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white duck @ Swiss Software Festival 2026
2026-06-24 08:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | uptownBasel, Schorenweg 44b, Arlesheim, 4144, Switzerland
At the Swiss Software Festival, Nico and Martin bring current topics to the stage that are currently occupying many tech and platform teams intensively.
Their talks will focus on:

Cybersecurity, how modern security strategies keep up with the speed of software development
Platform Engineering, as the foundation for scalable, productive developer platforms
AI, between hype, real value creation and meaningful integration into existing systems

If you are interested in DevOps trends, modern platforms and the responsible use of AI, you should take a look at the program. The link to the tickets.

KI Weißwurst Breakfast
2026-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Stellwerk18, Eduard-Rüber-Str. 7, Stellwerk18, 83022, Deutschland
The next AI Weißwurst Breakfast on the topic of Live Hijack & Zero Trust Agents will take place on 12.06.2026.
Two practical presentations by IT experts will shed light on current challenges and solutions in the field of AI and cyber security.
Lectures & Speakers:
Nico Meisenzahl, white duck GmbH: When AI becomes a gateway – Live hijack of an Agentic AI system
Leander Reimer, QAware GmbH: Zero Trust Agents: Secure AI Workloads with OPA and Kubernetes
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IAMCP TechTalk Copilot Studio vs. Azure AI Foundry
2026-05-21 15:00 - 16:00
In this webinar, we will use practical examples to show how Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry can be used in a targeted manner and combined in a meaningful way. You will learn how to avoid typical wrong decisions, which architectural approaches have proven themselves in practice and how both rapid added value and long-term sustainable AI strategies can be realized.
In focus:
✅ Avoid
✅ typical wrong decisions Get to know
✅ proven architectural approaches Combine rapid added value with a long-term AI strategy
If you’re into GenAI, Copilots or AI architectures, you should be there.
Speakers:
Lucas Georg (Microsoft Powerplatform Development and Consulting, ModulAcht)
Damian Bieniek (Cloud and Partner Solution Architect, ADN)
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)

Protect Your Agentic AI System: Architecture, Guardrails & DevSecOps Measures Against Hijacking
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:00
Secure Agentic AI, from architecture to operations.
This session shows how Agentic AI systems are holistically secured: from trust boundaries and controlled tool use to protected sources of knowledge to monitoring and incident response. We bridge the gap between risks and concrete protective measures and show how they can be established as a DevSecOps standard for scalable, reproducible security in AI-native systems.
Speaker:
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)

Intelligent applications with AI agents
2026-03-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Kongresshalle am Zoo Leipzig, Pfaffendorfer Str. 31, Leipzig, 04105, Germany
In this hands-on workshop, we will show how AI agents can be integrated into production applications – with a focus on the open source framework Flock and the Microsoft Agent Framework in AI Foundry. After a compact overview of agent architectures (Blackboard, Tools, Memory), we will demonstrate live the structure of simple agent workflows, connection of data/tools (e.g. Azure AI Search) and typical orchestration patterns. We then take a look at the Agent Framework in AI Foundry, including components, connectors, and deployment. A structured comparison of Flock vs. Microsoft (extensibility, hosting, governance, costs) shows when which approach makes sense – and how the two can be combined. Finally, we discuss deployment scenarios (RAG, automation, copilots), success factors and next steps for PoCs and pilots. The target group is developers, architects and decision-makers who want to quickly move from theory to implementable solutions.
Speaker:
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)

Beyond the Chain: A Deep Dive in modern AI-Agents Orchestration
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | Kongresshalle am Zoo Leipzig, Pfaffendorfer Str. 31, Leipzig, 04105, Germany
Building robust agent systems requires much more than simply stringing together prompts in a linear fashion. While many projects start with simple chains, productive deployment requires architectures that can reliably handle errors, process asynchronous events, and manage complex states.
In this presentation, we take a concise look at modern orchestration approaches for AI agents, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and show which type of architecture is suitable for which challenges – from simple pipelines to graph structures to decoupled multi-agent systems. Participants will gain an overview of how to select the right orchestration pattern for their specific requirements and build systems that grow with increasing complexity.
Speakers:
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)
André Ratzenberger (Senior Software & AI Architect, white duck)
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DevSecOps for AI-native software: The key to secure development and operation
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00
DevSecOps for AI-native systems – from code to operation.
In this session, we’ll show how security is embedded in AI applications from the start: beyond code – including models, data, identities, and pipelines. You will learn proven DevSecOps approaches, automated security along the delivery pipeline and best practices for supply chain, open source and Azure. The goal: to integrate security in such a way that it accelerates development instead of slowing it down.
Speaker:
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)

