The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders
"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 GuglierameChief 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 DucceschiChief 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 SchawalderChief Executive Officer
DocuMatrix Switzerland
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5TH
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
Jeremy Drury
Chief Digital Officer
IKEA
Germany
9:45
Markus Hartung
Vice President - Head of Global Commercial Processes & Region EMEA Catalysts
Evonik Operations
Germany
10:15
Sebastian Smerat
CEO Smart Services
Thyssenkrupp Materials Services
Germany
10:45
11:15
Marton Hars
Group Head of Data Analytics & AI
MOL Group
Hungary
Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek
Chief Transformation Officer
Chanty Lace
Germany
11:45
Johannes Schanzer
Head of Global Technology
Gorilla Sports Group
Germany
12:15
Transforming a Traditional Business Into a Data-Driven Organisation
Sebastian Smerat (Thyssenkrupp Materials Services)Unlocking Big Data’s Potential - Lessons From Transforming a Traditional Business with AI-Powered Analytics
Marton Hars (MOL Group)Enabling E-Commerce Growth Through Digital Transformation - A Story of Change in Organization, Culture & Systems
Johannes Schanzer (Gorilla Sports Group)Transforming a Traditional Business Into a Data-Driven Organisation
Sebastian Smerat (Thyssenkrupp Materials Services)Unlocking Big Data’s Potential - Lessons From Transforming a Traditional Business with AI-Powered Analytics
Marton Hars (MOL Group)Enabling E-Commerce Growth Through Digital Transformation - A Story of Change in Organization, Culture & Systems
Johannes Schanzer (Gorilla Sports Group)Taking Co-Workers Along the Digital Journey – A Question of Culture and Mindset
Jeremy Drury (IKEA)Mastering the Balance Between Digitalization and Human Touch in the Customer Journey
Markus Hartung (Evonik Operations)Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability
Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek (Chanty Lace)Driving Large-Scale Digital Transformation - Managing the Processes and Change
Trine Nielsen (GN Group)Taking Co-Workers Along the Digital Journey – A Question of Culture and Mindset
Jeremy Drury (IKEA)Mastering the Balance Between Digitalization and Human Touch in the Customer Journey
Markus Hartung (Evonik Operations)Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability
Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek (Chanty Lace)Driving Large-Scale Digital Transformation - Managing the Processes and Change
Trine Nielsen (GN Group)13:00
14:15
Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
14:30
Nino Messaoud
Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer
L‑Bank
Germany
Dr. Bernd Blessin
Head of HR, Organization and Transformation
L‑Bank
Germany
15:00
Thomas Kranzkowski
Country Manager
Dataminded
Germany
Finn Tram
Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium
15:30
Firas Ben Hassan
Deputy Head of Data Science Services
Allianz Technology
Germany
Liudmila Hack
Head of Digital HR Roadmap 2030
BASF
Germany
16:00
16:30
Lars Steinke
Chief Digital Officer
MVV Energie
Germany
Johannes Heck
AI Digitalization Expert
MVV Energie
Germany
Christophe Abrassart
Lead Change Management EMEA
Terumo
Belgium
17:00
17:30
AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration
Nino Messaoud (L‑Bank)Building Data-Centric Organizations with Data Platforms
Thomas Kranzkowski (Dataminded)From Lessons Learned to Positive Impact - Leveraging Generative AI for Bussines Success
Firas Ben Hassan (Allianz Technology)Boosting IT Efficiency with Business Architecture Management
Thomas Forwe (Finius)AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration
Nino Messaoud (L‑Bank)Building Data-Centric Organizations with Data Platforms
Thomas Kranzkowski (Dataminded)From Lessons Learned to Positive Impact - Leveraging Generative AI for Bussines Success
Firas Ben Hassan (Allianz Technology)Boosting IT Efficiency with Business Architecture Management
Thomas Forwe (Finius)To be Confirmed Soon
Marie José Estevão (SEFE Securing Energy for Europe)A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution
Finn Tram (Terumo Europe)Navigating the Digital Frontier - Strategic Leadership in Large Scale Transformations and Stakeholder Engagement
