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"Once again, the conference provided us with a fantastic experience. During this event, we had the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about various techniques, approaches, and management styles that promote innovation."

Elena Guglierame

Chief Marketing Officer

AEB Group

"It was a pleasure to deliver the Keynote at the World Class Business Leaders Digital Transformation and Innovation Conference. A key highlight was the round table discussion that brought in different points of view and spurted ideas."

Satesh Kumar

Senior Program Manager & Analytics Lead ‑ Conversational AI

E.ON Digital Technology

"Exciting two days in Leipzig at World Class Business Leaders Institute's Digital Transformation conference. I was pleased that many interesting presentations showed the challenge of digitalization and the appropriate approaches to solving it."

Maik Schawalder

Chief Executive Officer

DocuMatrix Switzerland

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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

200

Attendees
Limited to

150

Companies

40

Speakers

80/20

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Unique insights from many industries to keep up with the digital transformation landscape
Deep dive with experts from the areas of IT, change management, customer journey and industry 5.0
Connect with decision-makers from European companies such as Volvo, Lufthansa, ZF Group, Schréder, and many more!

Agenda

First day of conference

THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST

9:00

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

Alex Cosma

Head of Business Unit
Cloudflight
Romania

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

Alex Cosma

Head of Business Unit
Cloudflight
Romania

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

Gerald Demortier

Vice President BASE
BASE (part of Telenet Group)
Belgium

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

Gerald Demortier

Vice President BASE
BASE (part of Telenet Group)
Belgium

9:15

How Digitalization Will Impact a Human Interaction and Physical Experiences Industry

Antonio Ducceschi

Chief Commercial Officer
Starhotels
Italy

9:45

AI and Adaption of New Technology Through Program Management

Nadine Hofmann

Director
Grey Swan Technology Management
Germany

10:00

People at the Core of Industry 4.0 Transformation for Bigger Impact

Sandra Bianchi

Group Director Operational Excellence & Industry 4.0
Tarkett Group
France

10:30

Farnoush Pourebrahim

Regional Sales Director | Low Code Solutions
HCL Software
Germany

Paradigm Shift in Application Development: Fueling Innovation with Low-Code

Markus Bernhart

Founding Member and Vice Chairman of the Board
Low‑Code Association
Germany

11:00

Coffee Break with Networking

11:30

Please Attend the Second Track

Please Attend the Second Track

Dare to Diversity and Inclusion Before it is too Late

Sonsoles Pérez Laporta

Diversity Management Officer
Audi Planung GmbH
Germany

Dare to Diversity and Inclusion Before it is too Late

Sonsoles Pérez Laporta

Diversity Management Officer
Audi Planung GmbH
Germany

12:00

The Acceleration of Digital Transformation Through Agile Partnerships! - A Case Study

Hartmut Lösch

Business Development Director
AMB Software
Germany

Jakob Hormann

Director, Software Engineering, IT Product Development, Retail & Platform
Redcare Pharmacy
Germany

Hartmut Lösch

Business Development Director
AMB Software
Germany

The Acceleration of Digital Transformation Through Agile Partnerships! - A Case Study

Jakob Hormann

Director, Software Engineering, IT Product Development, Retail & Platform
Redcare Pharmacy
Germany

More than 200% Efficiency Gains with AI? Field Report on Potential, Challenges, and How to Overcome Them

Maximilian Vogel

Co‑Founder & CEO
Big Picture
Germany

More than 200% Efficiency Gains with AI? Field Report on Potential, Challenges, and How to Overcome Them

Maximilian Vogel

Co‑Founder & CEO
Big Picture
Germany

12:30

Round-Table Discussions

Transform & Technology

  1. AI and Adaption of New Technology Through Program Management

    Nadine Hofmann (Grey Swan Technology Management)
  2. People at the Core of Industry 4.0 Transformation for Bigger Impact

    Sandra Bianchi (Tarkett Group)
  3. The Acceleration of Digital Transformation Through Agile Partnerships! - A Case Study

    Hartmut Lösch (AMB Software)
    and
    Jakob Hormann (Redcare Pharmacy)

