Michael Fichtner

CIO | FC Bayern München

Michael Fichtner began his professional career in December 1999 and took over the management of the IT department at FC Bayern München AG. Over the years, he has held various senior positions, including being a board member at Freudenberg IT and founding a personal coaching company as an entrepreneur. A particular milestone in his career was his appointment as Chief Information Officer of FC Bayern München AG in January 2014.

Focus Topics

The Focus Topics form the thematic core of the DIGITAL X– with a clear view of the opportunities and relevant challenges for companies. The speaker's focus is:

Cloud Security

About the speaker

Michael Fichtner has held the position of Managing Director of FC Bayern Media Lab GmbH since July 2018.

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Stage program Connectivity

Der digitale Weltclub: Vision, Verantwortung und technologische Zukunft

10:30-11:10

Mainstage

German

What role do cloud, data, and AI play in the digital advancement of a top international club? Max Ahrens (Senior Vice President T Digital) and Michael Fichtner (CIO FC Bayern) discuss the importance of digitalization in the context of a global club, using FC Bayern Munich as an example. The focus is on the use of artificial intelligence, technological partnerships, and the central question: How can innovation and maximum security for fans—both online and in the stadium—be successfully combined?