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      AI in reality check: How companies are moving from hype to attitude

      Discover how AI goes beyond the hype to help companies optimise processes and make more informed strategic decisions – while ensuring trust and secure governance.

      KPMG RealTalk features experts who not only observe developments but actively shape them – and provide you with concrete advice on how to successfully implement AI projects in your company.


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      Episode 1 – November 2025

      Business in an emergency – how companies should prepare for geopolitical shocks today 

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      Episode 2 – December 2025

      Impact instead of image – ESG as a measurable success factor

      The topics of the programme

      Generative AI: Where we are today and what lies ahead

      Germany and Europe have strong AI expertise. The key question is whether this expertise can be translated into scalable applications, viable business models and measurable effects. Experts discuss how this can be achieved today and take a look at the future of AI.

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      AI in action: From concept to agent

      When it comes to AI, what matters less is what is technically feasible and more what works reliably in everyday life. Between prototype and scaling lie costs, integration and responsibility. Experts discuss where AI agents create added value today – and where their limits lie.

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      AI in taxation: Tax leadership takes charge

      The control function is highly regulated, data-intensive and prone to errors – and the demands placed on AI are correspondingly high. We determine where its use is technically sensible, legally viable and practicable.

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      AI as a risk: special investigations under increased pressure

      AI increases efficiency, but also lowers the barriers to deception and manipulation. Fake invoices, emails and reports are now almost impossible to detect. We explain how the threat landscape is changing and how companies can protect themselves.

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      Our guests and experts

      Laura Bauer

      Laura Bauer
      Community & Public Relations Manager, AI Federal Association

      Nicole Büttner

      Nicole Büttner
      Founder & CEO, Merantix Momentum

      Andreas Fachinger
      Expert for Data & AI, KPMG

      Benedikt Höck
      Head of AI, KPMG

      Charlotte Kufus

      Charlotte Kufus
      Co-Founder & Managing Director, Flank AI

      Michael Rackow

      Michael Rackow
      Head of Investigation Europe & Africa, Siemens

      Ija Ramirez
      Head of Tax, KPMG

      Michael Sauermann
      Head of Forensic Technology, KPMG

      Tanja Schumacher

      Tanja Schumacher
      Senior Vice President Tax, Brenntag Group


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