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Registrations Now Open for the 93rd AGiG Seminar – Join Us in Frankfurt!

We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 93rd AGiG Seminar, taking place on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at the Novotel Frankfurt City, Lise-Meitner-Straße 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main. This event is your opportunity to earn valuable CPD credits and connect with professionals from across Germany.

 

Why Attend?
The 93rd AGiG Seminar explores some of today’s most compelling topics in finance, from the rise and fall of Munich start-up Lilium, to terrorist financing, Europe’s future in a fractured world, and AI agents in accounting.

 

Highlights of Our Speaker Line-Up

  • David Griffiths (Keenfinity): From SPAC boom to insolvency – a Chartered Accountant’s perspective on the Lilium story – the Lilium story
  • Vitay Golz (BerFin Advisory): The Road of Financing: Terrorism Financiers – From Global to Local
  • Prof. David Marsh CBE (OMFIF): Can Europe Survive?
  • Tim Khameneh (PwC): AI Agents in Accounting – Opportunities, Risks and Real-World Experiences

A detailed agenda is available on our website. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

 

Pre-Seminar Activity & Dinner – 11 November 2026
Ahead of the seminar, you are invited to join a 90-minute guided tour of the former IG Farben headquarters, also known as the Poelzig Building, on Goethe University’s Westend Campus — a landmark known for both its architectural significance and its remarkable history.

The pre-seminar dinner will follow at Restaurant Weingarten Frankfurt, Clemensstr. 3, 60487 Frankfurt, a short walk from the tour’s meeting point.

Meeting times:

  • Taking the tour: Meet in the hotel lobby at 16.45, or at the main entrance of the IG Farben Building (Norbert-Wollheim-Platz 1) at 17:30.
  • Dinner only: Meet in the hotel lobby at 19:00, or at the restaurant at 19:30.

Places for both the guided tour and the dinner are limited, so early registration is essential.

 

Registration
Reserve your place today: more details here

Accommodation:
We’ve secured a special rate at the Novotel Frankfurt City for attendees.

 

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Event
This seminar promises to be inspiring, practical, and highly relevant, an experience no AGiG member should miss. Register now to secure your spot!

 

We look forward to welcoming you to Frankfurt in November

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ICAEW Member Dinner in Berlin – 27 October 2026

An evening for ICAEW Chartered Accountants in Berlin

We’re pleased to share that ICAEW is hosting a special member dinner in Berlin, a great opportunity for chartered accountants in the region to connect, network, and hear the latest updates from the Institute.

Event details

  • Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
  • Time: 18:30–21:30 CET (drinks from 18:30, dinner at 19:00)
  • Venue: Hotel de Rome Restaurant, Behrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin
  • Cost: Free of charge for ICAEW members

About the evening

The dinner will be hosted by Christiana Diola, ICAEW Regional Director of Europe, who will share the latest news for members while she is in Berlin. This is a wonderful chance to meet fellow ICAEW Chartered Accountants based in and around Berlin, exchange experiences, and strengthen your professional network in a relaxed setting.

Christiana holds strategic and operational responsibility for ICAEW’s activities across Europe and is a member of ICAEW’s International Leadership team. A Fellow Chartered Accountant, she has extensive experience with major firms and corporates in the UK, Greece and Cyprus, and is a graduate of Oxford University.

How to book

Places are free but registration is required via the ICAEW event page. Questions? Contact Katrijn Van Vaerenbergh, Regional Executive at ICAEW: katrijn.vanvaerenbergh@icaew.com

We encourage all ICAEW members in the Berlin area to attend

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Pictures from the lunchtime event in Hamburg

The pictures from the lunchtime event in Hamburg on 11 September 2026, are now available via regional event page.

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Registrations open for the lunchtime Regional Event Hamburg – 11 September 2026

Lunchtime Regional Event Hamburg: The New Trade Reality – Are You Ready?

Date: 11 September 2026
Location: EY, Hamburg

The Accountants Group in Germany (AGiG), EY, and the British Chamber of Commerce Hamburg Regional Committee invite you to a joint lunchtime event.

Topic: The New Trade Reality: How Sanctions, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Disruption Are Impacting Business Strategy, Tax Planning, and Reporting

Join us for an interactive discussion on how businesses in Germany are adapting to the evolving trade landscape. Gain insights into strategic, tax, and financial reporting implications and explore practical responses to strengthen resilience and support sustainable growth.

Agenda Highlights:

  • 12:00–13:00: Registration and networking lunch
  • 13:00–13:10: Welcome by Christian Gerl (Young BCCG Hamburg) and Neville Anderson (AGiG President)
  • 13:10–ca. 14:30: Panel discussion and Q&A with EY experts on trade, tax, supply chain resilience, and risk management
  • Ca. 14:30: Vote of thanks by Dr. Rainer M. Giersch (BCCG Hamburg)

For full details and registration, visit the event page.

