Comparting 2026
March 12 and 13

Stadthalle Sindelfingen, Germany
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Comparting 2026: The Conference for Experts in Customer Communication Management (CCM)
Where Trends Meet Solutions – Making Progress Tangible

 

Focus 2026: Communication viewed holistically. From end to end – one process, many perspectives.

A networking event with real value.
Two days, live and on site.

  • Live demonstrations and product strategy
  • Real-world case studies and success stories from leading companies
  • One-to-one expert consulting at the Meet-the-Experts booths
  • Evening event for networking and personal exchange in a relaxed atmosphere

Bilingual: German and English
The programme is offered in two languages. In two parallel tracks, speakers present specialist content on current developments, product innovations and practical use cases. Both tracks provide a coordinated yet slightly varied agenda – enabling participants to choose between the German- and English-language tracks as needed.

Venue:

Stadthalle Sindelfingen
Schillerstraße 23, 71065 Sindelfingen, Germany

Time:

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 9:00 – 17:00
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 8:30 – 13:30

Evening Event:

On Thursday evening, you are invited to an exclusive dinner starting at 19:00 at the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center
(Käsbrünnlestraße 25/1, 71063 Sindelfingen).

Accommodation:

We have secured discounted hotel contingents for you – further information regarding booking can be found below.

Registration:

Please note that the number of places is limited this year. Secure your spot early and be part of the event. Register conveniently today via the online registration form

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Our Speakers

External experts, customers and Compart product specialists will present application-oriented solutions in the fields of Customer Communication Management (CCM) and Output Management.

Dr. Wolfgang Köstler
Compart

Dr. Wolfgang Köstler

Managing Director
Compart

Profile

Dr. Wolfgang Köstler was appointed to the Executive Board of the former Compart AG (now Compart GmbH) in February 2015 and was initially responsible for operations, finance, controlling, and HR as Chief Operating & Chief Finance Officer. In July 2021, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the former Compart AG. Dr. Wolfgang Köstler has many years of management experience in both medium-sized IT companies, including Heiler Software AG, and large corporations. For example, he headed the investment division at Deutsche Bahn AG and held various national and international supervisory board positions.

Tobias Eickemeier
brainsphere informationworks GmbH

Tobias Eickemeier

Senior Manager | Transformation architect, program manager, and expert in complex organizational modernization
brainsphere informationworks GmbH

Profile

Tobias Eickemeier shapes transformation in particularly complex organizations with strategic clarity, technological depth, and over 15 years of experience in projects worth millions. His work focuses on organization-wide output and intranet implementations, large-scale IT migrations, and the further development of multi-project and process management structures. He combines experience from statutory accident insurance, public administration, and industry, managing projects with significant organizational implications. He is currently responsible for merging several IT service providers into a single full-service provider. His focus: transparent, structured, and participatory transformation, supported by clear communication and leadership at all levels. His leadership style is characterized by analytical calm, appreciation, and a focus on the essentials. For him, sustainable change is achieved through structure, responsibility, and active collaboration.

Presentation:
Visible. Secure. Smart. – Output in motion at the BGW
The presentation shows how the BGW has fundamentally modernized its output management in terms of technology and organization. Key elements include the end-to-end processing of PCL and PDF data streams, the integration of different document types, automated address validation, and a new processing chain based on a DocBridge pilot input instance and a complete output instance. Special attention is paid to the active use of Document Desktop for cancellation, monitoring, and tracking of shipments – including status information such as “transfer,” “print,” “sent,” or “canceled.” The daily night processing of daily mail is also highlighted. The presentation highlights how crucial openness, transparency, and active change management were in building trust in the new system – especially among employees who were working without physical printouts for the first time.

Thomas Ohnesorge
BGW

Thomas Ohnesorge

Head of IT Operations | IT veteran, change enabler & learning coach
Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheitsdienst- und Wohlfahrtspflege (BGW)

Profile

Thomas Ohnesorge has more than 30 years of experience in IT operations and over 26 years in management roles. As a business and executive coach and change manager, he combines technical expertise with organizational development and a strongly people-oriented leadership approach. He guides teams and organizations through change processes – with a focus on values, meaning, and genuine development. In addition to his IT work, he is active as a lecturer and trainer for learning strategies and nonviolent communication. At Comparting 2026, he will show how transformation can be structured, human, and sustainable.

