Agenda 2027: AI, data intelligence, strategy and transformation

Secure your early bird price of € 390,- plus VAT with the discount code
623724
* until June 1, 2026!
For your information: For technical reasons, the normal price is always displayedduring the booking process. The discounted price will be invoiced.
Which topics should be on your 2027 controlling agenda?
Leading experts will give you insights into current topics, trends and developments in controlling.
As a participant , you can expect a varied program with presentations, best practices, interactive surveys, breakout sessions, discussions and virtual networking.
Look forward to valuable impulses, innovative ideas and concrete recommendations to make your controlling future-proof.
with leading experts and moderator Heinz-Josef Botthof
provide an overview of current challenges, trends and topics in controlling.
from companies on challenges and possible solutions provide impetus and food for thought for the future direction and design of your controlling.
offer the opportunity to explore specific topics in greater depth, ask questions and share experiences.
as part of breakout sessions, virtual break rooms and speed networking to make contacts and exchange ideas.
"It was a good mix of speakers. I think it was helpful to hear from outside how controlling is developing and needs to develop."
"I found everything to do with the topic of AI/AI in controlling interesting, because AI/AI is changing controlling comprehensively, clean data is the be-all and end-all, especially in the future, and the active role of the business partner is still required."
"I realized that we have to deal with the topic of AI even more intensively, but that we are not alone in facing these problems, but that many companies still have a way to go. The presentation by Ms. Goldberg and the moderation by Mr. Botthof were particularly good."
"I particularly liked the wide range of topics."
Two afternoons full of exciting presentations and breakout sessions.
12:30
Clock
• Miro Power Input in 10 minutes
• Slido Power Input in 10 minutes
13:00
Clock
Heinz-Josef Botthof

Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
13:15
Clock
Prof. Dr. Heimo Losbichler

Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr
14:00
Clock
Florian Wagner

Company builder, COO, managing partner, facilitator of digital transformations in companies
14:35
Clock
• Break and/or
• Chatting and exchanging ideas in the break room
3:05 p.m.
Clock
Robert Buk

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect
3:40 p.m.
Clock
Kristoffer Ditz

Consultant, trainer, and speaker in the field of AI in controlling
4:15 p.m.
Clock
Three parallel workshops to choose from:
• Holistic AI in controlling: From value flow to guaranteed impact
• Predictive forecasting with AI
• The AI officer – best practice or obligation?

Company builder, COO, managing partner, facilitator of digital transformations in companies

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect

Consultant, trainer, and speaker in the field of AI in controlling
16:45
Clock
Heinz-Josef Botthof

Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
12:30
Clock
• 3 rounds of speed dating, each lasting 5 minutes
• 10-minute break
13:00
Clock
Heinz-Josef Botthof

Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
13:15
Clock
Viktor Mendel

Founder and CEO of a strategic management consultancy focusing on organizational development in controlling and accounting
1:50 p.m.
Clock
Claudia Maron

Head of AI Competence Center in Finance & Controlling, DATEV eG.
2:25 p.m.
Clock
15:00
Clock
15:30
Clock
Dr. Markus Kottbauer

Doctor of Physics, strategy, controlling, and decision-making specialist. Founder and managing director of a consulting firm.
4:05 p.m.
Clock
Panel discussion

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect

Consultant, trainer, and speaker in the field of AI in controlling

Doctor of Physics, strategy, controlling, and decision-making specialist. Founder and managing director of a consulting firm.

Founder and CEO of a strategic management consultancy focusing on organizational development in controlling and accounting

Company builder, COO, managing partner, facilitator of digital transformations in companies
16:45
Clock
Heinz-Josef Botthof

Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
Years of experience in practice, consulting and research make our team of speakers the ideal companion for your controlling.

Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)

Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP). Blended Learning Online Trainer. Since 1988 lecturer, trainer, consultant, coach and in various management positions. Management positions. Currently Head of BU Management Training at a management consultancy. Business administration topics, esp. controlling, leadership, communication. Specialist author.

