In a business landscape moving at breakneck speed, we must ask ourselves: Is our controlling department simply documenting where we’ve been, or is it charting the course for where we’re going?

As the Program Chair for Slovenia’s premier controlling event, I see a fundamental shift in the industry. The era of the “reporter” is over. Today’s organizations demand strategic partners, experts who don’t just move data around, but translate it into actionable foresight. Yet, despite bold corporate visions, we still see a persistent “execution gap” between management’s strategy and day-to-day operations.

It’s time to step out of the comfort zone.

On May 26, Ljubljana will become the epicentre of the controlling community. The 21st Adriatic Controlling Conference isn’t just an entry in your calendar; it is a blueprint for professional transformation. We’ve gathered renowned experts to help you navigate these volatile times through four key pillars:

• AI & Digitalization: Moving beyond the hype to automate routine tasks and reclaim time for high-value advisory work.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring every operational move is a step towards the long-term strategic goal.
• Business Agility: Abandoning rigid annual budgets in favor of responsive, real-time planning.
• The Psychology of Leadership: Mastering the human element of how data influences behavior and shapes a culture of decisive action.

The Minds Redefining the Industry

I am thrilled to announce a speaker lineup that bridges global expertise with local innovation. We’ll be joined by leaders from global powerhouses such as Christian Brumm (Zalando SE) and Pia Burkarth (ICV Board Member, Veridos Mexico), as well as regional pioneers such as Tomaž Žele (BTC d.d.), Aleš Štempihar (Askit), Dejan Kovačič (Peruna), Aleš Jurak (Resalta), and Eva Esih (PsyBit).

Don’t miss our headliner roundtable. Together with representatives from GV Planet, the Managers’ Association of Slovenia, and leading consultants, we will address a crucial question for the European economy: How to raise productivity through controlling?

Secure Your Spot

Join us live in Ljubljana and transition from a data processor to a proactive organizational navigator.

Language barrier?

Whether the speaker is using Slovenian or English, our on-screen live translations will keep you perfectly in the loop throughout the entire program.

Early Bird pricing is available until April 9, 2026! And there is a special price offer for ICV members. See you on May 26th at the Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons. Let’s turn controlling into what it always meant to be: the ultimate compass for the future.

REGISTER FOR THE 21ST ADRIATIC CONTROLLING CONFERENCE

We would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank our long-standing partner, ICV (International Association of Controllers), for their instrumental support in both content and organization. Of course, an event of this scale wouldn’t be possible without our other key supporters, so my sincere thanks to this year’s partners: the Managers’ Association of Slovenia, Planet GV, and Jedox.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Jan Markun

Program Chair

ACC – Adriatic Controlling Conference

Dragica Erčulj

Former Program Chair, ACC

ICV Head of the Work Group Slovenia

Delegate South East Europe – SEE