Convista:Summit – professional exchange and carnival flair combine expertise and team spirit
Inspiration, networking and German carnival flair: Convista sets standards with a new conference format and celebrates its 25th anniversary with a nostalgic journey through time on the Rhineferry "MS RheinFantasie".
On 14 and 15 November 2024, Convista hosted the Convista:Summit in Cologne. This year, the event was reimagined as an in-house conference by employees, for employees, placing a strong emphasis on professional exchange, networking, and inspiration over two dynamic days.
“The Convista:Summit provides ample time for networking and inspiring presentations across a wide range of topics. It offers a space for cross-disciplinary professional exchange among experts, away from the demands of daily project work,” said Martin Hinz, CEO of Convista.
The event opened on Thursday with Business Unit and Internal Services meetings, followed by a plenary session that delivered insights into business developments and presented strategic goals for the upcoming financial year. On Friday, participants selected from a broad spectrum of talks and workshops, which provided valuable insights and inspiration. The diverse programme featured topics ranging from best practices and innovative technologies to current industry trends and challenges. A new addition to this year’s Summit format was the “Meet the Speaker” area, enabling direct interaction between attendees and speakers.
The event concluded with the traditional Convista:CarnivalParty, which served as both a highlight and a celebration of Convista’s 25th anniversary. Held aboard the MS RheinFantasie, the party embraced the nostalgic theme “25 Years of Convista: Back to the 90s”. From Gameboys and disco balls to colourful outfits and flared trousers, employees, partners, and clients came together to enjoy a nostalgic journey through the iconic decade. Musical highlights included performances by Cologne’s beloved carnival band Miljö and Convista’s own band, Feierabend, which turned the ship into a vibrant party venue.
With the new Convista:Summit format, the company has demonstrated how modern workplace culture and a strong sense of community can go hand in hand. This innovation underscores Convista’s commitment to setting benchmarks not only in technology but also in organisational culture – as it confidently looks forward to the next 25 years.
“The new format has set a benchmark and will continue to guide us in the future. A heartfelt thank you to all speakers, organisers, and participants who made this event an unforgettable experience,” concluded Martin Hinz, CEO of Convista.