When AI becomes a gateway – live hijack of an Agentic AI system
2026-02-05 15:00 - 16:00
Agentic AI is increasingly taking over key tasks in modern platforms – from tool usage to automating complete workflows. This new autonomy brings enormous opportunities, but also opens up completely new attack surfaces.
In this session, we will show in a guided live demo how an Agentic AI system can be compromised step by step. Using practical scenarios, we make typical vulnerabilities visible: manipulated inputs, poisoned knowledge sources and abused integrations that can lead to unwanted actions and data leakage – and why classic AppSec reaches its limits here.
Speakers:
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)

Fit for 2026: New impulses and trends in Agentic AI & DevOps
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:00
This webinar summarizes key developments and shares real-world insights and proven best practices. Furthermore, we discuss what awaits us in 2026.
Agenda:

Agentic AI and DevOps increase efficiency and define the future of software development
New AI technologies and Copilot features
Modern architectures and best practices on Azure are becoming more important

Speakers:
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)
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MCP Server & Azure AI Foundry News: Understanding and Leveraging the Future of AI Development
2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:00
In this TechTalk, we dive into the concept of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server: What is behind it, why is it relevant for modern AI engineering processes and how can MCP Server be implemented and used in practice? We show how MCP improves interoperability between tools and models and what benefits it brings to developers.In addition, we’ll take a look at the latest announcements around Azure AI Foundry from Microsoft Ignite 2025. This will be followed by an open discussion round to exchange experiences and best practices.
Speakers:
Markus Sümmchen (CEO & Founder, white duck GmbH)
Tillman Sattler (Cloud Native & AI Engineer, white duck GmbH)
Lucas Georg (Software Developer, ModulAcht GmbH)
Damian Bieniek (Cloud and Partner Solution Architect, ADN GmbH)

Microsoft | ADN Microsoft Azure Day 2025
2025-11-13 | b’mine Frankfurt Airport, Georg-Baumgarten-Straße 1, Frankfurt am Main, 60549, Germany
Join ADN, Microsoft, and partners to see how Fabric, Azure OpenAI, Azure Arc, and Azure Virtual Desktop are transforming businesses and what others have successfully implemented. Lots of practical insights and a great opportunity for networking.
Details of our presentation will be available shortly.
All details and registration are available on the ADN website .

PDV User Forum
2025-10-29 - 2025-10-30 | Erfurt, Mozartallee 3, Parksaal im Steigerwaldstadion, 99096, Germany
Be there when interesting presentations are held and the administration is modernized. Find out more about PDV GmbH’s strategy within the PDV.group as well as planned technological innovations for the VIS Suite and the VIS Justice and VIS Police industry solutions in the coming years. Learn first-hand about customers’ hands-on experiences and discover new perspectives for the digital transformation of complex administrative processes.
Our experts will give a presentation on DevOps and containerization.
In Erfurt, 29 and 30 October 2025
The link to the details and registration.
Speakers:
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)

Beyond Chatbots: Into the Future with Agentic AI
2025-10-22 15:00 - 16:00
Agentic AI pushes the boundaries of traditional chatbots and opens up new possibilities for intelligent multi-agent applications. We will show you the state of the art in 2025 – from reasoning models to AI agent architectures and agent frameworks to standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agent-to-agent communication (A2A). Azure AI Foundry is the important technology foundation on which you can orchestrate your Agentic AI efficiently and future-proof.
Agenda:

Agentic AI enables & multi-agent applications
Agent architectures and standards such as MCP and A2A drive innovation
Azure AI Foundry as the foundation for efficient and future-proof Agentic AI

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Speakers:
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)

