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Join the Exasol community at Xperience 2026 to explore how data sovereignty and AI are reshaping the database market. Over two packed days, enjoy hands-on technical sessions, keynotes, live demos and networking opportunities, all in one place. Share best practice, troubleshoot challenges and leave with practical ways to improve performance.

Agenda at a Glance

  • The registration is from 9:30 – 10:00 am
  • The event starts at 10:00 am with a warm welcome by Eric Trabold, CCO, Exasol
  • 06:30 pm get-together and party after the event

Exasol Keynote

Empowering the Data-Driven Enterprise: The Exasol Vision

Jörg Tewes, CEO at Exasol
Alexander Stigsen, CPO at Exasol

External Keynote

Beyond the AI Hype: Is the Bubble about to Burst?

Pip Klöckner, AI Evangelist

Ceremony

Partner Introduction 

Customer Presentation

Beyond Algorithms: Building the AI Ecosystems of Tomorrow

Ashaykumar Sutaria, Assoc. Director – AI Data Products at Verizon

Customer Presentation

Helsana’s AI Journey – Ambitions, Targets, and Solutions in Production

Steffen Scheller, Head of Portal & Data Solutions at Helsana

Panel Discussion

Agentic AI Meets High Performance Analytics: Accelerating the Next BI Revolution

Ashaykumar Sutaria, Assoc. Director – AI Data Products at Verizon
Cesar Picco, Senior Engineer Software at T-Mobile
Steffen Scheller, Head of Portal & Data Solutions at Helsana

Customer Presentation

Empowering Risk Management, Compliance, and Sovereignty with Modern Data Architectures

Panel Discussion

Data Sovereignty & Compliance – Balancing Regulation, Sovereign Cloud and On-Prem Strategies

Panel Discussion

B2B, B2C, D2C – Strategic Implications for Business Acceleration – Best Practices

Ulrich Fricke, Head Of Information Management & Technology at CTS Eventim
Jon Tanton Brown, BI Consultant at Monsoon
Jens Oehlschlägel, Expert System Architect at DeutschlandCard

PRESENTATION

The Power of Partnership: High Powered Analytics with MariaDB and MariaDB Exa

Rohit de Souza, CEO at MariaDB

Exasol Presentation

Experience Exasol Innovation

Alexander Stigsen, CPO at Exasol

CEREMONY

Exasol Xperts Awards 2026

  • The event starts 9:30 am  with a welcome back by Eric Trabold, CCO, Exasol
  • The event closes at around 3 pm followed by a Partner Meeting (by invitation only)

External Keynote

The “Power” Choice: Zero-Latency Insights: Orchestrating MariaDB’s Distributed Architecture with Exasol’s Analytics Engine

Monty Widenius, CTO

Customer Story

Title tbc

Thomas Petrik, Managing Director at Sphinx with a customer

Customer & Exasol Tandem

Boosting Analytics Performance: Optimizing Oracle and other Environments with Exasol and Smart Data Warehouse Tuning

Miklos Czirfusz, Systems Engineer, Data Analyst Supply Chain Mgmt at Dimoco
Stefan Reich, Principal Database Consultant at Exasol

Use Case Presentation

A Digital Twin built on a Docker-based Data Stack

Steffen Dahnke, CEO at eviit

Features & Roadmap Presentation

Intro
Feature Story #1: AI-Native Analytics
Feature Story #2: Performance Breakthroughs
Feature Story #3: Integration & Developer Experience
Roadmap & Closing

Exasol Product Team

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

  • Exasol, The Polyglot Database can now Talk any Database Dialect
  • Integration & Migration: SQLGlot, dbt, Virtual Schema 
  • UDFs – Data to Decisions / GPU Acceleration (UDFs, ML/AI Workloads) 
  • Text2SQL On-Premise – How to Talk with a Database by Connecting Claude & Exasol with an MCP Server
  • Benchkit – The Open-Source Tool to Develop and Run Your own Benchmarks
  • Exasol Personal – The New, Free Edition for Unlimited Analytics