Presentation:
Visible. Secure. Smart. – Output in motion at the BGW
The presentation shows how the BGW has fundamentally modernized its output management in terms of technology and organization. Key elements include the end-to-end processing of PCL and PDF data streams, the integration of different document types, automated address validation, and a new processing chain based on a DocBridge pilot input instance and a complete output instance. Special attention is paid to the active use of Document Desktop for cancellation, monitoring, and tracking of shipments – including status information such as “transfer,” “print,” “sent,” or “canceled.” The daily night processing of daily mail is also highlighted. The presentation highlights how crucial openness, transparency, and active change management were in building trust in the new system – especially among employees who were working without physical printouts for the first time.

Michael Lampe
Commerzbank AG

Michael Lampe

Senior Product Owner
Commerzbank AG

Profile

With over 10 years of experience in the document industry, particularly in output management, I have broken new ground in the field of archiving. I have been working at Commerzbank since 2018 as a product owner and project manager in the Document Lifecycle department.

Presentation:
Moving nearly 500 million documents from one location to another remains a significant challenge even today in the age of big data. If the target system uses a different language and the source data must be converted, expert advice is required. In addition to explaining how the problem was solved, this presentation aims to motivate those who still have doubts about the future.

Stefan Wagner
Compart

Stefan Wagner

Managing Director Compart GmbH
Compart

Profile

Stefan Wagner has been Regional Manager at Compart since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for sales in Northern Europe and North America, among other things. The graduate industrial engineer is very familiar with the document and output management industry. He previously worked at Pitney Bowes as Service Director for the European market.

Christian Schrade
BarmeniaGothaer

Christian Schrade

Software Architect
BarmeniaGothaer

Profile

Christian Schrade supports the architecture in the area of input and output management and designs the technical development of communication processes at BarmeniaGothaer. His focus is on the integration of complex systems, the standardization of formats, and the automation of document processes.

Presentation:
Input management involves dealing with emails, PDFs, ZIP files, and images in a wide variety of formats on a daily basis. Our presentation shows how a central conversion solution can tame this chaos: it recognizes, unpacks, and converts everything into uniform, processable formats. We report on technical hurdles, organizational challenges, and experiences from operation and development in a practical manner.

Alexander Nimtz
BarmeniaGothaer

Alexander Nimtz

Head of Shared Services
BarmeniaGothaer

Profile

As head of the Shared Services department, Alexander Nimtz is responsible for the central systems for output, input, and document management. He drives the strategic development of these platforms and ensures that technological innovations such as the central conversion solution are seamlessly integrated into organizational processes.

Presentation:
Input management involves dealing with emails, PDFs, ZIP files, and images in a wide variety of formats on a daily basis. Our presentation shows how a central conversion solution can tame this chaos: it recognizes, unpacks, and converts everything into uniform, processable formats. We report on technical hurdles, organizational challenges, and experiences from operation and development in a practical manner.

Henning Nüßler
BarmeniaGothaer

Henning Nüßler

Domain Manager Input Management
BarmeniaGothaer

Profile

Henning Nüßler is responsible for the technical orientation and further development of input management. He combines technical requirements with the needs of the specialist departments and ensures that processes, formats, and systems interact optimally – from initial entry to automated further processing.

Presentation:
Input management involves dealing with emails, PDFs, ZIP files, and images in a wide variety of formats on a daily basis. Our presentation shows how a central conversion solution can tame this chaos: it recognizes, unpacks, and converts everything into uniform, processable formats. We report on technical hurdles, organizational challenges, and experiences from operation and development in a practical manner.

Hardy Klödy
Atruvia AG

Hardy Klödy

Tribe Lead Operation Services | Output Solution Business Unit
Atruvia AG

Profile

More info coming soon

Thorsten Meudt
Compart

Thorsten Meudt

Chief Technology Officer
Compart

Profile

As Chief Technology Officer, Thorsten Meudt is responsible for product strategy, architecture, product management, and marketing at Compart. He joined Compart in November 2016. Thorsten Meudt began his professional career at Hewlett-Packard, where he worked for over 10 years, including as Product Manager in the HP LaserJet division and in various roles in the Enterprise Server, Storage, and Networking division. Thorsten Meudt later moved to Fujitsu, where he was most recently responsible for business development for server and storage solutions and integrated systems outside Japan.

Istvan Pancsor
OTP Banks

Istvan Pancsor

OTP Banks

Profile

More info coming soon

Julian Kortländer
Compart

Julian Kortländer

Head of Channel Sales
Compart

Profile

Julian Kortländer has been with Compart since 2010, developing, supporting, and managing strategic partnerships in the OEM/VAR environment. Prior to that, he spent six years as Area Manager Middle East-Africa at the Böwe Group and another two years as Business Developer Software at Mailroom Communication GmbH. More than 20 years of experience in both analog and digital output management shape and underscore his understanding of the urgently needed digitization processes in companies. His industry expertise and his ability to advise clients and partners on individually tailored software solutions from his own and partner networks help them find the right solutions for connecting the worlds.