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect
Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect Robert Buk has been a Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect since 2012. He specializes in data warehouse automation and digital reporting, in setting up self-service analytics platforms in the enterprise environment, in consulting on cloud vs. on-premise for AI in the company, as well as for organizational measures to set up a BI/AI competence center.

Consultant, trainer, and speaker in the field of AI in controlling

Consultant, trainer, and speaker in the field of AI in controlling
Kristoffer Ditz is a consultant and trainer who gives lectures and seminars on AI in controlling. He writes specialist articles on artificial intelligence for several renowned magazines (Haufe-Verlag).

Doctor of Physics, strategy, controlling, and decision-making specialist. Founder and managing director of a consulting firm.

Doctor of Physics, strategy, controlling, and decision-making specialist. Founder and managing director of a consulting firm.
Dr. Markus Kottbauer is the founder and managing director of the consulting boutique decision partners. For more than 25 years, he and his team have been supporting companies in the development and implementation of strategies and the further development of controlling. The focus is always on improving the quality of decision-making in order to enable sustainable success. Markus Kottbauer previously worked as a trainer and co-partner at the Controller Academy, SAP, and Ernst & Young. In addition to consulting, Mr. Kottbauer is Haufe Akademie an author, supervisory board member, and lecturer at Haufe Akademie such as the Zurich University of Applied Sciences and the Haufe Akademie .

Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr

Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr
Professor of Controlling, Head of the Controlling, Accounting, and Financial Management program, and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr.

Head of AI Competence Center in Finance & Controlling, DATEV eG.

Head of AI Competence Center in Finance & Controlling, DATEV eG.
Claudia Maron has been head of the AI Competence Center for Finance & Controlling at DATEV since 2024. Prior to this, she held various management positions at DATEV since 1997, where she was responsible for key commercial issues, including planning and budgeting, risk management, corporate reporting, sustainable corporate management, strategic controlling, invoicing, and M&A. She has been an honorary board member of the ICV since 2020. She publishes regularly and speaks at conferences.

Founder and CEO of a strategic management consultancy focusing on organizational development in controlling and accounting

Founder and CEO of a strategic management consultancy focusing on organizational development in controlling and accounting
Viktor Mendel is the founder and CEO of a strategic management consultancy focusing on organizational development in controlling and accounting. Together with his team, he supports companies in the strategic development of their finance departments into true business partners. His focus is on positioning controlling as a strategic sparring partner for management and developing practical competency models for modern finance teams.

Company builder, COO, managing partner, facilitator of digital transformations in companies

Company builder, COO, managing partner, facilitator of digital transformations in companies
Florian Wagner has been involved in implementing business and process requirements in complex international IT projects for more than 20 years. As a company builder, COO, and managing partner, he has successfully established and scaled several companies. He has managed and supported a large number of projects and transformations, both in leadership positions in companies and in his role as a management consultant. Today, he sees himself as a facilitator of digital transformations in companies.
Offer valid until June 30, 2026.
For your information: When booking Haufe Online Days: Annual Controlling Forum, please enter the voucher code in the field "Haufe Akademie No./Voucher No." so that it can be taken into account when you make your booking. The discount cannot be combined with other discounts and is only valid when booking Haufe Online Days: Annual Controlling Forum. For technical reasons, the normal price is always displayed during the booking process. The discounted price will be invoiced.
Benefit from our top-class team of experts, who will provide you with valuable impulses for your future-oriented controlling in exciting presentations and breakout sessions.
Booking no:
41398
€
440,-
plus VAT.