Mastering Microservices Conference
2025-10-16 08:00 - 18:00
Mastering Microservices is the online conference for modern software architecture. On October 16, 2025, you can expect hands-on presentations on Java, cloud-native microservices, AI orchestration, HTMX + Kotlin, and sustainable software.
Our experts Martin and André will give a talk entitled “Orchestration of smart microservices with the AI agent framework Flock”. Be part of it.
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Speakers:
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)
André Ratzenberger (Senior Software & AI Architect)

Cyber Security Weißwurst Breakfast Kufstein
2025-10-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Unterer Stadtplatz 11-13, Unterer Stadtplatz 11-13, Kufstein, A-6330, Austria
We will be in Kufstein on 10.10.2025 and together with QAware will talk about the current challenges and solutions in the field of cyber security.
Between the lectures there will be a short coffee break, followed by a veal sausage breakfast with pretzels and vegetarian delicacies.
Agenda:

ISO 27001 and modern software development: How do they fit together?
Speaker: Mario-Leander Reimer (Managing Director & CTO, QAware GmbH)
Coffee break
Secure applications through cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps
Speaker: Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck GmbH)

Key takeaways:
◊ Integrate security at all stages
of development◊ Use open-source tools and GitHub Advanced Security for proactive security measures
◊ Use Azure services and Entra ID to strengthen cloud security
◊ Implement least privilege and use Azure policies to mitigate
risk◊ Combine DevSecOps and cloud-native technologies to securely operate modern applications

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Agentic DevOps: Accelerate development by 55% with AI
2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:00
In the ADN Agentic AI and DevOps webinar series, you’ll discover how these technologies are revolutionizing software development. You’ll also learn how GitHub Copilot and agents can future-proof your business.
Agenda:

How Teams Become Agent Managers
Increasingly important Spec-driven Development and DevSecOps in software development
How Azure creates sustainable and secure scalability

Speakers:
Martin Brandl (CTO, white duck)
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)
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IAMCP re:think 2025
2025-09-23 14:35 - 15:15 | CineStar Frankfurt Metropolis IMAX, Eschenheimer Anlage 40, Frankfurt am Main, 60318, Germany
re:think 2025 offers a stage for innovation, exchange and networking. We are looking forward to the IAMCP community and lectures.
All details will be available on the re:think website soon.

ContainerDays Conference
2025-09-10 16:00 - 16:35 | Kampnagel Internationale Kulturfabrik, Jarrestraße 20, Hamburg, 22303, Germany
The Container Days Conference will take place on September 9, 10, and 11, 2025. This year, our Cloud Native & Kubernetes experts Nico Meisenzahl and Philip Welz will give two presentations. Be there and find the agenda here.
Session 1 – Lord of the Rules: The “You Shall Not Pass!” of Kubernetes Networking (10.09. at 4 pm)
Philip and Christoph will delve into the often-overlooked Cilium Clusterwide Network Policies, which allow central teams to set guardrails that developers must adhere to. You’ll look at the differences between network policies and clusterwide network policies, and how the latter can enforce enterprise-wide security rules. The aim of this session is to provide insights into the use of cluster-wide network policies to ensure security in Kubernetes environments.
Speakers:
Philip Welz (Cloud Solution Architect, white duck)
Christoph Puhl (Senior Sales Engineer for Isovalent at Cisco)
Session 2 – Build a Platform that Matches YOUR Needs! (11.09. at 09:45)
Learn how to build a developer platform that meets your specific needs. This talk will walk you through best practices and common mistakes when building your team’s internal developer platform (IDP). Nico will share practical tips on how to set up a unified interface, self-service capabilities, and a Golden Path. The link to the agenda.
Speaker:
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)

Cloud Native Summit Munich
2025-07-21 08:00 - 2025-07-22 17:00 | smartvillage, Rosenkavalierpl. 13, Bogenhausen, Bayern, 81925, Deutschland
In July 2025, the cloud native community will meet in Munich. Come, join us!
New name. Same mission! CNS Munich is organized by the community for the community! The Cloud Native Summit (CNS) in Munich is a local, community-organized event that brings together users and technologists from the open source and cloud-native communities. This is the fourth edition in Munich that aims to bring the community together. The event provides a platform for professionals and experts of all levels and backgrounds to learn, network, and share their knowledge of cloud-native technologies.
When? -On the 21. 21 – 22 July, 2025 at smartvillage, Bogenhausen.
All details are on our website and you can buy the tickets here .