Meet Our Expert Speakers

Pip Klöckner

AI Evangelist

Michael “Monty” Widenius

CTO at MariaDB

Steffen Scheller

Head of BI and Analytics at Helsana

Rohit de Souza

CEO at MariaDB

Ashaykumar Sutaria

Assoc. Director – AI Data Products at Verizon

Olaf Hein

Head of Data Management at S-Kreditpartner

Ulrich Fricke

Head Of Information Management & Technology at Eventim

Jon Tanton Brown

BI Consultant at Monsoon

Cesar Picco

Senior Engineer Software at T-Mobile

Jens Oehlschlägel

Expert System Architect at DeutschlandCard

Miklos Czirfusz

Systems Engineer, Data Analyst Supply Chain Management at Dimoco

Alexander Stigsen

CPO at Exasol

Dirk Beerbohm

Global Partner Solution Architect at Exasol

Dirk Hockerts

Director Partner Business at Exasol

Eric Trabold

CCO at Exasol

Dr. Florian Wenzel

VP Product Management at Exasol

Jörg Tewes

CEO at Exasol

Jürgen Albertsen

Principal Product Manager at Exasol

Madeleine Corneli

Product Expert for AI & ML at Exasol

Mathias Golombek

CTO at Exasol

Rainer Sternecker

Director Solution Engineering at Exasol

Why Attend?

Connect with Exasolians

Meet and mingle with the amazing people behind Exasol – from marketing and sales, engineers, to developers and product managers.

Customer & Partner Exchange

Engage with fellow customers and partners to discuss use cases, share success stories, and discover new ways to leverage Exasol for your business.

Live Demos & Interactive Sessions

Visit our Exasol Demo Corner to see and “touch” the products and solutions. Watch live demo sessions and explore Exasol’s powerful Analytics Engine firsthand.

Inspiring Success Stories

Listen to compelling use cases and success stories from our community and understand how businesses like yours are achieving remarkable results with Exasol.

Partner Introductions

Discover our partners at the Partner Exhibition Area. Interact with them directly, learn about their solutions, and find synergistic opportunities that can enhance your data and AI strategy

Exasol Xpert Program

Hear from our Exasol Xperts who share their innovative use cases and help guide our product roadmap. Don’t miss the short intro session on stage, to hear about their impactful experiences.

Location

Hotel Telegraphenamt Berlin

A stunning blend of historical elegance and modern luxury, the hotel is housed in a beautifully restored neo-Baroque building that once served as Germany’s central telegraph office. Its stylish interiors combine industrial charm with Art Deco accents, creating an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and inviting.

©Florian Groehn

And That’s Not All!

We’ve lined up exclusive gatherings and focused sessions to enhance your experience. From networking opportunities to in-depth technical discussions, there’s something special for everyone.

Enjoy an evening of fun, connection, and celebration on the first day of the event. Join us for a lively networking event where you can unwind and meet peers.

While details are still being finalized, we anticipate a memorable lunch with customer speakers and our executive leadership team. This exclusive gathering promises insightful discussions in an intimate setting before the main event begins.

By invitation only.

Our exclusive Partner Meeting on the second afternoon is a must-attend for invited participants. It’s a unique opportunity to collaborate, strategize, and strengthen partnerships with a focus on shared success.

Stay a little longer to explore our latest technical innovations in depth after the conference wraps up on Wednesday. Designed for tech professionals, this session offers valuable insights and peer exchanges in a focused, interactive environment.

Our Partners

We’re proud to collaborate with leading technology and industry partners that help shape the Xperience. 

Below are some of the organizations that join us in 2026! 

Interested in partnering for Xperience 2026?
Send us a message to connect with data leaders and showcase your expertise.

Event Ticket

890€

What’s included:

  • Access to all sessions on both days
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Exclusive content and event materials
  • Networking event and party

Frequently Asked Questions

Xperience 2026 is an exclusive event for Exasol’s valued customers, prospects, and partners. This in-person gathering offers a chance to hear inspiring customer success stories, explore use cases, engage in panel discussions, and connect with the Exasol community—our dedicated “Exasolians.” It’s also a prime opportunity to network with industry peers, exchange ideas, explore the latest trends, and gain insights from real-world projects.

Xperience 2026 will take place at Hotel Telegraphenamt in Berlin, Germany. For more information about the venue, please visit the Hotel Telegraphenamt website.

You can register by clicking the “Register now” button on the event website. If you’re an Exasol customer, you’ll receive a promotional code for free registration. Enter your access code here: Registration

If you’re an Exasol customer and haven’t received your promo code yet, please contact your Sales Representative or any Exasolian you are in touch with.

For prospects, please reach out to your current Exasol contact to request a promo code.
If you don’t have a access code, simply request one, and we’ll follow up with you.

Unfortunately, on-site ticket purchases are not available.

Xperience 2026 is designed for the Exasol community, including customers, prospects, and partners from around the world. Attendees will include both business and technical experts. The event features speaking sessions, customer success stories, use cases, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a demo corner—covering a wide range of topics and perspectives.

