WINPACCS Symposium 2026

3 November

The meeting place for digitalisation in development cooperation

As a key IT event for specialists and executives from international aid organisations and consultancy companies, the WINPACCS Symposium focuses entirely on the digitalisation of development cooperation.
The focus is on the latest developments relating to WINPACCS, practical IT topics and concrete solutions that help organisations in the development cooperation sector to make their processes more transparent, digital and secure.

On 3 November 2026, specialists, executives, decision-makers and WINPACCS users will gather in Wetzlar to gain first-hand information, exchange experiences and take away fresh inspiration for their own work. The event will take place in person at the Stadthalle Wetzlar and can also be followed online via a live stream. The presentations and workshops will be conducted in English, supplemented by real-time text translation via Livevoice. This year, the symposium will take place on 3 November in conjunction with the Customer Day on 4 November.
Take this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and network. Secure your place at the WINPACCS Symposium 2026 now.
 

WINPACCS Symposium 2026



Time Title
08:30-09:00 Registration and Welcome
09:00-09:15 Opening
Main stream

  Martin Bork, mbi GmbH
09:15-10:15 The WINPACCS Show
Main stream

  WINPACCS employees, mbi GmbH
10:15-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45-11:30 Panel Discussion: Effective Development Cooperation in Challenging Times
Main stream

Digital Solutions and Strong Local Partners as Keys to Success
  Joachim Beringer, DAHW German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association and additional panelists
  (pending confirmation)
11:30-11:45 Coffee Break
11:45-12:30 Workshops: Session I
01: WINPACCS: The ERP System for Global Development at a Glance
      Martin Bork, mbi GmbH | Johannes Bork, mbi GmbH
02: Enhancing Transparency Through Digital Vouchers in WINPACCS
      Haroon Hamidi, arche noVa e.V.
03: WINPACCS APIs for Seamless System Integration
      Jan Benold, mbi GmbH | Janosch Heykamp, mbi GmbH
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
13:30-14:15 Workshop Session II
04: WINPACCS Project Accounting in Practice
      Juan Luque García, GOPA Pro GmbH | Amra Ćatić Dedić, GOPA Pro GmbH
05: Successful Collaboration with the WINPACCS Partnerbook
      Marius Zynga, AWO International
06: Build Your WINPACCS Expertise and Help Drive Innovation
      Johannes Bork, mbi GmbH | Magdalene Hennemann, mbi GmbH | Sophia Groß, mbi GmbH
14:15-14:45 Coffee Break
14:45-15:30 Workshop Session III
07: WINPACCS Project Controlling in Practice
      Shekib Nastoh, NIRAS Germany GmbH
08: How to Succesfully Implement WINPACCS
      Samra Jabučar, ASB Foreign Aid | Maja Zivkovic, ASB Foreign Aid
      Johannes Bork, mbi GmbH
09: The New WINPACCS Financial Accounting at a Glance
      André Scharmann, mbi GmbH
15:30-16:00 Conclusion
Main stream

  Johannes Bork, mbi GmbH
from 16:00 Open End, Networking

 

Subject to change and additions.


English
7 hours
09:00 - 16:00
Places available

Registration

 

Joachim

Directors Board
DAHW Deutsche Lepra- und Tuberkulosehilfe e.V.

Martin

Managing Director
mbi GmbH

Haroon

Desk Manager International Project Finances

Jo

Head of WINPACCS Services & Academy
mbi GmbH

Shekib

Senior Financial Controller
NIRAS International Consulting Germany

Andre

Senior Consultant and Trainer
mbi GmbH

Samra

Finance Manager / Foreign Aid Department
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V.

Jan

Head of Software Development
mbi GmbH

Maja

Finance Manager / Foreign Aid Department
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland e.V.

Janosch

WINPACCS Business Analyst
mbi GmbH

Amra

Project Assistance
GOPA Worldwide Consultants

Marius

Staff Unit for Finances & IT
AWO International

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Financial Advisor
GOPA Worldwide Consultants

Magdalene

Administration & Customer Services
mbi GmbH

Sophia

Marketing and Communications
mbi GmbH

Dierk

Consultant and Trainer
mbi GmbH


Exclusive Tour of Leica World
On the day before the Symposium, on 2 November 2026, we invite you to an exclusive guided tour of the Leica Welt at 4 p.m.. Experience the place where Leica made photographic history and continues to shape innovation to this day.

Networking with Dinner in a Relaxed Atmosphere 
Afterwards, we look forward to ending the evening together with you in Wetzlar’s old town from 7 p.m., enjoying a delicious dinner and interesting conversations. 
Of course, the choice is yours: you are also very welcome to join the group directly for dinner and conversation at 7 p.m.
 

Impressions WINPACCS Symposium 2024

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In our picture gallery you will find more pictures of the WINPACCS Symposium 2024.

We asked: What did you particularly like?

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Venue

wetzlar

Located in the heart of the state Hesse in central Germany, Wetzlar straddles the River Lahn just 30 miles north of Frankfurt. Having served as an economic and cultural hub of the region since medieval times, it is now best known for its optics industry and its association with Germany’s national poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. With a population of just over 56,000 people, Wetzlar remains a favourite destination among visitors, who are attracted not only by its historic old town and cathedral, but also by the beautiful scenery of the Lahn valley.
For more details, visit Wetzlar at www.wetzlar.de and www.wetzlar-kongress.de.

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The WINPACCS Symposium will take place in the conference facilities of the Wetzlarer Hof hotel and the nearby Stadthalle Wetzlar. With stunning views of Wetzlar’s historic old town and a welcoming atmosphere, the venue provides the perfect setting for this long-standing WINPACCS event. Bright and spacious rooms, modern facilities , and the unique location will help make the day a memorable experience for all participants.

We have reserved a number of rooms at the Hotel Wetzlarer Hof from 02 to 05 November.
If you require accommodation, you can book a room directly by calling +49 (0) 6441 9080 or via the website quoting the booking code "mbi".

Find out more about Hotel Wetzlarer Hof and Stadthalle Wetzlar.

Directions

Arriving by car
Thanks to its convenient location close to the A45 motorway and B49 highway, the venue can be easily reached by car from all directions.

The address is Brühlsbachstraße 2b, 35578 Wetzlar. Parking is available on site.

Arriving by public transport
There are direct train connections to Wetzlar station from Frankfurt, Marburg, Giessen, Limburg and Siegen.

From the station, bus number 11 and 12 will take you to the Stadthalle in less than ten minutes.

Airport transfer
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is just a 90-minute train journey from Wetzlar, with several connections available every hour. 

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