Roundtable: How to Create Real Business Value from AI
Speakers:
· Jan Mikolon: CTO @ QuantumBasel
· Arlind Spahija: Head of AI @ Migros Bank
Location: Beethovenstrasse 48, 8002 Zurich
Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 17:30
Title: How to Create Real Business Value from AI
Description:
AI is no longer a question of if, but how and more importantly, where it creates real business impact. While many organizations invest heavily in AI, the majority of initiatives never move beyond pilots or fail to deliver measurable value. This session is designed for leaders who want to change that.
Together, we'll unpack actionable strategies and real-world insights that turn AI potential into measurable success. Engage in interactive sessions, network with forward-thinking professionals, and discover how your vision can drive transformation. Your journey to harnessing AI for genuine business growth starts here & let’s build the future together!
Target Audience: Business Leaders & Tech Leaders – Head/Lead AI - Head/Lead Data & Digital Transformation Leader
What You’ll Gain
· Learn how to make AI work in practice
With up to 85% of AI projects failing, we focus on what truly drives success: business alignment, realistic scope, and effective execution. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and turn AI intos into results.
· Explore real, proven use cases
Dive deep into concrete AI applications that have increased efficiency and delivered measurable value—beyond theory, buzzwords, or vendor promises.
· Validate AI opportunities for your own organization
In an interactive session, you’ll test real AI use cases against your own challenges, assess feasibility, and identify where AI can (and cannot) create value for your business.
Agenda:
1. The real state of AI today
A clear view on what is happening in AI right now what’s relevant, what’s overhyped, and what leaders should actually focus on contrasting technology provider perspectives with industry reality.
2. Exclusive use case insights from Migros Bank
Learn how Migros Bank approaches AI strategically, which use cases they have successfully implemented, and what they learned along the way. We’ll openly discuss do’s and don’ts, key decision points, and recommendations you can apply in your own organization from:
Technical Level:
Migros Bank GPT (Website RAG Chatbot)
E-Mail Assistant
Answers Employee Questions regarding HR-Topics
Operational Level:
Do’s & Don’ts
Lessons learned from rolling out AI
Recommendations
3. Hands-on problem solving
Bring your own ideas and challenges. Together with experts and peers, you’ll test use cases, challenge assumptions, and leave with clear next steps toward implementation.