WeAreDevelopers Germany GmbH
Wattstraße 11
13355 Berlin, Germany
[email protected]
To the attention of:
His Excellency Erkki Keldo
Minister of Economy and Industry
Suur-Ameerika 1
10122 Tallinn
Estonia
Berlin, 26th January 2026
Invitation to Speak at WeAreDevelopers World Congress in Berlin and San José (CA)
Dear Minister Keldo,
It was a pleasure to meet you at your panel discussion (“How Emerging Technologies
Reshape Power, Security and Diplomacy”) in Davos last week. On behalf of Sead
Ahmetovic, Chief Executive Officer, and Benjamin Ruschin, Executive Chairman of
WeAreDevelopers, we are honoured to invite you to deliver a keynote / fireside chat address
at the WeAreDevelopers World Congress, both in Berlin (link) and San José, California
(link).
The WeAreDevelopers World Congress is the world’s largest global gathering for
software developers, AI innovators and technology leaders. In 2026, the congress will
convene >15,000 participants in Berlin and >10,000 participants in San José, California –
both events will feature over 500 speakers from 60 different countries. A number of policy
makers, such as German Federal Minister Dr. Karsten Wildberger (our official patron), will be
speaking at our congress.
The central focus of the 2026 editions is artificial intelligence and its concrete deployment
at scale – in enterprises, public administration and society at large. Particular emphasis is
placed on digital sovereignty, talent development, innovation-friendly regulation and
Europe’s position in the global technological landscape.
WeAreDevelopers Germany GmbH Wattstraße 11, 13355 Berlin, Germany Email:
[email protected]
VAT: DE320095170 ID: HRB 200146B Court of Registration: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
Proposed Engagements
1. WeAreDevelopers World Congress (Europe) – Berlin
● Monday, 8 July 2026 – Private VIP Evening with >500 CXOs
● Tuesday, 9 July 2026 – Speech & Fireside Chat on Stage, CityCube Berlin
● German Federal Minister of Digitalization, Dr. Karsten Wildberger, is the Official
Patron and Opening Keynote Speaker
● www.wearedevelopers.com/world-congress
● >15,000 participants
2. WeAreDevelopers World Congress (North America) – San José, California
● Tuesday, 23 September 2026 – Private VIP Evening with >500 CXOs
● Wednesday, 24 September 2026 – Speech & Fireside Chat on Main Stage,
San José Convention Center
● Matt Mahan, the 66th and current Mayor of San José, is hosting a group of global
CEOs and policy makers together with WeAreDevelopers at this event
● www.wearedevelopers.com/world-congress-north-america
● >10,000 participants
Furthermore, we would like to provide the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
to take advantage of the following possibilities:
● Estonian Pavilion in the Exposition Area
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications will be present at the congress
with a dedicated pavilion in its own exhibition area, addressing more than 15,000
international tech talents. The pavilion will showcase the Ministry’s initiatives as well
as Estonian startups and scale-ups to both a local and international audience.
● Hackathon
WeAreDevelopers will organize a hackathon at the congress under the auspices of
the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The underlying challenge will
be jointly defined with the Ministry and implemented by WeAreDevelopers.
● Tech Leaders Lounge
As host, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications will host the Tech
Leaders Lounge – the area where CXOs, international board members, and VIP
guests of the congress convene. The lounge is designed for meetings and
discussions with selected executives, scale-up founders, as well as for press and
media activities.
● CXO Lunch
A CXO Lunch will be held, to which selected executives and founders will be invited
by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and WeAreDevelopers for a
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working lunch and exchange with Minister Keldo.
● VIP Invitations for CXOs
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications will receive a contingent of
VIP invitations, enabling it to invite selected executives, startup founders, and
relevant stakeholders.
Of course, we will be at your disposal for all organizational details, including travel
arrangements, accommodation, technical setup, moderation, and media support. Each
congress is attended by hundreds of international journalists, leading technology influencers
and bloggers.
We are confident that your contribution would not only enrich the program substantively but
would also significantly enhance the visibility and impact of the congresses, and that our
cooperation would create meaningful value for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and
Communications.
We would be most honored by your acceptance and would be delighted to welcome
you in Berlin in summer 2026 and in San José in autumn 2026. Should you have any
questions or wish to coordinate personally, we remain at your full disposal.
Please let us know if this is of interest to you, and how you would like to proceed.
With highest consideration,
Sead Ahmetovic
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
Benjamin Ruschin
Executive Chairman
[email protected]
WeAreDevelopers Germany GmbH Wattstraße 11, 13355 Berlin, Germany Email:
[email protected]
VAT: DE320095170 ID: HRB 200146B Court of Registration: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg
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