Join us for the premier annual gathering of controllers and finance professionals in the region. This year’s theme, “Modernizing Controlling,” addresses the core challenges of contemporary business: bridging the gap between strategic goals and execution in a world shaped by AI, agility, and constant disruption.
Date & Venue
- Date: May 26, 2026
- Location: Hotel Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons, Ljubljana
- Organizers: CRMT & School of Controlling
- Registration: Early Bird rates are currently available on the official website.
Why Attend? Key Program Highlights:
The agenda is specifically curated to address the most pressing challenges in modern business:
- Agile Leadership & Iterative Steering: Discover how an agile mindset turns controllers into proactive navigators providing real-time insights instead of static reports.
- Strategic Compliance in the Age of AI: Learn how controlling helps identify organizational blind spots during AI implementation and shorter strategic cycles.
- Productivity in the EU Economy: A high-level roundtable discussion on what controllers can do to address the key challenges of the European economy.
- From Services to Products: A practical case study on how timely controlling supports managerial decisions during the transition to AI-driven products and company scaling.
Agenda in Progress – Confirmed Speakers:
Our program committee is finalizing the last few slots, but the core pillars of the conference are already set:
- Christian Brumm (Zalando SE) & Pia Burkarth (Veridos Mexico): Opening keynote on driving future-ready controlling through agile leadership.
- Aleš Štempihar: On the controller’s role as an indispensable navigator of strategic compliance.
- Eva Esih (PsyBit): Insights into managerial decision-making, psychology in leadership, and the shift to AI products.
- Dejan Kovačič (Peruna d.o.o.): An exclusive interview with the finalist for Young Manager of the Year 2025.
We look forward to seeing you in Ljubljana on May 26!