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The CI Fellows and DCIF announce collaboration

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Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows

The Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows (CI Fellows) and Deutsches Competitive Intelligence Forum (dcif) e.V. announce collaboration ZURICH, September 2026 — The Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows and the deutsches competitive intelligence forum (dcif) e.V. have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening global competitive intelligence (CI) expertise to corporate institutions, CI practitioners, educators, … The CI Fellows and DCIF announce collaboration

Join deutsches competitive intelligence forum (dcif) for insights, action, growth, and success.

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Synergy through cooperation & ICI Conference 2026

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The German Competitive Intelligence Forum (DCIF) e.V. acts as an independent network of experts in market and competitive intelligence across the DACH region. We bridge the gap between academic research and industrial practice to ensure fact-based decision-making and a sustainable competitive edge. We are delighted to welcome the Institute of Competitive Intelligence (ICI – https://www.institute-for-competitive-intelligence.com/ … Synergy through cooperation & ICI Conference 2026

IP awareness & value – key learnings from the first DCIF project 2025

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In May 2025 the first DCIF project on IP Awareness & value was launched, focusing on a survey to understand competencies and training needs in this field.  The insights from the survey highlighted a few clear gaps we need to address together: A general lack of IP expertise among CI/MI practitioners. Very limited overlap — … IP awareness & value – key learnings from the first DCIF project 2025

20 Years of DCIF – A Milestone Worth Celebrating

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20 Years of DCIF – A Milestone Worth Celebrating On 23 November 2025, the Deutsches Competitive Intelligence Forum (DCIF) proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary. For two decades, DCIF has connected professionals from business, research, and consulting, fostered strategic thinking, advanced the field of competitive intelligence, and supported a strong community of experts across the DACH … 20 Years of DCIF – A Milestone Worth Celebrating

Bridging Intelligence and Innovation: DCIF at the European Space Agency

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As part of the DCIF Jahrestagung we had the privilege of visitingthe European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt for apre-conference event. Our visit offered deep insights into ESA’s missions and objectives— from ensuring the safe and reliable operation of Europe’s spacemissions to advancing technological excellence and internationalcooperation in space. We explored how competitive intelligence supports … Bridging Intelligence and Innovation: DCIF at the European Space Agency

Deutsches Competitive Intelligence Forum & Deutsche Gesellschaft für Information und Wissen e.V. (DGI) Member Partnership

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We are delighted to announce the start of a member partnership between the Deutsches Competitive Intelligence Forum (dcif) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Information und Wissen (DGI). Both associations bring together professionals with different backgrounds – yet with highly relevant and inspiring content for each other’s communities. What does this mean for you? From now … Deutsches Competitive Intelligence Forum & Deutsche Gesellschaft für Information und Wissen e.V. (DGI) Member Partnership