Swiss Digital Leadership Forum · Digital Transformation · Cybersecurity · Management 

6th November · Olten · Switzerland  · hybrid conference

Swiss Digital Leadership Forum 2024

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Digital Leadership, Digital Transformation, Business Management and Cybersecurity in the era of the rise of AI

Join us for a one day conference in Olten and online. Experience a day filled with engaging workshops, talks, and discussions on key topics such as digital leadership, digital transformation, corporate culture, and cybersecurity. The conference will be held at the main building of FHNW, featuring a state-of-the-art lab showcasing cutting-edge technologies like generative AI. Can’t wait to see you there!

Swiss Digital Leadership Forum · 6th November 2024

Speakers

Felicity Sibindi, VSO
Felicity Sibindi
VSO (Netherlands)

Senior Programme Manager

"Leadership: Building inclusive and diverse communities."

Felicity is an expert in positive transformation of communities. The following quote resonates with her “We are greater than, and greater for, the sum of us.” – Heather McGhee

Joachim Ehrenthal , Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Joachim Ehrenthal
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW (Switzerland)

Professor of Business Information Systems

Lars Ruddigkeit, Global AI Hub & Microsoft
Lars Ruddigkeit
Global AI Hub & Microsoft (Switzerland)

Thought Leader in Cloud, Data & Artificial Intelligence

Expert in Artificial intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud & Big Data, the following quote resonates with him “But Artificial Intelligence is neither good nor evil. It is a tool, like a knife. Is a knife evil? Only if the wielder is evil.”

Manu Pandey, Swiss Re
Manu Pandey
Swiss Re (Switzerland)

VP CX Management/Business Growth Strategist– EMEA

Marie Gonzalez, Advatera
Marie Gonzalez
Advatera (Austria)

Moderator

From the organisation to the speaker inputs and get together times, the conference is a very rich learning space. The following quote catches her attention: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Martina Dalla Vecchia, FHNW
Martina Dalla Vecchia
FHNW (Switzerland)

E-Commerce, Online-Marketing, Social Media, Business Networking und Digital Leadership

Rolf Dornberger, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik FHNW
Rolf Dornberger
Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik FHNW (Switzerland)

Head of Institute for Information Systems

Sara Lupi, Beiersdorf
Sara Lupi
Beiersdorf (Italy)

Head of Human Resources, Southern Europe

Sara is passionate by the potential of individuals and organizations to evolve and grow. Her team at Sanofi aims at fostering an inclusive environment that enables every employee to have meaningful and engaging experiences while making an impact on the growth of the organization.

Sylvie Lachkar, SAP
Sylvie Lachkar
SAP (France)

Global Social Media lead - SAP Industries and Customer Advisory

Ulyana Biasedzina, Oikocredit
Ulyana Biasedzina
Oikocredit (Netherlands)

Corporate Communications Specialist

Volker Grünauer, Advatera
Volker Grünauer
Advatera (Austria)

Moderator

Moderator of the Advatera community of practice

Agenda

Track A
Digital Leadership and Digital Business Transformation
Track B
Digital Communications & Marketing
Track C
Cybersecurity
Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
8:30 am – 9:00 am CET

Good Morning & Check-In

Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
8:45 am – 9:30 am CET

Moderated Roundtable Discussion

Ethical Considerations in AI Development and Deployment ; Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance in a Digital World ; Cyber Threat Intelligence: Leveraging AI for Proactive Defense ; Effective Communication in Virtual Environments: Balancing Technology and Human Connection ; AI-Driven Marketing Analytics ; Marketing Automation ; The Future of Leadership ; Leadership Strategies for Fostering Innovation

Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
9:30 am – 9:45 am CET

Ouverture - Digital Leadership thoughts by Martina Dalla Vecchia & Volker Grünauer

Volker Grünauer, Advatera
Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
9:45 am – 10:30 am CET

Keynote: Leadership, A Voyage

Felicity Sibindi, VSO
Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
10:30 am – 11:00 am CET

Break & Networking

Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
11:00 am – 11:30 am CET

A Culture Evolution

Sara Lupi, Beiersdorf
Room B
Wednesday, Nov 6
11:00 am – 11:30 am CET

Leaders, why do you need a social media strategy to boost your business?

In today's digital era, social media platforms have evolved into powerful tools that significantly influence public opinion, shape brand identities, and drive organizational success. Despite their evident impact, many leaders remain hesitant to fully integrate social media into their business strategies, often due to misconceptions about its value or concerns over potential risks. This input aims to elucidate the importance of social media in contemporary business environments and offers compelling arguments to persuade organizational leaders of its indispensable role.

Sylvie Lachkar, SAP
Room C
Wednesday, Nov 6
11:00 am – 11:30 am CET

Technological Acceleration

Rolf Dornberger, Institut für Wirtschaftsinformatik FHNW
Room C
Wednesday, Nov 6
11:30 am – 12:00 pm CET

Transforming with Generative AI

Joachim Ehrenthal , Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CET

Lunch & Learn

Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
1:00 pm – 1:05 pm CET

Afternoon opening thoughts

Martina Dalla Vecchia, FHNW
Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
1:05 pm – 1:50 pm CET

Keynote: AI Mastery - Unleashing Leadership Potential

Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm CET

Conversation Intelligence for Customer Experience

Manu Pandey, Swiss Re
Room B
Wednesday, Nov 6
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm CET

The Language of Sustainability

Ulyana Biasedzina, Oikocredit
Room C
Wednesday, Nov 6
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm CET

Cloud & Cyber Security

Lars Ruddigkeit, Global AI Hub & Microsoft
Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm CET

Break & Networking

Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm CET

Townhall - Summarizing the Conference

Erik Hartman, Advatera
Room A
Wednesday, Nov 6
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm CET

Get-together, Networking, Wine and Good Food

Agenda and locations subject to changes

Join us...

Register below for the Swiss Digital Leadership Forum on November 6, 2024. The conference is held at FHNW in Olten, Switzerland.

Included in the ticket is a full day of workshops and sessions as well as catering and the get-together after the conference.

Welcome to Olten, the scenic host of the Digital Leadership Forum!

Nestled at the heart of Switzerland and just a short ride from Zurich Airport, Olten combines stunning views of the Jura Mountains with historic charm. 

It’s the perfect backdrop for innovation and networking. Discover its inviting streets and vibrant culture as you join us for an inspiring conference!

Address of conference venue:

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Campus Olten
Von Rollstrasse 10
4600 Olten
Switzerland

Map (pdf)

Hotel suggestion

Hotel Arte, Olten

 

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