Round-Table Discussions

Transform & Technology

  1. AI and Adaption of New Technology Through Program Management

    Nadine Hofmann (Grey Swan Technology Management)
  2. People at the Core of Industry 4.0 Transformation for Bigger Impact

    Sandra Bianchi (Tarkett Group)
  3. The Acceleration of Digital Transformation Through Agile Partnerships! - A Case Study

    Hartmut Lösch (AMB Software)
    and
    Jakob Hormann (Redcare Pharmacy)

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Customer & Employee Experience

  1. How Digitalization Will Impact a Human Interaction and Physical Experiences Industry

    Antonio Ducceschi (Starhotels)
  2. Paradigm Shift in Application Development: Fueling Innovation with Low-Code

    Farnoush Pourebrahim (HCL Software)
    and
    Markus Bernhart (Low‑Code Association)
  3. Dare to Diversity and Inclusion Before it is too Late

    Sonsoles Pérez Laporta (Audi Planung GmbH)
  4. More than 200% Efficiency Gains with AI? Field Report on Potential, Challenges, and How to Overcome Them

    Maximilian Vogel (Big Picture)

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Customer & Employee Experience

  1. How Digitalization Will Impact a Human Interaction and Physical Experiences Industry

    Antonio Ducceschi (Starhotels)
  2. Paradigm Shift in Application Development: Fueling Innovation with Low-Code

    Farnoush Pourebrahim (HCL Software)
    and
    Markus Bernhart (Low‑Code Association)
  3. Dare to Diversity and Inclusion Before it is too Late

    Sonsoles Pérez Laporta (Audi Planung GmbH)
  4. More than 200% Efficiency Gains with AI? Field Report on Potential, Challenges, and How to Overcome Them

    Maximilian Vogel (Big Picture)

13:15

Lunch with Networking

14:30

Exhibitor Tour

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

14:45

Production Line Focus on Industry 4.0 with Numerous Elements of UX and Personnel

Josef Kriegmair

Representative Industrialization Production Systems
MTU Aero Engines
Germany

15:15

Generative AI - The Next Frontier in Manufacturing Innovations

Damian Mazurek

Chief Innovation Officer
Software Mind
Poland

Rafał Frączak

CTO
Artgeist
Poland

Damian Mazurek

Chief Innovation Officer
Software Mind
Poland

Generative AI - The Next Frontier in Manufacturing Innovations

Rafał Frączak

CTO
Artgeist
Poland

Digital Transformation and Implementing an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy: Lessons from a Highly Regulated Industry

Flavia Macrì

Marketing Manager
Amarin Corporation
Italy

Digital Transformation and Implementing an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy: Lessons from a Highly Regulated Industry

Flavia Macrì

Marketing Manager
Amarin Corporation
Italy

16:30

Coffee Break with Networking

17:00

Accelerating the Pace of Change

Sara Chirvasuta

Head of Global Implementation
British Council
United Kingdom

17:30

Harmonizing Technology - How Enterprises are Boosting their Agility with a Composable Approach

Laurent Chatelanat

Founder & CEO
Olympe

Pete Becker

IT Solutions Lead for Procurement
Nestlé
Switzerland

Laurent Chatelanat

Founder & CEO
Olympe

Harmonizing Technology - How Enterprises are Boosting their Agility with a Composable Approach

Pete Becker

IT Solutions Lead for Procurement
Nestlé
Switzerland

The Heartbeat of Communication: Web-Centric Omnichannel Management

Simon Infanger

Head of Communication Channels
Luzerner Kantonsspital
Switzerland

The Heartbeat of Communication: Web-Centric Omnichannel Management

Simon Infanger

Head of Communication Channels
Luzerner Kantonsspital
Switzerland

18:00

Mastering the Talent-Tech Equation: Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape

Raul Rodriguez

Vice President
Woxsen University
India

Mastering the Talent-Tech Equation: Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape

Raul Rodriguez

Vice President
Woxsen University
India

Adapting Communication Habits to Digital Transformation: How to Help Your Employees Communicate More Effectively

