Study: Strong Sustainability Commitments, but Governance Gaps Remain
According to the State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report (MIT Sustainable Supply Chain Lab), many companies treat sustainability as a business priority. The report…
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Twice a week we select the most important AI developments worldwide, check them against the primary source and translate them into meaning, opportunities and options for action for decision-makers in mid-sized companies.
Last updated: October 22, 2026 new stories on Mondays and Thursdays
Note: The stories on this page are selected, checked against the primary source and written with AI – without editorial review before publication. The primary source is linked in every story.
Hagen: AI scouting for mid-sized companies, workshop & matchmaking
According to KI.NRW, SIHK zu Hagen, NRW.BANK and KI.NRW will offer a free, half-day AI scouting workshop in Hagen on 28 October 2026 (11:00–15:30).…
Free Online Trainings for Mid-sized Companies on the AI Act
From October 22 to November 30, 2026, the appliedAI Institute for Europe offers free online live trainings for mid-sized companies and startups. Sessions teach…
IT career changers: Companies favor practice over degrees
According to Bitkom, 69% of companies with IT roles employ career changers and 39% plan to increase hiring from non‑traditional backgrounds; 51% value practical…
Gelsenkirchen 2026: KI.NRW presents AI use-cases for mid-sized firms
On November 9, 2026, the Future Congress in Gelsenkirchen presents concrete AI projects and living labs for companies, public administration and infrastructure. KI.NRW opens…
SAP integrates AI, risk data and orchestration into Spend Management
According to SAP, SAP Connect introduced several AI-enabled and partner updates for Ariba, Fieldglass and Concur: Spend Analytics Assistant (GA planned Q1 2027), a…
Free KonKIS26: AI Service Centers Support Pilot Projects
KonKIS26 findet am 25.–26. November 2026 im AI Village in Köln‑Hürth statt. Das kostenfreie Event wird von WestAI organisiert und von KI.NRW sowie dem…
October Sessions: Evaluating AI Applications in Retail Today
In October 2026 the KI.NRW project KI‑Navi Handel runs three one‑hour hybrid sessions in the Digi.Dienstage series. Topics include practical pilots, back‑office automation with…
KI.NRW on Pilot-to-Production Hurdles: Panel at AMBITION, Düsseldorf
On Nov. 4, 2026, KI.NRW takes part in the AMBITION event in Düsseldorf. Managing Director Dr. Christian Temath will join Bastian Papen and Sebastian…