What ZVEI-Services does

ZVEI-Services GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V.), the German Electrical and Digital Industry Association, headquartered at Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Str. 12, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The company functions as the association's commercial services arm, delivering industry-specific knowledge products and networking events to the German and European electrical and digital industry. Its core offering is the ZVEI-Akademie, a training and events portfolio spanning online and in-person seminars, multi-module certification programs, and major industry conferences. Headline conferences include metering days (1,200 attendees, 78 speakers, 85 exhibitors in 2025, held in Fulda) and the eSummit (~560 participants at Gasometer EUREF-Campus in Berlin).

The product portfolio spans six pillars: ZVEI-Akademie training seminars and conferences; e-Statistik market research covering 100 industry statistics; ZVEI-Magazin ampere (a free industry publication); Publikationen (brochures, fact sheets); Kooperationen (member benefit partnerships on insurance, hotels, office supplies); and Inhouse-Schulungen (customized enterprise training). Curriculum areas include Product Compliance, Material Compliance (REACH, RoHS, POP), Smart Metering, machine safety under the new EU Machinery Regulation, cybersecurity, fire detection technology (DIN 14675), call systems (DIN VDE 0834), and sustainability reporting (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, VSME). Technology is a conventional event registration and management system integrated with Cisco Webex Events for online delivery, plus cleverreach for email marketing and Google Analytics for web tracking.

Commercially, ZVEI-Services operates as a sales-led B2B service provider using a tiered pricing model that distinguishes ZVEI members (preferential pricing) from non-members, with multi-module certification programs priced as multi-year subscriptions and individual seminars on a pay-as-you-go basis. Customer acquisition flows through the ZVEI association network, the company website, email newsletter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels, and direct outreach by the events and academy teams. The company employs 11–50 staff, including a managing director (Detlev Leisse), heads of events and marketing, and dedicated teams for events, training program management, trade shows, accounting, and facility management.

Name

ZVEI-Services

Legal name

ZVEI-Services GmbH

Website

https://zvei-services.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZVEI-Services GmbH is the 100% commercial subsidiary of ZVEI, Germany's Electrical and Digital Industry Association, delivering industry training, conferences, market research, and member services to the German electrical industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Professional Training and Events

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, Energy & Environmental (ESG/LEED) Certifications (EDAAANAO), Compliance, Safety & Regulatory eLearning Content (EDAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Industry compliance training
• Electrical industry seminars
• Smart metering training
• Professional certification programs
• Industry conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and seminar fees: Revenue generated from online and in-person seminars, conferences, workshops, and certification courses across topics including Product Compliance, Material Compliance, Smart Metering, cybersecurity, sustainability, and machine safety. Pricing is tiered by course and membership status.
2. Event/conference attendance fees: Revenue from large conferences such as metering days (with 1,200 attendees), eSummit, and brandmeldetechnik workshops, with sponsorship income from industry partners.
3. Publications and magazines: Sale of brochures, leaflets, and the association magazine 'ampere' covering topics relevant to the electrical and digital industry.
4. Cooperation partnerships: Member benefit programs providing preferential pricing on insurance, office supplies, and hotel accommodations through partner networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ZVEI-Services GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of ZVEI (the German Electrical and Digital Industry Association) that delivers industry-specific seminars, conferences, and managed events through the ZVEI-Akademie, alongside market research data (e-Statistik), publications, the ampere magazine, member cooperation programs, and customized in-house training. Offerings focus on regulatory compliance (Product Compliance, Material Compliance, REACH, RoHS), Smart Metering, machine safety, fire detection, and sustainability topics for the electrical and digital industry.

Product overview

ZVEI-Services GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of ZVEI (the German Electrical and Digital Industry Association) providing industry-specific services and knowledge for the electrical and digital industry. The core offering centers on the ZVEI-Akademie, which delivers seminars, conferences, and managed events through both online and in-person formats. Key training programs include the Material Compliance course (covering REACH, RoHS, POP), the Product Compliance program (5 modules on conformity and recall management), and Smart Metering courses. Additional offerings include e-Statistik (market research data), the ampere magazine, publications, member partnerships with price benefits, and event venue rental. The company also organizes major industry conferences including eSummit and metering days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZVEI-Akademie: Provider of seminars, conferences, and managed events on innovative topics in the electrical and digital industry.
• ZVEI-Magazin ampere

