CTS – Controller Conference Switzerland

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  • 22/09/2026 08:45 - 17:00 '
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CTS – Controller Conference Switzerland

A permanent fixture in the controlling event sector in Switzerland since 1990

Save the Date: Controller Conference Switzerland on 22.9.2026

Pure experience exchange at CTS

The CTS – Controller Conference Switzerland has been organized annually by the Swiss work groups of the International Association of Controllers (ICV) since 1990, since 2017 together with the Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ. Together, we combine practical experience with the latest research findings and make this knowledge available to controllers and practitioners interested in finance.

That was the 2025 program

and registration.

and welcome.

  • The ICT industry in transition, from pioneering products to “commodity”, a constantly repeating cycle?
  • Different business models require differentiated financial management tools
  • Digitalization and artificial intelligence as tools to cope with increasing demands
  • How the role of the controller is changing in this environment

Rolf Stettler, Head of Finance Switzerland, Swisscom

  • The toolbox: from Office Script to RPA and Python to Agentic AI
  • Use cases: Volume vs. ROI
  • Mindset change and employee empowerment: what works?

Markus Steiner, Lead Digital Transformation, Alpiq

and networks.

  • Why there is an innovation in the presentation of the financial statements
  • Effects on key figures, objectives and corporate management
  • Practical insights for implementation

Stefan Zimmermann, Senior Group Controller, Calida Group

Details will follow.

Christian Rymann, Head Digital Organization, Schindler Aufzüge AG

and networks.

  • What can the finance department do to avoid a crisis situation?
  • Are there early warning signs and how can they be identified?
  • What role does communication play?

Michel Aebischer, CFO, Emeria Switzerland

Christian Deiss, Head of Finance & Administration, Rega

and networks.

  • Industry, healthcare, tourism: everything different or not?
  • What is the potential challenge for the financial organization?
  • What contribution can the financial organization make to the company’s success as a service provider and sparring partner?

Willy Köpfli, Head of Finance & Human Resources, Stoosbahnen AG

Ulrich Egle, Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

and networks.

About the Controller Conference Switzerland 2025

At a time when markets are reaching their limits, technological developments are advancing rapidly and business models are becoming increasingly diverse, controlling has a central role to play: it provides orientation in phases of change, provides impetus for change processes and links strategic goals with operational reality. The Controller Conference Switzerland 2025 creates a space for professional exchange on the most important aspects of modern financial management – from the use of intelligent automation and new requirements due to IFRS 18 to the role of controlling in times of crisis and in the context of far-reaching industry changes.

Finance executives from various companies will provide practical insights, report on best practices and highlight challenges that many organizations are currently facing. In addition to in-depth specialist knowledge, the event offers ample opportunity for personal encounters as well as fresh ideas and impetus.

Take the opportunity to play an active role in shaping how controlling continues to develop as an indispensable component of modern corporate management.

The Controller Conference Switzerland is organized by the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ) together with the Swiss working groups of the International Controller Association (ICV). The aim is to combine current developments in controlling with concrete practical experience and to make this knowledge accessible to participants.

Speakers CTS 2025

Aebischer

Michel Aebischer

CFO, Emeria Switzerland, Lausanne, Waadt

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Deiss

Christian Deiss

Head of Finance & Administration, Rega , Zurich

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Köpfli

Willy Köpfli

Head of Finance & Human Resources, Stoosbahnen AG, Udligenswil, Lucerne

On LinkedIn
Rymann

Christian Rymann

Head Digital Organization, Schindler Aufzüge AG

On LinkedIn
Steiner

Markus Steiner

Member of the Board of Directors, Alpiq AG, Olten (ICV)

On LinkedIn
Stettler

Rolf Stettler

Head of Finance Switzerland, Swisscom, Zollikofen, Berne

On LinkedIn
Zimmermann

Stefan Zimmermann

Senior Group Controller, Calida Group

On LinkedIn

For whom is the CTS the perfect event?

  • CFOs
  • Finance and controlling managers
  • Controllers
  • Project manager
  • Business analysts and business analysts
  • HR managers

Sponsors and partners of CTS 2025

Conference management CTS

Egle

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Egle

Delegate Switzerland

Keimer

Prof. Dr. Imke Keimer

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Steiner

Markus Steiner

Member of the Board of Directors, Alpiq AG, Olten (ICV)

Alpig AG, Olten

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