Michael Kaufmann is the Founder and Managing Director of Xebia Germany. He is a Microsoft Regional Director and a Microsoft MVP and has been helping his customers succeed for more than 20 years in their digital, DevOps, Cloud and AI transformations. He has published several books, is a regular and thought-after keynote speaker at international conferences, and shares his knowledge in trainings, workshops, articles and his blog.
In a time of rising geopolitical tension and tightening AI regulations, this panel explores how to balance privacy and scalability by combining local and cloud-based LLMs. Experts will discuss hybrid approaches that offer the best of both worlds—data control and regulatory compliance alongside access to powerful, scalable AI.
