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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

"Participating in the World Class Digital Transformation & Innovation 2024 was an enriching experience. The event's organization was well structured, fostering meaningful discussions and networking opportunities"

Antonio Ducceschi

Chief Commercial Officer

STARHOTELS

"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

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

40

Speakers

70/30

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Unique insights from many industries to keep up with the digital transformation landscape
Deep dive with decision-makers from the areas of IT, change management, and customer experience
Find innovative business partners for future projects

Agenda

First day of conference

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH

9:00

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

Dr. Jens Erasmus

Global Director Business Transformation
ZF Group
Germany

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

Dr. Jens Erasmus

Global Director Business Transformation
ZF Group
Germany

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

Finn Tram

Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium

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

Finn Tram

Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium

9:15

Taking Co-Workers Along the Digital Journey – A Question of Culture and Mindset​

Jeremy Drury

Chief Digital Officer
IKEA
Germany

9:45

Transforming a Traditional Business Into a Data-Driven Organisation

Sebastian Smerat

CEO Smart Services
Thyssenkrupp Materials Services
Germany

10:15

Coffee Break with Networking

10:45

Unlocking Big Data’s Potential - Lessons From Transforming a Traditional Business with AI-Powered Analytics

Marton Hars

Group Head of Data Analytics & AI
MOL Group
Hungary

Unlocking Big Data’s Potential - Lessons From Transforming a Traditional Business with AI-Powered Analytics

Marton Hars

Group Head of Data Analytics & AI
MOL Group
Hungary

Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability

Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek

Chief Transformation Officer
Chanty Lace
Germany

Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability

Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek

Chief Transformation Officer
Chanty Lace
Germany

11:15

AI in the Enterprise - Use Cases

Prodosh Banerjee

CEO
Safe Swiss Cloud
Switzerland

AI in the Enterprise - Use Cases

Prodosh Banerjee

CEO
Safe Swiss Cloud
Switzerland

11:30

Steven Bailey

Director Strategic Business
mediaman
Germany

Hyper-Personalized Advice This is How AI is Revolutionizing the Customer Experience

René Porth

Senior Strategy Consultant
mediaman
Germany

Steven Bailey

Director Strategic Business
mediaman
Germany

Hyper-Personalized Advice This is How AI is Revolutionizing the Customer Experience

René Porth

Senior Strategy Consultant
mediaman
Germany

Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth

Maria Lysén Kotti

Vice President Customer Journey
AUTO1 Group
Germany

Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth

Maria Lysén Kotti

Vice President Customer Journey
AUTO1 Group
Germany

11:45

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. Transforming a Traditional Business Into a Data-Driven Organisation

    Sebastian Smerat (Thyssenkrupp Materials Services)
  2. Unlocking Big Data’s Potential - Lessons From Transforming a Traditional Business with AI-Powered Analytics

    Marton Hars (MOL Group)
  3. AI in the Enterprise - Use Cases

    Prodosh Banerjee (Safe Swiss Cloud)
  4. Hyper-Personalized Advice This is How AI is Revolutionizing the Customer Experience

    Steven Bailey (mediaman)
    and
    René Porth (mediaman)

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. Transforming a Traditional Business Into a Data-Driven Organisation

    Sebastian Smerat (Thyssenkrupp Materials Services)
  2. Unlocking Big Data’s Potential - Lessons From Transforming a Traditional Business with AI-Powered Analytics

    Marton Hars (MOL Group)
  3. AI in the Enterprise - Use Cases

    Prodosh Banerjee (Safe Swiss Cloud)
  4. Hyper-Personalized Advice This is How AI is Revolutionizing the Customer Experience

    Steven Bailey (mediaman)
    and
    René Porth (mediaman)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. Taking Co-Workers Along the Digital Journey – A Question of Culture and Mindset​

    Jeremy Drury (IKEA)
  2. Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability

    Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek (Chanty Lace)
  3. Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth

    Maria Lysén Kotti (AUTO1 Group)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. Taking Co-Workers Along the Digital Journey – A Question of Culture and Mindset​

    Jeremy Drury (IKEA)
  2. Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability

    Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek (Chanty Lace)
  3. Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth

    Maria Lysén Kotti (AUTO1 Group)

