eTail Deutschland 2015 (past event)

17 - 19 March, 2015

Maritim proArte, Berlin, Germany

17. - 19. März 2015

Day 2 - Unleashing your Omni-channel potential

8:00 am - 8:45 am Registration and refreshments

8:45 am - 8:50 am Conference Director's Welcome

Nick Hendry, Conference Director, eTail Germany 2015
Ales Drabek, Leiter e-Commerce at Metro C+C

Ales Drabek

Leiter e-Commerce
Metro C+C

8:50 am - 9:00 am Chairperson’s Welcome and opening remarks

9:00 am - 9:20 am Redefining the future of e-Commerce in Germany

• An analysis of e-Commerce growth in Germany
• Forecasting the next major trends in: oCloud, Mobile, Omni-channel and Analytics
• How will these new trends impact retailers over the next 3 years? •Outlining eBay’s new initiatives for driving customer engagement in this new world
• How does Stephan see this world changing?
Michael Hartwig, Regional Director at Google Doubleclick

Michael Hartwig

Regional Director
Google Doubleclick

9:20 am - 9:40 am How to use mobile as a key to unlocking Omni-channel

• How can this be achieved?
• What advantages do you stand to gain?
• How can Pure Players and shopping clubs use mobile as a driver in their Omni-channel journey?
Jan Hoffman, Leitender Entwickler mobile Anwendungen at LEGO

Jan Hoffman

Leitender Entwickler mobile Anwendungen
LEGO

9:40 am - 10:00 am Getting it right: Leveraging the power of personalisation across new markets to become a real-time retailer

With the right approach, personalisation promises to offer both a more engaging customer experience and allow retailers insights into predicting future consumer behaviour, leading to increased sales and measurable bottom line results.

In this presentation, Qubit CEO Graham Cooke teams up with a leading global retailer to explain the practical steps needed to deliver personalisation in real-time, from data collection to finding insights and having the right team behind you. We will offer first hand case studies of how this retailer approaches their conversion optimisation strategy, illustrating with rich examples. Expect a highly visual presentation peppered with research, video and practical inspiration for immediate use in your business.
Arjan Kerkhoff, Sales Director Central Europe at MetaPack

Arjan Kerkhoff

Sales Director Central Europe
MetaPack

Andreas Nicklas, Direktor Geschäftsentwicklung EMEA at Lithium Technologies

Andreas Nicklas

Direktor Geschäftsentwicklung EMEA
Lithium Technologies

• What does Omni-channel mean to you?
• How does it create consumer opportunities?
• How do you start this process?
• What are the development areas?
• What should you invest in first?
• Technology, Infrastructure, Staff, Branding
• What does a seamless ‘online’ and ‘offline’ brand look like?
Dirk Bartels, Hauptprodukt verantwortlicher at Idealo Internet

Dirk Bartels

Hauptprodukt verantwortlicher
Idealo Internet

Dr. Felix Kreyer, Leiter online at Marc O’Polo

Dr. Felix Kreyer

Leiter online
Marc O’Polo

Frederieke Ubels, Manager IT Innovatieproces at Bol

Frederieke Ubels

Manager IT Innovatieproces
Bol

10:35 am - 11:20 pm Coffee and networking break in the exhibition hall


11:20 pm - 11:40 am Developing to a Cross-Channel Retailer at Northen Europes largest Toy Store

Having sold toys through its store network in the northern part of Europe for the last 50 years, TOP-TOY is now developing its strategy to harvest the benefits from a business with integration between digital and brick & mortar sales. This presentation will cover the starting point, framework and strategic considerations for becoming an Cross-Channel retailer.
Maud Hoffman, Leiterin E-Commerce at melectronics (Migros)

Maud Hoffman

Leiterin E-Commerce
melectronics (Migros)

11:40 am - 12:00 pm Maximising the customer touch points on the path to Omni-channel personalisation

Ulrich Kaleta, E-Commerce Vordenker at Consultant and thought leader

Ulrich Kaleta

E-Commerce Vordenker
Consultant and thought leader

12:00 pm - 12:20 pm Omni-channel change management: Where the challenge really begins

The two main hurdles
Short vs Long-term
Your customer’s worst enemy
Dirk Bartels, Hauptprodukt verantwortlicher at Idealo Internet

Dirk Bartels

Hauptprodukt verantwortlicher
Idealo Internet

12:20 pm - 12:40 pm Hello, may I introduce you to your digital customers?