Carina Storr

Head of Internal Communications & Employer Branding
GBA Group
Germany

Adapting Communication Habits to Digital Transformation: How to Help Your Employees Communicate More Effectively

Carina Storr

Head of Internal Communications & Employer Branding
GBA Group
Germany

18:30

Process Mining Unleashed - Transforming Businesses with Data-Driven Insights

Anastasiia Glebova

Global Process Excellence Owner
Konecranes
Finland

19:00

Round-Table Discussions

Transform & Technology

  1. Generative AI - The Next Frontier in Manufacturing Innovations

    Damian Mazurek (Software Mind)
    and
    Rafał Frączak (Artgeist)
  2. Harmonizing Technology - How Enterprises are Boosting their Agility with a Composable Approach

    Laurent Chatelanat (Olympe)
    and
    Pete Becker (Nestlé)
  3. Mastering the Talent-Tech Equation: Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape

  4. Process Mining Unleashed - Transforming Businesses with Data-Driven Insights

    Anastasiia Glebova (Konecranes)

Round-Table Discussions

Transform & Technology

  1. Generative AI - The Next Frontier in Manufacturing Innovations

    Damian Mazurek (Software Mind)
    and
    Rafał Frączak (Artgeist)
  2. Harmonizing Technology - How Enterprises are Boosting their Agility with a Composable Approach

    Laurent Chatelanat (Olympe)
    and
    Pete Becker (Nestlé)
  3. Mastering the Talent-Tech Equation: Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape

  4. Process Mining Unleashed - Transforming Businesses with Data-Driven Insights

    Anastasiia Glebova (Konecranes)

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Customer & Employee Experience

  1. Digital Transformation and Implementing an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy: Lessons from a Highly Regulated Industry

    Flavia Macrì (Amarin Corporation)
  2. Accelerating the Pace of Change

    Sara Chirvasuta (British Council)
  3. The Heartbeat of Communication: Web-Centric Omnichannel Management

    Simon Infanger (Luzerner Kantonsspital)
  4. Adapting Communication Habits to Digital Transformation: How to Help Your Employees Communicate More Effectively

    Carina Storr (GBA Group)

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Customer & Employee Experience

  1. Digital Transformation and Implementing an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy: Lessons from a Highly Regulated Industry

    Flavia Macrì (Amarin Corporation)
  2. Accelerating the Pace of Change

    Sara Chirvasuta (British Council)
  3. The Heartbeat of Communication: Web-Centric Omnichannel Management

    Simon Infanger (Luzerner Kantonsspital)
  4. Adapting Communication Habits to Digital Transformation: How to Help Your Employees Communicate More Effectively

    Carina Storr (GBA Group)

19:45

End of the 1st Day with Summaries

20:00

Evening Reception with Sparkling Wine, 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

Second day of conference

FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND

9:00

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

Anastasiia Glebova

Global Process Excellence Owner
Konecranes
Finland

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

Anastasiia Glebova

Global Process Excellence Owner
Konecranes
Finland

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

Gerald Demortier

Vice President BASE
BASE (part of Telenet Group)
Belgium

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

Gerald Demortier

Vice President BASE
BASE (part of Telenet Group)
Belgium

9:15

How to Disrupt the Customer Journey in the Telco Market Through Digital Self-Service

Gerald Demortier

Vice President BASE
BASE (part of Telenet Group)
Belgium

9:45

Engineering Advantage – How to Gain Competitive Edge, Elevate Growth and Delight Customers Through Cutting-Edge Software Solutions

Alexander Stumpfegger

Chief Sales Officer
CID
Germany

10:30

Digitalization & Change Management - How Should it Look Like?

