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Haufe Online Annual Controlling Forum
Live-Online
September 16 - 17, 2026
German

Haufe Online Annual Controlling Forum

Agenda 2027

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Overview

Agenda 2027

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.

Highlights

What you can expect

Top-class setting

with leading experts and moderator Heinz-Josef Botthof

Inspiring lectures

provide an overview of current challenges, trends and topics in controlling.

Best Practice Reports

from companies on challenges and possible solutions provide impetus and food for thought for the future direction and design of your controlling.

Interactive breakout sessions

offer the opportunity to explore specific topics in greater depth, ask questions and share experiences.

Online networking opportunities

as part of breakout sessions, virtual break rooms and speed networking to make contacts and exchange ideas.

Look forward to inspiring content

Program

Two afternoons full of exciting presentations and breakout sessions. The program is currently still under construction - the first lecture topics will be fixed at the end of 2025. More details will follow soon!

A look back

That was our 2025 program

Two afternoons full of exciting presentations and breakout sessions.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

13:00

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Opening, moderation and overview of the training event

Heinz-Josef Botthof

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Opening, moderation and overview of the training event

Heinz-Josef Botthof

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

13:15

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Keynote: Controller roles and controller skills of the future

Prof. Dr. Utz Schäffer

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Keynote: Controller roles and controller skills of the future

  • Insights into the new edition of the WHU Delphi study on future roles and skills
  • Results from a recent survey by the WHU Controller Panel

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Prof. Dr. Utz Schäffer

Professor of Controlling and Corporate Management

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Future controlling

Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm

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Future controlling

  • Sci-fi based prototyping: Uses science fiction elements to develop creative and visionary future scenarios and thus make innovative solutions visible.
  • Backcasting: Starting from a desired image of the future, develops the necessary steps backwards into the present in order to plan the path to achieving the goal in a structured way.
  • Roadmaps to new futures: Creates concrete, step-by-step plans that set strategic milestones and objectives to move from the present to envisioned future scenarios.

Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm

Professor of ABWL and Controlling

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Break & networking in the virtual break room

Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm & Günther Lehmann

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Break & networking in the virtual break room

Günther Lehmann

Editor-in-Chief Controlling at Haufe

Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm

Professor of ABWL and Controlling

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The "brave new world": How artificial intelligence has changed and will change controlling processes

Robert Buk

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The "brave new world": How artificial intelligence has changed and will change controlling processes

  • Machine learning in planning: new transparency or the return of the Oracle of Delphi?
  • The co-pilot as an omniscient companion?
  • Is the trend towards self-service now also increasing in controlling?
  • How must the: controller react to the new world or act in it?

Robert Buk

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect

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From a traditional company to a data-driven & AI company - the role of controlling in the transformation

Tobias Piecha

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From a traditional company to a data-driven & AI company - the role of controlling in the transformation

  • From data projects to data products: Developing a clear data and AI strategy that anchors data as a value-adding corporate asset.
  • Technological and organizational basis: Cloud Native Data & AI Fabrics, Self-Service Analytics, and agile hub & spoke models as the foundation of a data mesh.
  • Federated data governance: clear responsibilities, standardized data quality and compliance as stable guard rails for data usage.
  • Role of controlling: use of analytics, KPI frameworks and fact-based decision-making to ensure sustainable value creation.
  • Sustainable transformation: Long-term anchoring of a data-inspired culture to increase innovative strength, competitiveness and economic stability.

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Tobias Piecha

Senior Head of Data & AI Engineering at a management consultancy

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Rethinking ESG reporting: A balance of regulation, resilience, AI, innovation and data management

Gina Heller-Herold & Prof. Dr. Patrick Link

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Rethinking ESG reporting: A balance of regulation, resilience, AI, innovation and data management

Practical insights, networking and future-oriented impulses for controlling:

  • Regulation and Omnibus Directive: overview of current requirements
  • Economic and ecological sustainability as a strategic success factor
  • Artificial intelligence in sustainability:
    • Support with strategy development
    • Automation in the external sustainability report
  • Data management: Structured collection, evaluation and use of ESG data
  • Innovation in sustainability and the positive contribution of controllers

