MFC

Mannheim Finance Conference

The first student-led Finance Conference at the University of Mannheim

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20.03.2026 • Parkhotel 1901 Mannheim

About the Conference

Connecting Tomorrow's Finance Leaders

The Mannheim Finance Conference is the premier student-led finance event at the University of Mannheim. We bring together industry leaders, academic experts, and ambitious students to discuss the future of finance, share insights, and build lasting connections.

Join us for a day of inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, case competitions, and networking opportunities with top finance professionals from leading institutions.

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10+

Corporate Partners

150+

Participants

2026

Founded

Our Partners

Trusted by Industry Leaders

absolventum
absolventum
BASF
BASF
HeidelbergMaterials
HeidelbergMaterials
HKCF
HKCF
IMAP
IMAP
maconda
maconda
Neurobites
Neurobites
NORD Holding
NORD Holding
ODDO BHF
ODDO BHF
Pava Partners
Pava Partners
PKF
PKF

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Conference Agenda

A Day of Insights

Experience the finance world and connect with new people

Time
Speaker
Career Fair
Events
9:30
Opening Remarks
10:00
Michael Drill

LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL

10:30
11:00
Career Fair
PwC

Case Competition

NORD Holding

Workshop

11:30
Christian Lindner
12:00
12:30
13:00
Lunch
13:30
14:00
Career Fair
ODDO BHF

Case Competition

14:30
Paneldiscussion

PwC • IMAP • Heidelberg Materials

15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
Executive Circle

BAIN & COMPANY

17:30
18:00
9:30 - 10:00
Opening Remarks
10:00 - 11:00
Michael Drill

LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL

10:00 - 13:00
PwC

Case Competition

11:00 - 13:00
Career Fair
11:30 - 12:00
Christian Lindner
11:30 - 13:00
NORD Holding

Workshop

13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 17:00
Career Fair
ODDO BHF

Case Competition

14:30 - 16:00
Paneldiscussion

PwC • ODDO BHF • IMAP • Heidelberg Materials

17:00 - 18:30
Walter Sinn

BAIN & COMPANY

18:30 - 20:00
After Hour Events

Featured Events

Partner Events

Gain practical experience in M&A, P&E, and consulting challenges

ODDO BHF

ODDO BHF

Case Competition
ODDO BHF Case Competition

Solve real-world M&A cases and present to senior bankers

TBA Mannheim
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NORD Holding

NORD Holding

Workshop
NORD Holding Workshop

Private Equity Case Study Direct Investments Small & Mid Cap

TBA Mannheim
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PWC

PwC

Case Competition
PwC Case Competition

Unlocking M&A Success - Insights into Financial and Tax Due Diligence in PwC Deals

TBA Mannheim
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Our Speakers

Industry Leaders

Engage with influential professionals from the finance world and discover how innovation, leadership, and strategy drive success at the highest level.

Michael Drill
Michael Drill

CEO Germany

Lincoln International

10:00 - 11:00 Interview
Christian Lindner
Christian Lindner

Entrepreneur, Former Finance Minister

11:30 - 12:00 Online Interview
Rene Aldach
René Aldach

CFO

Heidelberg Materials

14:30 - 16:00 Panel
Ralf Braunagel
Ralf Braunagel

Partner, PE Leader

PwC

14:30 - 16:00 Panel
Ralf Mittler
Ralf Mittler

Management Partner

IMAP M&A

14:30 - 16:00 Panel
Christian Zahn
Christian Zahn

M&A Chief

ODDO BHF

14:30 - 16:00 Panel
Walter Sinn
Walter Sinn

Chairman Germany & Austria

Bain & Company

17:00 - 18:30 Executive Circle