Insights & Events

Welcome to the H&Z Insight Hub. Explore the latest insights and events that help you unlock new opportunities and drive meaningful progress.

    Event
    27.04.2026
     - 28.04.2026
     | Düsseldorf

    CPO Summit 2026 Handelsblatt

    Find our experts at the CPO Summit to unlock insights in cross-sector issues affecting procurement.

    Event
    22.04.2026
     - 24.04.2026
     | Frankfurt

    Handelsblatt Annual Conference Restructuring

    Find our experts at the Handelsblatt Annual Conference to gain practical insights into restructuring strategies and transformation.

    keenfinity building | H&Z
    Success Story
     

    From Carve-Out to Independence

    Establishing an independent procurement function with measurable EBIT impact.

    Event
    29.06.2026
     - 30.06.2026
     | Frankfurt

    BME Defence Network Meeting

    Find our experts at BME to unlock insights in security and defence procurement.

    Strategy Paper
    08.04.2026

    The Role of AI in Procurement

    AI in procurement is moving from promise to practice. This whitepaper explores how AI adds value across the procurement chain and drives real impact.

    Survey Results 2026 – study report mockup on industrial risks | H&Z
    Study
    07.04.2026

    Industrial Risk Outlook

    The newest H&Z Flash survey shows, that cost pressure is rising, EBITDA visibility is limited, and many industrial companies remain only partially prepared.

    Event
    22.04.2026
     | Frankfurt

    Deutsche Investorenkonferenz

    Find our experts at Deutsche Investorenkonferenz to unlock insights in private equity.

    Study
    27.03.2026

    German Retail Banking: Main Growth from Customer Base

    How German regional banks use customer value, productivity and integrated management to systematically leverage earnings potential in the private customer business.

    Attendees listening to a presentation on efficiency strategies | H&Z
    Recap
    26.03.2026
     | Munich

    13. Service Roundtable

    The H&Z Service Roundtable 2026 offered practical insights and clear strategies for building resilient, future-ready service organisations.

    AI AGENTS () – study report mockup | H&Z
    Study
    25.03.2026

    From Gen AI to AI Agents

    This H&Z study compares how GenAI and AI agents perform in real tasks. It shows where performance improves, where it stabilises, and what that means for structuring knowledge work.

    Two speakers presenting at the H&Z Connects CTOs event | H&Z
    Recap
    24.03.2026
     | Munich

    H&Z Connects CTO´s

    At our CTO Roundtable in Munich, we exchanged ideas with executives on technology, engineering, innovation and R&D.

    Company signage on a wall with the tagline "enabling green mobility" behind a staircase railing, representing corporate sustainability focus and infrastructure services.
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    Hidden Champion on Rail

    Facing rising tender requirements, Vossloh standardised product and sustainability proofs with H&Z, accelerating bids, reducing risk, and enabling data-driven optimisation.