Secure your early bird price of €390 plus VAT with discount code 623724* until June 1, 2026!
*When booking Haufe Online Days: Annual Controlling Forum, please enter the voucher code in the field "Haufe Akademie No./Voucher No." so that it can be taken into account when you make your booking. The discount cannot be combined with other discounts and is only valid when booking Haufe Online Days: Annual Controlling Forum. For technical reasons, the normal price is always displayed during the booking process. The discounted price will be invoiced.
Price for 1 person: €440 plus VAT.
10% discount for the 2nd–4th participants
15% discount for the 5th–8th participant
20% discount from the 9th participant**
**The discount cannot be combined with other discounts and is only valid when booking Haufe Online Days: Annual Controlling Forum.
Avoid the cost and hassle of travel and accommodation - simply attend from your workplace or home and still benefit from exciting presentations and valuable networking with other experts.

The training event will take place via Zoom. You will receive the link to this via your learning environment the day before the training event .
You will find useful information, downloads and extra services in your online learning environment once you have registered.
The app for your continuing education: fast, simple, compact - everything at a glance with just one click.
Events during the year
Various topics
trainers and coaches
Learners per year
Live online training
Venues
We are there for you Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00.

Head of Customer Service

Put together your own personal program.
Workshops tailored to your individual interests.
The important meeting begins and you are fully prepared. But as soon as all eyes are on you, nervousness takes over. What just sounded powerful loses its impact. The audience listens, but the wow effect? It doesn't happen. Your mind races, your body reacts: clammy hands, shaky voice, a sinking feeling in your stomach. In the end, you leave the meeting disappointed and think: "That should have gone better." Our expert Natali D'Abundo knows the problem from her coaching practice, she has already helped many people to find their personal performance power and will give you valuable tips and tricks in this workshop on how you too can improve your performance and experience personal aha moments.
Natali D'Abundo
Legislation, case law and administrative directives constantly result in changes and new regulations that you need to be aware of in order to be legally compliant. Gain an overview of the upcoming changes at the turn of the year.
Contents:
Christiane Droste-Klempp
Possible uses of AI in annual financial statements, in-house GPT and accounting bots
Christian Linnemann
Focus on the system, valuation and presentation of deferred taxes
Christian Linnemann
Reverse charge: special features in the national and international environment
Christian Linnemann
Discover - expand - grow
What skills and talents do I possess? How do my personal strengths support my professional success? How can I use and develop them in a targeted manner? How do I deal with my weaknesses? Those who know the answers to these questions can consciously use their strengths and develop effective behaviors. Invest in your personal development: discover known and hidden talents and learn how to use them successfully.
Diana Brandl, Christin Krüger
Florian Wagner
Artificial intelligence is much more than just ChatGPT - used correctly, it can shorten your to-do lists in no time at all. This workshop will give you an overview of the latest AI tools and how they can be used in everyday assistance. Together we will test AI applications and create presentations, graphics and even videos with our own avatars. From scheduling appointments to automating entire processes: In this workshop, you will learn from our expert how you can build your own "AI toolbox". The possibilities are enormous - and you will be surprised how easy they are to implement.
Larissa Mikolaschek
There are regular changes to social insurance at the turn of the year. Bring yourself up to date.
Contents:
Sonja Hein-Schnieder
Focal points and requirements according to the new legal requirements
Andreas Arnold, Frank Wetzel
Discussion based on legal principles
Andreas Arnold
Cash flow and capital flow statements in the annual financial statements and interim income statements; application in planning calculations as a basis for liquidity policy decisions
Frank Wetzel
Biohacks for more energy and productivity in everyday life
How can I stay focused, balanced, and productive—both physically and mentally—even on busy days? In this interactive workshop, you will learn simple, everyday biohacks for your body, mind, and energy that are specifically tailored to everyday office life. Biohacking can increase your physical and mental energy, promote concentration, facilitate regeneration, and reduce stress—a crucial factor not only for productive work but also for healthy aging. Not only will you gain more focus and serenity in your everyday work, but you will also lay the foundation for a longer and healthier life. From mini exercises to combat afternoon slumps to mental focus techniques and clever energy boosters: here you will learn how to achieve big results with small changes: practical, scientifically based, and immediately implementable.
