
Jascha Stein is a human–AI pioneer working at the intersection of technology, policy, and society to build resilient and people-centered digital, social, and economic systems. He is a World Economic Forum Global Innovator and co-founder of OmniBot.ai together with Jeff Adams, the co-inventor of Amazon Alexa. Beyond entrepreneurship, Jascha serves pro bono as Executive Chair of the nonprofit think tank People-Centered Internet, co-founded by Internet father Vint Cerf, and as an Executive Member of the WEF EDISON Alliance for Digital Inclusion. His policy work includes G7-level briefs on data cooperatives, SME finance, CBDCs, and global financial system interoperability. He has co-authored publications with the World Bank, Springer, IEEE, and the World Economic Forum, and he leads the Media & Marketing Working Group at the German AI Association. Trained as a Gestalt therapist with more than 4,000 hours of executive coaching and drawing on his own neurodiversity, Jascha brings a uniquely human lens to AI alignment, governance, and risk. This combination of entrepreneurial practice, systemic thinking, and human insight enables him to help startups, corporates, and governments translate frontier technologies into measurable business value and broad societal impact. Based between Germany and the US — and connected through a strong global business and investor network — Jascha is passionate about turning innovation into resilience and shared prosperity.
Briefings
In the briefing, you’ll receive all essential information about the event and its surroundings — everything you need to feel well-prepared and confident throughout the experience.
Your Agenda
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- Mention any fellow speaker/table captains who are also attending
- Mention what companies/people you are excited to meet at Bits
Your Ticket
Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.
Your Presentation
1. Presentation File:
- Keynote file 16:9 (1920x1080px) or PowerPoint file (.pptx, 1920x1080px).
- Please make sure all fonts and videos are embedded within the file, if applicable.
2. PDF File:
- A PDF version of your presentation with all fonts embedded.
3. Fonts:
- Any custom fonts used in your presentation (please include the font files).
4. Videos:
- All videos included in the presentation must also be provided separately.
- Format: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080px (Full HD).
- File type: MP4 or .m4v.
This is necessary to allow our technical team to review and test the presentations in advance.
More for You
Hotel
We’ve taken care of your accomodation — enjoy a comfortable stay at one of our selected partner hotels near the venue.
Shuttle
Enjoy complimentary shuttle service between the conference and event venues — reserved for our VIP guests.
Tracht
We’ve got your traditional bavarian attire covered — find all details here about your Dirndl or Lederhosen.
Your Contact Person

Carmen Specht

Christine Bruckschlögl
