Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum 2026

The Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum (German Equity Forum) is Deutsche Börse's annual capital markets conference on corporate financing, which the organizer calls Europe's leading event of its kind. Over three days, equity and bond issuers present to analysts and institutional investors, hold one-on-one meetings, and join a forum programme of keynotes and panels, with an exhibition of capital market service providers alongside.

How the forum works

The event is built from four modules that run in parallel across six presentation rooms named after financial centres (Zurich, New York, Frankfurt, London, Prague and the Main Stage).

• Analyst presentations by equity and bond issuers, in 35-minute slots
• One-on-one meetings between companies and investors
• Forum programme of keynotes and panel discussions
• Exhibition of sponsors and capital market partners

2026 programme highlights

The preliminary 2026 programme opens on Monday with remarks from Deutsche Börse and a keynote by Commerzbank's chief economist on whether Berlin's spending is sustainable. Tuesday opens with Berenberg's chief economist on the outlook for Germany, Europe and the US, followed by a panel on the future of corporate leadership and investor relations. Presenting companies range from DAX names such as Volkswagen, Henkel, Zalando and Vonovia to mid and small caps, with a long list of large caps available for one-on-ones only, including SAP, Allianz, Deutsche Bank and Siemens Energy.

• Get-together on Monday evening in the exhibition area and foyer
• Tuesday evening get-together at the Frankfurter Waldstadion, with shuttle buses from the hotel

Who attends

The forum is for professionals working on capital market financing: German and international companies seeking capital (equity and bond issuers, Mittelstand companies, young unlisted companies), institutional investors, asset managers, financial analysts, venture capital and private equity investors, and service providers such as IPO, M&A and corporate finance advisers, IR agencies, banks, auditors and lawyers. Private individuals are not admitted.

Tickets & passes

• Institutional investors — Free: Free for institutional investors and analysts
• Entrepreneur package — EUR 1,000: One ticket for all three days, plus VAT
• Package 3 – 1on1 service — EUR 4,000: For issuers, plus VAT
• Package 2 – Bond issuer — EUR 5,900: Plus VAT
• Package 1 – Equity issuer — EUR 6,200: Plus VAT