The 19th Controlling Intelligence Adventure Congress participants’ registration
09:30 - 09:40
The official opening of the 19th CIA Congress organised by ICV POLAND
Małgorzata Podskarbi Member of the Board of the ICV, Director at Volkswagen Poznań BIODr. Tomasz M. Zieliński Executive Director of ICV POLAND (Delegate for Poland) – International Association of Controllers – ICV (Internationaler Controller Verein). BIO
Official opening of the 19th CIA Congress organised by ICV POLAND
Welcoming of the Congress participants
Presentation of the Congress speakers
Presentation of the Congress organiser and partners
Presentation of the topics discussed during the 19th ICV POLAND Congress
09:40 - 10:00
GLOBALIZATION 2.0 - DRIVING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
Keynote Speech: The Future of Controlling and Controllers
Prof. Dr. Heimo Losbichler Heimo Losbichler, Chairman of the International Association of Controllers (ICV) BIO
The pace of change in controlling
Controlling and AI
Controlling and sustainability
Controlling and the demographic shift
Controlling and global competition
”AI, sustainability, demografics, VUCA and a new level of global competition are major forces of change. It is important for controllers and managers to prepare for these signifikant changes”
10:40 - 11:20
Keynote Speech: Artificial Intelligence – how it changes your life as a planner and analyst
Prof. Dr. Karsten Oehler Chief Customer Advisor xP&A, SAP BIO
Leader or lagger? How late is Controlling in AI adaption?
Sold as the new swiss knife, but where can you trust AI?
Discussing the obvious: Automatic generation of reports, planning models, formulas, and simulation, what is really working and where to start?
”Don’t wait for the IT to come up with new ideas. AI innovation is driven by use(rs)”
11:20 - 11:50
Coffee break – networking
11:50 - 12:30
Accountant and Controller – Rivalry or Professional Symbiosis?
Viktor Mendel CEO & Founder of Viktor Mendel Management Consulting, Competence Profiler BIO
Why traditional finance structures no longer meet today’s business needs.
The Finance Target Operating Model (TOM) as a strategic roadmap to excellence.
Essential components of TOM: roles and responsibilities, processes, and technology integration.
Real-world case studies: successful transformations and lessons learned.
Finance doesn’t just need an update. Finance needs a new operating system.
12:30 - 13:20
Sustainability – A Powerful Catalyst for Innovation or a Drag on Business Growth?
Dr. Tomasz M. Zieliński Executive Director of ICV POLAND (Delegate for Poland) – International Association of Controllers – ICV (Internationaler Controller Verein). BIODr. Magdalena Andrejczuk Director of the Sustainable Finance Department for Corporate and Investment Banking at mBank BIOProf. Roman Kotapski Chairman of the Board, Management Accounting Office MARINA, Editor-in-Chief of Controlling and Management magazine. BIOMaciej Panert Expert in sustainable development, ESG reporting, and finance and controlling BIO
DISCUSSION PANEL
ESG – A Genuine Driver of Innovation or a Brake on Growth?
Sustainable Supply Chains – The Future of Trade or the Myth of “Green PR”?
Eco-Driven Innovations – An Economic Opportunity or a Race Toward Unviable Solutions?
Globalization 2.0 and Sustainability – Europe’s Path to Success or a Game of Limitations?
Corporate Bureaucracy Around Ecology – A Strategic Necessity or “Green” Absurdity?
13:20 - 14:20
Lunch – networking
Thematic sessions
Session A: PL/ENG
14:20 - 15:05
ESG in Power BI
Monika Smoderek Compliance & Account Manager and ISMS Representative at Cogit BIONatalia Pawlak Business Development Manager at Cogit BIO
Calculating CO2
Double Materiality
Reporting according to ESRS
ESG Dashboard”
15:05 - 15:50
FP&A in a World of Rapid Change – Key Challenges and Strategies for Finance Departments
Paul Roberts Account Director (APAC + EMEA) at Prophix BIOJacek Antczak Senior Business Consultant at Solemis BIO
What keeps CFOs awake at night? The evolution of the role in response to growing expectations.
Is productivity the key to shaping market advantage?
New challenges – old tools. Why classic solutions are no longer enough.
What value do modern FP&A platforms provide?”
Session B:
14:20 - 15:05
“Peak Performance” – How to Effectively Use New Technologies in Controlling
Mariusz Sumiński Managing Director at FlexiSolutions BIO
The Tool Gap – Current tools versus the vision of future technologies
Top 3 Priorities for the Digitalization of Controlling vs. the Real Needs of Organizations
The Small Steps Method – A practical path to achieving “peak performance”
15:05 - 15:50
Robots and AI are taking the stage. How to effectively, quickly, and safely implement Intelligent Automation – case study
Kamil Czerniak Business Development Team Manager at SAIO BIOKarol Stępień CEO at 10Clouds Financial Institutions BIO
The presentation will focus on showcasing market trends, opportunities for leveraging new technologies, and improving efficiency in process automation.
What processes and enhancements have we implemented together at ProAcct?
3-in-1 – AI, RPA, and BPM – how new features in the SAIO platform can benefit your company?”