12:30

Lunch with Networking

13:45

Exhibitor Tour

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

14:00

AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration

Nino Messaoud

Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer
L‑Bank
Germany

Dr. Bernd Blessin

Head of HR, Organization and Transformation
L‑Bank
Germany

Nino Messaoud

Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer
L‑Bank
Germany

AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration

Dr. Bernd Blessin

Head of HR, Organization and Transformation
L‑Bank
Germany

Navigating the Digital Frontier - Strategic Leadership in Large Scale Transformations and Stakeholder Engagement

Liudmila Hack

Head of Digital HR Roadmap 2030
BASF
Germany

Navigating the Digital Frontier - Strategic Leadership in Large Scale Transformations and Stakeholder Engagement

Liudmila Hack

Head of Digital HR Roadmap 2030
BASF
Germany

14:30

Building Data-Centric Organizations with Data Platforms

Thomas Kranzkowski

Country Manager
Dataminded
Germany

Jonny Daenen

Head of Knowledge
Dataminded
Belgium

Thomas Kranzkowski

Country Manager
Dataminded
Germany

Building Data-Centric Organizations with Data Platforms

Jonny Daenen

Head of Knowledge
Dataminded
Belgium

Effective Leadership in the Age of AI

Selina Dehm

Senior Leadership Coach
Exxeta
Germany

Nils Ehle

CEO & Founder
Change Orange
Germany

Selina Dehm

Senior Leadership Coach
Exxeta
Germany

Effective Leadership in the Age of AI

Nils Ehle

CEO & Founder
Change Orange
Germany

15:00

Smart Digitalization – How Companies Can Boost Efficiency with Custom Tools

Fabia Gradwohl

IT Consultant
Ambient
Germany

Constantin Behr

Board Executive
Golden Gates Edelmetalle
Germany

Fabia Gradwohl

IT Consultant
Ambient
Germany

Smart Digitalization – How Companies Can Boost Efficiency with Custom Tools

Constantin Behr

Board Executive
Golden Gates Edelmetalle
Germany

Empowering Change From Within - Building Effective Project Teams in a Tool-Driven World

Christophe Abrassart

Lead Change Management EMEA
Terumo
Belgium

Empowering Change From Within - Building Effective Project Teams in a Tool-Driven World

Christophe Abrassart

Lead Change Management EMEA
Terumo
Belgium

15:30

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration

    Nino Messaoud (L‑Bank)
    and
    Dr. Bernd Blessin (L‑Bank)
  2. Building Data-Centric Organizations with Data Platforms

    Thomas Kranzkowski (Dataminded)
    and
    Jonny Daenen (Dataminded)
  3. Smart Digitalization – How Companies Can Boost Efficiency with Custom Tools

    Fabia Gradwohl (Ambient)
    and
    Constantin Behr (Golden Gates Edelmetalle)

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration

    Nino Messaoud (L‑Bank)
    and
    Dr. Bernd Blessin (L‑Bank)
  2. Building Data-Centric Organizations with Data Platforms

    Thomas Kranzkowski (Dataminded)
    and
    Jonny Daenen (Dataminded)
  3. Smart Digitalization – How Companies Can Boost Efficiency with Custom Tools

    Fabia Gradwohl (Ambient)
    and
    Constantin Behr (Golden Gates Edelmetalle)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. Navigating the Digital Frontier - Strategic Leadership in Large Scale Transformations and Stakeholder Engagement

    Liudmila Hack (BASF)
  2. Effective Leadership in the Age of AI

    Selina Dehm (Exxeta)
    and
    Nils Ehle (Change Orange)
  3. Empowering Change From Within - Building Effective Project Teams in a Tool-Driven World

    Christophe Abrassart (Terumo)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. Navigating the Digital Frontier - Strategic Leadership in Large Scale Transformations and Stakeholder Engagement

    Liudmila Hack (BASF)
  2. Effective Leadership in the Age of AI

    Selina Dehm (Exxeta)
    and
    Nils Ehle (Change Orange)
  3. Empowering Change From Within - Building Effective Project Teams in a Tool-Driven World

    Christophe Abrassart (Terumo)