Anja Helm
Robert Buk
In this workshop, you will get to know your inner team. You will discover which personality traits are particularly pronounced in you and what influence this has on your work. You can also take a closer look at how you work together with your boss or your team. You can use the team play method in a playful way to make visible where there are internal conflicts and where there is potential for optimization in cooperation. You will learn how to use the Teamplay card set as a tool for self-reflection, but also how to define roles more clearly and how to better understand and resolve conflicts, whether at work or in your private life.
Dirk Rosomm
Find out more about new laws and judicial decisions.
Contents:
Christoph Tillmanns
Tips & Tricks from Practice
Tim Lipp
Convince instead of just informing
Please bring your laptop to the training event .
Stefanie Fröhner
Restructuring, reorganization and accounting consequences of abandoning the going concern premise
Tim Lipp, Andreas Arnold
Psychological safety in the team as a success factor
A strong team needs not only bright minds, but ideally people with different personalities. Studies have shown that the more diverse the team members are, the better it is for creativity and innovation. But differences can also cause friction: a flippant but well-intentioned remark can quickly be perceived as criticism, and misunderstandings can strain relationships. Those who recognize the potential of diversity and understand what each individual needs to perform at their best can specifically promote trust and appreciation within the team. A team becomes a safe space when everyone can rely on the fact that they are allowed to make mistakes, offer help, and accept help—without fear of evaluation or judgment. This psychological safety is the key to (team) success. In this workshop, you will learn how to break down communication barriers, promote trust, and strengthen the team.
Eva-Marie Granz
Kristoffer Ditz
Do you also sometimes feel like you're pedaling on a hamster wheel and can't find any time for yourself in addition to your family and job? You can only give your best to the world if you are doing well. That's why self-love, mindfulness and me-time are so important. But how do we achieve this? In this workshop, you will learn how to harmoniously balance work, family and personal time out. Anja Helm will show you valuable strategies to reduce stress, set priorities and manage your time effectively without neglecting yourself!
Anja Helm
Discuss specific practical cases in small groups and gain confidence for your day-to-day work. Whether case studies or your own topics - you decide
Christiane Droste-Klempp, Sonja Hein-Schnieder
Overview of approach and evaluation based on current practical examples
Frank Wetzel
A framework for clarity and meaningfulness
Please bring your laptop to the training event .
Stefanie Fröhner
Do you have to deal with recurring tasks in your everyday office life? Then simply delegate them to artificial intelligence. In this workshop, you will learn how AI assistants work, what they can do, and how you can create them yourself step by step—without any programming knowledge. Learn how to develop your own personal AI buddy that will effectively support you in your daily work, automate routines, and free up valuable time that you can use more creatively and meaningfully. A practical format for anyone who is curious and wants to experience AI as a concrete work aid.
Note: Please bring your laptop so that you can try out the content for yourself. With the following AI tools, you can create your first assistants right in the course:
Tanja Settele
Would you like to take on responsibility in your own projects or do you enjoy taking on the role of moderator at meetings or do you find it exciting to create new content for your company or is networking just your thing? There are so many ways to enhance your professional profile and reposition yourself. In this lively and inspiring workshop, you will learn from Sarah Randi, who has repeatedly sought and found new roles and areas of responsibility at her employer Bosch in recent years, how you can discover YOUR new game. What options are available and which ones suit your skills and interests? You will receive new impulses on how you can actively and confidently develop yourself further or simply achieve upskilling within your role.
Sarah Randi
Find out what you need to know about the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which has already come into force. Get a concise overview of the measures required for transparency and equal treatment within pay structures. Employers will definitely need to take action in 2026.
Contents:
Christoph Tillmanns
In this lively workshop, you will discover the eye-opening moments and real game changers that the new Outlook has in store for you: features that you are guaranteed not to know about yet, but will never want to be without again. Emails, appointments, tasks—everything is interconnected. You will learn how Outlook can help you stay on top of things, even in turbulent times. You'll gain more time for the essentials, because Outlook takes care of it, giving you focus and freedom. Our experts will reveal smart tricks that make your work easier and faster—discover the new Outlook!
