Save the date: Let's meet at the 49th Congress of Controllers on April 28/29, 2025 in Munich

Invitation from the ICV Chairman of the Board

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Times remain challenging. This is precisely when the experience exchange and access to the ICV Controlling Excellence are particularly valuable. I therefore cordially invite you: Come to the 49th Congress of Controllers in Munich on April 28 and 29, 2025.

This year's Congress motto, "The Perfect Storm," is a symbol of the simultaneous confluence of several unfavorable developments that we are currently experiencing: economic weakness, geopolitical upheavals, rising unit labor costs, a lack of productivity gains, expensive energy, political uncertainty, unpromising announcements by the newly elected US president, excessive sustainability requirements. The list goes on and on. The sum of these effects is weakening the competitiveness of European companies and posing existential challenges even to flagship companies.

The 49th Congress of Controllers focuses on these challenges and possible solutions. Top speakers from international companies await you, offering practical insights into the latest developments in the areas of AI in controlling, sustainability controlling and reporting, as well as strategies for global competitiveness and opportunities for effective cost reduction and restructuring.

Further highlights include the presentation of the renowned ICV Controlling Excellence Award and the ICV Péter Horváth Green Controlling Award, which recognize outstanding achievements in controlling.

The 49th Congress of Controllers offers you the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues and gain valuable ideas for your controlling practice. Take advantage of your opportunity for two days full of inspiring food for thought and exclusive insights.

I’m looking forward to meeting you in Munich on April 28-29.

Sincerely, yours
Heimo Losbichler
Chairman of the Board of the ICV Internationaler Controller Verein

Conditions and accommodation

Monday, April 28, 2025
9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. in plenary (ballroom)
2.30 p.m. -  5.40  p.m. in topic clusters
then „Happy Hour“ in the Exhibitors' Area
then „Controllers' Beer Garden “ from 7.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. in plenary (ballroom)
then lunch together until around 2.00 p.m.

CongressCenter at theHotel „The Westin Grand München“,
Arabellastr. 6
D-81925 München
in Bogenhausen, direct at Mittleren Ring
Take the U-Bahn Line U4 from Hbf München (Main Station), ca. 15 minutes to station „Arabellapark“
Telefon +49-(0)89-9264-0
www.westingrandmunich.com

Members of the ICV: EUR 1.460,-
Non-Members of the ICV: EUR 1.690,-
Early bird discount by:

  • 31.12.2024: 200 euros,-,
  • 31.01.2025: 100 euros,-
  • 28.02.2025: 80 euros,-

ICV Officials older than 65 years with more than 10 years as Officials: EUR 375,-; no early bird discount

For students under 30 years with ID, a limited number of places are available on request at a price of EUR 375,-; no early bird discount.

Full-time lecturers from universities receive a discount on request at the ICV Office.

For ICV corporate memberships receive a discount for multiple registrations, available from the third registration.

The participation fee includes access authorization for the online presentation documents, lunch, drinks during the breaks, during meals and participation in the Happy Hour at the “Controllers' Beer Garden” including buffet and drinks.

The participation fee is exempt from sales tax according to [German] § 4 No. 22 UStG.

If you cancel your registration by March 31, 2025, we will charge an administration fee of EUR 300,-. In the event of a later cancellation, the full participation fee will be charged. The provision of a substitute participant is possible.

Cancellation of the event by the ICV: We cannot reimburse you for costs that you incur because we have to cancel an event (e.g. hotel cancellation fees, fees for travel tickets that have already been booked). In these cases, we will of course reimburse you for event fees that have already been paid.

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Congress-Hotel: The Westin Grand München
205,65 euros per room/night, including breakfast

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Four Points by Sheraton München Arabellapark Hotel
190,46 euros per room/night, including breakfast
A 2-minute walk to the Congress Hotel The Westin Grand Munich.