16:15

Coffee Break with Networking

16:45

Empowering Digital Transformation - Past, Present, and Future

Lars Steinke

Chief Digital Officer
MVV Energie
Germany

Johannes Heck

AI Digitalization Expert
MVV Energie
Germany

Lars Steinke

Chief Digital Officer
MVV Energie
Germany

Empowering Digital Transformation - Past, Present, and Future

Johannes Heck

AI Digitalization Expert
MVV Energie
Germany

To be Confirmed Soon

Marie José Estevão

Chief Transformation Officer
SEFE Securing Energy for Europe
Germany

To be Confirmed Soon

Marie José Estevão

Chief Transformation Officer
SEFE Securing Energy for Europe
Germany

17:15

Efficient Cloud Cost Management with GenAI - How to Automate the FinOps Process

Markus Fischer

Fellow Cloud
EXXETA
Germany

Efficient Cloud Cost Management with GenAI - How to Automate the FinOps Process

Markus Fischer

Fellow Cloud
EXXETA
Germany

Mastering the Balance Between Digitalization and Human Touch in the Customer Journey

Markus Hartung

Vice President - Head of Global Commercial Processes & Region EMEA Catalysts
Evonik Operations
Germany

Mastering the Balance Between Digitalization and Human Touch in the Customer Journey

Markus Hartung

Vice President - Head of Global Commercial Processes & Region EMEA Catalysts
Evonik Operations
Germany

17:45

Boosting IT Efficiency with Business Architecture Management

Thomas Forwe

CEO
Finius
Germany

Boosting IT Efficiency with Business Architecture Management

Thomas Forwe

CEO
Finius
Germany

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

18:15

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. Empowering Digital Transformation - Past, Present, and Future

    Lars Steinke (MVV Energie)
    and
    Johannes Heck (MVV Energie)
  2. Efficient Cloud Cost Management with GenAI - How to Automate the FinOps Process

    Markus Fischer (EXXETA)
  3. Boosting IT Efficiency with Business Architecture Management

    Thomas Forwe (Finius)

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. Empowering Digital Transformation - Past, Present, and Future

    Lars Steinke (MVV Energie)
    and
    Johannes Heck (MVV Energie)
  2. Efficient Cloud Cost Management with GenAI - How to Automate the FinOps Process

    Markus Fischer (EXXETA)
  3. Boosting IT Efficiency with Business Architecture Management

    Thomas Forwe (Finius)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. To be Confirmed Soon

    Marie José Estevão (SEFE Securing Energy for Europe)
  2. Mastering the Balance Between Digitalization and Human Touch in the Customer Journey

    Markus Hartung (Evonik Operations)
  3. A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution

    Finn Tram (Terumo Europe)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. To be Confirmed Soon

    Marie José Estevão (SEFE Securing Energy for Europe)
  2. Mastering the Balance Between Digitalization and Human Touch in the Customer Journey

    Markus Hartung (Evonik Operations)
  3. A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution

    Finn Tram (Terumo Europe)

19:00

End of the 1st Day with Summaries

19:15

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

Second day of conference

THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH

9:00

No Chairperson Yet

If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.

No Chairperson Yet

If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.

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

Finn Tram

Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium

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

Finn Tram

Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium

9:15

Increased Service Excellence - Human Competence Meets Digital Innovation

Oliver Viereck

VP and MD Contact Experience & Inhouse Service
Sky Deutschland
Germany

9:45

From Autonomous Driving to the Autonomous Enterprise - Holistic AI Transformation for Global Competitiveness

Gereon Hinz

CEO
STTech
Germany

10:00

Achieving Digital Excellence and Innovation with a World-Class Data and AI Platform

Shuang Wu

Lead Data Engineer
Mesta
Norway

10:30

Driving Innovation with AI - From Process Optimization to Measurable Impact

Lena Haffner

Innovation Lead
Norton Rose Fulbright Germany
Germany

11:00

Coffee Break with Networking

11:30

Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age

Matthias Holder

Head of Artificial Intelligence
UZIN UTZ
Germany

Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age

Matthias Holder

Head of Artificial Intelligence
UZIN UTZ
Germany

Digitalizing Convenience - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement

Oksana Kulikova

Global Head of Convenience Digital
METRO
Germany

Digitalizing Convenience - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement

Oksana Kulikova

Global Head of Convenience Digital
METRO
Germany

12:00

Beyond Code - Building Engineering Teams That Drive Product Success

Leon Strauss

Co-Founder & CEO
Opencreek Technology
Germany

Beyond Code - Building Engineering Teams That Drive Product Success

Leon Strauss

Co-Founder & CEO
Opencreek Technology
Germany

12:00

No Speaker Yet

If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.

