Swantje Kowarsch

Swantje Kowarsch · 2025-07-21T18:45:32.144Z

Requirements engineering will become more important than coding itself. Reflecting on the first Tech Leadership Conference at the Hasso Plattner Institute (#TLC2025), I was truly inspired by the energy and depth of the discussions. It became clear to me that advances in AI are about much more than technology - they’re about how we build, organize, and collaborate for a rapidly changing future. A narrative I often hear is that regulation, especially frameworks like the EU AI Act, slows innovation. Yet in sessions with Prof Dr Maximilian Kiener and Thora Markert, I was struck by the alternative view: “What if our ethical boundaries are a foundation, not a fence?” Federated learning and privacy-first approaches aren’t just technical workarounds—they’re signals that European AI can lead with trust and quality. Rather than seeing our standards as restrictive, perhaps they enable innovation that is both sustainable and desirable. What’s your perspective? Another key theme was the “decade of AI agents.” Jonathan Weiss, Amazon, illustrated how we’re moving rapidly beyond traditional tools towards intelligent agents—systems that can interpret intent, adapt, and collaborate in real time. Patrick Löber from Google DeepMind gave a memorable tip: “Move from operator to manager: delegate high-level goals to agents while supervising execution.” In other words, agents are here to handle tasks beyond simple chat— but leadership and human oversight remain essential for success. Are we prepared to lead with intent, not just efficiency? Perhaps the most fundamental shift discussed was the changing role of developers and engineers. Falk Uebernickel (付云鹏) and Jürgen Döllner argued persuasively that the future isn’t about producing more coders, but fostering problem-solvers and conceptual thinkers. As routine coding is automated, bridging business needs with systems thinking and clear requirements is where real value emerges. I really liked the link to Ludwig Wittgenstein's "Tractatus" and the relationship between language, thought, and reality: "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world". I was glad to join a panel on business value in AI with Flavia Bleuel, Elisabeth L'Orange, Martin Grund, Thora Markert, and Johann Dornbach. Together, we explored why more than 85% of AI pilots in Germany still fail - often due to cultural resistance and lack of structured data. Most companies are searching for the killer AI application. In reality, it’s organizational adaptability - how quickly you can realign responsibilities, data flows, governance and routines. Thank you to everyone at Hasso Plattner Institute - as well as all speakers and participants - for challenging assumptions and sharing practical insights! I’d love to hear: Are you seeing these shifts—rethinking regulation, intelligent AI agents, or evolving tech roles—in your own organization? #TLC2025 #AI #DigitalTransformation #RequirementsEngineering #SystemsThinking #EthicalAI #AILeadership

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