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14th Annual Virtual

5th & 6th Febrary 2025

CC SUMMIT EMEA

Contact Center Summit
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At the Contact Centre Summit EMEA, you’ll uncover actionable insights and innovative solutions that prioritise your customers in every aspect of your strategy. Engage with visionary speakers, delve into real-world case studies, and connect with industry thought leaders in an interactive setting. Whether you aim to enhance your contact centre skills or propel your career forward, this is the essential event to keep you ahead of the competition. Reserve your spot today and elevate your expertise in contact centre excellence!

  • Breakthrough innovations and best practices for the contact centre industry
  • Insights that sharpen your competitive edge in delivering exceptional service
  • Proven strategies to boost brand recognition and customer loyalty
  • Exploration of emerging trends that are shaping the future of the industry
  • Knowledge exchange for professional development and leadership growth
  • Skill enhancement and certification opportunities to advance your expertise

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    Schedule

    8:45 – 9:00

    “Welcome Speech: Opening Session
    Setting the Stage for an Engaging Summit.
    Overview of what’s to come and key themes to look out for.
    Emphasis on today’s challenges and future opportunities in contact centers.”

    Qaalfa DibeehiChairman

    9:00 – 09:30

    “Modernizing Communication: AI Agents & Interfaces for Future Customer Interaction”

    Rene EresHead of Large Enterprise | A1 Telekom Austria AG

    09:30 – 10:00

    “Reimagining Customer Interactions Across Channels”

    Lisa DalzellHead of Customer Experience | ERGO Travel Insurance

    10:00 – 10:30

    Reimagining Customer Interactions Across Channels

    10:30 – 11:00
    Morning Coffee Break
    Grab a coffee, connect with peers in virtual speed networking, explore interactive booths, and join lively chats.

    11:00 – 11:45

    “DIY Support: Crafting Sustainable CX Through Innovation and Empowerment”

    Gerardo barreraHead of Customer Service | Twothirds SLU

    11:45 – 12:15

    “Transforming Customer Engagement with Conversational AI”

    Indrek VainuHead of Conversational AI | Zurich Insurance Company Ltd

    12:15 – 13:00
    Panel Discussion: Scaling Contact Center Operations without Losing Quality

    13:00 – 14:00
    Lunch Break
    It’s Hungry O’clock!

    14:00 – 14:30

    “The Contact Center of the Future”

    Alex HugginsDirector Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) | Microsoft

    14:30 – 15:00

    “Optimizing Service Channels: Cost-Effective Strategies for Shifting Customer Volumes”

    Diogo CoelhoHead of contact centre and WFM | CARWOW

    15:00 – 15:30

    “Increasing Agent Productivity through Automation”

    Sandile ButheleziCustomer Service Manager | Discovery Limited

    15:30 – 16:00 Hrs
    Networking Break with Coffee and Bakery
    Grab a coffee, connect with peers in virtual speed networking, explore interactive booths, and join lively chats

    16:00 – 16:45

    “Agent Wellbeing - The Foundation of Customer Satisfaction”

    Bart van de SandeHead Customer Care Personal & Wealth | ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

    16:45 – 17:15

    Live Q&A

    All Day 1 speakers will participate in a live Q&A session,

    17:15 – 17:30

    Closing Remarks

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    08:45 – 9:00

    “Recap and Goals for Day 2
    Brief recap of Day 1 highlights, insights, and shared perspectives.
    Goals for Day 2: deep dives into emerging tools and actionable strategies.”

    Qaalfa DibeehiChairman

    9:00 – 09:30

    “Navigating with AI for Customer Centric Action Plan”

    Tutku SalihogluEx- Head Of Customer Care | BNP Paribas Cardif

    09:30 – 10:00

    “The Role of Personalization in Contact Center Excellence”

    Rehana ShaikHead of the Commercial Customer Experience Centre | FNB South Africa

    10:00 – 10:30

    “Evolution of CX in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”

    Martin OberdannerPre-Sales Director in Enghouse Interactive | Enghouse Interactive

    10:30 – 11:00
    Morning Coffee Break
    Grab a coffee, connect with peers in virtual speed networking, explore interactive booths, and join lively chats.

    11:00 – 11:45

    “Measuring Customer Experience: The Power of Emotions and Sentiment”

    Rita de Sousa Félix / Ricardo LorencoGlobal Customer Experience and Satisfaction Director/heads Customer Insights & Analytics for Global Customer Experience | Schneider Electric

    11:45 – 12:15

    “Human and Thriving Customer Service”

    Ledi LapajDirector Customer Experience | Bank-al-Etihad

    12:15 – 13:00

    Interactive Panel Discussion: Future-Proofing the Contact Center Workforce

    13:00 – 14:00
    Lunch Break
    It’s Hungry O’clock!

    14:00 – 14:30

    “Handling Service Disruptions with Agility”

    Naglaa AbdeenSenior Director | Telecom Egypt

    14:30 – 15:00

    “Employee Engagement as a Key Factor for Customer Satisfaction”

    Carsten Hilbers, M.ADirector Customer Experience & Care Germany & Austria (Member of the Management Board) | Pluxee Deutschland

    15:00 – 15:30

    “The presentation will look at how Design Thinking and Client Experience are so closely linked”

    Dieketseng ShabanguHead of Customer Experience | Standard Bank Group

    15:30 – 16:00 Hrs
    Networking Break with Coffee and Bakery
    Grab a coffee, connect with peers in virtual speed networking, explore interactive booths, and join lively chats

    16:00 – 16:45

    “How Digital Transformation is driving CX”

    Mais KayedCustomer Experience and Service Excellence Head | Capital Bank of Jordan

    16:45 – 17:15

     Live Q&A
    Join all Day 2 speakers in this live Q&A, where they’ll answer questions, share final insights, and provide practical advice on the topics discussed throughout the day. It’s a chance to gain direct perspectives from industry leaders and interact with peers across EMEA.

    17:15 – 17:30
    Closing Remarks

    A wrap-up of key learnings from Day 2 and a celebration of shared experiences. Andy Wilkins will close the summit with reflections on the role of contact centers in the future.

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    For me, the most valuable part was gaining insights into both the insurance and banking sectors, observing their distinct strategies as well as the surprising similarities in some areas.The event was exceptionally well organized by BINA.

    Gernot BrettschuhIT Demand Management Lead | Zurich insurance

    My key takeaway was gaining valuable insights and best practices from industries beyond pharma. I really appreciated the setting, which felt like a family environment. This atmosphere encouraged more sharing and discussions among participants.

    Tomas RuzickaAssociate Director, Field Engagement & Country CX | Novartis

    The event provided me with numerous fresh perspectives and valuable networking opportunities. A very good mix!

    Harald FelgnerDigital Experience Innovator | AXA

    The selection of speakers was excellent, and the content presented was highly relevant. In my opinion, this was the best customer experience event I've attended

    Sabine OberhausenSenior Customer Experience Transformation Manager | Pyur
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    Industry Experts Engaged

    200

    Partner Organizations

    80

    Repeat Participation Rate

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