Ali Sungur

Group Business Transformation and Change Manager
Schréder
Belgium

11:00

Coffee Break with Networking

11:30

A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution

Finn Tram

Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium

A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution

Finn Tram

Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium

Women Are Digital Transformation

Joanna Pamphilis

Global Head, Investments and Securities Digital Products, CD&IO UniCredit
UniCredit
Italy

Women Are Digital Transformation

Joanna Pamphilis

Global Head, Investments and Securities Digital Products, CD&IO UniCredit
UniCredit
Italy

12:00

It's not just Tech, Digital and Data... How to Step Forward to the Hype of Digital Transformation

Roberta Pandolfi

Analytics Innovation Strategist
Boehringer Ingelheim
Germany

It's not just Tech, Digital and Data... How to Step Forward to the Hype of Digital Transformation

Roberta Pandolfi

Analytics Innovation Strategist
Boehringer Ingelheim
Germany

From "Push to Pull" - Leveraging Digital, AI and Agility to Engage Health Care Professionals More Effectively Across the Customer Lifecycle

Christian Wöckel

Head of RSV Franchise
Sanofi
Germany

From "Push to Pull" - Leveraging Digital, AI and Agility to Engage Health Care Professionals More Effectively Across the Customer Lifecycle

Christian Wöckel

Head of RSV Franchise
Sanofi
Germany

12:30

Round-Table Discussions

Transform & Technology

  1. Engineering Advantage – How to Gain Competitive Edge, Elevate Growth and Delight Customers Through Cutting-Edge Software Solutions

    Alexander Stumpfegger (CID)
  2. A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution

    Finn Tram (Terumo Europe)
  3. It's not just Tech, Digital and Data... How to Step Forward to the Hype of Digital Transformation

    Roberta Pandolfi (Boehringer Ingelheim)

Round-Table Discussions

Transform & Technology

  1. Engineering Advantage – How to Gain Competitive Edge, Elevate Growth and Delight Customers Through Cutting-Edge Software Solutions

    Alexander Stumpfegger (CID)
  2. A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution

    Finn Tram (Terumo Europe)
  3. It's not just Tech, Digital and Data... How to Step Forward to the Hype of Digital Transformation

    Roberta Pandolfi (Boehringer Ingelheim)

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Customer & Employee Experience

  1. How to Disrupt the Customer Journey in the Telco Market Through Digital Self-Service

    Gerald Demortier (BASE (part of Telenet Group))
  2. Digitalization & Change Management - How Should it Look Like?

    Ali Sungur (Schréder)
  3. Women Are Digital Transformation

    Joanna Pamphilis (UniCredit)
  4. From "Push to Pull" - Leveraging Digital, AI and Agility to Engage Health Care Professionals More Effectively Across the Customer Lifecycle

    Christian Wöckel (Sanofi)

Round-Table Discussions

Digital Customer & Employee Experience

  1. How to Disrupt the Customer Journey in the Telco Market Through Digital Self-Service

    Gerald Demortier (BASE (part of Telenet Group))
  2. Digitalization & Change Management - How Should it Look Like?

    Ali Sungur (Schréder)
  3. Women Are Digital Transformation

    Joanna Pamphilis (UniCredit)
  4. From "Push to Pull" - Leveraging Digital, AI and Agility to Engage Health Care Professionals More Effectively Across the Customer Lifecycle

    Christian Wöckel (Sanofi)

13:15

Lunch with Networking

14:45

Becoming Data Driven by Building a World-Class Data Platform

Shuang Wu

Lead Data Engineer
Mesta
Norway

15:15

Same same ... But Different! Best Practices and Some Unconventional Ideas From an Agile Digital Tribe in Hybrid Mode

Melanie Spors

Product Area Lead Web
ING Deutschland
Germany

15:45

Towards the Next Generation of Customer Engagement

Aymen Ismail

Head of Customer Engagement Solutions
smart Europe
Germany

16:15

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Same same ... But Different! Best Practices and Some Unconventional Ideas From an Agile Digital Tribe in Hybrid Mode

    Melanie Spors (ING Deutschland)
  2. Towards the Next Generation of Customer Engagement

    Aymen Ismail (smart Europe)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Same same ... But Different! Best Practices and Some Unconventional Ideas From an Agile Digital Tribe in Hybrid Mode

    Melanie Spors (ING Deutschland)
  2. Towards the Next Generation of Customer Engagement

    Aymen Ismail (smart Europe)

17:00

End of the Conference with Summary of all Tracks

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