Livingdocs Summit 2026

The journey takes us to Frankfurt! We are delighted to host this year's Livingdocs Summit in the Tower of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in Frankfurt.

Venue: F.A.Z. Tower, Pariser Str. 1, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Please note: Due to our growing international customer base, the Summit will be held in English.

Programme - 8 September 2026

13:00 - F.A.Z. Newsroom Tour

A short tour of the FAZ.net newsroom for a select group of Livingdocs customers

13:30 - Doors Open

Arrival, registration & refreshments

14:30 - Official Programme Start

Welcome by Livingdocs & opening of the Summit

14:45 - Opening Presentation by Carsten Knop, F.A.Z.

"The End of Truth – Media in a Race against Algorithms"

A veteran of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung since 1993, Carsten Knop has held roles spanning correspondent, business editor, and digital editor-in-chief, and has served as a publisher of the F.A.Z. since April 2020.
A veteran of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung since 1993, Carsten Knop has held roles spanning correspondent, business editor, and digital editor-in-chief, and has served as a publisher of the F.A.Z. since April 2020.
Image: F.A.Z.

15:20 - Project Presentation by Cai Tore Philippsen, F.A.Z.

"Don‘t hurt the brand! - How FAZ supports their signature journalism/brand equity/new formats to reach younger audiences as well as keep relationship with older legacy audiences"

With roots in sports journalism at dpa and FAZ.NET, Cai Tore Philippsen has been Managing Editor of FAZ.NET since 2020, bringing over two decades of editorial experience.
With roots in sports journalism at dpa and FAZ.NET, Cai Tore Philippsen has been Managing Editor of FAZ.NET since 2020, bringing over two decades of editorial experience.
Image: F.A.Z.

15:55- Networking Break

Relaxed conversations with refreshments & cake

16:30 - Livingdocs Vision & Roadmap by Gabriel Hase and Lukas Peyer, Livingdocs

The Livingdocs team presents the product vision and strategic direction as well as the upcoming roadmap and new features.

Gabriel Hase, Co-Founder/CEO at Livingdocs and Lukas Peyer, Co-Founder/CTO/Head of AI Labs at Livingdocs
Gabriel Hase, Co-Founder/CEO at Livingdocs and Lukas Peyer, Co-Founder/CTO/Head of AI Labs at Livingdocs

17:15 - Livingdocs Panel — Q&A

The Livingdocs team answers questions from the audience in a moderated panel format.

18:00 - Closing & Outlook

Summary and learnings from Day 1. Preview of Day 2.

18:15 - Networking Dinner

Apéro & flying dinner in a relaxed atmosphere

Programme - 9 September 2026

09:00 - Doors Open & Arrival

Coffee, tea & refreshments

09:30 - Official Programme Start

Welcome by Livingdocs & opening of Day 2

09:40 - Featured Speaker Keynote: Nic Newman (Reuters Institute, Oxford) 

Nic Newman, Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford, will enlighten our audience with a keynote on how news products and business models need to evolve.

Nic Newman is a Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, where he has been the lead author of the world's largest ongoing study of news consumer behaviour since 2012, following a 20-year career as a journalist and digital pioneer at the BBC.
Nic Newman is a Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, where he has been the lead author of the world's largest ongoing study of news consumer behaviour since 2012, following a 20-year career as a journalist and digital pioneer at the BBC.

10:40 - Networking Break

Refreshments & snacks

11:15 - Featured Speaker Keynote: Dietmar Wallner (Wallner Media Consulting)

"The Central Pillar of Modern Publishing Technology, Key Driver of Process Optimization, and Foundation for Scalable Digital Business Models"

Dietmar Wallner, owner of wallnermedia, will share valuable insights into the practical aspects of editorial transformation and the upcoming changes brought about by AI, and will illustrate how a CMS can act as a central driver of transformation.

With over 30 years of publishing industry experience, Dietmar Wallner specialises in guiding editorial teams and publishing houses through digital transformation, with a particular focus on replacing legacy print workflows with modern, digital-first CMS solutions.
With over 30 years of publishing industry experience, Dietmar Wallner specialises in guiding editorial teams and publishing houses through digital transformation, with a particular focus on replacing legacy print workflows with modern, digital-first CMS solutions.

12:15 - Closing Round & End of Programme

Thank-yous and official farewell

12:30 - Informal Networking Lunch

Sandwiches & Refreshments

14:30 - End of Summit

We look forward to welcoming you in Frankfurt!
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Important Notice: Travel & Hotel Accommodation

The International Motor Show (IAA) takes place in Frankfurt at the same time as our Summit. This leads to higher demand for hotel rooms as well as increased traffic throughout the city. We therefore strongly recommend booking travel and accommodation early.

We have been able to reserve a room contingent for our guests at the MASEVEN Frankfurt Messe Hotel at a special rate of EUR 298/night including breakfast (8 September).

Distance to the venue:
- approx. 35 minutes on foot
- approx. 25 minutes by public transport

Please send enquiries directly to Bianca Meier by 4 June at the latest.

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Parking at the F.A.Z. Tower

For visitors arriving by car, limited free parking spaces are available at the F.A.Z. Tower. If needed, please get in touch with us in advance and contact Ms Bianca Meier.

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi will be available for all guests. On-site Wi-Fi instructions will be provided via QR code.

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