Jan Tümce
OWL-IT

Jan Tümce

Team Leader Printing and Shipping
OWL-IT

Profile

More info coming soon

Michael Frieg
OWL-IT

Michael Frieg

Output Manager
OWL-IT

Profile

More info coming soon

Michael Adamitzki
Munich Re Group Technology

Michael Adamitzki

Head of Document Services
Munich Re Group Technology

Profile

Responsible for customer communication for insurers for 20 years, experience shows that digital channels do not simply replace traditional methods but enrich them in content. This enrichment subsequently presents entirely new challenges in all multi-channel approaches.The previously one-dimensional tension in customer communication is gaining additional dimensions – which can be addressed with the appropriate technology.

Presentation:
Digital Enrichment

Tobias Kanaske
Compart

Tobias Kanaske

Product Owner
Compart

Profile

Tobias Kanaske joined Compart in 2018 and, as product manager, is responsible for planning and designing the Communication Suite. Acting as the interface between development and customer requirements, he is your direct contact for any questions you may have about the DocBridge® Communication Suite.

Dirk Engberg
Engenius GmbH

Dirk Engberg

Managing Director
Engenius GmbH

Profile

More info coming soon

Karim Tsouli
Mobilize Financial Services

Karim Tsouli

IT International Director IS/IT
Mobilize Financial Services, eine Marke der RCI Banque S.A.

Profile

More info coming soon

Presentation:
Driving the Future of Mobility – Customer Communication in the New Automotive Finance Era

Bendri Batti
Enovetic

Bendri Batti

Enovetic

Profile

More info coming soon

Martin Stachelski
Compart

Martin Stachelski

Head of Inside Sales
Compart

Profile

Martin Stachelski has been an employee of Compart GmbH since 2012. After completing his university studies with a focus on management and communication and a two-year interlude in the press department of Allianz Deutschland AG, he began his professional career as an executive assistant. He then moved to financial administration, where he is now Head of Inside Sales, responsible for sales support and project controlling. He has been moderating the annual Comparting event since 2015.

Mark Düring
Enovetic

Mark Düring

Enovetic

Profile

More info coming soon

Andreas Wechsler
Compart

Andreas Wechsler

Product Manager
Compart

Profile

Andreas Wechsler has been working for Compart GmbH for more than 15 years. He started out as a consultant on projects in Germany and abroad. For more than 10 years, Andreas Wechsler has been responsible for various areas of product management. Andreas Wechsler is the direct contact person for all core products.

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Key Information at a Glance

Venue:

Stadthalle Sindelfingen, Schillerstraße 23, 71065 Sindelfingen, Germany

Time:

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 9:00 – 17:00
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 8:30 – 13:30

Cost:

Participation fee: EUR 495 plus VAT, including catering, beverages and the evening event.

Arrival and Parking:

You can access directions to the Stadthalle Sindelfingen via the provided Google Maps link. Sufficient parking is available in the adjacent multi-storey car park.

Demo Points „Meet the Experts“:

Product consultations by Compart experts for anyone wishing to familiarise themselves in depth with the Compart portfolio.

Conference Languages:

German / English

Shuttle Service:

Bus transfers between the hotels, the conference venue (Stadthalle Sindelfingen) and the evening event (Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Sindelfingen).

Accommodation:

If you require a hotel room, Compart has reserved rooms at special rates. You will find the selection of  hotels here.

Evening Event:

On Thursday evening, you are invited to an exclusive dinner starting at 19:00 at the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Sindelfingen (Käsbrünnlestraße 25/1, 71063 Sindelfingen). Dress code: Business Casual.

Contact:

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time: By email at marketing@compart.com or by phone at +49 7031 6205-0.

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Agenda and Schedule

The full agenda with all sessions and times will be published shortly.

 

What is already clear: Comparting 2026 will once again deliver a varied programme with live demonstrations from Compart, practice-oriented presentations and inspiring insights into the future of customer communication.

Our product experts will be available in the foyer at the "Meet the Experts" demo points for individual 1:1 discussions.

Bilingual: The Comparting 2026 programme will be available in German and English. In two parallel tracks, speakers will present specialist content on current developments, use cases and product innovations. Both tracks follow a coordinated, partially differing structure – allowing participants to switch deliberately between German- and English-language sessions.

Highlight Topics 2026

  • Focus 2026: Communication in a holistic context. From end to end – one process, many perspectives.
  • DocBridge® Communication Suite & Production Suite: Insights into the latest developments, AI-supported features and roadmap outlook.

