5 theses on controlling in the discourse

Campaign launches with thesis on corporate management

In view of the 50th Congress of Controllers, the International Association of Controllers (ICV) is putting forward key questions on the future of controlling for discussion. The focus is on five theses that address the status quo and possible developments in controlling.

The ICV celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Since its foundation, it has seen itself as a platform for professional exchange and further development in controlling. The Congress of Controllers, which will take place for the 50th time in 2026, has always been an event for the continuous discussion of current challenges and developments in finance and corporate management.

The “5 Theses on Controlling in Discourse” format builds on this tradition. It addresses key topics in controlling and creates a framework for exchange within the specialist community – before the congress, during it and beyond.

It begins with a thesis on the increasing complexity of corporate management. Against the backdrop of growing data volumes, new technologies and changing framework conditions, the question arises as to how orientation and the ability to make decisions can be ensured in the future. The discussion will be accompanied by Guido Kleinhietpaß, member of the ICV Executive Board, and will be continued at the Congress of Controllers, where he will also be a speaker.

You can find an overview of the campaign and all theses here:
https://icv-controlling.com/thesen-controlling/