Session C:
14:20 - 15:05
How to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the B2B sales process?
Paweł Kużdowicz Board Member at ABAS Business Solutions Poland BIO
15:05 - 15:50
Integrated Project Controlling in the IT Industry – Case Study
Roman Banasik CEO | Chairman of the Board at Fincorex BIO
15:50 - 16:05
Coffee break – networking
16:05 - 16:40
The Power of Authenticity: How to Be Yourself and Make an Impact on Stage
Grzegorz Chołuj Aktor zawodowy, psychoterapeuta BIO
16:40 - 16:45
Summary of the first day of the 19th Congress ICV POLAND
Dr. Tomasz M. Zieliński Executive Director of ICV POLAND (Delegate for Poland) – International Association of Controllers – ICV (Internationaler Controller Verein). BIOMałgorzata Podskarbi Member of the Board of the ICV, Director at Volkswagen Poznań BIO
17:00 - 19:00
Integration and networking
Important:
The congress coordinator reserves their right to change the schedule.
08:30 - 09:00
Morning coffee and networking
09:00 - 09:05
The official opening of the second day of the 19th CIA Congress organised by ICV POLAND
Małgorzata Podskarbi Member of the Board of the ICV, Director at Volkswagen Poznań BIODr. Tomasz M. Zieliński Executive Director of ICV POLAND (Delegate for Poland) – International Association of Controllers – ICV (Internationaler Controller Verein). BIO
09:05 - 09:35
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Decision-Making: Opportunities and Threats
Prof. Jerzy Surma Professor at Institute of Information Systems and Digital Economy at SGH BIO
AI as a General-Purpose Technology
Example Areas of Application in Business
Problems and Limitations in Decision-Making Processes
AI Security
Development Trends
09:35 - 10:05
ESG Reporting – Data Management, Challenges, and Workflow Organization at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
Małgorzata Sobkow Lead Analyst for ESG Controlling at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) BIO
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego – The Only Polish Development Bank
– More Than Just a Bank – The Unique Role of a Development Bank
– BGK’s Role in Supporting Poland’s Socio-Economic Sustainable Development
Sustainability Reporting at BGK – A Controlling Perspective
– Integrated Report for 2024
– Preparations for Reporting Changes in 2025
– Organizational Structure – Engaged Units and Task Distribution
– Sustainability in BGK’s Strategy and Processes: KPIs & Planning
Loan Portfolio Financing and Investment Activities
– Financing Sustainable Investments
– Sustainability in BGK’s Equity Investments
– Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals Through Financing
– Carbon Footprint of Granted Loans – First Calculation Approach for 2024
10:05 - 10:35
Transformation of the Controlling Function – Supporting the Value Creation Process in an Environment of Continuous Contradictions. Case Study of ORLEN.
Jacek Sitko Director in the Controlling Transformation Department at ORLEN S.A. BIO
Transformation of Controlling Processes: a Business Decision or Requirement for Survival?
Scope of Changes in the Controlling Function: Simply Implementation of New IT Solution or a Greenfield Investment?
Implementing Changes in Controlling Function: How to Reach the Final Destination Without Missing Your North Star?
10:35 - 11:15
Coffee break – networking
Thematic Sessions
Session A:
11:15 - 11:50
Presenting financial results (P&L) in management reports
Dr. Tomasz M. Zieliński IBCS Certified Consultant (ICC) BIO
How to analyze financial results (P&L) using visualization standards
How to use IBCS standards to create consistent reports
How Self-Service BI enables managers to independently analyze financial results
How running forecasts with actuals improve prediction accuracy
How early identification of variances helps achieve financial targets
Sesja B:
11:15 - 11:50
Transform Power BI into an effective budgeting tool (and more)
Hubert Kobierzewski BI Practice Lead at Cogit BIOJakub Cichocki Consulting Director at Cogit BIO
What is Aimplan and for which organizations will it be the optimal solution?
Data security and Microsoft certification – how does integration with Power BI look?
How to replace traditional budgeting in Excel with a more effective approach?
Can the IBCS standard be supported when performing controlling processes in Aimplan?
11:50 - 12:15
Coffee break – networking
12:15 - 12:50
Competitiveness and Restructuring – Are Radical Cuts the Only Path to Survival? PANEL DISCUSSION
Małgorzata Podskarbi Member of the Board of the ICV, Director at Volkswagen Poznań BIOManagers
The Domino Effect in Cost Cutting – A Strategy for Success or a Trap of Short-Term Gains?
From Restructuring to Digitalization: Missed Opportunities or the Last Resort?
The War for Talent vs. a Culture of Cost-Saving – How to Manage People Amid Global Competition?
Geopolitical Risk and Organizational Flexibility – Will Only the Quickest to Adapt Survive?
12:50 - 13:00
Summary of the 19th CIA Congress organised by ICV POLAND
Małgorzata Podskarbi Member of the Board of the ICV, Director at Volkswagen Poznań BIODr. Tomasz M. Zieliński Executive Director of ICV POLAND (Delegate for Poland) – International Association of Controllers – ICV (Internationaler Controller Verein). BIO
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch – networking
Important: The congress coordinator reserves their right to change the schedule.
