24th Annual In person event

19th & 20th March 2026

ICEM BERLIN SUMMIT

International Customer Experience Management
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Prepare for the 24th Annual International Customer Experience Management Summit Berlin, where the future of customer experience comes to life! This is more than an event—it’s a game-changing experience for those passionate about revolutionizing customer engagement. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Berlin, where cutting-edge ideas meet powerful discussions and invaluable connections. Amplify your skills, fuel your CX strategy, and step into a world of limitless possibilities. Don’t miss out on this chance to lead the charge in the CX revolution!

  • Resilient CX Strategies – Thriving amid uncertainty and shifting demands.
  • AI-Driven Journeys – Intelligent automation for scale and personalization.
  • Data as a Growth Engine – Turning insights into measurable outcomes.
  • Next-Gen Experience Design – Seamless, human-centered digital journeys.
  • Cross-Industry Learning – Best practices from banking, retail, telecom & more.
  • Strategic Networking – Engage with senior leaders shaping the CX future.

Key Themes

Day 1

AI as the Catalyst for Operational Reinvention

As AI moves from augmentation to orchestration, leaders in Technology, Operations, and Innovation will explore how intelligent systems are reshaping decision-making, service delivery, and customer engagement. This day focuses on the shift from reactive CX to proactive, AI-powered ecosystems.

Expect sessions on

  • Autonomous Operations & Intelligent Workflows
  • Predictive Analytics & Real-Time Decisioning
  • Ethical AI Deployment & Governance
  • Rethinking KPIs in an AI-Driven Enterprise
Day 2

Omnichannel as the Operating System of Experience

Omnichannel is no longer a CX strategy, it’s the infrastructure of modern engagement. Leaders in Digital Strategy, Contact Experience Operations, and Customer Success will gain insights into designing seamless, scalable, and emotionally intelligent service across every touchpoint.

Expect sessions on

  • Unified Experience Architecture & Channel Fluidity
  • Human-Digital Collaboration in Service Design
  • Personalization at Scale: Data, Context, and Timing
  • Building Trust Across Fragmented Journeys

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Schedule

8:30 – 8:45 | Registration

8:45 – 9:00 | Welcome Speech

Opening Remarks & Intro

Andy Wilkins
Member of Planning Committee | BINA

9:00 – 9:30 | Keynote presentation
Technology functions – Key Driver of the Customer Experience

Borislav Tadic
Chief Production Officer & Managing Director | 1 & 1 | Germany

9:30 – 10:00 | Keynote presentation
From Steam Engines to LLMs: Why AI Came to Stay

Henning Von Kielpinski
Head of IT Underwriting Solutions | Hannover Re | Germany

10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote presentation
How Design Systems Assist Business Needs

Olga Volkova
Lead Product Designer, VP | Deutsche Bank | Germany

10:30 – 11:00
Morning Coffee Break
Enjoy coffee, network with peers, and explore exhibition booths

11:00 – 11:45 | Keynote presentation
Socializing AI: Harnessing the Customer Experience in the Digital Era & Redefining the Future

Johnny Shahinur Alam
Engineering Director | Ericsson | Ireland

11:45 – 12:15 | Case Study Presentation
From Chaos to Steady Service – in 21 Days

Jade Amah
CX-Consultant | Zendesk and OBJECT | Germany
Björn Bender
Senior AI Specialist | Zendesk and OBJECT | Germany

12:15 – 13:00 | Interactive Panel Discussion
Leading People in an AI World

Andy Wilkins
Member of Planning Committee | BINA
Marisa Murgatroyd
Co-Founder | The Experience Group | USA
Arne Schönfeld
Head of Sales and Business Development Digital & CX | Bosch | Germany 
Vanessa Ramus
Senior Customer Experience Manager | Zurich Insurance | Germany
Linus Strasburger
Account Executive | Zendesk | Germany
Jessica Hermans
Head of Growth | Signal Iduna | Germany

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
Enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch with soft drinks

14:00 – 14:30 | Keynote presentation
The Uncomfortable Truth
Understanding the Core Challenges of Customer Value in Organisations

 

Marie Claire Rogerson
Head of Performance – Consumer | Virgin Media 02 | UK
Alexandra Hamilton
Director Performance and Transformation| Virgin Media 02 | UK

14:30 – 15:00 | Keynote presentation
Staffino
Anatomy of a Profitable Company: How Does CX Correlate with Higher Revenue?

 

Tomas Rosputinsky
Co-Founder | Staffino
Zuzana Vancova
CEO| Staffino

15:00 – 15:30 | Keynote presentation
The AI Experience Gap: Why Every Industry Keeps Making the Same Mistake

Marisa Murgatroyd
Co-Founder | The Experience Group | USA

15:30 – 16:00
Networking Break with Coffee and Bakery

16:00 – 16:30 | Keynote Presentation
FIT-Becoming CX & SALES super FIT!

