Mirko Appel

Mirko Appel is an innovation consultant, AI trainer, and co-founder and managing director at Deckeins / Zukunft mit KI gestalten. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, communication, and enablement, he navigates companies, associations, and NGOs through AI transformation. As a consultant and trainer, Mirko combines project, change, and innovation management with his passion for artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and process innovation. He also has extensive experience in web development, user experience design, online marketing, and strategic communication. His strength lies in combining technical expertise with the ability to make complex topics understandable, inspiring, and practical.

Qualifications

Mirko has guided numerous companies on their AI journey, including Vodafone, Sennheiser, Hugo Boss, Zeppelin, DATEV, Vattenfall, and Jungheinrich, as well as associations such as the German Red Cross (DRK) and the Hertie Foundation. He currently supports Got Bag together with Manuel Dingemann (Captain AI) in their AI transformation.

  • Professional innovation consultant and AI trainer with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, communication, and enablement.
  • Specialist in generative AI, innovation, and process transformation.
  • Certified in innovation and change management, as well as classical and agile project management (Scrum PSM I+II).
  • Extensive background in online marketing, web development, UX design, media production, and strategic communication.

Skills You will improve

  • Understand and implement AI in practical projects.
  • Drive innovation and process improvement using AI.
  • Communicate complex topics clearly and effectively.
  • Manage AI-driven projects and transformations with confidence.