HUMAN
FRIENDLY
AUTOMATION DAY #6
2026
This Year's Host
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October, 1st | Munich
AI Agents and the Value of Human Labor - Ensuring Prosperity in Times of Crisis
Freed-up time | Productivity | Adoption | Leadership | KPIs | Best Practices | HR | IT | Science | Purpose | Nice People | Beer & Brezn
The Human Friendly Automation Day has never been more important!
Those who know us know that we say this every year. But it’s true!
Everyone experiences the impact of AI and Agentic AI through their office copilot and smartphone apps. Massive time savings and convenience! And it’s precisely these benefits that many employees are celebrating right now.
How can we ensure this celebration is sustainable? How do we use the time freed up to drive transformation in businesses and the economy? How can we take employees' needs into account amid this dynamic change? And is it even worth it? And what does the future of AI actually look like?
It’s therefore very fitting that Microsoft Germany, under the patronage of CTO Anna Kopp, is hosting this year’s HFA Day! Experts from the Human Friendly Automation Alliance will provide insights and engage in discussions with many decision-makers.
We’d like to say thank you in advance, dear Anna, and look forward to an exciting day of collaboration and learning from one another!
AGENDA (wip)
8:30 – Registration
9:00 – Welcome
by Anna Kopp, CTO, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH & Dr. Lars Schatilow, Chair of the Human Friendly Automation (HFA) Alliance e.V.
9:10 – Welcome from the Moderation Team
Anna Kopp, Microsoft Deutschland & Barbara Langes, Deputy Chair of the HFA Alliance
9:20 – Inspirational Keynote
Anna Kopp, Microsoft Deutschland + Q&A
10:00 – Presentation of the HFA Award 2026
Photo session, Recognition of the HFA Advisory Board Members, and Statement on the State of HFA by the Chair and Deputy Chair of HFA Alliance
10:30 – Break: Time for reflection, networking & coffee
11:00 – Inspirational Keynote
Andrea Nahles, Chair of the Board, Federal Employment Agency
11:30 – Crispy Talk
Between Aristotle and Agentic AI: What Human Work Will Mean Tomorrow
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Ansgar Baums, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH
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Ana Dujić, Head of the "Think Tank – Digital Working Society" at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
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Stefan Latuski, CIO, Federal Employment Agency
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Julia Bangerth, COO & Deputy Chair, DATEV eG
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n.n. Industry
Moderator: Martin Foedisch, Board Member HFA Alliance & Head of Digital Change Management, Federal Employment Agency
12:30 – Break: Photos, lunch & networking time
13:30 – HFA in Practice
Corporate implementation (best practice) n.n.
14:00 – HFA Pitch
Time for participant reports and practical experiences. Open, moderated discussion
14:45 – Break: Time to think, connect & coffee
14:45 – HFA Gallery Walk
The work of the HFA Alliance’s working groups (breakouts) presented by AG members
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Strategically embedding HFA
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Practically implementing HFA
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HFA and Leadership
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HFA and Co-determination
15:45 – Expert Talk
What really makes AI transformation successful – or not?
Drawing on the work of the HFA working groups and personal insights
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Works Council representative tba
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Andrea Martin, IBM Germany, AI Advisory Council of the Bavarian Government
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Sarah Engel, Head of AI, TRUMPF
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Moderator: n.n.
16:45 – Summary & Outlook: HFA
Anna Kopp & Lars Schatilow
17:00 – End of Event
REGISTRATION
You are interested in attending? Good idea!
Participation in HFA Day is free of charge.
Send us an email at:
Info@HumanFriendlyAutomation.com
Please use one of the following in the subject line:
“HFA Day 2026 / I want to attend in person.”
“HFA Day 2026 / I want to attend online.”
Please keep in mind that your registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation email. This email will contain a link to the official registration page. It is essential that you register using this link and the registration form provided therein. Thank you very much.
Call for Speakers!
If you plan to attend in person:
Please let us know in your E-Mail if you would like to present a 5–8-minute example or challenge from your work on Human-Friendly Automation as part of the program. We look forward to your active participation!
Please also note that the number of in-person spots is very limited. Please also remember to plan your travel immediately upon receiving a confirmation email. Oktoberfest is taking place in Munich during HFA Day. Please also check the surrounding area for accommodations.
The HFA Alliance and Microsoft Germany assume no liability for any program changes or in the event of cancellation. The organizer is also not liable for theft or similar criminal acts occurring during the event.