No Speaker Yet

If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.

Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation

Peyman Pakzad

Global Digital & Communication Manager
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Nestlé
Germany

Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation

Peyman Pakzad

Global Digital & Communication Manager
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Nestlé
Germany

12:30

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. From Autonomous Driving to the Autonomous Enterprise - Holistic AI Transformation for Global Competitiveness

    Gereon Hinz (STTech)
  2. Achieving Digital Excellence and Innovation with a World-Class Data and AI Platform

    Shuang Wu (Mesta)
  3. Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age

    Matthias Holder (UZIN UTZ)
  4. Beyond Code - Building Engineering Teams That Drive Product Success

    Leon Strauss (Opencreek Technology)

Round-Table Discussions

Strategy & Technology

  1. From Autonomous Driving to the Autonomous Enterprise - Holistic AI Transformation for Global Competitiveness

    Gereon Hinz (STTech)
  2. Achieving Digital Excellence and Innovation with a World-Class Data and AI Platform

    Shuang Wu (Mesta)
  3. Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age

    Matthias Holder (UZIN UTZ)
  4. Beyond Code - Building Engineering Teams That Drive Product Success

    Leon Strauss (Opencreek Technology)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. Increased Service Excellence - Human Competence Meets Digital Innovation

    Oliver Viereck (Sky Deutschland)
  2. Driving Innovation with AI - From Process Optimization to Measurable Impact

    Lena Haffner (Norton Rose Fulbright Germany)
  3. Digitalizing Convenience - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement

    Oksana Kulikova (METRO)
  4. Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation

    Peyman Pakzad (NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Nestlé)

Round-Table Discussions

Transforming Culture & Experience

  1. Increased Service Excellence - Human Competence Meets Digital Innovation

    Oliver Viereck (Sky Deutschland)
  2. Driving Innovation with AI - From Process Optimization to Measurable Impact

    Lena Haffner (Norton Rose Fulbright Germany)
  3. Digitalizing Convenience - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement

    Oksana Kulikova (METRO)
  4. Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation

    Peyman Pakzad (NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Nestlé)

13:15

Lunch with Networking

14:45

From Lessons Learned to Positive Impact - Leveraging Generative AI for Bussines Success

Firas Ben Hassan

Deputy Head of Data Science Services
Allianz Technology
Germany

15:15

The Evolution of AI in Data - Transforming Access and Insights

Kazik Surala

Head of Data Governance & Analytics
Philip Morris International
Poland

15:45

Digital Sovereignty - Risks, Changes and Best Practices

Thomas Weber

Chief Digital Officer
District of Main‑Kinzig
Germany

16:15

Enabling E-Commerce Growth Through Digital Transformation - A Story of Change in Organization, Culture and Systems

Johannes Schanzer

Head of Global Technology
Gorilla Sports Group
Germany

16:45

Round-Table Discussions

  1. From Lessons Learned to Positive Impact - Leveraging Generative AI for Bussines Success

    Firas Ben Hassan (Allianz Technology)
  2. The Evolution of AI in Data - Transforming Access and Insights

    Kazik Surala (Philip Morris International)
  3. Digital Sovereignty - Risks, Changes and Best Practices

    Thomas Weber (District of Main‑Kinzig)
  4. Enabling E-Commerce Growth Through Digital Transformation - A Story of Change in Organization, Culture and Systems

    Johannes Schanzer (Gorilla Sports Group)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. From Lessons Learned to Positive Impact - Leveraging Generative AI for Bussines Success

    Firas Ben Hassan (Allianz Technology)
  2. The Evolution of AI in Data - Transforming Access and Insights

    Kazik Surala (Philip Morris International)
  3. Digital Sovereignty - Risks, Changes and Best Practices

    Thomas Weber (District of Main‑Kinzig)
  4. Enabling E-Commerce Growth Through Digital Transformation - A Story of Change in Organization, Culture and Systems

    Johannes Schanzer (Gorilla Sports Group)

17:30

End of the Conference with Summary

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