Program 2023

Sep 14 202310:00

Welcome & Opening of the 9th Ada Lovelace Festival

Sep 14 202310:15

Opening Keynote with Q&A

In-depth expert insight to make visionary issues tangible, explain context and broaden perspectives.

Sep 14 202311:00
  • This is the centerpiece of the festival that facilitates panel discussions and interviews with renowned speakers, as well as the presentation of the ALF Award.
    11:00
    Panel Discussion

    A moderated exchange between experts from different organizations and presentation of application-oriented and practical use cases.

    11:45
    Interactive Session #1

    Structured session that gets participants to reflect more deeply, share their knowledge, apply topics and solve problems.

    12:15
    Lunch & Socializing Break
    13:45
    Meditation
    14:00
    Keynote with Q&A

    In-depth expert insight and journalistic Q&A to make visionary issues tangible, explain context and broaden perspectives 

    14:40
    Artful Interlude

    Be inspired by a special artistic performance that will make you dive deeper into your mind.

    15:00
    Conversation

    A conversation about responsibilities and regulation

    15:45
    Coffee & Socializing Break
    16:30
    Interactive Session 2

    Another structured session that gets participants to reflect more deeply, share their knowledge, apply topics and solve problems.

    17:00
    Industry Track Panel

    Companies present their current projects in the field of new technologies and New Work models.

    17:45
    Short Break
    17:55
    Conversation

    Facilitated one-on-one conversation to present a perspective from an organization/individual.

  • The Side Stage includes deep dive sessions on topics such as Cybersecurity, Tech History, and Emerging Technologies, as well as Web2 & Web3. Deep Dives are interactive workshops for in-depth exploration and/or application of topics and technologies. More information about the sessions will follow soon.
    11:00
    Deep Dive 1
    11:45
    Deep Dive 2
    12:15
    Lunch & Socializing Break
    13:45
    Deep Dive 3
    14:30
    Deep Dive 4
    15:00
    Break
    16:30
    Deep Dive 5
    17:15
    Deep Dive 6
    17:45
    End Side Stage
  • The Breakout Rooms include in-depth formats around topics such as mental health or leadership. These rooms facilitate interactive exchange among participants. More information about the sessions will follow soon.
    11:05
    AMA with Keynote Speaker

    Personal and up-close conversation. The focus is on mentoring and answering questions from participants.

    11:30
    Deep Dive 7
    12:15
    Lunch & Socializing Break
    13:45
    Deep Dive 8
    14:35
    AMA with Keynote Speaker

    Personal and up-close conversation. The focus is on mentoring and answering questions from participants.

    15:00
    Break
    16:30
    Deep Dive 9
    17:00
    Deep Dive 9
    17:00
    Deep Dive 10
    17:45
    End Break Out Room
  • The Breakout Rooms include in-depth formats around topics such as mental health or leadership. These rooms facilitate interactive exchange among participants. More information about the sessions will follow soon.
    11:05
    AMA with Speaker

    Personal and up-close conversation. The focus is on mentoring and answering questions from participants.

    11:30
    Deep Dive 11
    12:15
    Lunch & Socializing Break
    13:45
    Deep Dive 12
    14:35
    AMA with Speaker
    15:00
    Break
    16:30
    Deep Dive 13
    17:00
    Deep Dive 14
    17:45
    End Break Out Room
  • The Maker Space offers participants an even greater opportunity to experience the future together with workshops and experiments. More information about the Maker Space will follow soon.
  • The Experience Area gives participants the possibility to try out innovative products and experience the future. This area facilitates exploration and networking. More information will follow soon.
  • At the Tool Bar participants get the opportunity to try out the latest tools on the market. More information will follow soon.
Sep 14 202318:20

Recap & Closing of the 9th Ada Lovelace Festival

Sep 14 202319:00

Mystery Tables

Our Mystery Tables are spread across several locations in Berlin where participants will have the opportunity to interact with other participants, speakers and partners at dinner events. The “Mystery” in Mystery Tables is that you don’t know beforehand who will join you at your table.

Sep 14 202321:00

ALF Party

The ALF Party is the perfect end to an inspiring festival day. All participants, speakers and partners are invited to come together to relax and unwind.

The second day of the Ada Lovelace Festival invites the community to co-create and collaborate in a unique, ‘unconference’ format. Embracing the principles of community contribution and hands-on exploration, attendees will work together to shape the program, drive discussions, and foster meaningful connections. With a focus on the people and ideas behind technology, the Ada Lovelace Festival offers a platform for the ada community to come together, share their perspectives, and build the future of technology in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Stay tuned for more infos.

Sep 15 202312:00

Coffee Break

Sep 15 202312:30

Welcome back!

Sep 15 202314:30

The End of the 2nd day

Kimo Quaintance

Kimo Quaintance

Director of Community, ada

Kimo Quaintance is ada’s Director of Community. He first worked with ada as an external consultant in 2019, and joined the team full-time in 2021. He has spent the past 10 years consulting on collective learning and technological change to clients such as Facebook, Microsoft, General Motors, Lufthansa, Siemens, the United States Army, and the Royal Opera House in London. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of St Andrews in Scotland and has developed curriculum and lectured at the University of Denver, the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the University of the German Federal Armed Forces in Munich (Universität der Bundeswehr München), and the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing.

Marina Löwe

Marina Löwe

Director of Learning & Development, ada

Marina Löwe is ada´s Head of Learning & Development. She joins us in our belief that growth rarely happens alone, and shares our passion to inspire the connections that will drive future change. Marina is an experienced change expert with a proven track record in creating personal and business transformations. She accompanies executives and teams in the development of mindful digital high-performance cultures for sustainable business. Marina has been working as an internal and external consultant, facilitator and trainer in international companies ranging from DAX corporations to startups since 2002. She is an industrial and organizational psychologist, multi-certified trainer, mediator, Co-active and Berkeley Executive Coach.