The agenda and key highlights can be found on the event website under the “Agenda at a Glance” section. Since this is a two-day event, the agenda is divided into two tabs: one for Tuesday, March 10, and another for Wednesday, March 11.

Please note that the agenda will be updated periodically as new sessions are added.

Xperience 2026 will feature a variety of speakers and experts sharing their insights. For the most up-to-date list, please visit the speaker section on the event website. This section will be regularly updated as new speakers are confirmed or changes occur.

There will be a registration/check-in counter on-site. The entrance to the event is located on the left side of Telegraphenamt’s main entrance, and signage will guide you there.

Check-in will take place in the Postsaal room (located on the right-hand side as you enter). The main conference stage will be held in the Kutscherhof room (a large conference hall).

At this time, there are no special instructions.

For inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at marketing@exasol.com.

Hotel Telegraphenamt offers rooms on-site. You can check availability directly on the Hotel Telegraphenamt website. Please note there is no special rate for Exasol attendees.

Other nearby accommodations include:

  • The Westin Grand Berlin: A luxury hotel offering spacious rooms and excellent amenities, located at Friedrichstraße 158-164, 10117 Berlin. About a 10-minute drive (1,4 km) from Hotel Telegraphenamt.
  • NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse: A sophisticated hotel with modern comforts, located at Friedrichstraße 96, 10117 Berlin. Approximately a 5-minute drive (1 km) from the venue.
  • Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin: A historic five-star hotel with luxurious accommodations, located at Unter den Linden 77, 10117 Berlin. Around a 10-minute drive (2 km) from Hotel Telegraphenamt.
  • Hilton Berlin: A contemporary hotel featuring comfortable rooms and amenities, located at Mohrenstraße 30, 10117 Berlin. About a 10-minute drive (2km) from the venue.

The closest airport to the venue is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). You can reach Hotel Telegraphenamt using the following options:

  • Public Transport: Use the Berlin transportation app for navigation. Take the S-Bahn from the airport to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (main train station), then switch to the U-Bahn or tram to Hotel Telegraphenamt.
  • Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport and can provide a direct ride to the venue.

You can find train schedules on the Deutsche Bahn website.

There is no specific dress code.

We’d be sorry to miss you at our Exasol community event! If you can no longer attend, please let us know at marketing@exasol.com.

Berlin offers a rich history and vibrant culture. Here are some key sights near Hotel Telegaphenamt:

  • Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor): An iconic Berlin landmark located approximately 2.5 km from the venue.
    By taxi: ~ 10 minutes.
    By public transport: Take the U-Bahn line U6 from Oranienburger Tor to Friedrichstraße, then switch to the S-Bahn S1, S2, or S25 to Brandenburger Tor station.
  • Berlin Wall Memorial (Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer): A historic site about 1.8 km from Hotel Telegraphenamt.
    By taxi: ~ 7 minutes.
    By public transport: Take tram M1 from Oranienburger Tor to Nordbahnhof.
  • Museum Island (Museumsinsel): A UNESCO World Heritage site, home to five world-renowned museums. It’s located approximately 1 km from Hotel Telegraphenamt. Distance from Hotel Telegraphenamt: ~1 km (~12-minute walk).
    By taxi: ~ 5 minutes.
    By public transport: Take the tram M1 from Oranienburger Tor to Am Kupfergraben.
  • Checkpoint Charlie: The famous former border crossing between East and West Berlin, located approximately 3 km from Hotel Telegraphenamt.
    By taxi: ~ 12 minutes.
    By public transport: Take the U-Bahn line U6 from Oranienburger Tor to Kochstraße/Checkpoint Charlie station.

Did you know that David Bowie lived in Berlin in the late 1970s? His song “Where Are We Now?” from the album The Next Day is a reflective piece that mentions Berlin landmarks and evokes his time in the city. The song was also featured in the play Lazarus, which Bowie co-wrote.

The song includes references to:

  • Potsdamer Platz: A major public square and cultural hub.
  • Nürnberger Straße: A street in Berlin mentioned in the song, named after the city of Nürnberg, where Exasol’s headquarters is located.
  • KaDeWe: The Kaufhaus des Westens: A historic and luxury department store in Berlin.
  • Bösebrücke: A significant landmark, known as the first border crossing that opened during the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy—Low, Heroes, and Lodger—was recorded at Hansa Studios, near Potsdamer Platz, further cementing his deep connection to the city.