The leading business conference

The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders

"The conference was exciting and inspiring and helped to expand my own network! A really successful event all around!"

Helfried Zimmermann

Head of Digital Business Adoption

Siemens

"I was able to speak to exactly the right people to implement our project. There are interesting approaches for our two holdings that we founded ourselves."

Jasmin Nezirevic

Managing Partner

Prometheus Ventures

"The conference was organized well, on time, and ran smoothly. The round table format was particularly great, allowing for in-depth discussion. The Think Tank is a great post-conference tool to re-watch videos and get presentations."

Daphne Coates

Senior Technology Consultant

IBM

How It Works

Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

Facts

Limited to

150

Attendees
Limited to

100

Companies

30

Speakers

80/20

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Network with top US leaders for valuable connections and collaborations
Gain insights into cutting-edge technology trends shaping the American market
Find innovative business partners for future projects

Agenda

First day of conference

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH

9:00 am

Opening Remarks by the World Class Business Leaders Institute - Followed by a Welcome from the Moderator

Michael Kolbrener

9:15 am

Partnering for a Sustainable Future: Data-Driven ESG Solutions

Brian Matt

Head of ESG Advisory
New York Stock Exchange
USA

9:45 am

Designing for the Future: Mycelium, AI, and Sustainability

Crystal Bright

Principal Designer & Owner
Living Bright Interiors
USA

10:45 am

The AI Revolution! Transforming AI Hype into Measurable ROI

Michael Kolbrener

11:15 am

How to Approach Digital Transformation with Generative AI

Chris Stegner

CEO
Very Big Things
USA

11:45 am

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Transformation & Innovation

  1. Designing for the Future: Mycelium, AI, and Sustainability

    Crystal Bright (Living Bright Interiors)
  2. The AI Revolution! Transforming AI Hype into Measurable ROI

    Michael Kolbrener ()
  3. How to Approach Digital Transformation with Generative AI

    Chris Stegner (Very Big Things)

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Transformation & Innovation

  1. Designing for the Future: Mycelium, AI, and Sustainability

    Crystal Bright (Living Bright Interiors)
  2. The AI Revolution! Transforming AI Hype into Measurable ROI

    Michael Kolbrener ()
  3. How to Approach Digital Transformation with Generative AI

    Chris Stegner (Very Big Things)

1:00 pm

Lunch with Networking

2:30 pm

Comparative Performance Analysis: Rethinking with AI Automation to Enable Unprecedented Transparency and Drive Improvements

Raul Valdes-Perez

CEO and Co‑Founder
OnlyBoth providers of BenchMine
USA

2:45 pm

Navigating Data Center Challenges in the AI Era

Stephanie Schmidt

Vice President Strategy Communications, Enterprise, and Cloud (CEC)
Flex
USA

3:15 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Comparative Performance Analysis: Rethinking with AI Automation to Enable Unprecedented Transparency and Drive Improvements

    Raul Valdes-Perez (OnlyBoth providers of BenchMine)
  2. Navigating Data Center Challenges in the AI Era

    Stephanie Schmidt (Flex)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Comparative Performance Analysis: Rethinking with AI Automation to Enable Unprecedented Transparency and Drive Improvements

    Raul Valdes-Perez (OnlyBoth providers of BenchMine)
  2. Navigating Data Center Challenges in the AI Era

    Stephanie Schmidt (Flex)

4:15 pm

The Four Pillars of Personalization: Data, Journey, Story, and Intelligence-AI

Azmat Masud

E‑commerce Experimentation Sr. Lead
Echostar
USA

4:45 pm

Architecting Moments That Matter: Designing Human-Centric Experiences in the Age of AI

Linda Dogbe

Digital Transformation Expert & Founder
Qavaa Innovate
USA

5:00 pm

Think Like a Customer: Using AI and Digital tools to Enhance Customer Experience

Carolyn Deng

VP Fintech Partnerships
JG Wentworth
USA

5:30 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The Four Pillars of Personalization: Data, Journey, Story, and Intelligence-AI

    Azmat Masud (Echostar)
  2. Architecting Moments That Matter: Designing Human-Centric Experiences in the Age of AI

    Linda Dogbe (Qavaa Innovate)
  3. Think Like a Customer: Using AI and Digital tools to Enhance Customer Experience

    Carolyn Deng (JG Wentworth)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The Four Pillars of Personalization: Data, Journey, Story, and Intelligence-AI

    Azmat Masud (Echostar)
  2. Architecting Moments That Matter: Designing Human-Centric Experiences in the Age of AI

    Linda Dogbe (Qavaa Innovate)
  3. Think Like a Customer: Using AI and Digital tools to Enhance Customer Experience

    Carolyn Deng (JG Wentworth)

6:45 pm

Innovation Slam: 5-Minute Spotlight on Ideas

Marcio Moerbeck

Professor of Digital Marketing
Miami Dade College
USA

Amin Lalani

Manager of Airport Customer Service, Tools & Technology
Delta Air Lines
USA

Jean Criss

Founder/CEO
Jean Criss Media
USA

7:00 pm

End of the Conference with Summary

7:15 pm

Evening Reception with Refreshments, Gourmet Snacks, and Networking

Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue

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