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IC | Event Overview

As a leading market intelligence company, Interconnection Consulting has been offering industry conferences, industry and management forums, and in-house seminars since the launch of our industry conferences in 2004. Since 2019, we have also been hosting congresses for the first time. Below we provide an overview of the content and formats we offer.

Conventions & Conferences

Interconnection organizes international conferences mainly in industries in which we have special knowledge due to our activities.  In addition, we offer our expertise as organizers and our knowledge as guest speakers for companies’ own events. As industry experts, we know the trends of the respective industries, as well as the personalities and thinkers who dominate them. We strive to find the right mix of current topics and influential people to organize events with added value.

The USP of our conferences
Industrie | The offer is oriented towards the markets we study
Market Data | Current data on market development
Trends + Success Factors | Current trends and industry-specific success factors
Marketing | Sales | Digitalization
Industry-related sales + marketing concepts, digitization strategies
Interactive discussion rounds | Award ceremony | Conclusion

 

Inhouse Seminars

We address managing directors and decision-makers in marketing, sales and key account management. We cover the following topics in our in-house seminars:

Digitalization |Strategies for online customer acquisition + customer retention
Sales Management | Strategies for Sales Optimization | Revitalization of Key Account Management | Smart Selling: Selling in the 21st Century
Pricing Performance | Strategies for pricing and optimization
Neuromarketing | Which motives accompany our decisions + Target group oriented marketing

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IC Market-Tracking® - Exterior Paints

FREE ONLINE PREVIEW

The exterior paints market is undergoing significant transformation, driven by evolving construction dynamics, sustainability requirements, and shifting customer preferences. While demand remains closely tied to residential and renovation activity, manufacturers face increasing pressure from raw material volatility, regulatory changes, and intensifying competition.

Which product segments are showing the strongest growth? How are prices developing across regions? And what are the key trends shaping demand in the coming years?

On May 6th, 2026, our Market Analyst Rubén Rodríguez will present the latest insights from our study “IC Market-Tracking – Exterior Paints”.

The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the report, including:

• Market at a glance and key developments
• Product group and category analysis
• Price developments and regional dynamics
• Business segments and customer structure
• Distribution channels and substrate trends
• Competitive landscape and positioning

Mark your calendars for May 6th, 2026 and join us at 10:30 am CEST. Register now to secure your spot!

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Free Online Preview: Rooflights in Europe 2026

The European rooflights market is sending mixed signals. In 2025, unit sales declined by 2.4%, pointing to a slowdown in demand. Yet despite this drop in volume, overall market value has remained resilient. What does this development mean for the overall market—and for your business? Will we see a rebound in the coming years?   To explore these results and far more, join us for our Free Online Preview: Rooflights in Europe 2026 on 6.5.2026 at 10:30. This comprehensive overview is based on our latest in-depth research from the IC Market Tracking® Rooflights and Rooflight Systems in Europe.   What You Will Discover During the webinar, our lead analyst Robert Lukac will present the current situation and future developments for the period 2022 to 2029, covering:

  • Market overview including market developments and size in value and quantity sales
  • Product Group Analysis: Deep dives into Skylight Domes, Continuous Skylights, Light Walls, and Roof Windows.
  • New Product Group split between Flat and Inclined Roof Windows.
  • Plus: Insights into natural ventilation and smoke/heat extraction systems.
  • Market Segmentation: Detailed breakdowns by Customer Segment, Application Area, and Distribution Channels.
  • Economic Drivers: An analysis of how GDP and construction data are shaping the 2026 forecast.
  Free Online Preview: Rooflights in Europe 2026 When: 6.5.2026 at 10:30 AM (CEST) Where: Online (Free Registration)   We look forward to welcoming you at our webinar!

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WORKSHOP

AI IN SALES

June 18, 2026 | Hotel Stefanie | 09:00–17:00

 

AI is radically transforming sales.
The question is: Are you using it – or are your competitors?

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how Artificial Intelligence can be applied directly to everyday sales operations – from lead scoring and opportunity evaluation to data-driven pricing. Discover how to prioritize your pipeline more intelligently, increase closing probabilities, and make your processes significantly more efficient.

