Where personalities meet

17. Eckelt Consultants Business Talk — »Connecting the Dots«

The Eckelt Consultants Business Talk is since 2009 the event platform that connects outstanding personalities. Our declared mission: »Where personalities meet«. The new experience of top level networking. It helps leaders navigate competing priorities and pressures to deliver on both growth and the transition of their industries.

By Invitation Only Register Now

WHEN: Wednesday / July 15 / 2026

WHERE: Reithaus Ludwigsburg, Königsallee 43,
71638 Ludwigsburg, Germany

EVENING EVENT: 06:00 pm until midnight

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, July 3, 2026, places limited

Speakers
Bernd Körber
Bernd Körber
SVP BMW Brand and Product Management
BMW Group
Inka Koljonen
Inka Koljonen
CFO
MAN Truck & Bus SE
Mitja Borkert
Mitja Borkert
Design Director and Design Strategy
Automobili Lamborghini
Dr. Anes Hodzic
Dr. Anes Hodzic
VP
Amazon Smart Vehicles
Mike Nefkens
Mike Nefkens
CEO
HERE Technologies
Jürgen Reers
Jürgen Reers
Global Automotive & Mobility Lead
Accenture
Norm Marks
Norm Marks
Global President — Automotive Industry
Nvidia
Dr. Matthias Traub
Dr. Matthias Traub
Managing Director
Vector Informatik
Roberto Henkel
Roberto Henkel
SVP Operations Digitalization & IT
Schaeffler
Agenda

Wednesday / July 15 / 2026

05:30 pm
Accreditation and admission
06:00 pm
Opening with Dr. Wolfgang K. Eckelt
06:15 pm
Keynotes
09:00 pm
Get-together
12:00 am
End of the event

We are ready for the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Championships.

With the friendly support of our partners

Host

Networking redefined: »Connecting the dots«

Dr. Wolfgang K. Eckelt — Host & Founder
Dr. Wolfgang K. Eckelt Host & Founder
Eckelt Consultants Business Talk

Dr. Wolfgang K. Eckelt is the initiator and host of the Eckelt Consultants Business Talk, a high-profile event that serves as an exclusive forum. Here, valuable insights, strategic partnerships, and an intensive exchange on equal footing take shape. His particular strength lies in combining strategic clarity, entrepreneurial foresight, and excellent networking. He creates platforms that bring together people, ideas, and opportunities at the highest level — thereby generating sustainable value for the economy and society.

As an author and LinkedIn Voice, he reaches a broad and influential community where his posts regularly generate a strong response. With clear positions, well-founded analyses, and inspiring food for thought, he shapes the discourse on key topics such as leadership, entrepreneurship, and future viability.

Dr. Wolfgang K. Eckelt is one of the leading figures in the German-speaking world when it comes to corporate governance, strategic transformation, and effective leadership development. As Managing Director of Eckelt Consultants GmbH, he has for many years led a consulting firm renowned for its exceptional quality, sustainable results, and tailored solutions for top decision-makers.

With exceptional expertise, he supports board members, CEOs, and executives at the highest level in complex change processes, refining strategic directions, and developing future-proof organizations. His executive coaching is considered particularly effective, as it combines in-depth business experience with a keen sense of individual potential.

As editor of the renowned Top Company Guide, Dr. Eckelt sets standards in highlighting corporate excellence. The publication is regarded as a pioneering platform for best practices, innovation, and sustainable success, offering guidance to discerning decision-makers.

Venue

Reithaus Ludwigsburg is the new location for Business Talk 2026!

Reithaus Ludwigsburg
Königsallee 43
71638 Ludwigsburg

Please follow the signs for the parking area near the location. Parking Lot P4 »Bärenwiese Ost« is exclusively reserved for our guests.

»Bärenwiese Ost«
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße
71638 Ludwigsburg
Accomodation
Nestor Hotel Ludwigsburg — Haupteingang

Nestor Hotel ★★★★

We have reserved a block of rooms for you at the Nestor Hotel, located just a short walk (2 minutes) from the event venue, Reithaus Ludwigsburg.

When booking your room, please quote the hotel code (valid until June 15, 2026) that we sent to you via your registration confirmation.

Stuttgarter Straße 35/2
71638 Ludwigsburg
Tel: +49 (7141) 967 0
ludwigsburg@nestor-hotels.de
www.nestor-hotels.de

Contact

For general enquiries, please get in touch

Tanja Huber — Event Director

Tanja Huber Event Director / Guest Relation
Eckelt Consultants Business Talk

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