38 cooperative members, 5 new supervisory board members, and a cooperative that is becoming increasingly entrenched in the business community and local governments—a look back at June 16, 2026, in Stuttgart.
A general meeting is the formal highlight of a cooperative’s year—and at the same time a true barometer of how sustainable the collective structure has become. On June 16, 2026, the KI-Allianz Baden-Württemberg eG convened for what was now its fourth general meeting. This demonstrates that the alliance of individual regions has evolved into a statewide community with a broad membership base and increased responsibility.
Within the appropriate formal setting, we had the pleasure of personally welcoming the majority of our 38 members. The meeting was hosted by CREATORS Space – Sternhöhe in Stuttgart, whose facilities and hospitality provided the perfect setting for a focused yet open gathering. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Michael Aechtler and his team.
A formal framework with clear decisions
Dr. Frank Nopper, Mayor of the state capital Stuttgart and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, presided over the meeting. Under his leadership, all items on the agenda required by the bylaws were addressed—from the report on the past fiscal year to the formal votes. This also included the discharge of the management, the Executive Board, and the Supervisory Board, through which the members acknowledged the successful work of the past year.
These formal resolutions, in particular, are more than just routine: they are an expression of the members’ trust in the cooperative’s operational and strategic leadership—and the foundation upon which the alliance continues its work.
A cooperative that’s making an impact in the region
The cooperative’s positive development this year is particularly evident in its membership structure. It has become more diverse, thereby accurately reflecting the goal of making AI widely available to businesses and local governments:
The fact that more than half of the members now come from the private sector, while local governments and regional influencers remain firmly anchored within the organization, sends a strong signal: The cooperative ideal—pooling needs, sharing knowledge, and effectively utilizing AI—transcends industry and sector boundaries.
The Supervisory Board is expanding by five seats
The board has responded to this development. To adequately reflect the growing membership base and incorporate additional expertise and perspectives, the five vacant seats on the supervisory board have been filled.
The following individuals were newly elected to the Supervisory Board:
- Sarah Günther, Managing Director, protectifAI
- Jürgen Weber, Managing Director, weber.digital GmbH
- Dr. Andreas Wierse, Managing Director, Sicos BW GmbH
- Mirko Tochtermann, Member of the Executive Board, relyon AG
- Malte Horstmann, Managing Director, OMM Solutions GmbH
With this expansion, the supervisory board gains additional AI expertise and a strong business perspective—and thus precisely the depth of expertise and practical insight that a statewide AI cooperative needs to make sound decisions.
Membership in the AI Alliance is not a passive affiliation, but rather participation in a structure that the country needs. The 4th General Assembly demonstrated how many stakeholders from the business community, municipalities, and regions are now actively sharing this responsibility.
Thank you—and let's keep moving forward together
We would like to thank all our members for their trust, cooperation, and dedication, which have made this General Assembly a success. The expanded Supervisory Board, our growing membership base, and the clear resolutions passed are not an end in themselves for us, but rather a source of momentum. Together, we will continue to drive the widespread adoption of AI—responsibly, in a practical manner, and in the best interests of businesses and municipalities in Baden-Württemberg.
