Meet Your Speaker
Alexander Schmitt
Head of Speech Technology #HeyMercedes, Mercedes-Benz
BIO
Alexander Schmitt has over 15 years of experience in Voice Assistants, Voice AI research, and product development. He began his career at the University of Ulm, joining Germany’s first spoken dialog system research lab in 2007, where he pursued a PhD on AI-driven Speech Dialog Systems in collaboration with New York-based SpeechCycle Inc.
In 2012, Alex joined Mercedes-Benz, contributing to research, advanced engineering, and product development for next-generation in-car voice assistants and emotion AI. A prolific author, Alex has published over 60 international papers in voice assistant-related fields. He currently leads the development of the next-gen #HeyMercedes Voice Assistant, working with a talented team of software developers, data scientists, and product owners to push the boundaries of conversational AI.
TRACKS
Build & Deploy
This track is for AI engineers, solution architects, and technical teams designing, deploying, and scaling AI systems. Explore the tools, frameworks, and architectures needed to ensure AI systems are robust, secure, and high-performing at scale.
Business & Strategy
This track is for business leaders, technology strategists, and customer success teams who define and execute AI strategies. Discover how to scale AI responsibly, maximize ROI, and align AI systems with organizational goals while maintaining governance, transparency, and trust.
FORMATS
ASK ME ANYTHING
Open Q&A with Our Speakers
✓ 45 Minutes with Select Speakers
✓ Open & Freestyle Audience Led Q&A
✓ 1-2 Speakers
✓ Limited Seating (30 Max)
✓ No Phones or Recordings Allowed
MASTERCLASS
Single-Expert Deep-Dive
✓ Deep Dive into a Specific Topic
✓ Thought Provoking
✓ 30 Minutes Keynote
✓ 15 Minutes Q&A
✓ Interactive Audience-Led Q&A