From Infrastructure to Innovation - The Benefits of Cloud-Native Development and AI
2025-07-09 15:00 - 16:00
Your path to modern and intelligent software development: In this webinar, we will show how you can take the next step in innovation through cloud-native development and the use of AI. Learn how Azure helps you build applications more efficiently, how generative AI opens up new opportunities with Azure OpenAI, and how you can take developer productivity to the next level with GitHub Copilot and the power of AI-based development.
This is what you can expect:

Cloud-native application development with Azure – advantages and added value
Generative AI with Azure OpenAI – Possibilities and opportunities
Increase developer productivity with GitHub and GitHub Copilot
Actionable insights: How to use cloud and AI for innovative projects

➡️ Register now for the webinar
Speaker:
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)

Maximum security for cloud-native applications
2025-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
This talk will show how cloud-native development and DevSecOps can help build and run secure applications on Azure. Discover how integrating security throughout your solution’s development lifecycle and operations helps you detect and remediate threats early. In addition to the basics, you’ll learn how Azure services and GitHub can help you with this approach.
Key Takeaways:

Integration of security in all phases of development
Leverage open-source tools and GitHub Advanced Security for proactive security measures
Using Azure services and Entra ID to strengthen cloud security
Implementing Least Privilege and Using Azure Policies to Mitigate Risk
Combination of DevSecOps and cloud-native technologies for the secure operation of modern applications

Speakers:
Nico Meisenzahl (COO, white duck)
Ingo Lingenberg (Focus Sales Microsoft Security, ADN)
Thomas Kwasnitza (Partner Development Manager, Microsoft Cloud ADN)

Cyber Security Weisswurst Breakfast
2025-05-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Stellwerk18, Eduard-Rüber-Str. 7, Stellwerk18, 83022, Deutschland
Cyber Security Weißwurst Breakfast on May 23, 2025
Expect exciting insights into cyber security, practical impulses from experts and a relaxed atmosphere with Bavarian cosiness – including Weisswurst and pretzels.
Agenda
ISO 27001 and modern software development: how do they fit together?
(Mario-Leander Reimer, QAware GmbH)
Secure applications through cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps
(Martin Brandl & Nico Meisenzahl, white duck GmbH)
Admission is free, but places are limited, so we ask you to register. Follow the link.
We look forward to seeing you!

Full cost control for your AI applications on Azure
2025-03-31 10:00 - 11:00
Full cost control for your AI applications on Azure: Financial visibility for AI agents and chatbots in your solution
Do you want to better control your end-users’ AI costs and are you reaching limits with Azure options? In our webinar, we will show you how to get full transparency and control over the spending of your AI agents and chatbots with Token Control . Learn how to monitor usage costs, set budgets and limits for user groups, and avoid unexpected expenses. In a live demo, you will experience how easy it is to integrate Token Control into your existing application and adapt it individually.
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Speakers:
Markus Sümmchen (Founder & Managing Director, white duck GmbH)
Suad Wolgram (Product Manager & Software Engineer, white duck GmbH)

Best Practices: Running Cloud-Native Applications Securely on Azure
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
Best Practices: Running Cloud-Native Applications Securely on Azure
Running cloud-native applications securely on Azure requires a comprehensive strategy and best practices. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to ensure the security of your applications.
We take a look at the implementation of the Least Privilege principle, the use of Azure Policy, the advantages of Azure Defender and Microsoft Sentinel, as well as the use of Private Link and other essential services.
Learn how you can use these tools and best practices to run your cloud-native applications on Azure securely and efficiently.
The agenda and registration can be found under the following link.
Speaker:
Nico Meisenzahl (Managing Director & COO, white duck GmbH)
Stefan Fuhrer (Partner for Cloud Business Solutions, ADN)

