International Competitive & Market Intelligence Conference 2026
Stay Ahead in a World of Strategic Disruption!
Join top minds in business, academia, and tech at “Artificial Intelligence as a Game Changer”—a powerful three-day conference focused on the future of Competitive and Market Intelligence.
In an age defined by geopolitical uncertainty, cultural shifts, and breakthrough technologies, staying informed isn’t enough—you need to stay strategically sharp. This event dives into the forces transforming corporate intelligence today, from the impact of AI to global knowledge-sharing cultures and diversity in strategic thinking.
Why Attend?
🔍 Discover real-world success stories—and failures—that are reshaping CI/MI strategy
🧠 Learn from leading experts through dynamic panels and deep-dive
workshops
🤝 Expand your network with fellow
professionals, scholars, and innovators
📚 Choose from pre- and post-conference workshops on:
- Getting started in CI/MI
- Intelligence’s role in strategic decision-making
- Managing high-impact operations
- Emerging trends in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Whether you're a seasoned intelligence professional, an academic, or just starting your journey, this conference is your chance to gain fresh insights, actionable tools, and valuable connections.
Don’t just keep up—lead the change.
Secure your spot today and explore how intelligence is evolving in a complex, AI-powered world.
Comprehensive. Fast. Hands-on: ICI’s 2026 AI conference
| Date | Event | Format |
Berlin Time |
| Jun 23 |
Pre-Conference Workshops |
full day and half day |
8:00-17:30 |
| Jun 24 |
Conference day |
Presentations, |
8:00-17:30 |
| Jun 25 | Post-Conference Workshops |
full day and half day workshops |
8:00-17:30 |
ICI - Your Reliable Host
- ICI has been the premier global educator for competitive and market intelligence since 2004. We have developed proprietary teaching materials and approaches.
- ICI’s six certificate programs are fully accredited, including ECTS credit points.
- ICI’s faculty is truly international, residing in various countries. Originating from diverse industries and functions, they share one common denominator: Providing excellence in competitive intelligence practice and theory.
Statements from our Participants
Thank you very much ...This was an excellent first experience of remote conference [...]
A new conference standard for virtual conferences [...]
The speakers gave me interesting suggestions and input for my work. [...]
I liked especially the workshops before the conference, because it gives you the opportunity to endeepen your insights [...]
This event is very much interactive, with Q&A and comments sharing after each speech, panel discussions,... So much fun! [...]
Great opportunities to share information and knowledge [...]
Very different (positively) from what I imagined! [...]
I liked the networking, ... meeting people who use CI on a day-to-day basis. [...]
A well-designed conference,good networking opportunities [...]
There are a lot of experts who exchange their ideas and views [...]
There is so much knowledge out there that helps all of us to take CI to the next level [...]
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Phone: +49 6033 971377
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