25 Years of ppiDays!
June 30 – July 1, 2025 | Hamburg
Speakers · Agenda · Location · Registration
photo: Stephan Lemke / 25hours Hotel HafenCity
Welcome to ppiDays25!
Join us for two days of insights, innovation, and efficiency in publishing. At ppiDays25, you’ll experience inspiring keynotes, cutting-edge best practices, and exciting real-world use cases— presented by top experts from the publishing industry and beyond. Gain firsthand insights from leading publishers, engage in in-depth discussions with industry pioneers, and discover how innovative solutions can optimize your editorial and production workflows. Whether you’re a decision-maker, a strategist, or a hands-on publishing professional, ppiDays25 is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and drive your business forward.
What to Expect
Connect. Exchange. Shape the Future.
ppiDays25 is more than just a conference — it’s the ultimate meeting place for decision-makers in the publishing industry. In a relaxed setting, you’ll forge valuable connections, engage in insightful discussions, and explore innovative solutions for the future of publishing. Whether during lunch, networking breaks, or the exclusive evening event in Hamburg, this is where the conversations that drive your business forward happen. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this unique network!
Insights to Elevate Your Publishing Strategy
Gain valuable insights from expert-led presentations and real-world best practices covering the latest industry trends. From artificial intelligence and automation to streamlined workflows, discover firsthand how leading publishers successfully implement these technologies. Get inspired by expert knowledge and actionable strategies to take your publishing business to the next level.
Impressions from ppiDays25
Speakers
More speakers will be announced soon!
Agenda
Day 1
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Kick off ppiDays with a relaxed lunch at the 25hours Hotel.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Presentations
Look forward to engaging keynotes and presentations with ample networking opportunities in between.
Presentations
- 50 Ways to Catch Your Reader – How Media Brands Compete for Their Audience
Christian Krug, Owner | Krugmedia GmbH - CX Fusion: The solution for consistent content production across all channels
Tom Brinkmann, Senior Product Manager, and Manuel Scheyda, COO | ppi Media GmbH - Boosting Print Production Efficiency by Direct WebCMS-to-Print Integration
Thomas Grim, Managing Director, and Etienne Combier, Digital Project Manager | Tribune de Lyon - Automated Layout: No Magic – More Like a Recipe
Lasse Bo Timmermann, Head of Editorial System Development | Bremer Tageszeitungen AG - Development and Use of Agentic AI at F.A.Z.
Maximilian Bruhn, Head of GenAI | Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GmbH - From Reading to Immersion – How Media Capture and Retain Attention Today
Benedikt Holtappels | Founder | Scrollytelling GmbH
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Evening Event
End the day with a casual networking evening in the “Alte Liebe”, a special Hamburg venue.
Day 2
9:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Presentations
More insightful talks leading up to lunch.
Presentations
- Harnessing AI, Preserving Trust – Writing Tomorrow’s Story Today
Anup Gupta, Managing Editor | HT Media Ltd - Relevance and Profitability – the Kieler Nachrichten Road Trip
Susan Molzow, Managing Director, Kieler Zeitung Verlags- und Druckerei KG GmbH - Restructuring with a Future – Efficient Processes and Technology as Success Factors in Specialized Publishing
Thomas Letz, Managing Director | Österreichischer Wirtschaftsverlag GmbH - Stronger Together: How alphabeta neo and ppi Media Are Opening Up New Perspectives for PublishersJessica Tonn | Managing Director, alphabeta neo GmbH, Jan Gerds | Managing Director, tellus corporate media GmbH und Hauke Berndt | CEO, ppi Media GmbH
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy lunch and get ready for an interactive workshop.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Workshop: CX Fusion in Practice
Dive into hands-on applications of the CX Fusion publishing solution.
Venues
Fotos: Stephan Lemke / 25hours Hotel HafenCity
25hours | Hamburg HafenCity
This year’s ppiDays will be hosted at the stylish 25hours Hotel in Hamburg, just 200 meters from the International Maritime Museum. With its modern facilities and vibrant harbor atmosphere, it provides the ideal setting for conferences and workshops.
Limited number of discounted hotel rooms
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of €158 per night (June 30 – July 1). To secure one of these rooms, please email us at ppidays@ppimedia.de. Of course, you also have the option to book a room at the hotel independently at the daily rate.
Restaurant “Alte Liebe”
We are delighted to welcome you on Monday evening to “Alte Liebe” (meaning “Old Love” in German)– a charming location in the heart of Hamburg’s HafenCity. In this unique restaurant, situated in the historic Kaispeicher B, you can look forward to a culinary experience with a Hanseatic flair.
Register Now
Join us for ppiDays25 and secure your place in Hamburg.
Your free ppiDays25 ticket gives you access to all events.
Questions?
If you encounter any issues with ticket booking, feel free to contact us at ppidays@ppimedia.de. For any other inquiries, reach out to Heiko Bichel at +49 173 6791468 or heiko.bichel@ppimedia.de.