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FINANCE SUMMIT MAIN STAGE
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MONT BLANC Masterclasses
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MATTERHORN Masterclasses
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ZUGSPITZE Masterclasses
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OLYMP Masterclasses
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08:30
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09:15
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09:30
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10:00
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10:30
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11:00Panel discussion
Transformation in the finance department
The finance department is undergoing a profound transformation: digitization, automation, and data-driven decision-making are reshaping processes and roles. In this panel, experts will discuss how modern technologies are making finance more strategic, efficient, and agile.
Olaf Fischel
Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband
Rosa Catapano
Stephanus-Stiftung
Michael Ziemer
Miele
Presentation:
Antonia Frenzel
Rodenstock
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11:45Panel discussion
Business partnering: strategies for better collaboration between finance departments and other business areas
Business Partnering: Effective strategies to enhance collaboration between finance departments and other business units. The focus is on how finance teams can act as strategic partners to enable better decision-making and drive business success.
Ralph Tübben
Universal Pictures
Esther Berghäuser
HUGO BOSS
Maria Kruber
Wire
Nicole Pump
Schwartauer Werke
Presentation:
Katharina Spitzer
Stephanus-Stiftung
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Presentation
11:30 More efficiency in the order-to-cash process: transparent and compliant payment reconciliation with ReconHub
ReconHub offers a powerful solution that automates your payment reconciliation and provides clear, transparent insights into all transactions By efficiently identifying exceptions and simplifying the financial close, your order-to-cash process is not only optimized but also fully compliant
Presentation:
Richie Bielau
Accounting Summit Moderation
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Presentation
10:00 Masterclass Corporate Planning
Presentation:
Susan Zare
Controlling Summit Moderation
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Presentation
10:30 Masterclass AFI Solutions
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen
Accounting Summit Moderation
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12:30
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14:00
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15:00
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15:30
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16:00
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16:30Panel discussion
M&A and company valuation: trends, methods and challenges of company valuation, especially in mergers and acquisitions
M&A and Business Valuation: An overview of current trends and established methods in business valuation, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. The focus is on the challenges and key factors that make accurate valuation in M&A transactions complex.
Presentation:
Maria Patschke
FinActe
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17:15
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17:45
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Presentation
14:00 Global e-invoicing strategies based on SAP in practice
Electronic invoices are increasingly becoming the standard worldwide - not only for reasons of efficiency, but also due to legal requirements. In our presentation, you will learn how you can seamlessly integrate e-invoicing into your SAP system and future-proof your invoicing process.
One focus will be on how the exchange of invoices with countries such as Poland, France, Spain and Germany can be optimised. With just one central API, the complex requirements of different national regulations can be easily integrated into your existing process.
We also offer you a comprehensive overview of the topic of e-invoicing in SAP: What technical and legal changes are imminent? How can you ensure that your processes are adapted in good time? Get practical tips and valuable information on how to make your invoice processing efficient, legally compliant and internationally compatible.
This presentation is aimed at anyone who wants to take the next step towards digitalised invoicing processes - practical, feasible and with an eye to the future.
Presentation:
Richie Bielau
Accounting Summit Moderation
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Presentation
14:30 Navigating Sustainability –- From regulatory discourse to the implementation of end-to-end ESG reporting in practice
Companies face the challenge of reporting non-financial information on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. However, current discussions surrounding CSRD, ESRS & Co are causing uncertainty: Which regulations now apply and when? Which data is relevant? And how can implementation be managed efficiently? Navigating Sustainability is a 30-minute guide using the example of a practical implementation of ESG requirements in a dynamic regulatory environment: from data definition and collection to an audit-proof sustainability report.
Presentation:
Richie Bielau
Accounting Summit Moderation
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17:15 Accounting & Controlling Summit Awards Ceremony 2025
Vote for the most inspiring, charismatic or innovative speakers in our app. The top three speakers on each stage will be presented with a Accounting & Controlling Summit Speaker Award.
Presentation:
Richie Bielau
Accounting Summit Moderation
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15:00 Final Stop Accounting: Setting the Course for a Revolutionary Bookkeeper Training and Tackling the Skills Shortage
The skills shortage in accounting? This is not a dead end, but a wake-up call to discard outdated structures and embark on completely new paths! It's time to usher in a new era of bookkeeper training. In this presentation, we say goodbye to old habits and demonstrate how innovative programs and support from the Chamber of Commerce can eliminate the shortage of qualified professionals once and for all. Experience how training that doesn't settle for the status quo can make a decisive difference. We discuss how bold approaches and partnerships with true industry pioneers can foster a new generation of bookkeepers. Don't just be swept along—become the driving force of this fundamental change and help reshape the future of accounting in Germany!
Presentation:
Susan Zare
Controlling Summit Moderation
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15:15 Streamline. Elevate. Innovate. – The New Era of Expense Management
Imagine an accounting process that runs seamlessly, creates strategic freedom, and inspires with innovative solutions. In our Masterclass, Nikolai Skatchkov, CEO of Circula, will demonstrate how modern expense management optimizes workflows, reduces administrative burdens, and makes companies future-proof.
Together with an exciting real-world business case (details coming soon!), we’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at how Streamline, Elevate, Innovate is put into practice—from automating manual tasks to building sustainable and intelligent AI-driven workflows.
About Circula:
Circula is the leading platform for digital expense management. From travel expenses to corporate cards, Circula automates processes, saves time, and ensures compliance. Over 2,200 companies already trust Circula to simplify financial workflows and enhance employee experience.Join us and experience the future of expense management!
Presentation:
Susan Zare
Controlling Summit Moderation
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Presentation
16:30 Masterclass Expensya by Medius
Presentation:
Susan Zare
Controlling Summit Moderation
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17:30 Accounting & Controlling Summit Awards Ceremony 2025
Vote for the most inspiring, charismatic or innovative speakers in our app. The top three speakers on each stage will be presented with a Accounting & Controlling Summit Speaker Award.
Presentation:
Susan Zare
Controlling Summit Moderation
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Presentation
14:30 Masterclass Easy Software
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen
Accounting Summit Moderation
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Presentation
14:45 Treuenfels Project Masterclass
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen
Accounting Summit Moderation
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Presentation
16:00 Masterclass Gambit Consulting
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen
Accounting Summit Moderation
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17:30 Accounting & Controlling Summit Awards Ceremony 2025
Vote for the most inspiring, charismatic or innovative speakers in our app. The top three speakers on each stage will be presented with a Accounting & Controlling Summit Speaker Award.
Presentation:
Nona Brodersen
Accounting Summit Moderation
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15:00 Coffee break
Enjoy the food and make new contacts with the visitors and exhibitors of the Accounting Summit, Controlling Summit and Finance Summit.
Presentation:
Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako
Finance Summit Moderation
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17:30 Finance Summit Awards Ceremony 2025
Vote for the most inspiring, charismatic or innovative speakers in our app. The top three speakers on each stage will be presented with a Accounting, Controlling & Finance Summit Speaker Award.
Presentation:
Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako
Finance Summit Moderation
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