The document summarizes the 7th International Controller Congress held in Poznan, Poland from April 18-19, 2013. It discusses that there were 160 participants from 5 countries, 50 controlling issues discussed, and 20 speakers. Key topics included increasing efficiency, new tasks for controllers, and representatives from Poznan University of Economics. Quotes from speakers emphasized the importance of collaboration, that controlling requires feeling and not just tools, and ensuring sustainable profitability. The event brought the controlling community together to share knowledge and experiences dealing with changes and developing companies despite crises. Thanks were given to the organizers and partners who contributed to the success of the congress.

1. 160 PARTICIPANTS
50 CONTROLLING ISSUES
20 SPEAKERS
11 BUSINESS PARTNERS
REPRESENTATIVES OF 5 COUNTRIES
CONGRESS REPORT April 18-19, 2013, Poznan
7th INTERNATIONAL
CONTROLLER CONGRESS
HIGHER EFFICIENCY
NEW TASKS FOR A CONTROLLER
AgataNowak,Skokdowody

2. Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Peter Horvath (guest of
honor ot the Congress) and Dr Herwig Friedag
during the speech of key aspects of controlling
Dr Adrianna Lewandowska, Dr Walter Schmidt and
Dr hab. Cezary Kochalski who represented Poznan Univer-
sity of Economics—the first university in Poland that joined
the ICV
Stand of a Congress busi-
ness partner Mineral Mi-
drange. Representatives
of the company always
ready to help and answer
every question
Participants of the discussion panel that goal
was to find answers to questions how to increase
the efficiency of the company and what are the
tasks of controller in the current difficult times
POZNAŃ2013
Receiving the first guests. The
Organizational Team has passed
the exam with flying colours
Captain Krzysztof Bara-
nowski visited the 7th
International Controller
Congress as a guest of
honor. During his speech
he reported about his life,
travels and troubles that
every captain — and eve-
ry company manager —
has to deal with
Coffee break is a great
possibility to start new
contacts
CONTROLLER CONGRESS
7th INTERNATIONAL

3. 7th INTERNATIONAL
CONTROLLER CONGRESSS
Controlling is like
playing a band. We
should work together
and hear what others
are saying.
Aleksander Socha
Controlling is not a
profession. You can't
teach someone to be
controller on the
University. You only
can give them tools of
controlling, because
you need to feel it!
Valentin Usenkov
Controllers should focus
on securing sustainable
profitability. It is very
important to define
what is such as
innovation that you can
create sustainability.
And this is task for the
controller.
Dr Walter Schmidt
Everything should be done as easy as , but not
easier. That’s why we’re here—to answer the
question where there is this border of the simplicity
of the consting system.
Dr Tomasz Zieliński

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March 2014 8th International
Controller Congress
March 27-28, 2014
More informaction:
www.icv.pl
Tel. +48 61 853 20 10
E-mail:
anna.wlodarczyk@icv.pl
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Dear Friends, Members of the International Controller Association
It was really a jump into deep water! Fierce discussions on how to increase
efficiency, how to reduce costs without reducing potentials, how to deal with
the times of the crises — 7th International Controller Congress is now the
past. You are never pleased with anything as much as with the success—and
our success is proved by the cast, attendees from leading Polish and
international companies and the great atmosphere.
I’m sure that also this year we managed to create a place where our
controlling community has a possibillity to exchange knowledge and
experiences. We could get to know Polish and foreign controllers — what
solutions do they search for in the times of constant changes? What do they do
to find the signs of the company’s development despite the crises, difficult
tasks and an enormous competition on the market?
I would like to thank all people who contribited to the success of the Congress: WG Leaders who
numerously appeared on the Congress, our Business Partners, our Media Partners and the whole
Organizational Team. Many thanks to all of you!
I’m looking forward to seeing you next year!
dr Adrianna Lewandowska
Board Member of the International Controller Association