Products and services

• ZVEI-Akademie Practical seminars, conferences, and managed events focused on topics in the electrical and digital industry, providing networking and knowledge from industry experts and practitioners, delivered both online and in-person.
• e-Statistik Market research data product providing an overview of 100 individual statistics on market segments of the electrical and digital industry for business development.
• ZVEI-Magazin ampere Association magazine covering current topics in the electrical and digital industry, available as a free subscription to members and stakeholders.
• Publikationen (Publications) Regularly published brochures, fact sheets, and other publications on current topics related to the electrical and digital industry, available via the ZVEI online shop.
• Kooperationen (Member Cooperation Programs) Member benefit programs providing preferential pricing on insurance, office supplies, and hotel accommodations through partner networks, available exclusively to ZVEI members.
• Inhouse-Schulungen (In-House Training) Customized training programs tailored to specific organizational goals, processes, and challenges of organizations in the electrical and digital industry, delivered on-site or online.
• Lehrgang Material Compliance 4-module online training program covering REACH, RoHS, POP regulations and the implementation of material compliance processes for the electrical industry. Priced at €2,590 per participant (€2,490 for ZVEI members).
• Lehrgang Product Compliance 5-module online training program covering legal compliance, risk assessment, conformity assessment, product observation obligations, and recall management for the electrical industry. Priced at €3,450 per participant (€3,350 for ZVEI members).
• metering days Annual congress for the smart metering industry, featuring speakers, exhibitors, and networking opportunities for market participants including utilities, grid operators, and metering point operators.
• eSummit Annual flagship conference of the electrical and digital industry featuring industry leaders, political discussions, and networking opportunities, organized by ZVEI-Services for the German Electrical and Digital Industry Association.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• imds professional GmbH & Co KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for Material Compliance training programs. Jointly developed a comprehensive curriculum covering REACH, RoHS, POP, and Material Compliance processes for the electrical industry. The partnership combines imds professional's technical expertise with ZVEI-Services' industry network.
• Cisco WebexcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform used for all online events, seminars, and conferences. Cisco Webex Events handles participant registration, event delivery, and virtual meeting infrastructure for ZVEI-Akademie online offerings.
• Forum Brandrauchprävention e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Q-Trainer certification for smoke detector specialists. Provides trainer licensing, certification standards (DIN 14676 Teil 2), training materials, and the Q-logo certification program for qualified smoke detector professionals.
• HORIZONTE-Group GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert trainer provider for Smart Metering seminars. HORIZONTE-Group manager Frank Hirschi serves as seminar trainer, bringing expertise in metering point operations, market processes, and regulatory implementation.
• HELPDESIGN – Jörg ErteltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert trainer for Product Compliance programs. Jörg Ertelt, founder of HELPDESIGN, provides training on EU product conformity regulations, CE marking, risk assessment, and recall management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DEKRA Akademie: Training division of DEKRA, a global testing, inspection, and certification company. Offers overlapping certification and compliance training in safety, regulatory affairs, and technical standards — competing directly with ZVEI-Akademie programs.
• Bitkom Akademie: Training arm of Bitkom, Germany's digital industry association. Closely comparable to ZVEI-Services in serving digital/technology professionals with compliance, cybersecurity, and regulatory seminars, leveraging the parent association's member base for distribution.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: Commercial compliance and certification training provider offering competing programs in product safety, machinery, cybersecurity, and energy management. Direct competitor to ZVEI-Services' Material Compliance, Product Compliance, and Machinery Regulation seminars.
• VDI Wissensforum: Training and conference arm of the Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI), the Association of German Engineers. Operates the same business model as ZVEI-Services — providing industry-specific continuing education, seminars, and conferences for engineers, delivered through association channels.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Training arm of TÜV Rheinland offering professional development and certification in product safety, energy, and cybersecurity. Provides similar continuing education services to the same enterprise compliance buyer ZVEI-Services targets.
• DIN Akademie: Training arm of DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung), the German national standards body. Delivers standards and compliance continuing education — overlapping with ZVEI-Services' Product Compliance and fire detection (DIN 14675/14676) training programs.

Emerging players

• Forum Brandrauchprävention: Industry body for smoke detector specialists. Provides Q-Trainer certification that ZVEI-Services delivers through its Q-Trainer training program — both organizations share the same fire-safety professional audience in Germany.
• imds professional: Specialist in Material Compliance and IMDS (International Material Data System) training/coaching. Strategic co-development partner of ZVEI-Services for the Material Compliance curriculum — competes at the topic level for the same compliance officer audience.

Broad incumbents

• DIHK Bildungswerk: Continuing education provider of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). Operates association-affiliated training across multiple industries, comparable in business model to ZVEI-Services but with broader cross-sector coverage.
• VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik: Germany's other major electrical/electronics technical-scientific association. Operates standards, certification, and educational programs with significant overlap to ZVEI-Services' audience of electrical industry professionals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSSqimnrb3u-uIJhzm0vVFw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zvei-services-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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