The discrepancy between what is technically possible and what is actually implemented in the field of AI remains significant in public administration. While modern AI systems would already be capable of automating routine processes, preparing decision-making materials more quickly and accurately or offering citizens more intuitive digital services, their use in everyday administrative practice often remains fragmented and constrained by regulatory and organizational hurdles. Enthusiasm for innovation and technological maturity often face structural challenges—from missing standards and hesitant investment decisions to insufficient data quality and uncertainties in handling new responsibilities and risks.
On December 4, 2025, the joint event hosted by PwC and the ECDF on the topic “AI Visions for an Efficient Public Administration: How can AI more effectively enhance public administration and what strategic steps should follow?” will take place at the ECDF and shed light on the points mentioned above. We therefore aim to expand the new Digital Ministry’s guiding principle #WeAreDoing to #WeAreDoingTogether. To strengthen this perspective, we are bringing together diverse viewpoints from politics, public administration, academia and industry. The goal is to create a day full of exchange, inspiration and practical solutions. The event will be moderated by Ann Cathrin Riedel, publicist and expert on digital policy, administrative transformation and democracy.
Program:
First Part of the Event: Solutions for Practical Application
10:30 – 10:40: Welcome remarks
10:40 – 11:00: Keynote “From digital specialist procedures to AI assistance systems“ – Dr. Tobias Franke, AI & Mobility Solutions Lead, PwC
11:00 – 12:30: First breakout session –Focus on AI use cases
- “Specialized procedures decoded: How can AI support in specialist procedures?“ with Ulrich Ackermann (Senior Business Development Manager, Bundesdruckerei)
- "LLMoin: How the chatbot becomes a sparring partner in public administration?" with Sören Alvermann (LLMoin Project Manager, Hamburg Senate Chancellery)
- “On agents and agency: The role of humans in multi-agent systems” with Dr. Tobias Franke (AI & Mobility Solutions Lead, PwC)
- “Saving lives with AI in occupational safety“ with Ellen Hellmann (Digitalization Consultant, BG BAU)
12:30 – 13:30: Autumn lunch with seasonal cuisine
13:30 – 14:30: Second breakout session – Focus on resources (infrastructure, organization and knowledge)
- “How does AI knowledge building succeed?“ with Dr. Denis Krechting (Managing Director, Possible)
- “Efficient decision-making processes with rulemapping” with Dr. Dirk Woywod (Managing Director, Rulemapping Solutions GmbH)“
- “From Policy to Practice: How the UN drives Capacity Building“ with Omar Mohsine (Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, United Nations)
14:30 – 15:00: "Hallway conversations" with Ann Cathrin Riedel and Frederik Blachetta, Global Public Sector Data & AI Leader, PWC
15:00 – 15:30: Recap of the breakout sessions
15:30 – 16:00: Coffee, cake and informal exchange
Second Part of the Event: The Future of AI in Public Administration – From the Idea to Implementation
16:00 – 16:05: Lead-in to the second part of the event
16:05 – 16:15: Kick-off impulse "Status quo of AI use in public administration" – Prof. Dr. Daniel Fürstenau, ECDF Board Member
16:15 – 17:15: Panel discussion on the future of public administration "#We'reDoing – What's on the agenda of the Ministry of Digital Affairs?"
Frederik Blachetta, Global Public Sector Data & AI Leader, PWC
Prof. Dr. Daniel Fürstenau, ECDF Board Member
Dr. Marianne Janik, Vice President Google Cloud EMEA NORTH
Thomas Jarzombek, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital and Administrative Modernization
Lena-Sophie-Müller, CEO, Initiative D21 e.V.
17:15 – 17:30: Keynote “Opportunities and risks of AI with regards to public administration“ – Lena-Sophie Müller, CEO of Initiative D21 e.V.
17:30 – 18:15: Practical insights: Where potential meets reality
Dr. Aljoscha Burchardt, Principal Researcher, DFKI Lab Berlin
Dr. Daryoush Vaziri, Founder & CEO, VAGO Solutions
18:45 – 20:00: Closing remarks and wrap up
Venue:
Einstein Center Digital Future
Conference Hall, 1st floor
Wilhelmstr. 67
10117 Berlin
Further information on registration //here. Registration is valid for the entire day, allowing you the flexibility to participate in the first, second, or both parts. To help us with our planning, please select your preferred option during registration.