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Arabellastrasse 13-15
81925 München
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Das Congress-Programm (PDF)

Das Programm 2025

Montagvormittag: Keynotes (Ballsaal)

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Heimo Losbichler
FH Oberösterreich
Vorsitzender des ICV-Vorstands und der IGC

Matthias von Daacke
BLANCO Group
Stv. Vorsitzender des ICV-Vorstands

Heimo Losbichler
Matthias von Daacke

Dr. Fabian Mehring, MdL
Bayerischer Staatsminister für Digitales

  • Zukünftige Entwicklungslinien im Controlling
  • Wie sich die Kernaufgaben der Controller wandeln könnten
  • Die neue DNA des Controllers - Soft Skills oder KI?
  • Revolution oder Evolution - Schritthalten mit der Veränderung

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Heimo Losbichler
Dekan Studiengangsleiter Controlling, Rechnungswesen und Finanzmanagement, Fakultät für Wirtschaft und Management FH Oberösterreich, Steyr
Vorstandsvorsitzender ICV Internationaler Controller Verein, Wörthsee
Vorstandsvorsitzender IGC International Group of Controlling, Steyr

10.30 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

Englischsprachiger Vortrag

  • Discover overlooked AI tools integrated in Excel
  • Powerful data insights with Python in Excel for non-programmers
  • AI outside Excel: Top Tips

Leila Gharani
MD
XelPlus, A-Mödling

  • Einblicke in die Strategiearbeit
  • Definition der Steuerungsphilosophie
  • Roadmap der Transformation

Thilo Rieser
Head of Finance and Controlling Henkell Freixenet und
Leiter Konzernfinanzen und -controlling Henkell Freixenet
Henkell Freixenet / Henkell Co. Sektkellerei KG, Wiesbaden      

Verleihung ICV Controlling Excellence Award

Laudatio, Preisverleihung und Präsentation des Gewinnerprojektes im Wettbewerb um den ICV Controlling Excellence Award 2025.

Prof. Dr. Utz Schäffer
Direktor Institut für Management und Controlling (IMC) der WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar
Vorsitzender des ICV-Kuratoriums

13.00 Uhr Mittagessen und Erfahrungsaustausch

Montagnachmittag: Themenzentren

Themenzentrum A: KI/Digitalisierung

Raum: folgt
Moderation: Markus Steiner
Alpiq AG
Mitglied des ICV-Vorstands

  • Wirtschaftsnachrichten und Finanzkommunikation sind falsche Vorbilder fürs Controlling
  • Die herkömmlichen Diagramme sind zu teuer und häufig irreführend
  • Controlling und Management stehen ebenso unter Effizienzdruck wie operative Bereiche
  • Datenvisualisierung und Reporting brauchen mehr Integrität und Automation
  • Welche zuverlässigen Formate gibt es und wie gut sind sie mit sprach- oder regelbasierter KI automatisierbar?

Dr. Nicolas Bissantz
CEO, Gründer und geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
KI-Pionier, Forschungsunternehmer, Autor
Bissantz & Company GmbH, Nürnberg

15.20 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

  • AI - Trendthema mit viel Potential
  • Konkrete AI-Umsetzungsbeispiele und praktische Erfahrungen
  • It’s time to build!

Eberhard Bayerl
Partner

Michael Ginner
Director

KPMG Advisory GmbH, Wien

Eberhard Bayerl
Michael Ginner

16.30 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

  • Von der Analyse zur Prognose: Mit KI-gestützten Datenmodellen im Controlling Value generieren
  • Generative AI im Finanzbereich - smart kommunizieren und Entscheidungen unterstützen
  • Use Cases - how to get started
  • Kompetenzzentrum KI - einen Innovationshub für Controlling & Finance aufbauen

Claudia Maron
Head of KI/BI in Controlling and Finance

Max Fößel
Riskmanager

Stephen Walter
Business Analyst Controlling

DATEV eG, Nürnberg

Claudia Maron
Max Fößel
Stephen Walter

Themenzentrum B: Nachhaltigkeit

Raum: folgt
Moderation: Judith Leopold
KEYE Advisory GmbH
Leiterin ICV-Fachkreis Change Management

  • Der Gegenstand des Nachhaltigkeitscontrollings: Was ist eigentlich Nachhaltigkeit?
  • Nachhaltigkeit im Kontext von Strategie und strategischem Controlling
  • Die Wesentlichkeitsanalyse nach Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): Schnittstelle von Controlling, Risikomanagement und Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement
  • Wie misst man Nachhaltigkeit und wie bewertet man Investitionen in „mehr Nachhaltigkeit“?

Prof. Dr. Werner Gleißner
Vorstand
FutureValue Group AG, Leinfelden-Echterdingen

15.20 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

  • Unsere Reise zum ersten geprüften CSRD-Bericht
  • What’s next - wie geht’s weiter?

