From strategy to scale – How to hire the right team to execute your AI strategy
Having an AI strategy is one thing. Building the right team to execute it is another.
On November 26, we're bringing together enterprise AI, data, technology, and business leaders in Munich to discuss what it takes to move from AI strategy and experimentation to real implementation.
How do you identify the skills your company is missing? What should you look for when hiring AI talent? When does it make sense to build internal capabilities, and when should you bring in external expertise? And how are AI agents changing the teams companies need?
We'll explore these questions through practical conversations with people working on AI implementation, technical hiring, and enterprise transformation.
Beyond the talks, there will be opportunities for 1:1 mentoring, meeting other professionals, and exchanging experiences with people facing similar challenges.
What we’ll cover
What capabilities companies need to turn AI strategy into execution
Why AI initiatives often get stuck between pilots and production
How to identify the skills missing from your current team
What actually matters when evaluating and hiring AI talent
When to build AI capabilities internally and when external expertise makes sense
How AI agents are changing enterprise workflows, roles, and team structures
Lessons from real AI implementations inside large organizations
Speakers and sessions
Cristina-Catalina Cazacu, AI Strategist, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Dr. Michael Mlynarski, Co-Founder & CEO, QualityMinds GmbH
Bettina Prokop, Senior Consultant, AI & Strategy, EY
Panel Discussion: From AI Strategy to Scale — Building Teams That Deliver
Moving from AI experiments to real business results requires more than technology. Companies need the right people, skills, processes, and ways of working.
Cristina brings the perspective of enterprise AI strategy and transformation at AWS, Michael brings experience in software engineering, AI quality, and leading technology teams at QualityMinds, while Bettina adds the perspective of business strategy, AI adoption, and organizational transformation at EY.
Together, they'll discuss how companies can build the capabilities needed to implement AI successfully, including:
Which skills and roles are essential for moving AI initiatives into production
How to balance internal teams with external expertise
What prevents AI pilots from becoming reliable business solutions
How to build collaboration between business, engineering, and AI teams
How AI agents are changing the way teams work and the capabilities companies need
The discussion will include questions from the audience, giving attendees the opportunity to bring their own challenges and hear different perspectives from all three panelists.
CTO, Jimmy Technologies
Fundamentals Over Frameworks: What Actually Matters When Hiring AI Talent
What should companies really look for when hiring AI engineers and technical talent? Jakub will break down the fundamentals that matter beyond frameworks, buzzwords, and CV keywords.
CEO, Jimmy Technologies
AI Delivery Gap & Anatomy of a Hire
Why is there often such a large gap between an AI strategy and the ability to deliver it? Martin will look at the anatomy of a strong AI hire and the capabilities companies need to close that execution gap.
Mentoring sessions
After the talks and Q&A, we’ll move into small-group mentoring sessions with experienced AI, data, and technology leaders.
Bring your own questions and current challenges around AI execution, team capabilities, hiring, internal versus external talent, or scaling AI initiatives. The goal is to make the evening practical and give you the chance to discuss what you are working on directly with experienced practitioners.
Who is this for?
This evening is designed for leaders and professionals responsible for turning AI ambition into execution, including:
Heads of AI, Data, Data Science, and Analytics
CTOs, CIOs, and technology leaders
Engineering and technical leaders
Product and digital transformation leaders
Innovation and strategy teams
Risk, compliance, and assurance leaders
Talent and hiring leaders responsible for technical teams
Other professionals involved in building and scaling AI capabilities inside their organizations
Agenda
18:00 — Doors Open, Networking and Refreshments
Meet fellow attendees and start the evening with informal conversations.
18:30 — Welcome and Introduction
Jimmy Technologies introduces the evening and the topics we'll explore.
18:40 — Panel Discussion: From AI Strategy to Scale — Building Teams That Deliver
With Cristina-Catalina Cazacu (AWS), Dr. Michael Mlynarski (QualityMinds), and Bettina Prokop (EY)
A practical conversation about building AI capabilities, connecting business strategy with technical execution, and creating teams that can take AI initiatives beyond experimentation. Includes audience Q&A.
19:20 — Fundamentals Over Frameworks: What Actually Matters When Hiring AI Talent
Jakub Drabik, CTO at Jimmy Technologies
19:40 — AI Delivery Gap & Anatomy of a Hire
Martin Stojka, CEO at Jimmy Technologies
20:20 — 1:1 Mentoring Sessions and Networking
Connect with AI practitioners, technology leaders, and other professionals. Discuss your challenges, exchange experiences, and meet people working on similar initiatives.
20:50 onward — Networking and refreshments
The agenda may be adjusted as we add more mentors, speakers, and opportunities for practical conversations.
About Jimmy Technologies
Jimmy Technologies helps companies build the technical teams and capabilities needed to turn ambitious technology strategies into working solutions.
Through engineering expertise and technical talent, Jimmy Technologies supports organizations in delivering complex software and AI initiatives.