Liudmila Hack (BASF)Empowering Change From Within - Building Effective Project Teams in a Tool-Driven World
Christophe Abrassart (Terumo)Thriving in the New Normal: Succeeding as a Remote-First Workplace
Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth (Völur)To be Confirmed Soon
Marie José Estevão (SEFE Securing Energy for Europe)A Guide on How to Get Your Senior Leadership to Engage in Strategic Mindset, Planning and Execution
Finn Tram (Terumo Europe)Navigating the Digital Frontier - Strategic Leadership in Large Scale Transformations and Stakeholder Engagement
Liudmila Hack (BASF)Empowering Change From Within - Building Effective Project Teams in a Tool-Driven World
Christophe Abrassart (Terumo)Thriving in the New Normal: Succeeding as a Remote-First Workplace
Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth (Völur)18:15
18:30
THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH
9:00
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15
Oliver Viereck
VP and MD Contact Experience & Inhouse Service
Sky Deutschland
Germany
9:45
Gereon Hinz
CEO
STTech
Germany
10:00
Shuang Wu
Lead Data Engineer
Mesta
Norway
10:30
Lena Haffner
Innovation Lead
Norton Rose Fulbright Germany
Germany
11:00
11:30
Thomas Weber
Chief Digital Officer
District of Main‑Kinzig
Germany
12:00
Markus Fischer
Fellow Cloud
EXXETA
Germany
Peyman Pakzad
Global Digital & Communication Manager
NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Nestlé
Germany
12:30
From Autonomous Driving to the Autonomous Enterprise - Holistic AI Transformation for Global Competitiveness
Gereon Hinz (STTech)Achieving Digital Excellence and Innovation with a World-Class Data and AI Platform
Shuang Wu (Mesta)Building Digital Foundations: Governance, Structure, and Value Creation
Thomas Weber (District of Main‑Kinzig)Efficient Cloud Cost Management with GenAI - How to Automate the FinOps Process
Markus Fischer (EXXETA)From Autonomous Driving to the Autonomous Enterprise - Holistic AI Transformation for Global Competitiveness
Gereon Hinz (STTech)Achieving Digital Excellence and Innovation with a World-Class Data and AI Platform
Shuang Wu (Mesta)Building Digital Foundations: Governance, Structure, and Value Creation
Thomas Weber (District of Main‑Kinzig)Efficient Cloud Cost Management with GenAI - How to Automate the FinOps Process
Markus Fischer (EXXETA)Increased Service Excellence - Human Competence Meets Digital Innovation
Oliver Viereck (Sky Deutschland)Driving Innovation with AI - From Process Optimization to Measurable Impact
Lena Haffner (Norton Rose Fulbright Germany)Digitalizing Through AI - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement
Oksana Kulikova (METRO)Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation
Peyman Pakzad (NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Nestlé)Increased Service Excellence - Human Competence Meets Digital Innovation
Oliver Viereck (Sky Deutschland)Driving Innovation with AI - From Process Optimization to Measurable Impact
Lena Haffner (Norton Rose Fulbright Germany)Digitalizing Through AI - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement
Oksana Kulikova (METRO)Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation
Peyman Pakzad (NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Nestlé)13:15
14:45
Kelly Hartman
Chief People Officer
Navro
United Kingdom
15:15
Kazik Surala
Head of Data Governance & Analytics
Philip Morris International
Poland
15:45
Matthias Holder
Head of Artificial Intelligence
UZIN UTZ
Germany
16:15
Maria Lysén Kotti
Vice President Customer Journey
AUTO1 Group
Germany
16:45
Beyond the Ordinary - Designing Transformative Leadership for All Levels with Real Impact
Kelly Hartman (Navro)The Evolution of AI in Data - Transforming Access and Insights
Kazik Surala (Philip Morris International)Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age
Matthias Holder (UZIN UTZ)Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth
Maria Lysén Kotti (AUTO1 Group)Beyond the Ordinary - Designing Transformative Leadership for All Levels with Real Impact
Kelly Hartman (Navro)The Evolution of AI in Data - Transforming Access and Insights
Kazik Surala (Philip Morris International)Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age
Matthias Holder (UZIN UTZ)Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth
Maria Lysén Kotti (AUTO1 Group)17:30
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