INNO DAYS 2026
INNO DAYS 2026: Where Security Powers Digital Business
15-16 July 2026 | 
WIBU-SYSTEMS AG, Zimmerstrasse 5, Karlsruhe, Germany
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From software protection to AI-driven business models, INNO DAYS 2026 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore how digital technologies are reshaping value creation. Join us in Karlsruhe to learn strategies that turn software security, licensing, and data into sustainable growth.
We are no longer approaching digital transformation. We are in the middle of it. Software has become the core of industrial value creation, while data, connectivity, and artificial intelligence are reshaping how products are built, delivered, and monetized. What used to be a technical layer is now the core of the business itself.
INNO DAYS 2026 puts this shift into focus. Hosted at the Wibu-Systems headquarters in Karlsruhe, the event brings together key players driving this evolution across industries. On stage, companies such as CODESYS, Schneider Electric, Siemens Digital Logistics, and TRUMPF share real-world perspectives on how industrial software is protected, deployed, and monetized. Their insights are complemented by BSI (the Federal Office for Information Security), Open Source Automation Development Lab, and VDMA, reflecting the growing alignment between industry, associations, and public institutions.
Academia plays a key role in this dialogue. Contributions from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Offenburg University of Applied Sciences bring forward-looking perspectives on communication security and advanced cryptography, bridging cutting-edge research with industrial applications.
A clear pattern emerges: security is the foundation of digital business. Protecting intellectual property, controlling how software is used, and ensuring regulatory compliance are becoming prerequisites for market access. At the same time, these capabilities enable new business models, from featureon-demand to subscription and usage-based licensing.
Artificial intelligence accelerates this transformation. It enhances industrial processes, optimizes decision-making, and reshapes customer engagement. But it also raises expectations around trust, integrity, and control. As systems become more dynamic and interconnected, the ability to enforce rules and protect digital assets becomes a competitive advantage.
At the infrastructure level, the Industrial Internet of Things introduces new complexity. Highly distributed, resource-constrained environments require secure communication across both legacy and modern systems. In parallel, emerging concepts such as confidential computing show how sensitive data can be processed securely, even in shared or untrusted environments, supported by hardware-based trust anchors.
Regulation adds further momentum. With initiatives like NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act, cybersecurity is becoming enforceable across the entire lifecycle of digital products. This is driving organizations to rethink development, deployment, and long-term maintenance, while also creating opportunities to differentiate through measurable security.
Taking place on July 15 (afternoon) and July 16, INNO DAYS is designed for meaningful exchange. Ample time for networking and direct interaction ensures that discussions go beyond presentations. The event will be in English. While the event is designed for in-person participants, a dedicated roundtable will be streamed live on YouTube to extend the conversation.
This is a defining moment. The technologies are here, the frameworks are taking shape, and the competitive landscape is shifting.
INNO DAYS 2026 is where these forces come together and where the next phase of digital business takes shape.
One-to-One Meetings
Engage in personal discussions with the creators of CodeMeter throughout the event. We are available for conversations before, during, and after the event on both days, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Your dedicated contacts will be:
Product Management
- Karl Barth, Director Product Management
- Wolfgang Voelker, Product Manager CodeMeter and CodeMeter Protection Suite
- Marco Blume, Product Manager CodeMeter Embedded
- Karl-Friedrich Press, Product Manager CodeMeter License Central
Research & Development Software
- Andrej Krasnik, Director Research and Development Software
- Axel Engelmann, R&D Software, Team Lead Protection Technologies
Corporate Technology
- Dr. Carmen Kempka, Director Corporate Technology
Professional Services
- Ruediger Kuegler, VP Professional Services and Security Expert
CERT
- Alvaro Forero, Head of CERT, Professional Services and Security Expert
Sales
- Stefan Bamberg, Director Sales and Key Account Management
- Irina Ulrich, Senior Key Account Manager
- Thomas Warnken, Senior Key Account Manager
- Patrick Fauti, Key Account Manager
Senior Management
- Oliver Winzenried, CEO
- Thomas Oberle, Member of the Management Board
FAQs
To benefit from the special hotel rate, please confirm your booking by June 26, 2026. While we remain flexible with event registrations, we recommend signing up by July 3, 2026, to ensure a smooth experience. Registrations will remain open until the day before the event begins, but early registration helps us plan effectively and tailor the experience to your needs.
Registrations are accepted exclusively from corporate or institutional email addresses. Personal email domains are not permitted. Our team will verify all registrations to ensure that the provided contact details are accurate and meet this requirement.
The main value of INNO DAYS lies in the conference sessions, where key insights and industry discussions take place. The networking dinner is an exclusive opportunity for those attending the event to connect in a more informal setting.
Unfortunately, walk-ins are not permitted. Only registered participants will be granted access to the event. Attendees arriving without prior registration will be turned away at the entrance.
Wibu-Systems is pleased to cover the full event experience, including catering for the networking dinner on July 15 and lunch on July 16. However, for attendees requiring accommodation, we have arranged a special rate with Holiday Inn Express Karlsruhe, but the cost of the stay is at your own expense.
If your plans change, kindly inform our team as soon as possible, and we will take care of the necessary arrangements.
Our parking area can accommodate up to 20 guest vehicles. Additionally, there is usually ample free parking available in the surrounding area, including along Zimmerstrasse, where our headquarters are located.
All sessions will be recorded, but only the roundtable discussion will be made available on our YouTube channel. The other recordings will not be shared, making in-person attendance the only way to gain full access to the insights presented.
A professional photographer will be onsite to capture key moments, and the images will be shared with attendees and used for promotional purposes. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign a waiver. While you are welcome to take personal photos, please respect the privacy of other guests. However, recording the sessions is not allowed.
The event will be conducted entirely in English, ensuring a seamless experience for an international audience. No translation services – neither in person nor automated – will be provided.
A Look Back at Past Editions of INNO DAYS
Curious about how INNO DAYS has evolved? Explore the programs from the past two editions and see how the event has shaped discussions on software protection, licensing, and cybersecurity. For a glimpse into last year’s highlights, watch the short video recap capturing key moments, expert insights, and the vibrant atmosphere of INNO DAYS 2024 + 2025.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the 2025 event
Explore the bold perspectives of the 2025 roundtable
Relive the dynamic energy of the 2024 event
Revisit the key insights from the 2024 roundtable