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Joachim Landow

HR Director - People and Organisation Lead

Hanseatic Bank

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Alfred Lief

Future Solutions

Airbus

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Harald Sattelberg

Employer Branding Zone Leader DACH

Schneider Electric

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

35

Speakers

80/20

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

To prevent your company from experiencing the great resignation, create new HR strategies based on topics like motivation and training systems, office redesigns, AI appliances, and much more
Be part of the exclusive circle and network with the decision-makers from world-known companies in various industries and take a part in the open discussion at the round table and our online Think Tank platform
Meet local and international HR experts from renowned companies from 15 different European countries

Agenda

First day of conference

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

9:00

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairwoman of the Stream

Bettina Laux

Communications Strategist
Bettina Laux Consulting
Germany

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairwoman of the Stream

Bettina Laux

Communications Strategist
Bettina Laux Consulting
Germany

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairman of the Stream

Mark Lauzon

Transformation Expert & Change Manager
Implenia
Switzerland

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairman of the Stream

Mark Lauzon

Transformation Expert & Change Manager
Implenia
Switzerland

9:15

How an Innovative Mindset can be Decisive to Motivate and Inspire our Employees to Foster a Corporate Mindset

Bertrand Rajon

Disruption & Ecosystems Leader
Nestlé
Switzerland

9:45

Invest in People - Coaching as the Engine for Organisational Growth

Robin Mark Schmidt

Senior Transformation Consultant
CoachHub
Germany

10:15

Internal Mobility as a Competitive Advantage - AI and Skills are the Future

Tim Koch

Head of Sales
Cobrainer
Germany

10:45

Hemerson Paes

Global Network Catalyst
La Roche
Switzerland

About Workplace Changes & Expertise on the Move - Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Networks

Caroline Seidel

Consultant and Catalyst
LIVEsciences
Switzerland

11:15

Coffee Break with Networking

11:45

The Importance of the Workplace Experience in the New Ways of Working

Jelena Drazic

Senior Manager Global Workplace
Native Instruments
Germany

The Importance of the Workplace Experience in the New Ways of Working

Jelena Drazic

Senior Manager Global Workplace
Native Instruments
Germany

Change is an Attitude - In Terms of Business Life as Well as in Private Life

Mark Lauzon

Transformation Expert & Change Manager
Implenia
Switzerland

Change is an Attitude - In Terms of Business Life as Well as in Private Life

Mark Lauzon

Transformation Expert & Change Manager
Implenia
Switzerland

12:15

How to Integrate Skilled Workers From the Balkans in Your Companies? Challenges and Solutions

Anduena Stephan

Honorary Consul of Republic of Albania
Honorary Consulate of Albania
Germany

How to Integrate Skilled Workers From the Balkans in Your Companies? Challenges and Solutions

Anduena Stephan

Honorary Consul of Republic of Albania
Honorary Consulate of Albania
Germany

DE&I Culture – How to Scale the Dialogue for High Impact

Georg Wolfgang

Founder & CEO
Culturizer
Germany

Dr. Charlotte Blum

Head of Academy
Allbright Stiftung
Germany

Georg Wolfgang

Founder & CEO
Culturizer
Germany

DE&I Culture – How to Scale the Dialogue for High Impact

Dr. Charlotte Blum

Head of Academy
Allbright Stiftung
Germany

12:45

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

How an Innovative Mindset can be Decisive to Motivate and Inspire our Employees to Foster a Corporate Mindset

Bertrand Rajon (Nestlé)

About Workplace Changes & Expertise on the Move - Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Networks

Hemerson Paes (La Roche)
and
Caroline Seidel (LIVEsciences)

The Importance of the Workplace Experience in the New Ways of Working

Jelena Drazic (Native Instruments)

How to Integrate Skilled Workers From the Balkans in Your Companies? Challenges and Solutions

Anduena Stephan (Honorary Consulate of Albania )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

How an Innovative Mindset can be Decisive to Motivate and Inspire our Employees to Foster a Corporate Mindset

Bertrand Rajon (Nestlé)

About Workplace Changes & Expertise on the Move - Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Networks

Hemerson Paes (La Roche)
and
Caroline Seidel (LIVEsciences)

The Importance of the Workplace Experience in the New Ways of Working

Jelena Drazic (Native Instruments)

How to Integrate Skilled Workers From the Balkans in Your Companies? Challenges and Solutions

