AI Competence Academy Formats
Empower your business with real AI solutions, tailored to the needs of small and medium enterprises.
Move beyond theory – apply artificial intelligence to solve real problems and accelerate growth.
AI Workshops
Practical Use Case oriented Workshops about the Potential of AI, AI Strategy, GEO & AIEO…
AI Strategy Labs
Collaborative roadmap development based on real cases
AI Practice Circle
Curated insights relevant for leadership decisions
AI Coachings
Individual AI Coachings online or Open House AI Coachings
AI COMPETENCE ACADEMY
The AI Competence Academy is an international platform dedicated to practical AI competence in mid-sized companies.
We focus on how artificial intelligence is actually applied in real business environments – beyond theory, tools or vendor-driven promises. Our work is centered on exchange, reflection and shared experience among decision-makers, experts and practitioners.
AI PRACTICE CIRCLE
The AI Practice Circle is a curated peer exchange format for professionals and experts working with AI in mid-sized companies.
Instead of traditional training, the Practice Circle focuses on real-world experience, open discussion and collaborative learning. Participants bring their own AI use cases, challenges and questions and learn directly from peers facing similar business realities.
What We Do – Solutions for SMEs
Tailored AI Services
for Small & Medium Sized Businesses
Solutions Overview:
AI Strategy Labs
Collaborative sessions where we co-design your AI strategy based on your business goals and real challenges.
Align AI investment with measurable business outcomes
AI Practice Circle & Peer Exchange
Confidential peer learning with other executives to accelerate insight, reduce risk, and avoid common pitfalls.
Learn from SME use cases, not vendor hype
Individual AI Coachings
One-on-one expert support to solve specific challenges in your company.
Immediate, practical solutions for day-to-day AI use
Hands-on Workshops & Courses
From strategy to execution:
– Potential of AI Workshops, AI Strategy Workshops, GEO & AIEO
Learn what matters for your team and business
Our Support for You
How to succeed with AI
SMEs succeed with AI when solutions are designed for limited resources, fast impact and real business value.
Practical Outcomes
We focus on practical outcomes, not theoretical training
(we help SMEs apply AI, not just learn about it).
Implementation with Limited Ressources
We deliver frameworks you can implement with limited resources
Identify Use Cases
We help you identify use cases that matter for your specific business
Navigate AI Regulation
We help you navigate regulatory realities (e.g., EU AI Act) with confidence (practical guidance, compliance readiness)
The Challenge for SMEs Isn’t AI Itself – It’s Knowing Where to Start
We help you cut through the noise and identify AI opportunities that deliver real business value.
Pain Point “Lack of Strategy”
“We know AI matters, but we don’t know what to do first.”
Pain Point “Tool Overload”
“Too many tools, too little strategic clarity.”
Pain Point “Measurable Impact”
“We’re unsure which use cases bring measurable impact.”
Pain Point “Lack of AI Know-How”
“Lack of internal expertise slows adoption and increases risk.”
The challenge with AI is decision-making.
Most executives understand that AI will impact their business. What remains unclear is where to invest, how fast to move and how to stay in control.
Our Value for Decision-Makers
1. Peer exchange with other executives and senior experts
2. Access to real SME-level AI experiences
3. Strategic clarity beyond vendor narratives
4. A safe space for honest discussion This is not training. It is strategic orientation through exchange.
Our Clients
Our AI Trainers
AI Competence Academy Trainer
Our trainers are experienced business leaders, managing directors and successful entrepreneurs who combine proven, hands-on strategies for an AI-powered work with exclusive insights into successful business models and best practices. In addition, our trainers are lecturers at renowned universities and academic institutions.
Christiane Lesch is Managing Director of the international consulting firm Innovation Lux, based in Luxembourg, and has been advising companies and startups worldwide for more than 20 years. She also brings extensive experience as a lecturer, including for the EU Digital Day, Chambers of Industry and Commerce, AI in Marketing programs at the Munich Marketing Academy (MMA), as well as various EU hackathons. Christiane holds a Harvard edX certification in Advanced Prompt Engineering.
Christiane Lesch
Patric Weiler combines over 25 years of leadership experience across global corporations, mid-sized companies and tech startups with deep expertise in artificial intelligence. As a former global executive, strategy consultant and AI specialist, he understands the challenges of digital transformation first-hand and delivers practical, actionable solutions for organizations of all sizes. Patric holds an MBA in Management and Communication and studied at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich as well as at the University of Applied Sciences Vienna.
Patric Weiler
Global Executive,
Trusted Advisor, MBW
Nuno Lopes is an experienced entrepreneur based in Portugal. His clients include, among others, the Lufthansa Innovation Center and Allianz. Nuno is an expert in blockchain technologies, AI agents and privacy-focused programming of enterprise AI systems. In 2023, he was a speaker at the renowned Web Summit in Portugal, presenting on the topic of “Programming AI Systems and Privacy.”
Nuno Brito Lopes
KI und Blockchain Entwickler /
UI / UX Designer
Lopezi
Websummit Speaker
Tobias is an industrial engineer and an independent AI consultant. He supports companies in process optimization and brings specialized expertise in AI-driven content creation. His clients include well-known industrial companies. In addition, Tobias is a lecturer at HTW Saar and the ASW Cooperative State University.
Tobias Steffen
AI Consultant
Lecturer HTW Saar
and
ASW Berufsakademie
CONTACT
Contact our Education Team to arrange customized in-house training programs or become part of our AI Practice Circle.
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