KNIME Summit is our annual flagship event that brings the data community together to share knowledge, ideas, and resources and gain and expand data skills.
Industry leaders, data scientists, analysts, and business experts join the conference to discuss the latest trends and technologies, attend courses or workshops, and gain insights that are not available during everyday work. We know travelling for events is a commitment. Here are reasons why you should come to KNIME Spring Summit in Berlin this March.
1. Get a reality check: Learn what’s hype and what gives value
It sometimes feels like AI has taken over the internet. One of our aims at the summit is to go beyond the AI hype and explore practical uses of AI in the workplace. The agenda includes talks by thought leaders on advancements in data science and AI, and product spotlights on how existing and upcoming features in KNIME software align with evolving industry trends and your needs.
- Look out for the Data Science and AI talk by Michael Berthold (CEO, KNIME), the fireside chat where he discusses whether AI needs a human touch with Andrea de Mauro, (Data & Analytics Leader), or how to avoid AI FOMO, by Dat Tran, (Tech and Business Leader).
- Find product spotlights: KNIME Analytics Platform as a canvas for human-AI collaboration with visual workflows, KNIME Hub teams for deploying, automating, and scaling analytics and AI, or KNIME Business Hub to govern and control analytics and AI.
2. Attend a full-day data science class
Get focused: You can select the class that will give you the knowledge you need right now. Get started on your data analytics journey with KNIME, learn how to productionize your work, or go deeper into advanced topics, such as modeling and XAI.
Ask questions: The classes are all taught by experienced data scientists who will answer all your questions, work with you through a series of structured lessons and hands-on exercises, point you to resources specific to your learning path, and give you best practices for building out your data science projects.
Learn with others: Classes are live, so you’ll be interacting with your tutors and classmates and can discuss the exercises with them. Any concept or exercise you’re having problems with can be resolved immediately.
3. Learn firsthand from expert-led discussions and real-world case studies
18 talks and panels. The speaker line-up includes experts in manufacturing, pharma, banking, and more. You’ll hear about use cases ranging from supply chain, digitalization, energy transition, process automation, through to production line optimization. The full lineup is on the agenda, but here are a few we’ve handpicked for you…
Leaders: Looking to accelerate AI projects? Hear how KLM is harnessing AI for compliance, or how Qualcomm is navigating volatile production flows and AI-driven automation.
Finance teams: We think the Finance, Auditing, and AI panel with speakers from Siemens, Block.ai and Finnovation Flows might interest you. Or, look out for the talk by Citi on how they scaled KNIME adoption.
Data experts: Looking for inspiration? Get a practical walk-through on building AI Agents with KNIME, or learn more about modeling with ensemble methods and XAI in a course.
4. It’s fun and you’ll make connections
KNIME Summits are also fun. In addition to talks, panel discussions, and product spotlights, you can:
- Meet at the yellow carpet for casual interviews with people from the KNIME community. (Also streamed live.)
- Enjoy drinks at the welcome reception, meet friends, and make new connections.
- Network in Berlin’s iconic market hall, Arminius Markthalle, during the Summit Dinner. You can chat with the community, get candid advice from people who’ve been in your shoes, and spark ideas.
- Join the Partner Awards or expo and see which partners offer support using KNIME in your specific industry.
Why you should attend: In a nutshell
On top of attending live training sessions where you’ll learn how to get started with data science or expand your skills, the talks bring you direct-from-expert inspiration to take back to your team, and product spotlights give you a heads-up on what’s new and what you can expect to be working with soon.
Key info at a glance:
- What: KNIME Spring Summit 2025
- When: Kicks off March 18, 2025 with breakfast at 8:30 AM, and ends on March 20 with farewell drinks at 3 PM.
- Who: Data and business experts, industry leaders, and practitioners attend KNIME Summits to connect with peers and share perspectives on trending data science topics.
- Where: With an onsite ticket, you’ll be at BOLLE Festsäle, Alt-Moabit 98, 10559 Berlin. This is a central location in Berlin and it’s where all trainings, talks, and panel discussions will be held. You can book a hotel room here, too.
- Will it be streamed? If you choose the free virtual pass, you can join the yellow carpet livestream on March 18 at 5:30 PM and continue watching talks, panels, and online breakout sessions on March 19 and 20. The training sessions on March 18 aren’t included. See the agenda for more details.
- How do I register: Get your Summit passes to attend either onsite or online here.