Anduena Stephan (Honorary Consulate of Albania )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

Invest in People - Coaching as the Engine for Organisational Growth

Robin Mark Schmidt (CoachHub)

Internal Mobility as a Competitive Advantage - AI and Skills are the Future

Tim Koch (Cobrainer)

Change is an Attitude - In Terms of Business Life as Well as in Private Life

Mark Lauzon (Implenia )

DE&I Culture – How to Scale the Dialogue for High Impact

Georg Wolfgang (Culturizer)
and
Dr. Charlotte Blum (Allbright Stiftung)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

Invest in People - Coaching as the Engine for Organisational Growth

Robin Mark Schmidt (CoachHub)

Internal Mobility as a Competitive Advantage - AI and Skills are the Future

Tim Koch (Cobrainer)

Change is an Attitude - In Terms of Business Life as Well as in Private Life

Mark Lauzon (Implenia )

DE&I Culture – How to Scale the Dialogue for High Impact

Georg Wolfgang (Culturizer)
and
Dr. Charlotte Blum (Allbright Stiftung)

13:45

Lunch with Networking

14:30

Exhibitor Pitch

Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space

14:45

Creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment After Returning to the Office

Myriam Nel

Head of Global Workplace Experience
Lilium
Germany

Creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment After Returning to the Office

Myriam Nel

Head of Global Workplace Experience
Lilium
Germany

Designing the Way from Training to Learning Culture

Vincent Maurin

e‑Academy Leader
ArcelorMittal
Luxembourg

Veronika Drandic

Learning and Development Partner
ArcelorMittal

Vincent Maurin

e‑Academy Leader
ArcelorMittal
Luxembourg

Designing the Way from Training to Learning Culture

Veronika Drandic

Learning and Development Partner
ArcelorMittal

15:15

The New Meaning and Purpose of the On-site Office

Sónia Costa

Employee Wellness and Workplace Manager
Sonae Sierra
Portugal

The New Meaning and Purpose of the On-site Office

Sónia Costa

Employee Wellness and Workplace Manager
Sonae Sierra
Portugal

Building Self-Awareness of the Leaders in the Context of the Corporate Culture

Martin Barner

People and Organization Lead Strategic Review
Sandoz
Switzerland

Building Self-Awareness of the Leaders in the Context of the Corporate Culture

Martin Barner

People and Organization Lead Strategic Review
Sandoz
Switzerland

15:45

How Can Company HR Transform Itself in Respond to Constant Changing Market Needs

Karsten Klein

Global Head of HR Business Services
Körber
Germany

Katharina Sedat

Manager HR Internationalization / Project Lead HR Transformation
Körber
Germany

Karsten Klein

Global Head of HR Business Services
Körber
Germany

How Can Company HR Transform Itself in Respond to Constant Changing Market Needs

Katharina Sedat

Manager HR Internationalization / Project Lead HR Transformation
Körber
Germany

Driving One Corporate Culture Transformation and Change with Contrasting Subcultures and Employee Groups

Merete Damm-Aunsbjørn

Senior Director, HR Development and Transformation Officer
Terma
Denmark

Driving One Corporate Culture Transformation and Change with Contrasting Subcultures and Employee Groups

Merete Damm-Aunsbjørn

Senior Director, HR Development and Transformation Officer
Terma
Denmark

16:15

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

Creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment After Returning to the Office

Myriam Nel (Lilium)

The New Meaning and Purpose of the On-site Office

Sónia Costa (Sonae Sierra)

How Can Company HR Transform Itself in Respond to Constant Changing Market Needs

Karsten Klein (Körber)
and
Katharina Sedat (Körber )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

Creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment After Returning to the Office

Myriam Nel (Lilium)

The New Meaning and Purpose of the On-site Office

Sónia Costa (Sonae Sierra)

How Can Company HR Transform Itself in Respond to Constant Changing Market Needs

Karsten Klein (Körber)
and
Katharina Sedat (Körber )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

Designing the Way from Training to Learning Culture

Vincent Maurin (ArcelorMittal)
and
Veronika Drandic ()

Building Self-Awareness of the Leaders in the Context of the Corporate Culture

Martin Barner (Sandoz)

Driving One Corporate Culture Transformation and Change with Contrasting Subcultures and Employee Groups

