Software & IT Department
With the newly established Software & IT Division, Silicon Saxony e. V. is specifically strengthening the strategic importance of the software and IT industry for Saxony as a business location. At the same time, the renaming of the group from “Software” to “Software & IT” reflects the reality of our member companies: Software and IT are now inextricably linked and together form the foundation of modern value creation, scalability, and innovation.
The industry group has been meeting since the beginning of 2026 and brings together representatives from end-user companies, solution providers, and service providers to reflect the full spectrum and perspectives of the industry within the network and to further develop them collaboratively.
Guided by the “Nordstern 2030” vision, the sector group aims to establish the software and IT industry as one of Saxony’s leading industries. To this end, the sector group provides guidance, fosters networking, and ensures strategic connectivity within the cluster and beyond.
Now is the right time to act: Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming development, processes, business models, and the skills required. In the future, growth will be driven more by scaling, productivity, and sustainable value creation than by headcount alone. At the same time, geopolitical shifts and deglobalization are increasing the importance of resilient digital skills and ecosystems in Europe and Saxony.
Silicon Saxony also collaborates with other relevant software networks in Saxony and Germany (including Bitkom, IT Mitteldeutschland, Südwestsachsen Digital, and the IT Bündnis Chemnitz).
IHRE ANSPRECHPARTNERIN
Sandy Csisko
+49 351 8503-2925
sandy.csisko@silicon-saxony.de
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DecompileD
DecompileD is an annual developer conference aimed at engineers, developers, tech founders, and product owners who are looking for in-depth technical discussions and real-world user stories, or who want to immerse themselves in the tech community. The event is rounded out by art, culture, and entertainment.
PAL – Employment Prospects in Lusatia
Four universities—the Technical University of Cottbus-Senftenberg, the Technical University of Dresden, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, and West Saxon University of Applied Sciences in Zwickau —as well as 23 companies and associations from Saxony and Brandenburg—are pooling their expertise with the goal of using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make work in Lusatia more effective, attractive, and healthier.
Calliope Mini
The Calliope Mini full-day program (GTA) was developed as a joint project involving various companies, including SAP and Siemens. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The GTA is particularly well-suited for third- and fourth-graders. To offer the “Calliope Mini” GTA, elementary schools need a computer lab equipped with a projector and an internet connection. The goal of the project is to spark children’s interest in programming at an early age through a variety of engaging activities.
Topics Covered by the Department
Cloud
The shift of software and data to the cloud also plays a major role in Silicon Saxony. Members of our network regularly share information on this topic, and not just within the “Cloud Transformation” working group. Interested? Then be sure to check our cloud pages regularly.
Data Security
In addition to the “Security & Privacy” working group, where members of our network regularly exchange ideas, our network works closely with local and national partners such as the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Interested? Then be sure to check our data protection pages regularly.
Artificial intelligence
In close collaboration with the members of the “Artificial Intelligence” working group, a position paper on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Saxony was developed, among other initiatives. In addition, Saxony now has its own AI strategy and is driving progress in this field. Interested? Then be sure to check our AI pages regularly.
