The arena belonged to the community

A day to remember at the Allianz Arena

The Analytics Pioneers Summit 2026 took us to Munich to learn from fantastic speakers, catch up with old friends, and meet new people from the European analytics community.

The format made conversations just as important as the sessions. We shared experiences, questions, and different ways of tackling the challenges of data, measurement, and technology. Exactly the kind of gathering you return from with fresh ideas and a few more things to ponder.

The arena was ours

Hosting it at the Allianz Arena made the day unforgettable. We were able to tour the stadium, step onto the pitch, sit on the substitutes' bench, and keep the conversation going in a setting that usually belongs to great nights of football.

And the metaphor worked: for a day, the arena belonged to the community. A place to connect without rush, share knowledge, and remember that data tastes better when we work on it together.

We take away much more than notes

We returned with lessons learned, reunions, and new connections spread across different parts of Europe. Also with the feeling of having experienced something special, like the great nights of the Champions League.

Thanks to Marcus, Patrick, and the entire Analytics Pioneers team for taking care of every detail and creating an event truly designed for the community. We'll try to be back next year.

Long live the community!