Controller Conference Switzerland (CTS)(in German)
- 23/09/2025 08:45 - 16:40 '
- Registration follows
Controller Conference Switzerland (CTS)(in German)
Controller Conference Switzerland 2025: Where is controlling heading?
The Controller Conference Switzerland (CTS) 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.
The 2025 program
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.
Speakers CTS 2025

Markus Steiner
Member of the Board of Directors, Alpig AG, Olten (ICV)
Alpig AG, Olten
e-mail: m.steiner@icv-controlling.com
For whom is the CTS the perfect event?
- CFOs
- Controlling managers
- Controllers
- Business analysts and business analysts
- HR managers
Important information on CTS
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.
Conference management

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Egle
+41 41 757 67 45
ulrich.egle@hslu.ch