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Videos of the 92nd seminar in Frankfurt

The videos of our 92nd seminar in Frankfurt, on 21 May 2026, are now available on the website. On the same page, you will find the a downloadable copy presentations of the speakers. The pictures of the pre-seminar dinner and seminar can be found here and here.

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ICAEW Member Social in Frankfurt: Networking with Helen Pierpoint

Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Location: Standard Chartered Bank AG, TaunusTurm, Taunustor 1, Floor 15, 60310 Frankfurt am Main

 

ICAEW members are invited to an informal networking session, kindly hosted by Standard Chartered Bank. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Helen Pierpoint, ICAEW’s Audit & Assurance Technical Manager, who will be in Frankfurt for the IAASB June meeting.

 

Helen is eager to meet with local members for an engaging discussion and to provide updates on the Audit & Assurance Faculty’s work, including:

  • The latest developments in audit and emerging technologies, with a focus on AI
  • Upcoming changes to auditing standards

This is a wonderful chance to catch up with other ICAEW members in the region, share insights, and strengthen professional connections in a relaxed setting.

 

How to Register:

To secure your place, please register by emailing Katrijn Van Vaerenbergh at katrijn.vanvaerenbergh@icaew.com.

 

We look forward to seeing ICAEW members for an evening of insightful conversation and networking!

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Registrations Now Open for the 92nd AGiG Seminar – Join Us in Frankfurt!

Dear AGiG Members and Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 92nd AGiG Seminar, taking place on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at the Novotel Frankfurt City, Lise-Meitner-Straße 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main. This event is your opportunity to connect with leading voices in finance and sustainability, earn valuable CPD credits, and network with professionals from across Germany.

 

Why Attend?
The 92nd AGiG Seminar is designed to provide you with the latest insights and practical knowledge in finance, sustainability, and career development. Whether you want to stay ahead of industry trends, explore the future of sustainability reporting, or gain unorthodox career advice, this seminar has something for everyone.

 

🌟 Highlights of Our Speaker Line-Up
We are honored to host a diverse and inspiring group of speakers:

  • Kevin Forscht (Infineon) — Risk Management and its Financial Implications
  • Malgorzata Stelmach-Hansson (Cloud Software Group) — Am I Heading Where I Want to Get? Unorthodox Career Advice for Finance Professionals
  • Dr. Dirk Voeste (Volkswagen) — regenerate+: Volkswagen Groups Sustainability Strategy to drive Impact
  • Bryan Esterly & Regina K. Schüller (ISSB) — Global Sustainability Reporting: Where We Are Now – and What’s Next

A detailed agenda is available on our website. Please note that the agenda is subject to change.


🍷 Pre-Seminar Dinner – 20 May 2026
As part of our tradition, we invite you to join us for a pre-seminar dinner. Details about the dinner location will be shared at a later date.

We will gather at 18:00 in the hotel lobby before walking to the restaurant together. Places are limited, so early registration is essential.


📝 Registration and Accommodation
➡️ Reserve your place today!

Seminar Fees:

Members: €105
Non-members/guests: €125
Retired/unemployed members/students: €65
Pre-seminar event only: €55
Online participation (21 May only): €50

Cancellations:

If you register and then have to cancel, please do so by 14 May 2026 at the latest, as we must provide final numbers to the hotel and restaurant. Late cancellations after this date will be charged in full.

Accommodation:

We’ve secured a special rate at the Novotel Frankfurt City for attendees. Rooms are limited, so don’t delay!


Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Event
This seminar promises to be inspiring, practical, and highly relevant—an experience no AGiG member should miss. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, networking opportunities, or fresh perspectives, the 92nd AGiG Seminar delivers.
Register now to secure your spot!

We look forward to welcoming you to Frankfurt in May.

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91st AGIG Seminar featured in ACCA Magazine

The 91st AGIG seminar in Frankfurt from past November, was featured in the latest issue of ACCA’s Accounting and Business Magazine (February 2026), highlighting that the event brought together finance professionals across Germany to tackle the profession’s biggest challenges.

The article highlights the importance for accountants to navigate change and adapt and harness technology, as Alistair Brisbourne (ACCA’s head of technology research) explored in his presentation: AI’s impact in “Will AI Replace Accountants? Hype vs. Reality”.

Sessions on digital business and soft skills (e.g., “Presenting with Impact”) highlighted the need for both technical and interpersonal growth for the accounting professionals to stay relevant. As underlined in the article, networking remains at the core of the AGIG seminars. From the pre-event dinner to interactive discussions, the seminars foster peer connections, offering a space to share insights and solutions.

Read more here.

 

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