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inControl Summit 2026

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inControl Summit 2026 ran on Jun 2, 2026 at CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is a Technology conference. ConferenceGrid lists 19 speakers, 12 sponsors and 20 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Jun 16, 2026 · dates verified May 4, 2026

inControl Summit 2026 is Europe's premier summit on AI in the event industry. Geared toward event industry leaders and innovators, this one-day summit provides actionable insights into how AI is transforming events - from strategy to operations. Attendees will learn from leading practitioners who have already implemented AI, enabling them to develop their ow…

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19Speakers
12Sponsors
20Sessions
16Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at inControl, in alphabetical order.

Adis Jugo
Managing Director · ecs.events
Baltasar Cevc
Bernd Fritzges
MICE Industry Veteran
Berry Medendorp
Björn Sänger
Chairman of the Board · VDVO
Cat Kevern
Managing Director · Electric Cat
Colja Dams
CEO · VOK DAMS worldwide
Damir Tomicic
Jens Mayer
Managing Director · Jack Morton Worldwide
Kai Opitz
Director · Düsseldorf Congress GmbH
Maxi Nessmann
Michael Tschakert
Mustafa Toroman
Nicole Deisenhofer
Director Strategy & Innovation · Proske
Orla Pearson
CEO · MyClearText
Peggy Reuter-Heinrich
CEO, UX & Accessibility Expert · HeiReS
Prof. Stefan Luppold
DHBW Ravensburg
Stephanie Garey
Stephenie Lintl-McLean
Founder · Beyond Branding Events

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

Beyond Branding Events
DHBW Ravensburg
Düsseldorf Congress
Electric Cat
eventmanager.de
Jack Morton
Mice Desk
MyClearText
Proske
run.events
VDVO
VOK DAMS

Agenda

Selected from 20 sessions.

  • 09:00 – 09:30

    Spot the Tiger! The AI Factor in Events.

    Artificial Intelligence is redefining how we plan, execute, and measure events. In this dynamic keynote, Colja Dams, Co-CEO of VOK DAMS, one of the world’s leading event agencies, …

    Keynote
  • 09:45 – 10:25

    Are We Afraid When the Tiger Roars? An Honest Panel on the Event Industry’s Fears About AI

    For decades, the event industry has thrived on human connection - the handshakes, the shared coffee breaks, the late-night conversations no algorithm can replace. And yet, the tige…

    Panel
  • 10:40 – 11:20

    AI Helps You Turn Attendees into Regulars: Who’s Here Now, Who’s Coming Next Year

    Getting attendees through the door once is good business. Getting them to return year after year is where events truly grow. AI makes this easier by showing you who is really in th…

    Event Intelligence
  • 10:40 – 11:20

    AI-Powered Matchmaking: Real Value, When Done Right

    Let’s be honest: most automated matchmaking tools in events have disappointed. Random pairings, irrelevant matches, sometimes even connecting direct competitors, have given the who…

    Personalized Experiences
  • 10:50 – 11:30

    PR's New Playbook: Building Trust and Engagement for Events in the AI Era

    Learn how to leverage traditional PR principles alongside emerging AI tools to amplify your event's impact and create authentic audience connections. As AI transforms the media lan…

    Operational Efficiency
  • 11:30 – 12:45

    Business Lunch & Curated Matchmaking

    Not a catering break. A designed experience. AI-driven proposals match you with peers who share your specific challenges and ambitions. Each table is anchored by a theme. The conve…

  • 12:45 – 13:25

    AI Helps You Increase Sales by Finding the Right Customers

    Every successful event starts with knowing your audience. AI gives you a clear picture of who your attendees and sponsors really are - where they come from, what drives them, and w…

    Event Intelligence
  • 12:45 – 13:25

    The Future of Live Captioning at Events with AI

    This is the future of live captioning at events. AI captioning is fast becoming an integral part of events, that doesn't mean to say it's without issues or problems. Using both hum…

    Personalized Experiences
  • 12:45 – 13:25

    Your Event Website Is Now a Search Result for AI Agents

    Building an event website used to mean long lead times and expensive agencies. With AI, you can now create a professional, stunning website in minutes - even if you’ve never built …

    Operational Efficiency

Quick answers

When is inControl Summit 2026?
inControl Summit 2026 ran on Jun 2, 2026 at CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Where is inControl Summit 2026 held?
inControl Summit 2026 was held at CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Who is speaking at inControl Summit 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 19 speakers, including Adis Jugo (Managing Director, ecs.events), Baltasar Cevc and Bernd Fritzges (MICE Industry Veteran).
Who sponsors inControl Summit 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 12 sponsors, including Beyond Branding Events, DHBW Ravensburg, Düsseldorf Congress, Electric Cat and eventmanager.de.
Company intelligence

What does it mean when 16 companies show up, and 7 bet on three roles at once?

Sixteen companies. seven are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
7All threespeak · spons · exh
5Sponsoringsponsor only
4Speakingspeaker only

In all three roles

Beyond Branding Events·DHBW Ravensburg·Düsseldorf Congress·Electric Cat·MyClearText·Proske·VDVO

Speakers by seniority

47% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite316%
  • Founder / Owner15%
  • Director / Head of526%
  • Other roles1053%

Of 19 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Beyond Branding EventsSponsor1
2DHBW RavensburgSponsor1
3Düsseldorf CongressSponsor1
4Electric CatSponsor1
5MyClearTextSponsor1
6ProskeSponsor1
7VDVOSponsor1
8eventmanager.deSponsor-
9Jack MortonSponsor-
10Mice DeskSponsor-
11run.eventsSponsor-
12VOK DAMSSponsor-
13ECS Events1
14HeiReS1
Sponsors by tier
unspecified12
100% of 12