12:40 pm - 1:00 pm How to use customer feedback as a driver of the Omni-channel experience: Embracing the sting of Online criticism

• How should you use customer feedback to help drive your behaviour?
• How can you use data to measure the responses?
• How do you overcome the critical factors that prevent this?
Michael Klar, Abteilungsleiter Geschäftsentwicklung Neue Medien at bonprix

Michael Klar

Abteilungsleiter Geschäftsentwicklung Neue Medien
bonprix

1:00 pm - 1:10 pm Driving always on customer engagement: interacting seamlessly wherever and whenever your customers are with relevant messages.

Melanie Kyrklund, Leitung Website Optimierung at Staples

Melanie Kyrklund

Leitung Website Optimierung
Staples

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch and networking break in the exhibition hall / Kount Private Lunch (invitation only)


2:00 pm - 2:10 pm Choose your Stream

Stream A - Managing Channels

Stream B - Conquering New Markets
Moderated by Simon Ritter

Stream C -
Interactive Boardrooms
Retailer Only. No translation available

Stream D -
Synergy Workshops
Retailer Only. No translation available

MANAGING CHANNELS

2:10 pm - 2:30 pm How does Social Commerce stimulate your reputation and boost conversion?
• How can you use Social commerce to boost your reputation?
• What areas can you capitalise on?
• How can you unleash this as a sales channel?
• How do you enhance your conversion from this channel?
Alexander Krull, Vertriebsdirektor DACH at Webtrekk

Alexander Krull

Vertriebsdirektor DACH
Webtrekk

CONQUERING NEW MARKETS

2:10 pm - 2:30 pm How do you engage your audience in new markets?
• What are the benefits of each approach?
o Can they be effectively combined?
• How can you be efficient when centralising?
• What should be localised?
o Product?
o Service?
o Branding?
o Advertising?
• What are the critical success factors to efficient localising?
• How can you measure success?
Graham Cooke, Geschäftsführer und Mitbegründer at Qubit

Graham Cooke

Geschäftsführer und Mitbegründer
Qubit

INTERACTIVE BOARDROOMS

2:10 pm - 2:30 pm How can a Pure Play retailer unleash the full potential of multi-channel retailing?
• How can a Pure Player benefit from going offline?
• When are you ready to venture offline?
• How can you leverage an offline presence?
• How does your marketing strategy change with the introduction of an offline element?
Dr. Luca Graf, Leiter Online-Vertrieb at Swiss International Air Lines

Dr. Luca Graf

Leiter Online-Vertrieb
Swiss International Air Lines

SYNERGY WORKSHOPS

2:10 pm - 2:30 pm The Benefits of e-Commerce Ecosystems: Why choosing the right data Center provider is central to the Performance & Development of your e-Commerce business
• What solutions can be employed to reduce latency, improve application response times and improve end-user experience across a multitude of devices
• How you can leverage cloud technology from multiple providers
• How you can establish a platform that connects with an ecosystem of agencies, advertisers, social networks and technology partners
• How you can scale regionally and globally to meet volatile customer demand
Martin Barthel, Senior Director Verticals & eBay Kleinanzeigen at eBay Germany

Martin Barthel

Senior Director Verticals & eBay Kleinanzeigen
eBay Germany

Dominik Richter, Gründer und Global Geschäftsführer at Hellofresh

Dominik Richter

Gründer und Global Geschäftsführer
Hellofresh

Stream A

2:30 pm - 2:50 pm Multichannel Optimisation - 360 degree data driven marketing: decisions in real-time to drive your profit

Balduin Muller-Platz

Europäischer Vertriebsmanager
Kount

Stream B

2:30 pm - 2:50 pm Business customer service - Top customer care with eBay Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Eric Meierhoff, Sicherheitsbeauftragter at Rakuten

