The 18th Controlling Intelligence Adventure Congress participants’ registration
09:30 - 09:40
The official opening of the 18th 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 18th 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 18th ICV POLAND Congress
Keynote Speech: Time for “New Controlling” – Creating the Future of Controlling from a New Work Perspective
Dr. Kim Louisa Dillenberger Vice Academic Director of the Centre for Performance Management and Controlling at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Member of ICV Think Tank BIO
WHY? New Work + Controlling = New Controlling? – What does New Work in Controlling mean and why is it relevant at all?
WHAT? Future vision of New Controlling – how will task design, competence profiles and interaction styles look like for controllers?
HOW? The pathway into New Controlling – what mind set will controllers need and what actions have to be taken?
WHO? Your role in New Controlling – how can you become active today and what will empower you tomorrow?
”It is time to break free from encrusted structures in controlling. We need new ways of working to become real business partners in a dynamic world.”
10:40 - 11:20
Keynote Speech: Corporate sustainability performance management and the role of Controlling
Prof. Dr. Mike Schulze Vice President for Research and Practice Transfer, CBS International Business School BIO
Classic performance management cycle
Implementation of performance management in the context of sustainability
Practical examples based on an empirical study
Maturity Model of corporate sustainability performance management
Lessons learned
”Data management (especially in the area of non-financial data) and corresponding system landscapes will become a central topic for companies in the future. Especially the availability as well as the quality of sustainability data must improve significantly compared to today.”
11:20 - 11:50
Coffee break – networking
11:50 - 12:20
WORLD CLASS FP&A w GSK
Maciej Redzimski Finance Director, R&D World Class FP&A Program Lead at GSK BIO
FP&A Organization at GSK
Understanding World Class FP&A
Transformation Process – from Audit to Process Excellence
Three Key Areas of Transformation:
Operational Model in GSK Finance
Technologies Supporting FP&A Behaviors
Key Competencies of FP&A Teams
Implementing FP&A Process Transformation in the R&D Area
„Let’s discover together how technology shapes the future of finance! 💻🚀 Join my presentation where we discuss the strategic directions of controlling development. Ready for new challenges? 🌐💰 #ModernControlling #FinancialInnovations”
12:20 - 13:10
HUMAN and NEW WORK - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Hyperautomation, Robotic Process Automation, Digital Learning
Prof. UMK, dr hab. Witold Orzeszko Head of the Department of Applications of Informatics and Mathematics in Economics at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń BIOProf. SGH, Dr. Andrzej Sobczak Hyperautomation & Enterprise Architect, Professor at Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) BIODr. Tymoteusz Miller Data Scientist Consultant, Assistant Professor at the University of Szczecin BIODr. Tomasz M. Zieliński Executive Director of ICV POLAND (Delegate for Poland) – International Association of Controllers – ICV (Internationaler Controller Verein). BIO
DISCUSSION PANEL
The future of work in the light of AI, ML, RPA: how technology is reshaping the role of humans in the modern workplace.
Automation vs job augmentation – which trend is dominating?
Hyperautomation – will this technology change the job market?
The application of Machine Learning (ML) in bisiness, digital teaching and learning.
Which jobs will be replaced by AI and RPA first?
13:10 - 14:10
Lunch – networking
Thematic sessions
Session A: Digital Finance and Controlling (PL/ENG)
14:10 - 14:55
Digitalization of controlling processes - project, challenge or adventure? Implementation of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting tools at Zdrowit Pharmacies from the perspective of a financial controller - Speech by the Partner of the 18th ICV POLAND Congress - Flexisolutions
Mariusz Sumiński Managing Director at FlexiSolutions BIOPiotr Skoczylas Group Financial Controller at Zdrowit BIO
Why Now?
What signals indicate that the time has come to implement a controlling system? How to convince the organization about the new project?
Lessons from Implementation.
What to watch out for during the planning and execution of the project? What would we do differently, knowing what we know now?
Changes in the Organization.
How does the new system change the daily work of controllers? When can the first benefits of the project be expected?
14:55 - 15:40
Optimization and consistency in reporting: practical applications of IBCS standards in management reporting - speech by the congress partner - FLOW
Dr. Tomasz M. Zieliński IBCS Certified Consultant (ICC)
The IBCS standard as a tool for optimizing decision-making processes
Transparency and readability of reports – implementation of effective and efficient reports
CASE STUDY: Self-service BI and implementation of IBCS standards
Session B: Business Intelligence and Performance Management in controlling
14:10 - 14:55
Business Process Optimization: A Review of Arctic Paper's Experiences with the Implementation and Use of the Performance Management System - Speech by the Partner of the 18th ICV POLAND Congress - Cogit
Marek Rulak Business Development Manager at Cogit BIOJarosław Furmanek Group Financial Controller at Arctic Paper BIOKatarzyna Wojtkowiak CFO, Board Member at Arctic Paper BIO
Challenges, or what we faced before implementing the Performance Management system.
Broad usage: consolidation, planning, HR, analyses, and reporting, in the cloud and traditionally – various business processes and different possibilities in one system.
The benefits of a well-implemented Performance Management system.
