--- title: Blog — Leadership, AI and Accountability | Daniel Dunkhase, Berlin | Daniel Dunkhase description: Effective leadership in the age of AI, that's my topic. As a leadership trainer, advisor and coach, I work with executives and HR leaders in mid-sized companies, connecting leadership and AI in ways that produce better business outcomes. My approach starts with mindset, judgment, and accountability, then technology follows. Shaped by six years at the Management Zentrum St. Gallen, Switzerland, 25+ years working with 5,500+ leaders in 20+ countries. Certified Master Business with AI (MBAI®) and AI Integration Expert. Published with Springer Nature. Developer of Leader's Sidekicks®, AI-based leadership companions for practical transfer. 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[![Conference hall with multiple attendees at ATD ICE, global audience of L&D professionals in session](https://dunkhase-consulting.com/hubfs/blog-images/en/atd-dach-delegation-daniel-dunkhase.webp)](https://dunkhase-consulting.com/en/blog/why-ive-been-attending-atd-ice-since-2017) ## [Why I've been attending ATD ICE since 2017](https://dunkhase-consulting.com/en/blog/why-ive-been-attending-atd-ice-since-2017) ![Author avatar](https://dunkhase-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/daniel-avatar-200.webp?width=100&length=100&name=daniel-avatar-200.webp) [Daniel Dunkhase](https://dunkhase-consulting.com/en/blog/author/en-daniel-dunkhase) July 21, 2026 ATD ICE (International Conference & Exposition) is the world's largest conference for talent dev... 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