Eric Meierhoff

Sicherheitsbeauftragter
Rakuten

Stream C

2:30 pm - 2:50 pm Interactive Boardroom Continued

Dr. Luca Graf, Leiter Online-Vertrieb at Swiss International Air Lines

Dr. Luca Graf

Leiter Online-Vertrieb
Swiss International Air Lines


Martin Barthel, Senior Director Verticals & eBay Kleinanzeigen at eBay Germany

Martin Barthel

Senior Director Verticals & eBay Kleinanzeigen
eBay Germany

Dominik Richter, Gründer und Global Geschäftsführer at Hellofresh

Dominik Richter

Gründer und Global Geschäftsführer
Hellofresh

Case Study Revolution

2:50 pm - 3:40 pm How to revolutionise your product marketing

Case Study Revolution

2:50 pm - 3:40 pm Delivering a local e-commerce experience with a global brand
• How do you establish a global presence that meets local needs? •What are the issues that stop you from utilising your current e-commerce platform?
• How can you integrate this to local vendor needs?
• What strategies can you re-use?
• What are the advantages to localising the business?
Benjamin Messner, Director Account Management at Arvato Consumer Products

Benjamin Messner

Director Account Management
Arvato Consumer Products

Stream C

2:50 pm - 3:40 pm How can you engage customers on your site to encourage loyalty and conversion?
• How do you create engaging content to encourage retention?
• Can this also lead to enhanced conversion?
• What can you do to encourage conversion and ensure growth?
Cengiz Duelger, Leiter Web-Konvertierungen at SKY Deutschland

Cengiz Duelger

Leiter Web-Konvertierungen
SKY Deutschland


Martin Barthel, Senior Director Verticals & eBay Kleinanzeigen at eBay Germany

Martin Barthel

Senior Director Verticals & eBay Kleinanzeigen
eBay Germany

Dominik Richter, Gründer und Global Geschäftsführer at Hellofresh

Dominik Richter

Gründer und Global Geschäftsführer
Hellofresh

3:40 pm - 4:10 pm Coffee and networking break in the exhibition hall


MANAGING CHANNELS

4:10 pm - 4:30 pm How to maximise e-commerce success through social commerce
• Top priorities and Key performance indicators
• Change management at a Board level
• How to integrate newly purchased systems with existing legacy systems
• Omni-channel organisation – how do you organise online marketing departments? If the current department already excels in the offline world?
Philip Rooke, Geschäftsführer at Spreadshirt

Philip Rooke

Geschäftsführer
Spreadshirt

CONQUERING NEW MARKETS

4:10 pm - 4:30 pm Is it Omnichannel, or just Business as Usual? How to succeed whatever you call it
session in English
Dr. Mirko Caspar, Geschäftsführer at Mister Spex

Dr. Mirko Caspar

Geschäftsführer
Mister Spex

INTERACTIVE BOARDROOMS

4:10 pm - 4:30 pm Redefining your e-commerce roadmap
Alexander Brand, Gründer und Geschäftsführer at Windeln.de

Alexander Brand

Gründer und Geschäftsführer
Windeln.de

SYNERGY WORKSHOPS

4:10 pm - 4:30 pm Redefining the customer experience: A workshop on assessing the usability of your website
Slot reserved for Soaster

Christian Eggerts


Bonativo

Stream A

4:30 pm - 4:50 pm How new technologies change the international tourism industry: The impact of the Omni-channel
Felix Jahn, Head of Ecommerce at Puma

Felix Jahn

Head of Ecommerce
Puma

Stream B

4:30 pm - 4:50 pm How to sell Across-borders: Insights from a global marketplace
Gunnar Ulle, e-Commerce Strategist, RP Growth and Optimisation at Demandware