IAMCP goes Internet Pulse! Reach for the Sky!
2025-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | DE-CIX MeetingCenter, Lindleystraße 12, Frankfurt am Main, 60314
As co-organizers of the IAMCP Business Circle for ISVs, we cordially invite you to Frankfurt. Look forward to an inspiring day at DE-CIX with exciting keynote speeches on AI and the Azure Marketplace. Take the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other ISVs!
10:00 a.m. – Welcome
10:15 a.m. – Cloud-Native & AI: From Infrastructure to Innovation, Markus Sümmchen, CEO – white duck GmbH
11:00 a.m. – Azure Marketplace Best Practices, Stephan Gehling, Authorized Signatory – H&S Heilig und Schubert Software AG
12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Networking
1:00 p.m. – Change of location & tour of the data center
For whom?
ISVs, distributors, Microsoft partners, and IAMCP members (or anyone who wants to become one)
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IAMCP meeting of Microsoft partners at Chiemsee!
2025-03-20 17:30 - 21:30 | Patch.Work GmbH, Martinistraße 7 83370 Seeon-Seebruck, Seeon-Seebruck, 83370, Germany
IAMCP Microsoft Partner Meeting at Chiemsee!
Together with ModulAcht & IAMCP, we invite you to an evening all about AI & cloud security . Look forward to exciting insights into AI in PowerPlatform & secure applications with DevSecOps – including a live demo!
Agenda:
5:00 p.m. Arrival & networking at the location
6:00 p.m. Added value through AI in the PowerPlatform – From Copilot to AI Builder (ModulAcht)
6:45 p.m. Secure applications through cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps (white duck)

7:30 p.m. Snacks & Networking
9:30 p.m. expected end
Registration and further details.

Cloud-native & security: Maximum benefits for your applications
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
Cloud-native & security: Maximum benefits for your applications
There are many security benefits to developing cloud-native applications.
This webinar demonstrates how Azure provides powerful security capabilities to cloud-native application developers.
We’ll explain the benefits of Azure Key Vaults, the integration of managed identities for frictionless authentication and authorization, the benefits of managed identity providers like Entra ID, and additional useful services and practices.
Learn how to get the most out of the security benefits of the cloud.
The agenda and registration can be found under this link.
Speaker:
Nico Meisenzahl (Managing Director & COO, white duck GmbH)
Stefan Fuhrer (Partner for Cloud Business Solutions, ADN)

DevSecOps: The Key to Secure Cloud-Native Software Development
2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
DevSecOps: The Key to Secure Cloud-Native Software Development
When developing applications, security must always be a central consideration.
DevSecOps covers all phases of application development and integrates security throughout the development process.
This webinar will address the relevance of security, explain how DevSecOps helps identify and resolve security issues early, and demonstrate how open source tools and GitHub Advanced Security can be used to support them.
Learn how DevSecOps can revolutionize your software development and what best practices and tools can help you implement a solid security strategy.
The agenda and registration for the workshop can be found here.
Speaker:
Nico Meisenzahl (Managing Director & COO, white duck GmbH)
Stefan Fuhrer (Partner for Cloud Business Solutions, ADN)

Innovative and sustainable AI-based applications with Azure and GitHub
2025-02-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Unter den Linden 17, Berlin, 10117, Deutschland
In cooperation with our partner ADN, we cordially invite you to two exclusive workshop days at Microsoft Germany. On February 26 we are in Berlin, the focus will be on the topics of “Innovative and future-proof AI-based applications with Azure and GitHub”. A day of full insights, exchange and networking await you. Register now!

Cloud Native Rosenheim Meetup meets innovation:now Meetup: From theory to practice with AI agents
2025-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Stellwerk18, Eduard-Rüber-Str. 7, Stellwerk18, 83022, Deutschland
After a longer break, we are hosting our Cloud Native Rosenheim Meetup this time together with Innfactory GmbH. On the evening, they will learn everything about AI agents – from theory to practice.
Agenda:
AI Agents 101: Basics and Potentials
(Tobias Jonas, innfactory GmbH)
Demo: Implementing AI Agents with Open Source Projects
(Martin Brandl & André Ratzenberger, white duck GmbH)
Become an AI developer!
The event will take place in the Gastro Stellwerk18 and offers space for a relaxed exchange over a great snack after the lectures.
Admission is free, but places are limited, so we ask you to register. The link to register.
