Meet OMMAX at the r26

About the conference

OMMAX is attending r26, the evolution of ruhrSUMMIT into a two-day business and innovation festival that brings together startups, corporates, investors, and technology leaders from across Germany.

Hosted at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, the event combines entrepreneurship, technology, culture, and networking in a highly curated environment. With more than 4,000 attendees, 100 exhibitors, and 50 speakers, r26 creates a platform for meaningful exchange, collaboration, and innovation.

Why this event matters

As organizations navigate rapid technological change, innovation increasingly depends on collaboration between startups, established businesses, investors, and policymakers.

r26 provides a unique forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of business, from AI and digital transformation to entrepreneurship, investment, and corporate innovation. Through keynotes, masterclasses, and networking formats, the event brings together the people and ideas driving innovation across the region and beyond.

OMMAX on stage

Panel Discussion: The AI Dilemma – Innovation, Control & Corporate Responsibility

Date & Time: 1 July 2026 | 10:35–11:15 AM
Location: r26 Summit, Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, Melting Stage
Language: English

Dr. Anja Konhäuser, Partner at OMMAX, joins a panel discussion exploring one of the defining questions of the AI era: how to balance innovation, regulation, and corporate responsibility. Bringing together perspectives from business, politics, and technology, the session will examine how organizations can successfully adopt AI, where regulation supports or constrains innovation, and who ultimately bears responsibility when AI systems influence or make decisions.

Speakers: Edi Rama (Prime Minister of Albania), Leo Schmidt (Partner, Forvis Mazars), Arooj Humayun (CIO DACH, L’Oréal Group), Mirko Novakovic (CEO, Dash0), Dr. Anja Konhäuser (Co-Founder & Partner, OMMAX)

OMMAX Masterclass: When Customers Stop Searching – Rethinking Visibility in the Age of AI

Date & time: 1 July 2026 | 04:05–04:50 PM
Location: r26 Summit, Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, Melting Stage
Language: German

As customer discovery increasingly shifts from traditional search engines to AI-powered platforms such as ChatGPT and Gemini, brands face a new challenge: how do you remain visible when AI becomes the primary interface?

In this masterclass, Dr. Anja Konhäuser and Dr. Felix Marcinowski will share practical frameworks, implementation insights, and real-world examples demonstrating how organizations can measure, analyze, and strengthen their visibility across AI-powered search and decision-making systems. The session will provide actionable approaches for building sustainable competitive advantages in an AI-driven customer journey.

Speakers: Dr. Anja Konhäuser (Co-Founder & Partner, OMMAX), Dr. Felix Marcinowski (Partner Digital GTM & AI, OMMAX)

Meet us there

We will be on-site in Bochum and look forward to connecting with founders, investors, innovation leaders, and corporate decision-makers. Join one of our sessions or connect with our team to discuss how AI can create measurable business impact across growth, operations, and customer experience.

To schedule a meeting with our team, please reach out below.