The Clarity Community in Tübingen: A Recap of Clarity Connect 2026

From May 5 to 7, Clarity Connect 2026 once again brought the international Clarity community together in Tübingen. More than 160 participants from nine countries gathered at itdesign to exchange insights on current challenges, best practices, and new opportunities in projectProjectA project is a temporary initiative with clearly defined objectives, resources, and a specific outcome. and portfolio managementPortfolio ManagementPortfolio management is the strategic management of a set of projects, programs, or investments within a company..

In addition to expert presentations and customer success stories, the event focused above all on personal connections and meaningful conversations. As in previous years, we offered the conference in German and English, further strengthening our international community. Clarity Connect once again proved to be a valuable platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning.

A Successful Kick-Off: When Rain Becomes the Highlight

Traditionally, Clarity Connect began the evening before the conference with a relaxed get-together at itdesign. In a casual atmosphere, our customers came together, exchanged ideas, and took the opportunity to connect through personal conversations and networking.

Of course, no visit to Tübingen would be complete without a traditional punting boat tour on the Neckar River. However, the weather had other plans: instead of sunshine, we were greeted by plenty of rain. Many participants remained determined, grabbed an umbrella, and headed out onto the water anyway. The shared experience led to plenty of laughter, memorable photos, and a truly unique atmosphere.

The evening concluded perfectly on the rooftop terrace at itdesign. With great food and refreshing drinks, conversations continued, new connections were made, and excitement for the days ahead grew even stronger.

Program Highlights and Key Insights

Clarity Connect 2026 offered a wide range of practical insights into the use of Clarity. This year’s agenda featured both parallel presentation tracks (German and English) as well as joint sessions attended by all participants.

At the heart of the event were the customer success stories. Through real-world examples, our customers demonstrated how they use Clarity within their organizations, the challenges they face in projectProjectA project is a temporary initiative with clearly defined objectives, resources, and a specific outcome. and portfolio managementPortfolio ManagementPortfolio management is the strategic management of a set of projects, programs, or investments within a company., and the solutions that have proven successful in practice. Topics ranged from managing strategic objectives and reporting and analytics based on Clarity data to hybrid ways of working that combine traditional project structures with agile teams.

A sincere thank-you goes to the speakers from Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall, Union Investment, Zollner Elektronik, Kistler, LESER, Dedalus, and Redwire Space for their valuable contributions.

The customer presentations were complemented by sessions from itdesign covering current developments in the PPMPPMSynonym for → Project Portfolio ManagementAbbreviation for Project Portfolio Management. landscape. A particular focus was placed on Artificial Intelligence, ranging from initial use cases to discussions about opportunities and challenges in project and portfolio management.

Additional perspectives came from direct exchanges with Broadcom. Participants gained insights into current developments, new features, and the future direction of Clarity.

The Community at the Center

Above all, it is the unique energy of the community that remains memorable. Between sessions, during presentations, and in countless spontaneous conversations, it became clear how much expertise, experience, and openness this network brings together.

For us as the itdesign team, this personal exchange is one of the event’s greatest strengths. Many interactions that normally take place digitally become face-to-face conversations here, creating a deeper and more meaningful connection.

A big thank-you to everyone who contributed with presentations, questions, and discussions and helped shape the event so actively. It is this combination of professional insight and genuine exchange that makes Clarity Connect such a special event.