High levels of technical and sector-specific expertise
Close links with the Future of the Welfare State Congress, its high-profile advisory board and the relevant specialist communities.
High visibility within the relevant professional field
Visible involvement of study partners in communication, the presentation of results and professional dialogue.
Results with a lasting impact
Presentation in the form of a concise summary and a detailed publication, as well as a presentation and discussion in a dedicated webinar at VDZ Digital.
Unique access to relevant target audiences
Direct access to decision-makers and operational levels within government, the civil service and the public sector.
Highest quality & data security
A scientifically sound approach, data collection in compliance with data protection regulations, and professional statistical analysis.
Precise analyses & practical insights
Scientifically sound analyses with specific recommendations for action for policymakers, social security providers and technology providers.
The Modernisation Monitor 2026/27 is currently being analysed; the report on the findings will be published in January/February 2027.
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Key themes for 2026/27
01 Reform Agenda, Governance and Funding
How are current reform proposals assessed from an implementation perspective – and which changes are considered particularly urgent and realistic?
02 Digital infrastructure, data and artificial intelligence
Which technologies deliver tangible benefits, and what organisational prerequisites are crucial to their successful deployment?
03 Efficiency, Structures and Collaboration
Where can parallel structures, disjointed processes and duplication of effort be eliminated – and which tasks can be standardised, consolidated or organised jointly?
04 Leadership, Skills and Transformation
What skills, leadership models and forms of collaboration does the social security system need in order to remain capable of transformation despite a shortage of skilled workers?
05 Access, Service and Impact
How can benefits be made more easily accessible, procedures faster and the impact of modernisation measurable?
Study design
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LET’S HAVE A CHAT:
Oliver Lorenz
Managing Partner und CEO
Wegweiser Media & Conferences GmbH und Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH
Franziska Mehlhase
Senior Programmmanagerin - Strategische Geschäftsentwicklung, Analyse & Teamleitung
Wegweiser Research & Strategy GmbH
Dear partners and interested parties,
Reform proposals are now on the table for almost all areas of social security. The crucial question now is which approaches will prove viable in practice – and what organisational, technological and collaborative prerequisites are required for their implementation.
This is where the Welfare State Modernisation Monitor comes in. Every year, we survey specialists and managers from the social security sector to identify where the greatest need for modernisation lies, which technologies are gaining in importance, and in which areas new forms of cooperation are required.
The Monitor and the Welfare State Future Congress form a joint working framework: the congress programme outlines the key areas for reform and modernisation, whilst the study provides an empirical snapshot of the current situation based on practical implementation. This generates guidance for policymakers, social security institutions and businesses.
This insider’s perspective is particularly valuable for businesses that support this transformation through technology, consultancy or services. It highlights where there is a genuine need for action, what requirements solutions must meet, and where new partnerships are possible.
I invite you to participate as a study partner in the Welfare State Modernisation Monitor 2026/27. The synopsis outlines the topics, methodology and opportunities for participation.
Yours sincerely,
Franziska Mehlhase