and registration.

and welcome.

Christian Deiss, Head of Finance & Administration, Rega

• 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

• Role and self-understanding of finance (with focus on controlling)
• Challenge of an operating model between centralization and decentralization
• Status quo of controlling today: processes, systems, organization
• Controlling in 3 years: project pipeline and further expected developments

Herbert Beuchat, CFO, Protectas SA

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

• 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

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.

The conference is aimed at controllers, finance and controlling managers, CFOs, project managers and business analysts from all sectors who deal with or are affected by this topic. Participants can be inspired by current research results and specific practical experience.

• Regular: CHF 590, incl. refreshments during breaks, lunch, aperitif riche and documents
• ICV members: CHF 490.

The conference will take place on September 23, 2025 from 08:45 to 16:30.

The Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ is located on the Zug-Rotkreuz campus near Rotkreuz railroad station.

Lucerne School of Business
Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ
Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1
CH-6343 Rotkreuz

Phone: +41 41 757 67 67
E-mail: ifz@hslu.ch
Internet: www.hslu.ch/ifz

The IFZ is easily accessible by public transport. Trains run on the Zurich-Lucerne line. The IFZ is less than five minutes’ walk from Rotkreuz railroad station. You can find the train connections here.