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AGENDA 2024

FEB 7TH, 2024

Starting 9 AM EET - Helsinki Time

Starting 8 AM CET - Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen Time

The agenda will be carried out in English. 

8.30 (EET) 

WE OPEN THE DOORS 

 

  • Get your badge

  • Enjoy some light breakfast

9.00 (EET)

LET`S BEGIN! OPENING REMARKS BY OUR MODERATOR

Nina Rahkola, Journalist, Documentarist, tv-host

  • Introduction for the day

THEME 1: TECH SYNERGY – UNITING THE COMMERCE ECOSYSTEM 

9.10

KEYNOTE

CASE Kellanova (Kellogg):

HOW KELLANOVA IS UNLOCKING NEW CHANNELS BY LAUNCHING ITS OWN ONLINE SHOP

Christoph Sterkel, Head of eCommerce Europe B2B, D2C & Marketplace, Kellanova

  • Why should a FMCG company like Kellogg launch their very own online shop?

  • What have been the 4 major challenges along the road and how did Kellogg solve them?

  • What will come next and how can Kellogg improve their digital touch points?

 

9.40

FUTURE-PROOF DIGITAL COMMERCE - How to prepare for personalization at scale
Steven Volders, Global GTM Director - Customer Data, Insights & Activation, Vaimo

Discover how the digital commerce landscape is revolutionising & how you can prepare for building personalised customer experiences at scale across the whole customer journey. 

 

  • The Winner's Manual: How to prepare and Succeed for Personalization at Scale

  • Synergy of tech: the ecosystem required for personalisation at scale

  • Upcoming trends further revolutionising digital commerce
     

 

10.00

CASE INTERVIEW

TRANSFORMING RETAIL: Unveiling Stockmann’s innovative E-commerce business model and seamless marketplace solutions

Juuso Karvonen, Technical Lead, Stockmann

Johannes Kumpukoski, Sales Director, Paytrail 

10.20

Networking Break - enjoy some coffee! 

10.55

DISCUSSION:

HOW WILL AI CONTINUE TO REVOLUTIONIZE DIGITAL COMMERCE?

Olli Lehtonen, eCommerce Director, Stockmann

Jyri Heinonen, ICT Director, EA & Development, Lassila & Tikanoja

Mari Silvennoinen, eCommerce Director, Verkkokauppa.com

AI is a driving force behind innovation and growth also in the e-commerce sector.

  • What emerging AI technologies and trends will have the most significant impact on the e-commerce landscape in the next five years?

 

  • As AI continues to evolve, how might the role of human employees in e-commerce change, and what new skillsets will become increasingly important in the industry?

 

  • With the growing emphasis on sustainability and responsible business practices, how might AI be used to reduce the environmental footprint of digital commerce operations now and in the future?


 

11.25 

HOW TO ENABLE FUTUREPROOF eCOMMERCE​?

Esa Hjerppe. Senior eCommerce Specialist, Ambientia

Mikko Salmenius, Senior eCommerce Solution Architect​, Ambientia

  • Futureproof and modern eCommerce Architecture​

  • Product information at heart of eCommerce​

  • Steps to futureproof your business​

THEME 2: ELEVATING EXPERIENCES – FROM CLICKS TO CONNECTIONS 

11.45 

KEYNOTE

TECH-INFUSED LOYALTY PROGRAMS - Strategies for building strong consumer connections

Johanna Widomski, Digital Director, Fazer Group

 

Diving into the heart of consumer-centricity, discover how to redefine consumer loyalty today over points and cards.

-What is the evolution of loyalty programs for brands?

-How does Fazer deliver consumer and business value through its MyFazer community? Learn the strategies and tactics.

-What capabilities and technologies you need to succeed in building strong consumer connections?

 

12.10

Lunch & Networking Break 

13.25 

STRATEGIES FOR DELIVERING ONLINE REVENUE GROWTH

Fredrik Rönnlund, CEO, Leadoo

Discover the secrets of unforgettable online customer experiences that lead to remarkable online revenue growth.

  •  What are the key strategies that set apart exceptional online customer experiences?

  • How can you create a lasting impression and stand out from your competitors?

  • What are the most effective techniques for engaging customers online? 

  • What are the benefits of personalized experiences, and how can they boost your business?

13.50

THE SPECIAL SAUCE IN LOYALTY

Niko Karhapää, Group Strategy Lead, Vipps MobilePay

      

  • Why are loyalty programs important today?

  • What are the pain points regarding loyalty programs for consumers and merchants?

  • How to address these pain points to improve both consumer satisfaction and ROI?

14.10

PERSONALIZATION IN ACTION: Scalable impact with rapid experimentation

Eero Martela, Managing Partner, Columbia Road

 

  • Let's look at several real-life concrete examples!

  • Defining what personalization means for you is a struggle. 3 steps for doing that! 

  • How to get personalisation business impact done with rapid experimentation?

  • How the technical foundation grows through experimentation

  • How experiments guide you towards the vision

14.30

Networking Break - enjoy some coffee! 

 

THEME 3: GLOBAL COMMERCE ODYSSEY – NAVIGATING INTERNATIONAL WATERS 
 

15.05

DICSUSSION:

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITITES OF SELLING PRODUCTS INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH MOBILE APPS AND WEBSITES?   

Gertin Schraa, eCommerce & Digital Marketing Business Leader 

Linda Pausio, Marketing and eCommerce Director, Martinex Group

Mervi Sihvonen, Global eCommerce Lead, ABB, Drive Products

  • How does mobile commerce differ from traditional e-commerce when it comes to international expansion, and what strategies can help businesses adapt to this mobile-first landscape? 

  • What are the key opportunities that mobile apps and websites offer for businesses looking to expand their international reach, and how can they leverage these platforms effectively?

  • In what ways does technology, such as AI, machine translation, and localization tools, facilitate cross-border e-commerce help businesses communicate with international customers effectively?

  • What strategies can businesses employ to effectively market their products and build brand awareness in international markets through mobile apps and websites, considering the competitive landscape?

15.35

KEYNOTE

ABT – ALWAYS BE TESTING: Lessons from Cross-Market Experiments and Implementation

Julia Paulsen, Director of Ecommerce Nordic, Elkjøp Nordic

 

  • How to build a Conversion Rate Optimization strategy in matrix organization and how to implement it in the best possible way throughout your local markets?

  • What kind of talent you need in the CRO team to make A/B-testing as successful as possible and rock the motto ABT - always be testing?

  • Examples of  concrete tests we have done in Elkjøp/Gigantti/Elgiganten that have lifted the CR% and customer experience into the new heights. Steal with pride.

16.05-16:10

THAT`S A WRAP! REMARKS BY OUR MODERATOR

Nina Rahkola, Journalist, Documentarist, tv-host

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