Merete Damm-Aunsbjørn (Terma)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

Designing the Way from Training to Learning Culture

Vincent Maurin (ArcelorMittal)
and
Veronika Drandic ()

Building Self-Awareness of the Leaders in the Context of the Corporate Culture

Martin Barner (Sandoz)

Driving One Corporate Culture Transformation and Change with Contrasting Subcultures and Employee Groups

Merete Damm-Aunsbjørn (Terma)

17:00

Coffee Break with Networking

17:30

Importance of Engaging Employees in a Workplace Transformation

Pablo Vercelli

Vice President, Co‑Leader People and Culture
O‑I Glass
Switzerland

Importance of Engaging Employees in a Workplace Transformation

Pablo Vercelli

Vice President, Co‑Leader People and Culture
O‑I Glass
Switzerland

Focus on Employee Engagement in Times of Uncertainty and Change

Frank Kellenberg

Vice President Global Head of Organization Development and Inclusion
Sandoz
Germany

Focus on Employee Engagement in Times of Uncertainty and Change

Frank Kellenberg

Vice President Global Head of Organization Development and Inclusion
Sandoz
Germany

18:00

Creating a Better Candidate and Employee Experience by Modernizing the HR Platform and Moving into the Cloud

Thomas Lybaek

Global HR Innovation Director
The LEGO Group
Denmark

Creating a Better Candidate and Employee Experience by Modernizing the HR Platform and Moving into the Cloud

Thomas Lybaek

Global HR Innovation Director
The LEGO Group
Denmark

Complex Working Environment Change as a Support for Successful Company Mergers

Jakub Heikenwälder

Director of Corporate Culture and Employee Experience
UNIQA
Czech Republic

Complex Working Environment Change as a Support for Successful Company Mergers

Jakub Heikenwälder

Director of Corporate Culture and Employee Experience
UNIQA
Czech Republic

18:30

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

Importance of Engaging Employees in a Workplace Transformation

Pablo Vercelli (O‑I Glass)

Creating a Better Candidate and Employee Experience by Modernizing the HR Platform and Moving into the Cloud

Thomas Lybaek (The LEGO Group)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

Importance of Engaging Employees in a Workplace Transformation

Pablo Vercelli (O‑I Glass)

Creating a Better Candidate and Employee Experience by Modernizing the HR Platform and Moving into the Cloud

Thomas Lybaek (The LEGO Group)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

Focus on Employee Engagement in Times of Uncertainty and Change

Frank Kellenberg (Sandoz)

Complex Working Environment Change as a Support for Successful Company Mergers

Jakub Heikenwälder (UNIQA)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

Focus on Employee Engagement in Times of Uncertainty and Change

Frank Kellenberg (Sandoz)

Complex Working Environment Change as a Support for Successful Company Mergers

Jakub Heikenwälder (UNIQA)

19:15

End of the First Day with Summary of all Streams and Start-up Pitch Session

19:30

Evening Reception with Sparkling Wine, Snacks, and Networking

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

Second day of conference

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

8:45

Introduction of the Chairwoman by World Class Business Leaders

Myriam Nel

Head of Global Workplace Experience
Lilium
Germany

Introduction of the Chairwoman by World Class Business Leaders

Myriam Nel

Head of Global Workplace Experience
Lilium
Germany

Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Mark Lauzon

Transformation Expert & Change Manager
Implenia
Switzerland

Introduction of the Chairman by World Class Business Leaders

Mark Lauzon

Transformation Expert & Change Manager
Implenia
Switzerland

9:00

Giving More Power to Managers and Employees in the Decision-Making Process in a Global Company

Andres Bianchi

Global HR Transformation Director
Banco Santander
Spain

9:30

How to Connect Employees’ Well-Being to Business Growth

Gijs Coppens

Founder and CEO
OpenUp
The Netherlands

10:00

Coffee Break with Networking

10:30

How Office Architecture Influences Corporate Culture

Jutta Ableitinger

Topiclead Organizational Development
ÖAMTC
Austria

How Office Architecture Influences Corporate Culture

Jutta Ableitinger

Topiclead Organizational Development
ÖAMTC
Austria

Please Visit the Stream "Workplace Transformation"

