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CUBE 2026

The Engineering
AI Conference

Thursday, 11 June 2026 · 13:00 onwards

Kohlebunker, Motorworld Munich

CUBE 2026 is coming to Munich

Thursday 11 June

13:30 - 22:00 at Kohlebunker, Motorworld Munich

WHAT IS CUBE?

CUBE is SPREAD AI’s annual invite-only Engineering & Industrial AI Conference, where senior leaders discuss what it actually takes to deploy AI in SDV and system engineering environments.
In its fifth edition, CUBE moves from Berlin to Munich, placing it closer to one of Europe’s hottest innovation epicenter.

Same format. High stakes. Deep conversations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Engineering, Production, and Aftermarket Executives from automotive, transportation, defense, aerospace and machinery sectors
Industrial Leaders focused on boosting efficiency and speeding innovation and AI adoption
Technical, IT & Strategy Innovators seeking expert-level inspiration in engineering intelligence and smart manufacturing

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN?

Exchange perspectives with thought leaders like yourself on real AI experiences, their impact, and lessons learned.
Connect with peers and meet the people behind SPREAD in a tech-forward, and discover how SPREAD sees the potential for AI in engineering over the next 12-24 months.
Become part of a community of engineers, builders, and industry leaders working on the future of complex product development.

AGENDA OVERVIEW

13:00 – 14:30

Arrival & Registration

14:30 – 14:40

SPREAD Opening Remark

2026: The year context gains momentum

Robert Göbel Co-Founder & MD, SPREAD

14:40 – 15:15

SPREAD Product Keynote

AI-Native product lifecycle

Philipp Noll Co-Founder & MD, SPREAD

15:15 – 15:30

Industry Voice — IT

Harnessing a semantic layer for AI

Speaker to be announced

15:30 – 16:00

Coffee Break

16:00 – 16:15

Industry Voice — Automotive

Mastering software-defined vehicle complexity

Speaker to be announced

16:15 – 16:30

Industry Voice — Defence

Engineering the defence systems of tomorrow

Dr. Marc Honikel Chief Innovation Officer, Rheinmetall Air Defence

16:30 – 17:00

Fireside Conversation

The AI Adoption Gap across the Product Lifecycle

Dr. Nicolas Brossardt Solution Architect ITO NOW, BMW

GenLt. a.D. Frank Leidenberger Former CEO, BWI

Yves Bonnefont Former Chief Software Officer, Stellantis

Jens Greiner Enterprise Technologist, Amazon Web Services

17:00 – 22:00

Farewell Apéro & Networking

SPEAKERS

DR. MARC HONIKEL

Chief Innovation Officer,
Rheinmetall Air Defence

DR. NICOLAS

BROSSARDT

Solution architect ITO now,
BMW

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GENLT.A.D. FRANK
LEIDENBERGER

former-ceo,
bwi

YVES BONNEFONT

former-chief software officer,
Stellantis

Jens GReiner

Enterprise Technologist,
Amazon Web Services

As part of the prestigious EU AI Champions Initiative—chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron—this invitation-only event offers a rare opportunity to connect with an elite community shaping Europe’s AI-driven industrial future. Co-hosted by leading innovators Ethon AI (Switzerland), SPREAD (Germany), and Pelico (France), the summit promises meaningful conversations, groundbreaking insights, and lasting collaboration.

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LOCATION

Kohlebunker, Munich

Kohlebunker, Am Ausbesserungswerk 4, 80939 Munich

Built in 1915 as a coal storage facility for the Deutsche Reichsbahn railway, the Kohlebunker has been transformed into an event venue where historic industrial architecture meets contemporary design. Preserved stone walls and an expansive glass roof create a striking atmosphere for exchanging fresh ideas on how to engineer the products of tomorrow.

Transportation

From Munich Central Station (Hbf)
Taxi: approx. 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
Public Transport: Take U6 towards Fröttmaning to Freimann. From there, approx. 8 minutes walk to Motorworld Munich. Total travel time approx. 25 to 30 minutes.

From Munich Airport (MUC)
Taxi: approx. 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Public Transport: Take S8 to Marienplatz, change to U6 towards Fröttmaning, exit at Freimann. Approx. 8 minutes walk to the venue. Total travel time approx. 60 minutes.

By Car
Motorworld Munich is easily accessible via A9 and A99. Parking is available on site and in the surrounding area.

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Accommodation

The following hotels are listed by proximity to Motorworld Munich.

AMERON München Motorworld
Located directly on site at the event venue, offering immediate access to Kohlebunker and Motorworld Munich.

Holiday Inn – the niu Loco Munich North (IHG)
Modern hotel approximately 5 to 8 minutes by taxi or around 20 minutes by public transport to Motorworld Munich. Contemporary interiors and convenient access to public transport connections.

Elaya Hotel Munich Schwabing
Comfortable hotel approximately 10 minutes by taxi or 20 to 25 minutes by public transport. Well-connected location with easy access to the U-Bahn network.

Super 8 by Wyndham Munich City NorthContemporary hotel approximately 10 minutes by taxi or around 20 to 25 minutes by public transport. Practical location with straightforward transit connections to the venue.

B&B Hotel München City-NordConveniently located hotel approximately 12 to 15 minutes by taxi or 25 to 30 minutes by public transport. Functional accommodation with reliable access to public transport.

Hotel Arena Stadt München
Located approximately 15 to 20 minutes by taxi or around 30 minutes by public transport. Quiet setting with accessible transport links to Motorworld Munich.

Booking arrangements and payments are handled directly between guests and the respective hotels.

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Impressions

DR. ULRICH NUDING – MBDA

I really appreciate how openly we cooperate here. The exchange between different industries is very fruitful and highly collaborative. Events like this are essential. They are the foundation for future success.

Dr. Marc Honikel - Rheinmetall

I really enjoyed CUBE 2024. Great speakers, great community and great conversations—highly informative and exciting!

Dr. Lukas Hausmanninger – Audi

CUBE really highlights the opportunities we have, especially in the industry. It's totally inspiring to learn about all the possibilities of digitalization.

Verena Hofmann – BMW

I'm super inspired. One really important message from today is that we can't ignore this change—we have to implement AI and ensure both management and employees are fully on board. I’m taking this enthusiasm back with me.

Previous Speakers

Dr. Ulrich Nuding

Engineering Director germany,
MBDA

Christian Schulz

Expert advisor,
SPREAD

Dr. Christof Horn

Automotive Lead Europe,
Accenture IX

Frank Nürnberg

Tenders & Projects Director Traxx
alstom

Stephan Track

General manager assembly ifactory debrecen
BMW group

Dr. Peter Oel

VP Integration, verification, validation, Mqb & sdv
VOLkswagen

Sascha Lobo

Digital Thought leader & writer,
e.g."DER SPIEGEL"

Valerij Asmus

Head of AI Research,
Mercedes-Benz

Christof Kellerwessel

Former Director,
Ford MEB Office

Adnan Bekan

Data & Digital Vehicle Lead,
BMW

Prof. Dr. Lydia Kaiser

Professor industry 4.0,
TU Berlin

Previous Attendees

Engineering Leaders. Real AI.

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