 
Customer Success Stories & Best Practices – A Preview

  • Commerzbank: 500 million reasons for the future – successful migration of a legacy archive to a modern platform. How large data volumes, system transitions and data conversion can be mastered – with concrete learnings for organisations of any size.
  • BarmeniaGothaer: Clarity in the format jungle – how a central conversion solution brings emails, PDFs, ZIP files, images and Office documents into standardised formats. A practical look at technical challenges, organisational conditions and key success factors.
  • OWL-IT: Reaching the goal together – successful migration with the DocBridge® Communication Suite: how close cooperation, clear objectives and modern technology ensure project success.

Success Stories That Inspire
Numerous customer presentations across the entire Compart portfolio.
 

Comparting CCM-Event
Fachkongress für Kundenkommunikation / Customer Communications

Comparting 2026: Your Platform for Knowledge, Inspiration and Professional Exchange

Join us on 12 and 13 March 2026, when Comparting takes you on a journey into the future of Omnichannel Communication – realistic, practice-driven and solution-oriented.

Comparting is the leading European conference for omnichannel customer communication, output management and document processing. Every two years, experts from IT, business and specialist departments come together – from users and developers to decision-makers.

In 2026, you can again expect a varied programme on current industry topics and innovative product updates from Compart. How does modern customer communication succeed? What role do automation, interactivity and intelligent output management play in daily operations? And how can organisations future-proof their communication processes? At Comparting, you will receive concrete, actionable answers.
 

At a glance – what to expect:

  • From the field: Numerous companies report on real-world challenges and successes with Compart solutions.
  • Experience it live: Product demos show how workflows can be optimised, processes automated and how AI generates tangible value — directly within real scenarios.
  • Strategic outlook: Roadmap and future strategy of the DocBridge® solutions.
  • Market & trends: What developments will shape customer communication tomorrow?
  • Plenty of room for dialogue: Personal exchange with industry peers, Compart experts and sector representatives.

Why attend?

  • Up-to-date specialist content and product innovations first-hand
  • Practical insights from leading companies
  • Direct exchange with Compart experts
  • Networking with international participants
  • Evening event at a unique venue

Do you have any questions about the event?

Feel free to send us an email at marketing@compart.com.
We already look forward to welcoming you.


Want to make a hotel reservation?

Expand here – for all information on hotel reservations

We recommend that you book a hotel room in good time if required.

Please note the various instructions on the booking process.

Your hotel reservation

We have reserved the following hotel contingents at special rates for you:
(Depending on your requirements, you can book one or two nights; please note the information and deadlines for making your booking).
 

Erikson Hotel
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 8
71063 Sindelfingen
https://www.erikson.de/home-en/
Check-in: March 11, 2026
Check-out: March 13, 2026

Price/night: EUR 109.00 (incl. breakfast)
Parking: EUR 13/day
Please use the booking reference: "Comparting 2026"
Valid until: February 8, 2026
Tel.: +49 7031 935-0
Email: info@erikson.de
Reception: Open 24 hours
Shuttle service: To the city hall/Stadthalle and evening event


Spark by Hilton Sindelfingen
Riedmühlestr. 18-20
71063 Sindelfingen
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/strsppe-spark-stuttgart-sindelfingen/gallery/
Check-in: March 11, 2026
Check-out: March 13, 2026

Price/night: EUR 99.00 (incl. breakfast)
Parking: EUR 15/day
Please use the booking reference: "Comparting 2026/Reservation code: GMCO"
Valid until: February 15, 2026
Tel.: +49 7031 702270
Email: reception@sparkstuttgart.com
Reception: Open 24 hours
Notes: Booking is only possible with a valid credit card (card number and expiration date required).
Cancellation is possible up to 2 weeks before arrival.
Shuttle service: To the city hall/Stadthalle and evening event


Hotel B&B
Konrad-Zuse-Str. 3
71034 Böblingen
https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotel/boeblingen
Check-in: March 11, 2026
Check-out: March 13, 2026

Price/night: EUR 85.00 (incl. breakfast)
Parking: EUR 10/day
Please use the booking reference: "Comparting 2026"
Valid until: February 3, 2026
Email: boeblingen@hotelbb.com
Reception: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., after that self check-in kiosk
Notes: Reservations are held until 7 p.m. and will expire afterwards unless guaranteed with credit card details — then the reservation is guaranteed after 7 p.m. and can be canceled free of charge until 7 p.m. on the day of arrival.
Shuttle service: To the city hall/Stadthalle and evening event



Registration Comparting 2026

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Cost
€495 incl. VAT

Date
March 12 and 13, 2026

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