm | Roundtable 1 | Versailles |
| 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm | Exklusive Networking Lunch with opportunities for further discussions | Restaurant Balthasar Castle |
| 02:45 pm – 03:30 pm | Inspiration Note | Versailles |
| 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm | Roundtable 2 | Versailles |
| 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm | Meet & Greet with Keynote Speaker | Eden Palladium |
| 06:00 pm – 06:45 pm | Keynote | Dome (VIP Seating) |
| 08:00 pm | Dinner and Evening Event |
Host
The Visionary Track will be hosted by Horst Thieme. His main job is as Smart City Manager for the city of Augsburg, where he is promoting the vision of a livable and lovable, data-driven city. Previously, he held international management positions at tech companies such as Red Hat, NetApp, IBM, and Sun Microsystems.
As a member of the founding advisory board of Funkenwerk, the startup network of the Technical University of Augsburg, he promotes innovation and entrepreneurship.
Fine Dining
On the eve of DevLand, we invite you to an unforgettable dining event at the multisensory fine dining restaurant eatrenalin, starting at 6:30 pm.
The gourmet restaurant was awarded a Travellers' Choice Award 2024 by TripAdvisor. Guests can look forward to an eight-course dinner prepared by four 2-star chefs. The sensory journey combines gastronomic expertise with multimedia content to offer a completely new haute cuisine experience.
Networking Lunch
The Restaurant Balthasar Castle is a renowned dining establishment at Europa-Park, located near the Confertainment Center, and captivates guests with its beautiful location and historic character. Delicious classic Baden-Alsatian cuisine is served in the unique medieval ambience of the castle park.
