Appsfactory GovTech Night: AI, Procurement & Design

​How can public administration harness the power of modern AI while safeguarding digital sovereignty and public trust?

​Join Appsfactory and co-host Edenspiekermann at our Berlin studio for an exclusive evening tailored for decision-makers and experts at the intersection of GovTech, legal tech, and public design. Together with leading industry voices, we will explore real-world AI implementation, tender-ready procurement strategies, and the role of modern branding in government.

​What to Expect

• ​Expert Keynotes: Direct insights into federal-level AI deployment, modern tender law, and iconic public sector branding.

• ​Practical Frameworks: Actionable strategies for building independent, secure, and compliant digital infrastructure.

• ​Curated Networking: Drinks, flying buffet, and high-level exchange with fellow public sector leaders.

​Agenda

• ​17:30 — Doors Open | Registration & welcome drinks

• ​18:00 — Opening & Welcome

  • ​Daniel Geyer (Business Unit Head Public, Appsfactory)

• ​18:15 — AI-Supported Knowledge Management at the Federal Level

  • ​Dr. Johann Kim (Head of Department - Strategic Projects, BDBOS)

  • ​Daniel Geyer (Business Unit Head Public, Appsfactory)

• ​18:35 — TBD: Modern Procurement Law & Integrating AI in Public Tenders

  • ​Tom de Boer (Team Lead Operational Procurement Management, IMTB Group GmbH)

• ​18:55 — AI-Based Opposition Procedure

  • ​Klaas Schmidt (Business Unit Lead AI Products, SINC GmbH)

• ​19:15 — Design in the Public Eye: The BVG Yellow

  • ​Erik Spiekermann (Partner & Founder, Edenspiekermann)

• ​19:45 — Closing Remarks | Appsfactory

• ​19:50 — Networking & Flying Buffet | Open exchange, drinks & food

​Event Details

• ​Date: Monday, October 12, 2026

• ​Time: 17:30 – 22:00 CEST (Program starts at 18:00)

• ​Hosts: Appsfactory & Edenspiekermann

• ​Location: Appsfactory Berlin Studio | Potsdamer Str. 85, 10785 Berlin

• ​RSVP Deadline: September 30, 2026