We are pleased to invite you to the Group Management Conference 2026.

This year, we focus on what truly drives our long-term success: a business model built on relevance, resilience and forward-thinking innovation. Our ability to understand evolving needs, translate them into strong solutions and continuously adapt to new market realities is what positions us to keep winning.

To stay ahead, we must further strengthen our capabilities, leverage the potential of AI and ensure that our products and services remain essential in a rapidly changing environment.

We are looking forward to an inspiring and forward-looking conference — and to shaping the next chapter of our success together.

Registration

Future Skills Workshops

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” (Jon Kabat-Zinn)

The working world is changing rapidly – so how can we best prepare ourselves today for the challenges of tomorrow? Together with renowned experts, you will discover in our workshops how you and your team can become fit for the future and act confidently in uncertain times.

Workshop 1: Digital Strength
Digital networking and the rise of AI are revolutionizing our workplaces like never before. In this workshop, you will learn which practical AI skills truly matter in everyday work. Discover how to seize new opportunities and overcome challenges using digital tools and expertise.

Workshop 2: Future Mindset
Courage, openness, and a desire for new things drive innovation forward. This workshop offers insights into the psychology of future-oriented thinking and shows how to actively shape change to develop an innovation culture that moves your organization ahead.

Workshop 3: Successful Collaboration & Impact
This workshop offers insights into a modern, effective leadership approach. It provides you with the tools your teams need to collaborate efficiently, even across departments. Enhance your business impact through high performing teams!

Agenda

09:30
Opening & Introduction

Klaus Heiermann, Management Board ARAG Holding SE

09:45
Speech, Statement

Dr. Renko Dirksen, Chairman of the Management Board ARAG SE

10:00
Keynote: Geopolitical and Economic Challenges

Professor Lars-Hendrik Röller, PhD

10:20
Coffee break & networking
10:50
Insights into study 2025 “Consumer Reality in Crisis and Change"

Johannes Dorn, Partner rheingold Institut

11:20
Keynote AI Topic external + FAQ

Nicole Büttner-Thiel

12:30
Lunch break & networking
14:00
Workshops Future Skills

Digital Strength, Future Mindset, Successful Collaboration & Impact

15:45
Wrap up

Panel discussion international CEOs + Renko Dirksen

16:15
ARAG Award ceremony

Winning teams, jurors, project sponsors

17:45
Closing Statement

Dr. Renko Dirksen

18:00
Evening event

Dinner and networking together

Speakers

Prof. Lars-Hendrik Röller
Founder & Chairman Berlin Global Dialogue; Chair of the Green Guarantee Group; Professor of Economics, European School of Management and Technology, ESMT
Johannes Dorn
Psychologist and member of the management board of Rheingold Institute
Nicole Büttner
Founder & CEO Merantix Momentum, Founding Partner at Merantix Capital, WEF Digital Leader for Europe, Supervisory Board Member, Investor

Dresscode

Business Casual

Get Together Dinner

ARAG Tower

ARAG Tower, 40470 Düsseldorf, Deutschland
40470 Düsseldorf

Beginning 7 p.m.
Foyer + first floor

Conference

CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf Congress

Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf, Deutschland
40474 Düsseldorf

Parking: P6

Evening Event

Van der Valk Airporthotel Düsseldorf

Am Hülserhof 57, 40472 Düsseldorf, Deutschland
40472 Düsseldorf

Plenty of parking spaces available

Hotel

Van der Valk Airporthotel Düsseldorf

Am Hülserhof 57, 40472 Düsseldorf, Deutschland
40472 Düsseldorf

Plenty of parking spaces available

Contact Persons

Gülsen Öngören
Corporate Communications
Marion Argay
Corporate Communications
Serine Jabri
Corporate Communications