WWAD Dusseldorf
October 8, 2026
Thank you for joining us!
We look forward to seeing you again in 2027. The date will be announced soon.
Meet your Host
Sebastian Ullrich
Managing Director and Partner
As the new Office Leader of BCG Düsseldorf since July 2026, Sebastian is delighted to welcome you to our office for WWAD 2026. He is passionate about bringing people together, fostering connections, and creating an environment where colleagues can learn from one another and thrive.
In his client work, Sebastian advises leading companies on large-scale transformation, organizational change, and growth, with a particular focus on the TMT industry. As EMESA lead for Talent & Skills and global lead for TMT & People and Organization, he brings both a commercial and industry perspective to helping clients navigate change and build future-ready organizations.
Sebastian looked forward to welcoming colleagues from across the region to Düsseldorf for inspiring conversations, new perspectives, and the opportunity to reconnect
Masterclasses
Participants had the opportunity to join exclusive masterclasses before the main event.
Hands-On AI Upskilling
5 – 6 pm | Fully booked
Marc Maegdefrau What you'll experience
Curious how BCG's AI specialists build with GenAI on a day-to-day basis? In this hands-on masterclass, you'll move beyond the buzzwords and get real practice applying GenAI tools to live use cases, from workflow automation to due diligence support. Each Masterclass is guided by one of four BCG's Forward Deployed Engineers and Applied AI experts, hand-picked from our 20-strong team, giving you a first-hand look at how AI solutions are built, tested, and scaled.
Whether you're a GenAI novice or already dabbling, you'll leave with practical skills you can take straight back to your own work.
Executive Search
5 – 6 pm
Dominik Schrader (BCG COL/KUL, 2005 – 2015) heads the Düsseldorf office of Egon Zehnder, where he advises financial services clients on CEO and board-level appointments. Before joining Egon Zehnder, he spent ten years at BCG as a Principal and Recruiting Director, advising clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. What you'll experience
Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of executive search? In this masterclass, you'll get an insider's perspective on how headhunters identify, evaluate, and place top talent. From building visibility to mastering the interview – you'll walk away with actionable do's and don'ts on how to navigate executive search at every career stage.
Career Services at BCG
Your lifelong confidential thought partner
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Our CE Career Services team partners with you throughout your professional journey: whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring new opportunities, or preparing for your next leadership role. We're here to empower you to make your next move with confidence.
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