Ladies and Gentlemen,

Unfortunately, the list of economic challenges is also long at this year’s Controlling Insights Steyr. However, the 24th CIS wants to look positively to the future.

The motto “Controlling Excellence – Thinking ahead when others are running behind” focuses on the scope for action that arises in turbulent times. Controlling can provide stability in uncertain phases such as today in order to overcome the current headwinds with strategic clarity and operational efficiency.

By participating on November 21, 2025, you will gain insights into current developments in controlling practice and the opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues and good friends. This is more valuable than ever in uncertain times.

You will receive the official invitation with the opportunity to register in September. Until then, we wish you a relaxing summer – and look forward to seeing you there!

FH-Prof. Dr. Heimo Losbichler

Member of the Board of Trustees of the ICV and Chairman of the IGC

Key note: Controlling – Responsibility – Integrity
Dr. Wolfgang Peschorn, President of the State Financial Procurator’s Office, Vienna

Strategic challenges in the automotive industry – opportunities and risks
Peter Thamm, Head of Strategic and Operational Price Management, Mercedes-Benz AG, Stuttgart

AI in the world of finance: More than just optimization – paths to intelligent transformation at Porsche Holding
Andreas Schmelzer, Head of Digital Transformation & Services, Porsche Holding, Salzburg

Controlling as part of BASF’s green transformation
Dr. Jochen Kurtz, Vice President Group Performance Management & Sustainability Reporting, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen

Global Challenges in the Automotive Market: Strategies of a Tier 1 Supplier & the Role of Controlling
Tim Harrenkamp, Vice President Corporate Controlling, Benteler International AG, Salzburg

Six lines of development for the controlling of tomorrow
FH-Prof. DI Dr. Heimo Losbichler, Director of Studies, Professor of Controlling, FH Upper Austria

Top performance in the fast lane: the fine line between success and risk
Dakar Rally winner Matthias Walkner

The Controlling Insights Steyr (CIS)

• is a leading controlling conference in Austria
• is an annual meeting place for controllers from business and science
• offers current insights into trends and challenges in corporate management
• focuses on practical presentations, best practices, digital developments and topics such as sustainability, artificial intelligence and strategy in controlling
• creates space for knowledge transfer, networking and exchange at eye level
• is aimed at specialists and managers in controlling, CFOs, students and anyone who actively shapes controlling.