Michiel Jansen
Global Conversion Lead & Centre of Excellence | ING | Netherlands

16:30 – 16:50 | Keynote Presentation
Empathy, Intelligence & Self-Service in Action at Lufthansa Group

Stephan Semsch
Head of Ground Experience | Lufthansa | Germany

16:50 – 17:35
Roundtable Discussion

17:35 – 17:45
Closing Remarks

Andy Wilkins
Event Chair | BINA

17:45 – 18:45
Cocktail Reception

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08:30 – 08:45 | Registration

8:45 – 9:00 | Welcome Speech

Opening Remarks & Intro

9:00 – 9:30 | Keynote presentation
From AI Promise to AI Power: Breaking Operational Silos

Simona Ghebarau
Head of Customer Journey Excellence | Sunrise | Switzerland

9:30 – 10:00 | Keynote presentation
Rethinking Customer Loyalty in the Age of Instant Expectations

Łukasz Gradowski
COO | Bank Pekao | Poland

10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote presentation
From CX Metric to Management System: How to Operationalize NPS at Scale

Harald Gracholski
Head of Customer Experience and Customer Operations Strategy | Vodafone | Germany

10:30 – 11:00
Morning Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:45 | Keynote presentation
The Way to Success: What Fan Experience Teaches Us for Customer Experience

Marcus Nessler
Head of Customer Experience | Samsung | Germany

11:45 – 12:15 | Case Study Presentation
CX Meets AI: Human Centric AI Agents that Turn Promise into Real CX Impact

Markus Klinkner
Head of Transformation | Capita
Sjoerd Ijedema
Sr. Sales Director DACH/Benelux | Get Vocal

12:15 – 13:00 | Interactive Panel Discussion
Emotional Loyalty at Scale: Blending Trust, Empathy & Personalization

Andy Wilkins
Member of Planning Committee | BINA
Emil Stefaniak
Manager of the Customer Engagement Department | mBank | Poland
Inna Kurganova
Cards and Payment Group Lead | Erste Group | Austria
Giana Quandt-Martiena
Head of Compliance | KBC Bank | Netherlands
Christian Ecknauer
Managing Director | Capita

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break

14:00 – 14:30 | Keynote presentation
How CX Drives Acquisition in the Most Challenging CX & Cross-Border Banking

Ricardo Toral
Head of International Customer Acquisition | HSBC Expat

14:30 – 15:00 | Keynote presentation
Bringing Back Dinnertime: Designing the Future of Mealtime Through Real Food and Personalized Experiences

Diogo Almeida
Head of Strategic Product & Innovation | HelloFresh | Germany

15:00 – 15:30 | Keynote presentation
The AI Shift: How Intelligent Tools Are Reshaping Our Omnichannel Reality

Marusa Dodic
OmniChannel experience program team leader | A1 Slovenia | Slovenia

15:30 – 16:00
Networking Break with Coffee and Bakery

16:00 – 16:30 | Keynote presentation
Omnichannel as the Operating System of Experience, Client Centric However Not for All?

Giana Quandt-Martiena
Head of Compliance | KBC Bank

16:30 – 17:15
Roundtable Discussion

16:50 – 17:35
Roundtable Discussion

17:15 – 17:30
Closing Remarks

Andy Wilkins
Member of Planning Committee | BINA

17:45 – 18:45
Cocktail Reception

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Whom will I meet there

Attendees:

  • C-Level Executives
  • Directors
  • Heads of Departments
  • Senior Managers

Focus Areas:

  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Success
  • Digital Experience
  • Insight & Satisfaction
  • Digital Transformation
  • Omnichannel Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Knowledge Management
  • Conversational AI

Retail · Banking ·  Insurance · Telecommunication · 

Retail · Banking ·  Insurance · Telecommunication · 

Retail · Banking ·  Insurance · Telecommunication · 

Retail · Banking ·  Insurance · Telecommunication · 

Retail · Banking ·  Insurance · Telecommunication · 

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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Berlin

Berlin, renowned for its vibrant culture and history, stands as a thriving hub for business and corporate opportunities. Known for its dynamic startup ecosystem and innovation-driven environment, Berlin attracts global enterprises and entrepreneurs alike. The city’s robust infrastructure, diverse talent pool, and strategic location in Europe make it an ideal venue for international conferences. Hosting the International Customer Experience Management Summit in Berlin offers unparalleled access to cutting-edge insights, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and exposure to the latest trends in customer experience management, ensuring a transformative event for all attendees.

Where it's all gonna happen

Enjoy a comfortable stay with panoramic views in central Berlin.

This modern high-rise offers comfortable rooms with fast Wi-Fi, contemporary amenities, and panoramic city views. On-site wellness, fitness facilities, and multiple dining options make it easy to recharge between sessions, while a rooftop terrace provides a unique setting for evening networking. With professional conference facilities, multiple meeting rooms, and a large ballroom, the hotel is well suited for talks, workshops, and social events—all in the heart of Berlin.

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

Alexanderpl. 7,
10178 Berlin, Germany

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ABOUT US

Excellence through knowledge

Founded in 2013, BINA is a global leader in event management, specialising in in-person and virtual conferences. Headquartered in Central Europe, Slovakia, and supported by three overseas offices with recent expansions in Germany and India, we connect professionals worldwide. Our expertise spans industries such as Financial Services, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Aviation, Tourism, and Automotive.

We are young, energetic, focused, and determined to deliver the best customer experience to our clients. At BINA, we’re committed to setting new standards of excellence and exceeding expectations in every event we deliver.

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Partner Organizations

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Repeat Participation Rate

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