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The DACH Consulting Market in 2026

Published Apr 2026

Confidence levels among DACH clients are currently at a three-year high. While 2025 was a difficult year mired by energy prices and economic uncertainty, 2026 marks a turning point.  

Clients are feeling optimistic and believe they finally have the information needed to make big calls. For consulting firms, this means a shift in demand from "business-as-usual" support to radical innovation and large-scale transformation.  

The DACH Consulting Market in 2026 report provides the evidence-based insights you need to position your firm at the forefront of this recovery. From the urgency of upgrading legacy ERP systems to the rapid adoption of non-generative AI, we detail where the investment is flowing and why.  

Top insights include: 

  • A recovering but selective market: While pharma and energy are soaring, other sectors remain modest. The report identifies exactly where to focus your business development efforts.  
  • The data sovereignty mandate: This topic of discussion is on the rise. Firms that understand the needs and challenges around data will be well-placed to win.  
  • Winning the boldest buyers: Senior CxOs are less risk-averse than their direct reports, but they have high expectations for strategic partnerships and technical expertise. We lay out how to win their trust—and their business. 

 

Why it matters for your firm: 

  • Inform strategy with evidence: Use independent data on market confidence, growth, and client demand to guide your strategic direction.  
  • Validate investment plans: Ensure resource allocation and initiatives are backed by credible market insight.  
  • Accelerate confident decisions: Equip members of your executive team with clear, actionable insight to reach agreement quickly and take decisive action.

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