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Gina Heller-Herold

Management consultant and owner of a consulting company

Prof. Dr. Patrick Link

Professor for Product Innovation

16:50

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Break & networking in the virtual break room

Gina Heller-Herold | Prof. Dr. Patrick Link | Günther Lehmann

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Break & networking in the virtual break room

Gina Heller-Herold

Management consultant and owner of a consulting company

Prof. Dr. Patrick Link

Professor for Product Innovation

Günther Lehmann

Editor-in-Chief Controlling at Haufe

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Virtual roundtables on future topics

Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm | Robert Buk | Tobias Piecha | Gina Heller-Herold | Prof. Dr. Patrick Link

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Virtual roundtables on future topics

Select a topic:

  • Roundtable 1: Future controlling
    Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm
  • Roundtable 2: Artificial intelligence
    Robert Buk
  • Roundtable 3: Data governance
    Tobias Piecha
  • Roundtable 4: ESG reporting
    Gina Heller-Herold / Prof. Dr. Patrick Link

Prof. Dr. Avo Schönbohm

Professor of ABWL and Controlling

Gina Heller-Herold

Management consultant and owner of a consulting company

Prof. Dr. Patrick Link

Professor for Product Innovation

Tobias Piecha

Senior Head of Data & AI Engineering at a management consultancy

Robert Buk

Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Architect

17:35

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Conclusion of the day

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Conclusion of the day

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17:45

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After Work Get Together

Networking in breakout rooms and speed dating

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After Work Get Together

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Opening

Heinz-Josef Botthof

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Opening

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Project controlling with AI: areas of application and best practice from SMEs

Ella Goldberg

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Project controlling with AI: areas of application and best practice from SMEs

Introduction and overview

  • Main tasks, important aspects and key figures of project controlling.
  • Importance of AI in project controlling.

 

Areas of application of AI in project controlling

  • Reporting.
  • Target/actual comparisons.
  • Risk analysis and risk identification.
  • Resource management.
  • Budget planning.

 

Best practice from the SME sector

  • Presentation of effective and easy-to-implement AI tools.
  • Presentation of practical examples from the SME sector.
  • Success factors and challenges during implementation.

 

Conclusion

  • Findings.
  • Further AI ideas in controlling.
  • Specific tips for getting started.

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Data governance in controlling: success factors and best practices DKV Mobility Services

Anja Binder

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Data governance in controlling: success factors and best practices DKV Mobility Services

Motivation and goals‍

  • Why data governance?
  • Objectives of the company

Implementation of data governance

  • Step-by-step approach to implementation
  • Departments involved and their roles

Challenges and solutions

  • Internal and external hurdles
  • Adapted strategies for overcoming obstacles

Successes and lessons learned

  • Milestones achieved and positive effects
  • Key findings from the implementation process

Conclusions and recommendations

  • Success factors for other companies
  • Practical tips for the sustainable implementation of data governance

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Break & networking in the virtual break room

Prof. David Tan & Günther Lehmann

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Break & networking in the virtual break room

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ESG reporting and management: many years of practical experience at MVV Energie AG

Dr. Mathias Onischka

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ESG reporting and management: many years of practical experience at MVV Energie AG

  • What are the dos and don'ts when implementing new ESG reporting obligations?
  • Should we actively use regulatory gray areas? If so, what has proven successful?
  • How do you deal with the tension between "off-the-shelf solutions" and "customized solutions"?
  • How can ESG reporting obligations be used as a springboard for internal management?
  • What is the future role of sustainability management in the field of tension between other central functions in the ESG context?

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Business partnering in complex times, transformation and uncertainty - Best Practice Schaeffler Group

Prof. David Tan & Heinz-Josef Botthof

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Business partnering in complex times, transformation and uncertainty - Best Practice Schaeffler Group

  • Why are controllers becoming increasingly important as business partners, especially in complex times?
  • What are the relevant requirements for business partners?
  • How can a global transformation of controllers into business partners be successful?

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Conclusion of the training event, outlook and farewell

Heinz-Josef Botthof

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Conclusion of the training event, outlook and farewell

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End of the training event

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End of the training event

September 16 - 17, 2026

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