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April 23–24, 2026 in Munich

StrategySummit 2026

The strategy event for mid-sized companies: forward-looking, hands-on, and full of concrete ways for companies to run effective strategy work themselves.

Our partners for the StrategySummit 2026

Real strategy makers share what works in practice

As every year, we invite you to join open discussions and keynote talks. The StrategySummit brings together the strategy makers of mid-sized companies.

100 strategists at your level

For each of the two days, we invite 100 experienced strategy makers. That gives you the chance to talk through your questions with people who have been there,

Real experience instead of dull theory

Every year, we work hard to give you genuine insight into strategy work. The summit is built around the current challenges and opportunities facing mid-sized companies.

Transparent and discreet

The StrategySummit is not about saving face or having political debates. It is about a real exchange among equals: that is the only way the community grows.

Our speakers at the StrategySummit 2026

Here is a selection of the strategy makers taking the stage this year.

Christian Underwood
Christian Underwood
CEO StrategyFrame®AI
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Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand
Chair of Industrial Economics (WHU)
Dr. Léa Steinacker
CEO, GaiaLogic AG
Daniel Theobald
Chief Financial Officer, StrategyFrame®AI
Patrick Weng, Head of Strategy PFISTERER 
Patrick Weng
Head of Strategy, PFISTERER
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Blättchen
Chairman of the Supervisory Board, PFISTERER
Prof. Dr. Julia Rapp-Hautz
Professor of Strategic Management, Universität Innsbruck
Daniel Venuso
Head of Function Strategy & Business Development, WIK Group
Fabian Wennemer
Chief Product Officer, StrategyFrame®AI
Sascha Dongowski
Managing Director, Cedura
Robert Wreschniok
CEO, TATIN INSTITUTE
Dr. Lina Sofie von Fricken
Head of ESG & Strategic Development, Big Dutchman
Uwe Klötzner
Co-CEO Red Heights AG
Marco Dalla Bona
Managing Director, Fabromont AG
Marius Pfeiffer
Chief Growth Officer, StrategyFrame®AI
Stefanie Kuhnhen
Brand Strategy Executive
Dr. Achim Wapniewski
CEO, ensign advisory GmbH
Sammy Gebele
CEO, SAWOO GmbH
Aleksander
Aleksandar Dukanovic
Chief Technology Officer, StrategyFrame®AI

Agenda

Consultant Summit - April 23, 2026

Time

Topic

09:00 - 09:30

Check-in

09:30 - 09:45

Welcome
Christian Underwood, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand

09:45 - 11:00

Keynote: Strategic Decision Intelligence
Christian Underwood, Dr. Léa Steinacker, Sascha Dongowski, Robert Wreschniok

11:00 -
11:30

Coffee break and networking

11:30 - 12:30

Hands-on workshops
2 × 25-minute deep dives

  • AI in strategy development and execution
  • AI in organizational development
  • AI in market analysis and monitoring

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch break
food included

14:00 - 14:30

Presentation and interview: How good is an AI-supported strategy process really?
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand, Prof. Dr. Julia Rapp-Hautz

14:30 - 15:00

Panel discussion
Marius Pfeiffer, Dr. Achim Wapniewski, Uwe Klötzner, Stefanie Kuhnhen

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Coffee break and networking

3:30 - 3:45 PM

Live podcast: Sales and Marketing in Times of AI
Sammy Gebele, Christian Underwood

3:45 - 4:30 PM

Keynote: From hidden champion to stock market star
Patrick Weng

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Farewell
Christian Underwood, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Reception

C-Level Summit - April 24, 2026

Time

Topic

9:00 - 9:30 AM

Check-in

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Welcome
Christian Underwood, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand

9:45 - 11:00 AM

Keynote: Strategic Decision Intelligence
Christian Underwood, Dr. Léa Steinacker, Sascha Dongowski, Robert Wreschniok

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Coffee break and networking

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Keynote: Sustainability as a competitive advantage
Daniel Venuso

12:15 - 12:45 PM

Presentation and interview: How good is an AI-driven strategy process really?
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand, Prof. Dr. Julia Rapp-Hautz

12:45 - 2:15 PM

Lunch break
catering included

2:15 - 3:15 PM

Keynote & panel discussion: From hidden champion to stock market star
Patrick Weng, Prof. Dr. Blättchen, Christian Underwood

3:15 - 3:45 PM

Coffee break and networking

3:45 - 4:00 PM

Fireside chat: Nine in one go: group, regional, and portfolio strategy
Dr. Lina von Fricken, Daniel Theobald

4:00 - 4:45 PM

Live podcast: Fabromont's strategic journey
Marco Dalla Bona, Christian Underwood

4:45 - 5:00 PM

Farewell
Christian Underwood, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Reception

Get your ticket for the StrategySummit 2026 now!

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April 23, 2026: Consultant Summit

€249

Exclusively for experienced strategy consultants and small consulting firms

  • Exchange with other strategy makers
  • Insights into strategy work with StrategyFrame®AI
  • Talks and ideas from our partner network

SOLD OUT

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April 24, 2026: CXO & Investor Summit

€499

Exclusively for managing directors, board members, heads of strategy, private equity and supervisory board members

  • Exchange with other strategy makers
  • Insights into strategy work with StrategyFrame®AI
  • Talks and ideas from experienced managing directors and strategy makers

SOLD OUT

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Our hosts

"One thing is certain in these uncertain times: hope is not a strategy. As the hosts of the podcast and the authors of the book of the same name, we care deeply about demystifying strategy and showing how you can win with strategic work in times like these.

That's why we're looking forward to welcoming you to our StrategySummit on April 23–24, 2026. Alongside compelling keynotes and panel discussions, the exchange within the strategy community is at the heart of this one-of-a-kind event. We can't wait to see you there!"

Christian Underwood (CEO StrategyFrame®) & Prof. Dr. Jürgen Weigand (Chair of Industrial Organization, WHU)

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Venue

The StrategySummit 2026 will once again take place at Munich Colab.

Freddie-Mercury-Straße 5, 80797 Munich

FAQs - Frequently asked questions

The agenda for the StrategySummit isn't set far in advance. We deliberately shape it together with the participants. During the preparation phase, it becomes clear which topics are genuinely relevant right now, who can contribute ideas and which questions belong at the center. That's also why the lineup of speakers is confirmed only at that point.

If you have a topic that would be especially valuable for the community, whether for the Consultant Summit on April 23, 2026 (exclusively for experienced strategy consultants and small consulting firms) or the CXO Summit on April 24, 2026 (exclusively for managing directors, board members and heads of strategy), you can reach out to the StrategyFrame® team anytime and propose it. Please contact Alexandra Schneider at alexandra@strategy-frame.com