Gunnar Ulle

e-Commerce Strategist, RP Growth and Optimisation
Demandware

Stream C

4:30 pm - 4:50 pm Interactive Boardroom Continued

Stream D

4:30 pm - 4:50 pm Synergy Workshop Continued

Stream A

4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Market forces and consumer trends that are shaping the omni-channel experience
• Retailers and brands alike are in a constant fight for survival. As consumer expectations converge with market forces, businesses are compelled to relook at their customer engagement models. Moving away from siloed approaches, organisations are revaluating the entire omni-channel experience and how to move customers online to offline seamlessly.
• At the heart of the business change is maintaining credibility, trust and advocacy with consumers through personalisation, meaningful interactions, shareable content and authentic experiences.
• In this session, we will explore the consumer trends and market forces shaping the customer experience and how organisations are rising to the challenge

Stream B

4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Smart Data Success Stories: From Mass Communication to Hyper-Segmentation
David Hoeflmayr, CEO at Thomas Krenn

David Hoeflmayr

CEO
Thomas Krenn

Stream C

4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Interactive Boardroom Continued

Stream D

4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Synergy Workshop Continued

Stream A

5:00 pm - 5:10 pm Market forces and consumer trends that are shaping the omni-channel experience: Continued
• Retailers and brands alike are in a constant fight for survival. As consumer expectations converge with market forces, businesses are compelled to relook at their customer engagement models. Moving away from siloed approaches, organisations are revaluating the entire omni-channel experience and how to move customers online to offline seamlessly.
• At the heart of the business change is maintaining credibility, trust and advocacy with consumers through personalisation, meaningful interactions, shareable content and authentic experiences.
• In this session, we will explore the consumer trends and market forces shaping the customer experience and how organisations are rising to the challenge

Stream B

5:00 pm - 5:10 pm Turning eyes into buys - With personalisation on all devices: Continued
David Hoeflmayr, CEO at Thomas Krenn

David Hoeflmayr

CEO
Thomas Krenn

Stream C

5:00 pm - 5:10 pm Redefining your e-Commerce roadmap
Session in English
Alexander Brand, Gründer und Geschäftsführer at Windeln.de

Alexander Brand

Gründer und Geschäftsführer
Windeln.de

Stream D

5:00 pm - 5:10 pm Synergy Workshop Continued

All-Star Panel:

5:10 pm - 5:45 pm Multi channel lead generation in the German market: Strategies and ideas for the future
• There a ‘correct’ channel to focus upon?
• Online v offline marketing, which is more effective?
• How do you accurately capture your brand across different channels?
• What are the key factors that ensure a successful campaign?
• Where do you begin Omni-channel marketing: What is the first step to take?
Dirk Lauber, Leiter e-commerce at Baur Versand

Dirk Lauber

Leiter e-commerce
Baur Versand

Hendrik Kummeling, International Director at wnDirect

Hendrik Kummeling

International Director
wnDirect

• When are you ready to "go global"?
• Which markets do you enter first?
• Payments: which system to use? oHow do you negotiate the issue of foreign currencies?
• How do you navigate country regulations and local laws?
• Shipping and import costs Vs warehouse management • which is right for you?
• Translating the local language, are there any ways around this? How do you market your product in the new market?
• How do you benchmark against native, market rivals?
Dr. Kai-Uwe Götzelt, Hauptberater Omni-Channel at Namics

Dr. Kai-Uwe Götzelt

Hauptberater Omni-Channel
Namics

Gunnar Ulle, e-Commerce Strategist, RP Growth and Optimisation at Demandware

Gunnar Ulle

e-Commerce Strategist, RP Growth and Optimisation
Demandware

Christine Vonhof, Strategic Consultant at Bazaarvoice

Christine Vonhof

Strategic Consultant
Bazaarvoice

Linh Nguyen, Mitbegründer und Geschäftsführer at Kisura

Linh Nguyen

Mitbegründer und Geschäftsführer
Kisura

Christopher Maaß, CMO at Brands4friends

Christopher Maaß

CMO
Brands4friends

Stream C

5:10 pm - 5:45 pm Redefining your e-Commerce roadmap: Continued
Session in English
Alexander Brand, Gründer und Geschäftsführer at Windeln.de

Alexander Brand

Gründer und Geschäftsführer
Windeln.de

Stream D

5:10 pm - 5:45 pm Synergy Workshop Continued

5:45 pm - 11:59 pm eTail Carnival after party