11:00

How to Drive Sustainable Behaviour Change Using AI

Dr. Patrick Oehler

Co‑Founder and Managing Director
Retorio
Germany

How to Drive Sustainable Behaviour Change Using AI

Dr. Patrick Oehler

Co‑Founder and Managing Director
Retorio
Germany

11:15

Please Visit the Stream "Cultural Change"

Please Visit the Stream "Cultural Change"

Can We Measure Happiness? The Impact of Early Support on the Psychological Well-being of Employees

Julia von dem Knesebeck

Growth Lead DACH & Central Europe
Auntie
Finland

Can We Measure Happiness? The Impact of Early Support on the Psychological Well-being of Employees

Julia von dem Knesebeck

Growth Lead DACH & Central Europe
Auntie
Finland

11:30

Art and Science - From People Analytics to Business Transformation

Paweł Bojarski

Global Head of HR Processes and Transformation
Avia Prime Group
Poland

Art and Science - From People Analytics to Business Transformation

Paweł Bojarski

Global Head of HR Processes and Transformation
Avia Prime Group
Poland

The Power of Data in People and Culture

Daniela Mertens

Director People & Culture
HAHN Group
Germany

The Power of Data in People and Culture

Daniela Mertens

Director People & Culture
HAHN Group
Germany

11:45

The Value of Mental Well-being at Work - How to Convince Your CEO to Invest

Konstantin Struck

Co‑Founder & COO
Kyan Health
Switzerland

The Value of Mental Well-being at Work - How to Convince Your CEO to Invest

Konstantin Struck

Co‑Founder & COO
Kyan Health
Switzerland

12:00

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

How Office Architecture Influences Corporate Culture

Jutta Ableitinger (ÖAMTC)

How to Drive Sustainable Behaviour Change Using AI

Dr. Patrick Oehler (Retorio)

Art and Science - From People Analytics to Business Transformation

Paweł Bojarski (Avia Prime Group)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Workplace Transformation

How Office Architecture Influences Corporate Culture

Jutta Ableitinger (ÖAMTC)

How to Drive Sustainable Behaviour Change Using AI

Dr. Patrick Oehler (Retorio)

Art and Science - From People Analytics to Business Transformation

Paweł Bojarski (Avia Prime Group)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

How to Connect Employees’ Well-Being to Business Growth

Gijs Coppens (OpenUp)

Can We Measure Happiness? The Impact of Early Support on the Psychological Well-being of Employees

Julia von dem Knesebeck (Auntie)

The Power of Data in People and Culture

Daniela Mertens (HAHN Group)

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Cultural Change

How to Connect Employees’ Well-Being to Business Growth

Gijs Coppens (OpenUp)

Can We Measure Happiness? The Impact of Early Support on the Psychological Well-being of Employees

Julia von dem Knesebeck (Auntie)

The Power of Data in People and Culture

Daniela Mertens (HAHN Group)

12:45

Lunch with Networking

14:15

Becoming a Powerhouse - Cultural Transformation Challenges

Maria Castresana

SVP Global Head of Human Resources
MorphoSys
Germany

14:45

How the Agile Way of Working Supports Remote Working During the Pandemic

Christiane Fritsch

Tribe Lead Digital
ING
Germany

15:15

Global Standardization of Compensation and Benefits and Its Impact on Employee Experience

Jitka Mindlova

Senior Manager Compensation EMEA
Johnson & Johnson
Czech Republic

15:45

Empowering Employee Experience via Advanced Analytics

Yuyu Zeng

Data Scientist
Shell
The Netherlands

16:15

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Becoming a Powerhouse - Cultural Transformation Challenges

Maria Castresana (MorphoSys )

How the Agile Way of Working Supports Remote Working During the Pandemic

Christiane Fritsch (ING)

Global Standardization of Compensation and Benefits and Its Impact on Employee Experience

Jitka Mindlova (Johnson & Johnson)

Empowering Employee Experience via Advanced Analytics

Yuyu Zeng (Shell )

Engage with the speakers in extended Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics

Becoming a Powerhouse - Cultural Transformation Challenges

Maria Castresana (MorphoSys )

How the Agile Way of Working Supports Remote Working During the Pandemic

Christiane Fritsch (ING)

Global Standardization of Compensation and Benefits and Its Impact on Employee Experience

Jitka Mindlova (Johnson & Johnson)

Empowering Employee Experience via Advanced Analytics

Yuyu Zeng (Shell )

17:00

Summary of the Second Day and End of the Conference

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