18. FEBRUARY 2026, FRANKFURT AM MAIN
The 6th Annual Conference on Performance Management and Controlling took place in February 2026
The Annual Conference on Performance Management and Controlling (CPMC) at Frankfurt School brings together finance professionals, controllers, and decision-makers each year to discuss current trends, strategies, and innovations in performance management and controlling. It provides a forum for professional exchange, fresh perspectives, and insights into the evolving role of performance management and controlling in modern corporate environments.
These were the key topics of this year’s Conference
Participants were presented with a diverse program focused on the future of corporate performance management. This year’s Annual Conference once again brought together industry leaders, academic experts, and experienced practitioners - with a clear objective: to provide orientation at a time when the role of Controlling is undergoing significant change.
Current Trends in Controlling & Performance Management
Which developments are shaping planning, forecasting, and performance management today? How are digitalization, AI, and volatile markets changing the demands placed on finance teams?
Innovative Strategies and Methods
From driver-based models and scenario simulations to modern forecasting approaches - practical insights into how companies are future-proofing their performance management processes.
Best Practices across Industries
Concrete use cases and insights into how other organizations are addressing complexity, uncertainty, and rising expectations.
Insights from Research and Practice
An exchange between academic perspectives and corporate practice - well-founded, critical, and forward-looking.
Networking
Exchange with subject-matter experts and executives, discussion of current challenges, new perspectives, and valuable professional connections.
Why the 6th Annual CPMC Conference was a particularly valuable experience for all participants...
Expert insights
Renowned speakers and panelists once again shared their experience and strategies for addressing real-world challenges in Controlling and Finance.
Current trends
Valuable insights into the latest developments in controlling, digital transformation, and performance optimization.
Community
Exchange with industry professionals, business leaders, and academics.
Practical Expertise
Directly applicable insights from case studies, interactive workshops, and panel discussions.
This year’s Annual Conference once again provided a unique platform to gain new insights, challenge established approaches, and actively shape the evolving role of Controlling. We are grateful to have been part of the conference once again.
