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Economic conditions, market developments and competitive structures are changing rapidly. Organizations that embrace current trends, prepare for new challenges, identify and exploit potentials will succeed. Thanks to our recognized thought leadership as well as our profound research and development expertise, we foresee what is on the horizon and share with you our thoughts on how to overcome market pressure, handle new technologies and benefit from current trends…

Top-Themen : CxO Priorities 2026 – Rethink competitiveness in the new economic reality

For this year's CxO Priorities Study, we conducted personal interviews with more than 1000 board members worldwide from 32 countries and 16 industries – gaining valuable insights into their current strategic priorities, growth ambitions, in how they deal with geopolitical challenges, and more.

Special Topics : Restructuring as the key to crisis management

Whether large corporations or family-run SMEs, many companies are currently facing macroeconomic and microeconomic challenges. Multiple crises and economic fluctuations call for innovative responses. This is because they decide on the financial result in the short term and the corporate strategy in the medium to long term.

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Special Topics : TECH by Handelsblatt

Horváth is a topic partner of TECH and stands for “Performance Management in the new TECH era”. We share our expertise on the latest developments and findings in the fields of AI, performance management and technological transformation - not only as a speaker at TECH, but also at various side events and in other Handelsblatt formats.

Special Topic : Future-proof value creation in the US

While the USA continues to be an attractive growth market and a central hub for North and South America, tariffs and trade restrictions make access to the US market more difficult. Is the USA also an important sales market for your company? Or would you like to implement “local-for-local” strategies in your supply chain? Then you should specifically expand your production footprint in the USA. With your own local production capacities, you can secure direct market access, growth opportunities and long-term competitive advantages.

Special Topics : Control Meets Complexity – CFO Priorities in an Era of Economic Turbulence

Economic uncertainty is increasingly weighing on the confidence of finance leaders. Volatile markets, geopolitical tensions, regulatory pressure, and high costs are prompting companies to reassess priorities. Based on insights from more than 240 top finance executives worldwide, the study highlights how CFOs are balancing short-term stabilization – focused on liquidity, efficiency, and risk management – with selective investments in digitalization, automation, and AI to strengthen long-term resilience.