Summary of our experiences: choosing a provider, implementing individual areas, what was successful, what could have been done better, future plans…
14:55 - 15:40
How to Develop Business-Supporting Controlling Using Available IT Technologies and Employee Talents? - Speech by the Partner of the 18th ICV POLAND Congress - Controlling Systems
Paweł Musiał Member of the Board at Controlling Systems Sp. z o.o. BIO
Practical Tips
Proven Concepts and Tools
Years of Experience and Innovative Ideas
Multidimensional Examples
15:40 - 15:55
Coffee break – networking
15:55 - 16:35
Managing Digital Stress - The Human Dimension in the Era of Digitalization and New Trends in Work
Prof. Maciej Błaszak Neurocognitivist, professor at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań BIO
Key Features of Stress Response
Dominant Types of Stressors
Stages of the Stress Response
Consequences of Prolonged Stress
Specifics of the Digital Work Environment
The Disappearance of the Boundary Between Work as a Place and Work as an Activity
Overstimulation
Deficit of Social Situations
Control and Reduction of Stress Levels
Tactics and Strategy for Restoring Physiological Balance
Rules for Organizing Information
Principles of Planning the Workday
„The more you know, the more you see.”
During the presentation, you will learn how to immediately reduce stress levels and how to plan a life with stress under relative control. You will get to know the basic rules of how the human brain works and understand why leisure time is the most important aspect of your work.
16:35 - 16:40
Summary of the first day of the 18th 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 18th CIA Congress organised by ICV POLAND
09:05 - 09:35
Transformation of Finance and Controlling in the x-kom Group"
Dr Przemysław Suchodolski Chief Financial Officer (CFO) w x-kom, ACBP BIO
Finance and Controlling Concept in the x-kom Group
Change and Implementation of Managerial P&L
Challenges for Commercial Controlling – Reporting in E-commerce and the Use of AI in x-kom
Future Development Plans for Finance and Controlling in the x-kom Group
„The first step is rarely backwards” – Loesje
Through this presentation, you will learn about the x-kom group and its development plans in the areas of controlling and finance. During the presentation, you will see a practical example of changes in the way of managerial reporting in an organization. The presentation will inform you about the challenges facing the e-commerce industry in reporting areas.
09:35 - 10:05
Super CFO / Super CONTROLLER = ME + AI
Aleksander Rozman Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in CUK Ubezpieczenia BIODr. Tomasz M. Zieliński Executive Director of ICV POLAND (Delegate for Poland) – International Association of Controllers – ICV (Internationaler Controller Verein). BIO
Super CFO / Super CONTROLLER
Six strategies for communicating with AI
My personal AI assistant
Fine-tuning AI models
Implementing AI into business processes
Responsibility and risk of implementing AI
This presentation is not just a look into the future of finance, but also a practical guide on how to use AI to achieve the status of a Super CFO or Super CONTROLLER. It will show how AI can become your personal assistant, revolutionizing daily work in finance and controlling. The presentation will also address the problem of how to responsibly and with minimal risk implement AI in your organization.
10:05 - 10:45
Competence development in controlling
Viktor Mendel CEO & Founder of Viktor Mendel Management Consulting, Competence Profiler BIO
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
Controlling’s current reputation
Why do we need a transformation in controlling?
What competences do controllers need in the digital world?
How to cultivate the talent in my organisation – rethinking competence development
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee break – networking
Thematic Sessions
Session C: Automation in finance and controlling (PL/ENG)
11:15 - 11:50
Automation in Finance and Controlling in Practice - From Concept to Implementation
Klaudia Martinek-Jaguszewska CEO & Automation Team Leader w CogniBe BIOBeata Grzesiek CFO at Primulator BIOWiktoria Movsisyan Business Development at SAIO BIO
Sesja D: Cloud and IT Cost Management
11:15 - 11:50
Managing IT Costs – FINOPS in Practice
Dr Roman Ferster CEO at Infar BIOMarcin Bielecki Automation Country Leader at IBM BIO
The increasing challenges faced by all organizations related to the increasingly complex IT environment (OnPrem + cloud), rapidly changing business requirements, and external threats.
The impact of the above on costs and their complexity.
Coordination between the IT department, recipients / business owners, and financial controllers.
Control, forecasting, and optimization of IT costs.
Automation and the use of best practices and proven tools.
11:50 - 12:15
Coffee break – networking
12:15 - 12:50
Are We Ready for the Digital Revolution in Finance? - Discussion Panel
Anna Kołodko Director of Finance and Administration Department at Eurobent BIOMiłosz Piontek Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at dr J. Biziel University Hospital No.2 in Bydgoszcz BIOSzymon Szawerna Director of the Cost Allocation Office at the Cost Management Department at SANTANDER BANK POLSKA S.A. BIODr. Dariusz Grala Assistant Professor at WASE in Środa Wlkp., ACBP BIOMałgorzata Podskarbi Member of the Board of the ICV, Director at Volkswagen Poznań BIO
Is the pace of change suitable for financiers and controllers?
Do we have time to adapt, or not?
Do we sufficiently understand how to utilize AI?
Are we destined for hyperautomation?
Are we able to adequately protect our data?
12:50 - 13:00
Summary of the 18th 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.
