Welcome Anja!

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Anja Redenz

Partner, KPMG AG

About:

As Partner at KPMG, Anja Redenz supports multinational companies in navigating complex regulatory requirements and strengthening their governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to enable sustainable growth, capital markets readiness, and effective board oversight. She advises organizations on the design and implementation of robust corporate governance frameworks, helping them enhance transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance. With more than 10 years of experience in corporate governance, she advises clients on capital markets transactions, IPO readiness, and governance transformations. She also supports companies in the defence and aerospace sectors on governance, compliance, and risk management matters.

Ticket Category: VIP

Monday, September 29th - Conference Day 1

Tuesday, September 30th - Conference Day 2

Briefings

In the briefing, you’ll receive all essential information about the event and its surroundings — everything you need to feel well-prepared and confident throughout the experience.

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Your Agenda

Monday, September 28th, Conference Day 1

Time

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Conference Day I

Immerse yourself in a day filled with visionary keynotes, hands-on masterclasses, and exclusive networking opportunities.

2:50 pm - 3:35 pm

Entering the Defence Sector – Transformation and Governance Uplift for Fast‑Growing Businesses

Entering the defence sector offers attractive growth opportunities for innovative companies and their investors, but also comes with specific regulatory, organisational, and security-related requirements. This masterclass outlines how organisations can position and assess their business model at an early stage, identify relevant risks, and establish the governance, risk, and compliance frameworks required for a successful and sustainable market entry. The session highlights the key considerations leadership teams and shareholders should address and demonstrates how a structured transformation approach can help build the capabilities needed to operate effectively in this highly regulated environment, while preserving agility and innovation.

Tuesday, September 29th, Conference Day 2

Time

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Conference Day II

Experience deep-dive discussions, interactive panel talks, and curated matchmaking sessions that bring together the brightest minds in business and innovation.

Wednesday, September 30th, Oktoberfest Day

Time

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Table Captain Networking

This is your moment to showcase your expertise and receive valuable insights from the attendees, sparking new ideas and connections.

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Your Ticket

Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.

Your Presentation - deadline 24.09.2025

Upload Guidelines for Presentations

If you have a presentation, please ensure that you submit your materials/files in a single zip folder containing the following:

1. Presentation File:

Keynote file 16:9 (1920x1080px) or PowerPoint file (.pptx, 1920x1080px).
Please make sure all fonts and videos are embedded within the file, if applicable.

2. PDF File:

A PDF version of your presentation with all fonts embedded.

3. Fonts:

Any custom fonts used in your presentation (please include the font files).

4. Videos:

All videos included in the presentation must also be provided separately.
Format: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080px (Full HD).
File type: MP4 or .m4v.

Deadline: All presentation materials must be submitted no later than September 24, 2025.
This is necessary to allow our technical team to review and test the presentations in advance.