No theory – just real-world use cases with immediate business impact.

Cost: €890 plus VAT (per participant)

Secure your ticket now and gain the decisive competitive edge in sales.

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Workshop

AI IN SALES

June 18, 2026 | Hotel Stefanie | 09:00–17:00

AI is radically transforming sales.

The question is: Are you using it – or are your competitors?

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how Artificial Intelligence can be applied directly to everyday sales operations – from lead scoring and opportunity evaluation to data-driven pricing. Discover how to prioritize your pipeline more intelligently, increase closing probabilities, and make your processes significantly more efficient.

No theory – just real-world use cases with immediate business impact.

Cost: €890 plus VAT (per participant)

Secure your ticket now and gain the decisive competitive edge in sales.

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Leading Companies trust in Interconnection Consulting

Admonter

At the IC Impulsworkhop "Sales Optimization" we appreciate not only the practical relevance, but also the eloquent language and the perfect rhetoric. The most important benefit for our company was the sales pipeline. Adrian Capellarie (Head of Sales Admonter Holzindustrie)

Deutscher Holzfertigbau Verband

Interconnection provides us with the prefabricated house study a plausible and veritable data basis for the analysis of the actual situation in the prefabricated house market and beyond for the assessment of the future market development. We are happy to use this interpreted data for our lobbying and everyday work.

Thomas Schäfer (Managing Director, Deutscher Holzfertigbau-Verband)

ELK

The prefabricated housing study by Interconnection Consulting shows a real picture of the actual market situation and forms a valuable basis for our strategic decisions.

Gerhard Schuller (CFO ELK)

Epson

EPSON is satisfied with the Interconnection's way of communication with the market and with clients. EPSON is also appriciate the Interconnection's continuous work trying to aim the report to be at the higher level. As a result, EPSON rely on Interconnection data, for the market of POS Printers and Systems.

T.Murakami (Brand Management, Seiko Epson Corporation)

Gaulhofer

I appreciate on the forum "Impulsworkshop Vertriebsoptimierung" the practical relevance of Peter Berger linked with his practical examples. I also liked the sovereign presentation style. The most important benefit was for me, on the one hand refresh of methods and also the sales management tools that were shown. Ing. Dietmar Hammer (Head of Product Management Gaulhofer)

Kontron

The most important benefit of the Impulsworkshop "sales optimization" was in my view the procedure of the definition of strengths and the entire sales process. Mr. Berger is very competent and professional. Fabian Freund (Sales Manager, Kontron Austria)

Österreichs Personaldienstleister

The sales management tool "Jobs Intelligence Austria" has become indispensable for many Austrian temporary staffing providers for fast and correct strategic management decisions as well as a daily support tool for hot leads for the sales team. Interconnection Consulting has consider individually to all user needs during development process and also convinces with fast response times during operation.

Dr. Gertraud Höltl (Generalsekretärin Österreichs Personal Dienstleister)

Saint Gobain

Long experience and deep understanding of the construciton industry markets make up the quality of the IC studies. Interconnection Consulting is a constant companion concerning the assessment of markets and helpful for decision-making.

Bernd Blümmers (Directeur General, Saint-Gobain Solar Systems, Central Europe, Aachen)

Salamander

Interconnection Consulting reports deliver a worthfull external perspective and are so a good contrast with regards to our internal market point of views.

Pedro Posada (CEO Salamander Industrial Products Spain)

Scandinavian Business Seating

The IC Report gives a very good overview of the Western European office furniture market, in a well-structured way. The data is helpful to better understand the market developments and drivers.

Beatrice Sotelo (Director Business Development , Scandinavian Business Seating)

Schneider Electric

Under a short time constraint, Interconnection was able to deliver an outstanding study that exceeded my expectation in terms of quality and market breadth. I highly recommend Interconnection to anyone in need of market research.

Jeff Canterberry (Director of Strategy and M&A, Schneider Electric)

Sodexo

When developing new market strategies, Interconnection is a trusted source we always come back to. Christian Frey (Marketing Manager CS DACH)

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