Note: Please feel free to bring your laptop so that you can try out the content yourself.
Enisa Romanic, Dominique Woith
Would you like to find out how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your work with Microsoft 365? In this workshop, our expert will show you how you can automate your daily routine tasks with the help of AI. For example, learn how AI can intelligently summarize content from OneNote for you or automatically take minutes of meetings. Enisa Romanic shows you clever Office hacks that are tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you are a beginner or a professional - in this workshop you will receive valuable impulses that will improve your productivity and give you more time for the essentials.
Enisa Romanic
Experience how body language enhances your impact and how you can remain confident and empathetic even in critical conversations. Get to know tools to avoid misunderstandings, build trust and address sensitive topics constructively.
Anouk Ellen Susan
Staying focused amid constant digital bombardment
Do you sometimes feel like you have 100 tabs open in your head at once? With the flood of emails, chats, and constant interruptions, it's hard to think clearly—let alone work with focus. In this training, you'll learn how to stay focused even in the midst of hustle and bustle and complexity, how to direct your attention, and how to gain mental clarity. At the same time, you will increase your memory span and information processing speed with practical methods that work immediately. For more clarity in your mind, effectiveness at work, and peace of mind.
Anja Tepel
"A picture is worth a thousand words" - the ancient Chinese already knew this. And even today, nothing has changed. We humans are visual beings and love to see beautiful things. This applies to all types of design, but especially to information design. Why? Because we take in an incredible 83 percent of all information through our eyes. But how do we manage to visualize complex data in such a way that everyone can understand it at a glance? Would you like to transform your data into impressive, understandable visualizations? Then this workshop is just right for you - our expert Robert Buk will show you how.
Robert Buk
Discuss specific practical cases in small groups and gain confidence for your day-to-day work. Whether case studies or your own topics - you decide.
Christoph Tillmanns
Cool project management tools for daily business
In this interactive workshop, you will learn about three tried-and-tested project management tools plus a bonus method that can be used to structure projects, initiatives, or work processes from the initial idea to a clear distribution of roles. Instead of theory, there is a direct introduction with a mini goal cross, which is refined step by step as the workshop progresses. This will result in a clear action plan based on your own example. Whether you are a project participant or a driver of change, the methods are low-threshold, easily transferable, and provide immediate "aha" moments in your everyday work. Participants will go home with a concrete result on their own topic, supplemented by a compact tool booklet as a giveaway that summarizes all the methods.
Ina Bovenkerk
This workshop is aimed at experienced assistants who have acquired valuable knowledge through their many years of professional experience and expertise, and our expert will show you how you can effectively pass on this knowledge in the generation mix and act as a mentor for colleagues . We will also look at typical health challenges, such as menopausal symptoms, and you will find out what trends and findings there are on the subject of longevity. You can look forward to new ideas and a stimulating exchange with the speaker and other participants.
Alexandra Kerndler
In order to correctly map complex topics in the area of Payroll Accounting , functioning process management is extremely important. Gain insights into process design and implementation.
Contents:
Christiane Droste-Klempp, Sonja Hein-Schnieder
Strengthen your inner resilience and learn how to deal with stress, pressure and change in a healthier way. This workshop will give you ideas for more mindfulness, self-care and a stable balance - especially in challenging and stressful times.
Anouk Ellen Susan

Doctor of Physics, strategy, controlling, and decision-making specialist. Founder and managing director of a consulting firm.

Head of AI Competence Center in Finance & Controlling, DATEV eG.

Founder and CEO of a strategic management consultancy focusing on organizational development in controlling and accounting

Consultant, trainer, and speaker in the field of AI in controlling

Company builder, COO, managing partner, facilitator of digital transformations in companies

Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect

Graduate economist, MdO, Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
