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      Best of RealTalk: Technology – what needs to be on the agenda now

      In the Best of from our RealTalk episodes and the KPMG Future Summit, we summarise the most important assessments of our experts on technology decisions that cannot be postponed. The focus is on concrete pressure to act, real competitive advantages and the question of which strategic course decision-makers should set now - from AI to cloud and quantum computing to digital sovereignty. 

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      Quantencomputing gilt als nächste Schlüsseltechnologie, ist für viele Unternehmen aber noch wenig greifbar und von Unsicherheit umgeben.

      Sendung vom 10.06.2026
       

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      Erfahren Sie, wie Unternehmen in einer Welt vernetzter Risiken handlungsfähig bleiben – wenn Geopolitik Geschäftsmodelle beeinflusst, technologische Abhängigkeiten wachsen und Energie- sowie Ressourcensicherheit zum Wettbewerbsfaktor werden.

      Sendung vom 19.02.2026.

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      Im Fokus: die gesamtstaatliche Verteidigung als gemeinsame Aufgabe, die wachsende Bedrohung durch hybride Kriegsführung und die Rolle neuer Technologien für Sicherheit und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

      Sendung vom 16.10.2025.
       

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      Deutschland bleibt für Investitionen attraktiv – vor allem dort, wo Transformation gezielt vorangetrieben wird und neue Wachstumsfelder erschlossen werden.

      Sendung vom 13.05.2026
       

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      Erfahren Sie, wie KI über den Hype hinaus Unternehmen dabei unterstützt, Prozesse zu optimieren, strategische Entscheidungen fundierter zu treffen – und gleichzeitig Vertrauen sowie sichere Governance zu gewährleisten.

      Sendung vom 29.01.2026.

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      Digitale Souveränität entsteht heute in der Praxis durch die bewusste Steuerung von Abhängigkeiten. Entscheidend ist, gemeinsam mit den richtigen Anbietern die eigene Handlungsfähigkeit zu sichern.

      Sendung vom 16.04.2026

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      Erfahren Sie, wie Nachhaltigkeit heute über regulatorische Pflichten hinausgeht und zu einem entscheidenden Treiber für Wertschöpfung, Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Unternehmensstrategie werden kann.

      Sendung vom 03.12.2025.
       

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      What is RealTalk?

      KPMG RealTalk addresses key economic and technological developments and analyses them for you with the help of experts. The focus is on clear, objective analyses and practical perspectives from which concrete and actionable recommendations for companies are derived.

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      Guidance for decision-making under uncertainty

      Today, companies make strategic decisions under conditions that are rarely clear-cut. Technological dependencies, geopolitical shifts, regulatory requirements and new expectations regarding sustainable business practices are all intertwined. KPMG RealTalk creates a space in which current developments can be contextualised and discussed with a view to concrete courses of action.

      The focus is on topics that directly affect management decisions: Which risks should companies actively mitigate? Where are new opportunities emerging? And which issues should be placed on the agenda of the board of directors, executive management and supervisory bodies at an early stage? The discussions combine expert analysis with perspectives from business, technology, law and strategy.

      Exchange with experts from the field

      KPMG RealTalk is aimed at decision-makers who are looking for concise insights whilst also valuing in-depth expertise. Our experts examine relevant developments not in isolation, but in relation to business models, governance, investment decisions and operational implementation. This results in insights that provide guidance beyond the immediate moment.

      The sessions address current debates without getting bogged down in buzzwords. Whether AI, ESG, geopolitical risks or digital sovereignty: KPMG RealTalk highlights the questions businesses should be asking now and the next steps that may follow.

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      Frequently asked questions

      KPMG RealTalk is a discussion format that contextualises current economic, technological and transformation topics. The focus is on perspectives relevant to strategic management decisions.

      The format is aimed at decision-makers from executive boards, senior management, supervisory boards and specialist departments. It offers concise insights for companies wishing to assess current developments at an early stage.

      KPMG RealTalk addresses topics such as AI, ESG, geopolitical risks, digital sovereignty and governance. The key question is what impact these developments will have on companies and their upcoming decisions.