CEO
Jakob is the co-founder and chief executive officer, and is responsible for setting a bold vision and strategy for Camunda. He is also the driving force behind Camunda’s global growth and cohesive company culture. Jakob co-authored the best-selling book, “Real-Life BPMN,” and is a sought-after speaker at technology and industry events. He holds an MSc in computer science from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin.
Camunda CEO Jakob Freund and CTO Daniel Meyer unveil a bold vision for the AI-powered enterprise, powered by agentic orchestration—a fusion of deterministic workflows and AI-driven adaptability. They demonstrate how Camunda 8.8 integrates AI agents, RPA, and intelligent document processing to automate complex, dynamic processes. Attendees will gain insights into designing scalable, resilient automation architectures that bridge business and IT. Join this keynote to explore how Camunda enables organizations to operationalize AI at scale and accelerate digital transformation. Following the Day 1 keynote, Camunda CEO Jakob Freund hosts a fireside chat, engaging with leaders from EY and Cognizant to explore how global enterprises are leveraging process orchestration to drive digital transformation. They discuss integrating Camunda's platform with AI, RPA, and legacy systems to enhance agility and scalability. Attendees will gain practical insights into overcoming challenges in enterprise automation. Join this session to learn how leading organizations are orchestrating complex processes to achieve strategic objectives.
In this session, Saikat Ray, VP Analyst at Gartner, shares insights on the future of automation, the role AI Agents will play, and what's needed to get there. He’ll then join Jakob Freund, CEO of Camunda, for a candid fireside chat exploring where the market is headed, how orchestration fits in, and what it takes to build automation that’s both flexible and resilient.