Günther Zumsande
Spezialist Nachhaltigkeit
HUK-Coburg VVaG, Coburg

16:30 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

  • Wie Helaba ESG-Kriterien in ihre Geschäftsstrategie integriert und welche Rolle diese Kriterien bei der Bewertung von Unternehmensleistung spielen
  • Auswirkungen von ESG-Faktoren auf Investitionsentscheidungen und Unternehmensbewertung
  • Ganzheitliches Bild von ESG auf den verschiedenen Ebenen/Dimensionen

Petra Sandner
Chief Sustainability Officer
Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, Frankfurt a.M.

Themenzentrum C: Global Competition - Europa im globalen Wettbewerb

Englischsprachiges Themenzentrum

Raum: folgt
Moderation: Dr. Tomasz M. Zieliński
Akademia Controllingu Sp. z o.o.
Delegate ICV Poland

​​​​​​​Englischsprachiger Vortrag

  • Transformation of Controlling Processes: a Business Decision or Requirement for Survival?
  • Scope of Changes in the Controlling Function: Simply Implementation of New IT Solution or a Greenfield Investment?
  • Implementing Changes in Controlling Function: How to Reach the Final Destination Without Missing Your North Star?

Jacek Sitko
Head of Transformation Management Office in Controlling Dept.
ORLEN S.A., Plock, Poland                 

15.20 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

Englischsprachiger Vortrag

Understand the strategic interplay between supply chain optimization and financial performance in navigating global competition and economic volatility.

Sabrina Bouchenak
Partner
The Boston Consulting Group GmbH (BCG), Köln

16.30 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

Englischsprachiger Vortrag

The global automotive market has faced significant volatility in recent years. Reliable call-off figures have become a relic of the past across almost all markets and customers. Concurrently, cost pressures are mounting on both the customer and supplier sides, leading to a shift in margins. BENTELER has adeptly navigated this 'new normal' with the following strategies:
a) boosting resilience
b) organizational realignment and
c) refined risk management.

Tim Harrenkamp
Vice President Corporate Controlling BENTELER Group
BENTELER International AG, Salzburg

Montagabend: Netzwerken

17.40 Uhr Happy Hour im Ausstellerbereich & "Meet the Experts" mit SAGE GmbH Sektsponsoring 

Ab 19.00 Uhr Controllers Biergarten

Dienstagvormittag: Keynotes (Ballsaal)

  • Marktorientierte Steuerung der Nachhaltigkeitstransformation
  • Controller in der Rolle des „Enablers“
  • Steuerung der grünen Transformation
  • Digitale Lösungen um neue, grüne Geschäfte zu unterstützen

Dr. Jochen Kurtz
Vice President Group Performance Management & Sustainability Reporting
BASF SE, Ludwigshafen                                               

Verleihung des Awards mit anschließendem Vortrag des Preisträgers. 

Laudatio:

Matthias von Daacke
Stv. ICV-Vorstandsvorsitzender

Prof. Dr. Reinhold Mayer
Vorstand Péter Horváth Stiftung

10.20 Uhr Kaffeepause & Networking

  • Roadmap zur digitalen Transformation
  • Einsatz von Data Analytics und GenAI
  • Blick in die Zukunft

Yu-Kyung Rasche
Head of Data & Analytics in Global Business Controlling Adhesive Technologies

Björn Ortelbach
Corporate Director Group Financial Planning & Analysis

Kevin Rome
Head of BI & Digital Transformation

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Düsseldorf

Yu-Kyung Rasche
Kevin Rome
Björn Ortelbach

China, Indien – und Europa? Ein Weckruf!

Prof. Dr. Manuel Vermeer
Inhaber
Dr. Vermeer Consult, Wiesloch

Matthias Walkner, Rallye-Dakar-Sieger und Ausnahmeathlet, kennt den schmalen Grat zwischen kalkulierbaren und unkalkulierbaren Risiken aus eigener Erfahrung. Nach einem schweren Sturz gibt er Einblicke, was es braucht, um in der Weltklasse Spitzenleistungen zu erbringen, auch unter Extrembedingungen die Kontrolle zu bewahren und mit Rückschlägen umzugehen. Lassen Sie sich von einem der besten Motorsportler unserer Zeit inspirieren.

Matthias Walkner

Matthias von Daacke
BLANCO Group
Stv. Vorsitzender des ICV-Vorstands

13.00 Uhr Mittagessen

Shaking hands & farewell! Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie beim 50. Congress der Controller am 27./28. April 2026 in München begrüßen zu dürfen. 

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  • On Tuesday lectures and a final lunch

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