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.
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
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
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek
Chief Transformation Officer
Chanty Lace
Germany
11:45
Johannes Schanzer
Head of Global Technology
Gorilla Sports Group
Germany
Trine Nielsen
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
GN Group
Denmark
12:15
Empowering Digital Transformation - Past, Present, and Future
Lars Steinke (MVV Energie)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
Enabling E-Commerce Growth Through Digital Transformation - A Story of Change in Organization, Culture & Systems
Johannes Schanzer (Gorilla Sports Group)Empowering Digital Transformation - Past, Present, and Future
Lars Steinke (MVV Energie)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
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)Driving Large-Scale Digital Transformation - Overhauling Record Systems and Managing Change
Trine Nielsen (GN Group)Taking Co-Workers Along the Digital Journey – A Question of Culture and Mindset
Jeremy Drury (IKEA)Driving Large-Scale Digital Transformation - Overhauling Record Systems and Managing Change
Trine Nielsen (GN Group)To be Confirmed Soon
Sophie Pohlmann (Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles)Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability
Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek (Chanty Lace)To be Confirmed Soon
Sophie Pohlmann (Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles)Revolutionizing Customer Experience - Digital Innovation for Efficiency and Sustainability
Zoya Rutskaya-Sebek (Chanty Lace)13:00
14:30
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14:45
Olaf Maecker
Chief Data Officer
DISH Digital Solutions
Germany
Marie José Estevão
Chief Transformation Officer
SEFE Securing Energy for Europe
Germany
15:15
Nino Messaoud
Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer
L‑Bank ‑ Staatsbank für Baden‑Württemberg
Germany
Bernd Blessin
Head of Human Resources, Organization, and Transformation
L‑Bank ‑ Staatsbank für Baden‑Württemberg
Germany
Finn Tram
Director of Project Management Office
Terumo Europe
Belgium
Alexander Oberegge
Senior Specialist Program Office of Customer Solutions & Innovation
DHL
Germany
15:45
Firas Ben Hassan
Deputy Head of Data Science Services
Allianz Technology
Germany
Christophe Abrassart
Lead Change Management EMEA
Terumo
Belgium
16:15
16:45
Liudmila Hack
Head of Digital HR Roadmap 2030
BASF
Germany
17:15
SHUANG WU
Lead Data Engineer
Mesta
Norway
Rebecca Wiborg Seyfarth
Chief Technology Officer
Völur
Norway
Maria Lysén Kotti
Vice President Customer Journey
AUTO1 Group
Germany
17:45
Building Data-Driven Business Models - AI, Monetization, and Internal Transformation
Olaf Maecker (DISH Digital Solutions)AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration
Nino Messaoud (L‑Bank ‑ Staatsbank für Baden‑Württemberg)From Lessons Learned to Positive Impact - Leveraging Generative AI for Bussines Success
Firas Ben Hassan (Allianz Technology)Achieving Digital Excellence and Innovation with a World-Class Data and AI Platform
SHUANG WU (Mesta)Building Data-Driven Business Models - AI, Monetization, and Internal Transformation
Olaf Maecker (DISH Digital Solutions)AI-Powered Transformation - Aligning Unstructured Data with Strategy Through IT-HR Collaboration
Nino Messaoud (L‑Bank ‑ Staatsbank für Baden‑Württemberg)From Lessons Learned to Positive Impact - Leveraging Generative AI for Bussines Success
Firas Ben Hassan (Allianz Technology)Achieving Digital Excellence and Innovation with a World-Class Data and AI Platform
SHUANG WU (Mesta)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)Driving Change - Digital Workspaces and Process Transformation
Alexander Oberegge (DHL)Digitalizing Through AI - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement
Oksana Kulikova (Metro)Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth
Maria Lysén Kotti (AUTO1 Group)Driving Change - Digital Workspaces and Process Transformation
Alexander Oberegge (DHL)Digitalizing Through AI - Transforming Operations and Customer Engagement
Oksana Kulikova (Metro)Digitalizing Traditional Industries - Leveraging Customer Insights for E-Commerce Growth
Maria Lysén Kotti (AUTO1 Group)18:30
18:45
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
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.
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
9:45
Ali Sungur
Group Business Transformation and Change Manager
Schréder
Belgium
10:15
Lena Haffner
Innovation Lead
Norton Rose Fulbright Germany
Germany
10:45
11:15
Thomas Weber
Chief Digital Officer
District of Main‑Kinzig
Germany
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
11:45
Agnieszka Bochacka
Head of Transformation
Lotte Wedel
Poland
Peyman Pakzad
Global Digital & Communication Manager NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto
Nestlé
Germany
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
12:15
From 0 to 100 - Digital transformation in Public Administration
Thomas Weber (District of Main‑Kinzig)We Knew it was Important, but had no Idea Where to Start – The journey of Digital Transformation
Agnieszka Bochacka (Lotte Wedel)From 0 to 100 - Digital transformation in Public Administration
Thomas Weber (District of Main‑Kinzig)We Knew it was Important, but had no Idea Where to Start – The journey of Digital Transformation
Agnieszka Bochacka (Lotte Wedel)Digitalization & Change Management - How Should it Look Like?
Ali Sungur (Schréder)AI & Law - Crafting the Future of Legal Services
Lena Haffner (Norton Rose Fulbright Germany)Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation
Peyman Pakzad (Nestlé)Digitalization & Change Management - How Should it Look Like?
Ali Sungur (Schréder)AI & Law - Crafting the Future of Legal Services
Lena Haffner (Norton Rose Fulbright Germany)Leading Purpose-Driven Change - Harnessing Technology for Innovation and Motivation
Peyman Pakzad (Nestlé)13:00
14:30
Kelly Hartman
Chief People Officer
Navro
United Kingdom
15:00
Kazik Surala
Head of Data Governance & Analytics
Philip Morris International
Poland
15:30
Matthias Holder
Head of Artificial Intelligence
UZIN UTZ
Germany
16:00
Beyond the Ordinary - Designing Transformative Leadership for All Levels with Real Impact
Kelly Hartman (Navro)Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age
Matthias Holder (UZIN UTZ)The Evolution of AI in Data - Transforming Access and Insights
Kazik Surala (Philip Morris International)Beyond the Ordinary - Designing Transformative Leadership for All Levels with Real Impact
Kelly Hartman (Navro)Raising A(i)wareness – Empowering the Workforce for a New Age
Matthias Holder (UZIN UTZ)The Evolution of AI in Data - Transforming Access and Insights
Kazik Surala (Philip Morris International)16:45
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