Conference

LEAD27

November 19, 2026
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Join Xebia at LEAD27 2026

 

Every enterprise wants AI transformation. Almost none are structured to deliver it.

On November 19, more than 500 senior decision-makers meet at The Circle at Zurich Airport for LEAD27, Switzerland’s leading leadership conference. With international speakers, parallel stages, and hands-on workshops, LEAD27 is a catalyst for change, helping leaders make better decisions and turn direction into real progress. This year’s theme, Navigate Through Tensions, includes one tension at the heart of every AI strategy: Human vs. Machine, or how to unlock value from data and AI without losing security, sovereignty, and control. 

That’s where Xebia’s contribution focuses. AI agents are moving from experiment to everyday operations, but most organizations aren’t ready: their data is fragmented, their delivery models are slow, and their AI investments aren’t paying off yet.

Join us to learn how we help enterprises:

  • Make their data trusted, governed, and ready for AI agents
  • Deliver software faster with AI embedded across the entire lifecycle
  • Bring engineers closer to the business with Forward Deployed Engineers

📍 November 19th | The Circle, Zurich Airport

Speaker Lineup

Martin Gutmann

 

DÉBORAH CARLSON-BURKART

 

CHRISTOPH HEUSGEN

 

PATRICK FISCHER

 

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KATRIN J. YUAN

 

JÖRG BERTOGG

 

Catch our Session

Demystifying FDE – Why the Old Delivery Model No Longer Works

11:00 - 11:30 CEST

 

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Anand Sahay

CEO and Co-Founder | Xebia

Writing requirements, handing them off, and waiting for the build was a delivery model made for another era. Drawing on real enterprise deployments, Anand shows how Forward Deployed Engineers, who understand your business as well as your code, deliver faster and more accountable results in the age of agentic AI.

Discover Xebia's Solutions

Two foundations decide whether AI agents create value or stall: the data they run on and the way your software gets built.

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What makes this different from other AI conversations?

Most conversations about AI stay at the level of possibility. We talk about what it takes to make AI work in your organization, in business terms. You’ll walk away with:

  • A clear view of how ready your data and delivery are for AI agents
  • Real enterprise examples, including a global bank that cut analysis effort by 70%
  • Concrete first steps that deliver results in weeks, not years

Where does your organization stand between speed and control, ambition and readiness? Visit our booth & take the Tension Check!

Your Ticket: CHF 499

A world-class line-up of speakers. Bringing together more than 500 senior leaders under one roof. A full day dedicated to the conversations and insights that will shape the future.

Join us on 19 November 2026, and discover how Xebia empowers leaders to grow, connect, and create meaningful impact at LEAD27.