If we have learned one thing over the last few years, it is that employees crave flexibility and purpose when it comes to their work. However, 80% of European business leaders struggle with technological and cultural challenges caused by more fluid work models. So, the journey to achieve both productivity and a work culture that makes employees want to stay continues.
In a macroeconomic environment that creates continued uncertainty, many turn to automation to fast-track their business towards work transformation.
Automation has the potential to change the way we work forever - augmenting the capabilities of individuals by automating some of their more mundane activities and making space for innovation and purpose. Generative AI especially can substantially increase labor productivity, but as of today, many questions related to its evolution and impact remain unanswered.
Business leaders will need to remain flexible to adapt to a Future of Work that is changing rapidly under the combined pressures of new work models and rapidly advancing job automation.
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Registration & Networking lunch |
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IDC Greetings & Welcome |
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Charlotte Poulsen Vice President Events, IDC
Duncan Brown Group Vice President, IDC Europe
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Enabling a Human-first Future of Work |
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Meike Escherich Associate Research Director, European Future of Work, IDC
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Preparing for Tomorrow: Empowering 1 billion individuals through the Reskilling Revolution |
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In today's skills-based economy, the success of a business hinges on the capabilities of its employees. The number of skills required for a single job is growing at an exponential rate, rendering many previously essential skills obsolete. To address this challenge, the reskilling revolution aims to equip one billion people with the necessary skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving economic landscape. As an IT company, we see this initiative as both a challenge and an unparalleled opportunity to drive global progress and innovation. Being at the forefront of technological advancements, IT companies play a crucial role in shaping how society adapts to and leverages new technologies. Jean-Guillaume Pons Senior Vice President Client Solutions Group, Dell Technologies
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Thriving in the Age of Generative AI |
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This session will talk about how AstraZeneca is preparing their Workforce for the Future of Work Bonnie Cheuk Senior Director Business & Digital Transformation, AstraZeneca
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Innovation Challenge |
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Erica Spinoni Senior Research Analyst, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
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Coffee & Networking; One-to-Ones Meetings |
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Fireside Chat - A CEO's perspective on Future of Work |
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Isla Ramos Chaves Deputy CEO, Save The Children Foundation
Andrea Siviero Research Director, MacroTech, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
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Fireside Chat - Managing Digital Trust & Ethics – How Irelands Government is leading the Way |
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Barry Lowry CIO, Irish Government
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Innovation Challenge |
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Erica Spinoni Senior Research Analyst, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
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Coffee & Networking; One-to-Ones Meetings |
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Workshops (Parallel Sessions) |
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Workshop 1
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Reimagining the Human and AI Partnership
Discover the power of AI to drive innovation and productivity. Join us as we use insights from a new global study by Dell Technologies to redefine how humans and AI work together. We will take a practical approach to reimagining the human-AI partnership that will help you develop the best possible AI strategy for your people and organisation, enhance the skills of your workforce, overcome concerns around AI adoption, and ensure responsible use of AI. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the true potential of AI for your people and your organization. Janine Wegner Global Thought Leadership Strategist, Dell Technologies
Meike Escherich Associate Research Director, European Future of Work, IDC
Workshop 2
16:15 - 17:00
From Insights to Actions - Leveraging HR Digital Tools effectively
Ivan Oz Senior Research Analyst, IDC
Andrea Siviero Research Director, MacroTech, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
Workshop 3
16:15 - 17:00
How to Boost Employee Experience and Enhance Productivity
Erica Spinoni Senior Research Analyst, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
Leonardo Freitas Research Manager, European Technology & Digital Skills Research, IDC Europe
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Networking & Refreshment Break; One-to-One Meetings |
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Champagne Reception |
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Gala Dinner with games and speeches |
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After Dinner Drinks |
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Xcercise & Breakfast |
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Coffee and check in |
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Opening Remarks and Welcome Day 2 from IDC Host and Moderator |
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Duncan Brown Group Vice President, IDC Europe
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How AI will impact on the Jobs in the Future? |
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Andrea Siviero Research Director, MacroTech, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
Leonardo Freitas Research Manager, European Technology & Digital Skills Research, IDC Europe
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How Technology can augment the human capability |
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Neil Harbisson Public Speaker, Cyborg Arts
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Fireside Chat - How Henkel developed the best Digital Transformation |
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Stefan Hertzog IT Service Manager EUC Workplace Operations, Henkel
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Coffee & Networking; One-to-Ones Meetings |
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Roundtables (Parallel Sessions) |
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Roundtable A
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Managing Security in the Age of Gen AI
Jennifer Buck Field Marketing Director, Dell Cloud Software & Security Sales
Roundtable B
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Can a Device Subscription Service go beyond the device to support and improve Employee Experience?
1 in 3 staff are still unhappy with their current technology experience
and 70% of European IT departments still report issues with securely supporting
remote staff. So, what is the solution? Are there solutions that can
cost-efficiently streamline your device procurement and management - but also
drive business productivity, enhance security, employee experience, and maybe
even impact sustainability? Join us in exchanging ideas on ongoing
problems with managing your employees most important tool – their digital
device – and how to solve them. Roundtable Lead: Weston Morris, Sr. Director Global Strategy for Digital
Workplace Solutions. Weston Morris Sr. Director Global Strategy for Digital Workplace Services, Unisys
Roundtable C
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WorkCulture: The so often forgotten “S” between “E” and “G”
Erica Spinoni Senior Research Analyst, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
Roundtable D
10:45 - 11:45
How to enable your Frontline Worker
Meike Escherich Associate Research Director, European Future of Work, IDC
Roundtable E
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HR automation in action – strategies and solutions
Ivan Oz Senior Research Analyst, IDC
Roundtable F
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The good side of automation - How can it improve productivity and employee satisfaction
Leonardo Freitas Research Manager, European Technology & Digital Skills Research, IDC Europe
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Change break |
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Innovation Challange |
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Thomas Meyer Group Vice President, European Research, IDC
Duncan Brown Group Vice President, European Enterprise Research, IDC
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Panel session - Data to unlock and empower people |
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Barbara Rizzo Head of Assesment Architecture, Glasford
Peter Meyerhans CIO, Drees & Sommer
Erica Spinoni Senior Research Analyst, Digital Business & Future of Work, IDC Europe
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Prepare the Future Workforce |
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As a leading IT brand, we have a responsibility to foster a culture of lifelong learning and intellectual curiosity. By empowering individuals with the skills and confidence to adapt to a fast-paced, digital world, we can shape the future economy. To succeed in this transformation, we must embrace human-machine partnerships, provide clear guidelines for responsible use of AI, and offer AI-optimized technology for productivity. Let's unlock the potential of every learner and create a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous world. Jean-Guillaume Pons Senior Vice President Client Solutions Group, Dell Technologies
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Feedback Session and Closing |
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Charlotte Poulsen Vice President Events, IDC
Duncan Brown Group Vice President, IDC Europe
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Lunch & Departure |
Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organisations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
Vinter
VINTER AI RECRUITMENT LTD was established on January 4, 2024 in the UK. Vinter is a SaaS platform that offers employers a modern and digital approach, allowing them to manage their recruitment processes.
Developed with artificial intelligence and enabling asynchronous process management, Vinter allows candidate evaluations to be conducted more agilely, objectively, efficiently, and flexibly. Vinter aims to be the best assistant for recruitment teams. It is a platform that provides decision support rather than making decisions, and the final decision rests with the recruitment manager.
Unlike traditional processes, Vinter can reduce companies’ recruitment time to 1 day and save up to 80% of costs. In addition, through asynchronous process management, it supports companies and candidates to manage their own time, and it advances this process completely impartially.
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