CLOUD & AI CONNECT
VIENNA '25
- Wednesday, October 1st | starting 01.00 pm -
Join us at this year’s event for inspiring talks on Cloud, AI, DevOps, Digital Transformation, and Agile at Scale.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Time: starting 01.00 pm
Location: Libelle Museumsquartier, Wien
RSVP Required – Limited Capacity
Be part of this year’s gathering where customers, partners, and technology enthusiasts come together to discuss the latest developments in Cloud, Atlassian, AWS, DevOps, and AI, and to exchange ideas.
In addition to inspiring talks and practical use cases, there will be plenty of time for networking in a relaxed atmosphere over drinks and snacks.
Our partner companies will also be showcasing their solutions at dedicated booths — don’t miss the chance to engage, learn, and network!
Agenda
| 1:00 - 1:30 PM | Admission |
| 1:30 - 1:40 PM | Opening speech Linda Mohamed (AWS) & Alexander Penev (ByteSource) |
| 1:40 - 2:20 PM | Entrepreneurship, AI & Transformation: Lessons learned from the Start-Up World! Keynote speech by Florian Gschwandtner |
| 2:30 - 3:00 PM | AWS Culture of Innovation and Generative AI: A Perfect Synergy Christian Dorner (AWS) Learn how AWS's relentless customer-centric innovation philosophy provides the ideal foundation for generative AI advancement, combining robust innovation mechanisms with a heritage of democratizing complex technologies. |
| 3:00 - 3:20 PM | Break |
| 3:20 - 3:50 PM | Platform Engineering at Hutchison Drei Austria Andreas Ullmann (Drei), Wolfgang Dietersdorfer (Drei) & Christoph Kappel (ByteSource) It will be shown how teams at Hutchison Drei Austria are supported in modernizing applications for hybrid environments and how platform engineering improves the experience of all involved teams – from development to operations. |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM | George Labs' Journey to Atlassian Cloud Andreas Karner (GeorgeLabs) & Christian Burger (ByteSource) This session shares George Labs’ journey from on-premise to Atlassian Cloud, delivered in partnership with ByteSource and the support of Atlassian. Find out how heavy plugin and automation use was handled, broken Jira–Confluence links were fixed during a phased rollout, and disruption was minimized. The result: a unified cloud footprint with stronger scalability, performance, and collaboration. |
| 4:30 - 4:50 PM | Break |
| 4:50 - 5:35 PM | Atlassian AI: Modern Collaboration Redefined Philip Gasser (Atlassian) Atlassian Rovo empowers software teams by unifying search, knowledge, and workflow automation across tools. With AI-driven insights, Rovo helps teams quickly find answers, break down silos, and stay aligned. This talk will showcase how Rovo streamlines collaboration and accelerates software delivery. Discover practical ways to boost productivity and innovation with Rovo. |
| 5:40 - 6:20 PM | End-to-End Visibility Across AWS, Hybrid & Multi-Cloud with Datadog Corey McCue & Alexander Kovar (Datadog) System architecture has transformed dramatically over the past decade—from static on-premises deployments to dynamic, distributed applications running across cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. In this session, Corey shares his professional journey drawing parallels to the evolution of modern architectures. Learn how Datadog helps teams navigate today’s challenges—including tool sprawl, scalability bottlenecks, and rising complexity—with 15 months of full-resolution metric retention, end-to-end visibility, and AI-driven insights. Discover how to gain clarity across infrastructure, applications, databases, and the frontend—and prepare for what’s next in the era of AI. |
| 6:20 - 6:30 PM | Closing speech |
| 6:30 PM – Open End | Networking & Socializing |
OUR SPEAKERS
Andreas Karner
Lead IT-Admin & Architect
George Labs
Christian Burger
Senior Atlassian Consultant
ByteSource Technology Consulting
Philip Gasser
Senior Solutions Engineer
Atlassian
Christian Dorner
Partner Development SA
Amazon Web Services
Andreas Ullmann
Head of Infrastructure Services
Hutchison Drei Austria
Christoph Kappel
Senior Consultant & Teamleiter
ByteSource Technology Consulting
Corey McCue
Sales Engineer
Datadog
Alexander Kovar
Strategic Sales Manager
Datadog
Wolfgang Dietersdorfer
Head of Subject IT Security & Cloud Transformation
Hutchison Drei Austria
Florian Gschwandtner
Keynote Speaker
Florian Gschwandtner is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and entrepreneur with proven expertise in leadership, team motivation, digital transformation, technology, and business innovation. He has delivered impactful talks at renowned platforms including NOAH Berlin, Mobile World Congress, and the 15 Seconds Festival, where he is known for translating complex trends into actionable strategies.
On October 1st, he will join us to share his perspectives on leadership and digital transformation, enriched by his extensive entrepreneurial journey. His keynote will provide forward-looking insights and practical guidance for organizations seeking to navigate and shape the future of business and technology.
Linda Mohamed
Moderator
Linda Mohamed is an AWS Hero and Cloud Consultant with expertise in cloud technologies, process optimization, and AI. As Chairwoman of the AWS Community DACH Association, she plays a leading role in shaping the European AWS community and regularly appears on international stages.
On October 1, she will take on the role of event moderator, guiding the audience through the program with her experience and community-driven perspective.
OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
We are proud to have AWS, Atlassian, Datadog, Appfire and XRAY as our official sponsors – leading companies that together define the standards of modern software engineering.
AWS sets the global standard for scalable and secure cloud infrastructures, Atlassian represents agile collaboration and productivity, Datadog delivers observability and security at cloud scale, Appfire extends platforms and empowers teams with greater freedom to shape individual workflows, and Xray ensures quality and resilience in complex delivery pipelines.
Their combined expertise reflects the very foundation on which innovation, reliability, and digital transformation are built.
LOCATION
Our event will take place at the MQ Libelle, high above the rooftops of Vienna – the perfect venue to explore future topics in an inspiring atmosphere, offering stunning views of the city and the opportunity to connect with forward-thinking peers.
MQ Libelle, Leopold Museum
Museumsplatz 1/5, 1070 Vienna
(Access via the two outdoor elevators on the east side of the Leopold Museum.)
Foto: Hertha Hurnaus
Secure your spot now!
Join us on October 1st for a day full of inspiration: exciting presentations, valuable insights, and networking with leading minds of the industry!