DAY 2 | Innovate with Impact


7:30 am - 7:55 am MDT Breakfast | Classic Comforts

Kickstart your day with engaging conversations and a healthy breakfast, setting the tone for a day full of motivation and meaningful connections.

Take a few minutes to re-orient yourselves with today's itinerary. We will review any housekeeping items and updates.

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Nicoletta Karpathios

Deputy Divisional Director, CMP Exchange
Customer Management Practice

The pressure is on. Customers want instant, effortless, and personalized experiences—while leadership demands efficiency and growth. This panel brings together trailblazers redefining customer operations in real time. Discover how to align AI, data, and the human touch for maximum impact—and avoid being left behind in a rapidly evolving landscape.


- Leading CX transformation at scale—without breaking the business

- Navigating internal buy-in and tech overload: what’s essential, what’s not

- How top execs are driving adoption of automation, self-service, and analytics

- Avoiding the biggest risks in 2025 CX strategy

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Erik Abel

Vice President, Clinical Strategy & Innovation
GE Healthcare

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Brooke Lynch

Divisional Director, Digital
Customer Management Practice

THINK TANK A

8:45 am - 9:30 am Reimagine Quality: How AI & NLP Are Transforming QA 2.0: Creating Happy Agents in the AI Era

Quality Assurance is evolving. Discover how leaders are leveraging AI and Natural Language Processing to deliver real-time insights, eliminate survey fatigue, and elevate CX. Explore the shift from post-contact feedback to proactive quality monitoring that drives continuous improvement.


- How to replace traditional QA with AI-driven analysis.

- Real-time sentiment, transcription, and actionable insights.

- Using AI to proactively identify service gaps and coaching opportunities.

THINK TANK B

8:45 am - 9:30 am Close the Loop: Making VoC Actionable Across the Enterprise
Erin Nielsen - Vice President, Customer Strategy, RPM Living

VoC can’t live in a silo. This session shows how to connect customer feedback to decision-making across departments—turning insights into business impact.


- Integrate CX data across operations.

- Build cross-functional teams to act on insights.

- Use VoC to fuel proactive engagement.

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Erin Nielsen

Vice President, Customer Strategy
RPM Living

THINK TANK C

8:45 am - 9:30 am Zero Week to Hero: Redefining Onboarding for Retention and Performance
Diane Kohler - Senior Director, Member & Provider Services, Centene Corporation

Onboarding isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a catalyst for retention, engagement, and long-term success. Discover how innovative leaders are transforming new hire experiences in a remote-first world with immersive, human-centered strategies that drive early productivity and lasting loyalty.


- Build onboarding experiences that boost confidence and reduce attrition.

- Train for success in a digital world — no manuals, no guesswork.

- Design meaningful employee touchpoints that foster connection and long-term engagement.

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Diane Kohler

Senior Director, Member & Provider Services
Centene Corporation

9:30 am - 10:00 am MDT Networking Break | Splurge or Surge? The Choice is Yours.

Treat yourself. Whether you’re indulging or fueling up for the next session, enjoy options that satisfy every craving—and spark fresh dialogue.

10:00 am - 11:30 am MDT Business Meetings

Please check your 1:1 personalized itinerary located under "My Meetings" in the mobile app to see what's happening now.

MASTERCLASS A

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Customer-First AI: Aligning Automation with Empowerment

AI should simplify, not sideline. Discover how to design intelligent systems that give customers more control, not less — delivering frictionless, personalized experiences that feel human, not robotic.


- Build AI that adapts to customer preferences in real time.

- Leverage sentiment to respond faster, smarter, and more intuitively.

- Use automation to empower, engage, and earn long-term trust.

MASTERCLASS B

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Empathy at Scale: Blending Automation with Human Touch

AI can supercharge CX — but only if it feels personal. Explore how top organizations are using automation to elevate, not replace, the human connection. From smart workflows to empowered agents, learn how to scale with empathy.


- Blend AI and human-centered design for seamless service.

- Upskill your team to thrive in an AI-augmented world.

- Deliver consistent, high-impact CX through hybrid engagement models.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MDT Networking Lunch | Mediterranean Midday

Take a flavorful journey and connect over bold Mediterranean bites, fresh ingredients, and invigorating conversation.

Afternoon Think Tanks | Coffee, Cannolis & Connection.

THINK TANK A

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Loyalty in the Balance: Turning Service Failures into Brand Wins

A flawless journey isn’t the only path to loyalty. In fact, a well-resolved issue can often create stronger customer ties than no issue at all. In this session, explore how leading brands are flipping friction into opportunity—leveraging AI, analytics, and empowered agents to recover with precision and retain with impact.


- Anticipate issues before they escalate with predictive analytics.

- Equip agents to lead high-emotion interactions with confidence.

- Use proactive engagement to turn recovery moments into loyalty drivers.

THINK TANK B

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CX Without Roadblocks: Design for Speed, Simplicity & Satisfaction

Friction kills loyalty. This session explores how to break down silos, streamline customer journeys across channels, and deliver seamless, intuitive experiences that drive satisfaction and retention.


  • Identify friction points and fix them—fast.
  • Align teams, tech, and data for a unified CX approach.
  • Design journeys that feel effortless, no matter the channel.

1:45 pm - 3:15 pm MDT Business Meetings

Please check your 1:1 personalized itinerary located under "My Meetings" in the mobile app to see what's happening now.

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm MDT Networking Break | Blaze Your Snack Trail

Choose your adventure. Pick from savory or sweet bites designed for on-the-go networking as you explore new perspectives and fresh connections.

MASTERCLASS A

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Future-Ready Teams: Driving ROI Through Workforce Innovation

As AI takes on routine tasks, your people are your differentiators. This session explores how to engage, upskill, and retain high-performing teams equipped to navigate complex customer needs and deliver exceptional outcomes in an AI-enhanced world.


- Activate VoE insights to boost engagement, reduce attrition, and fuel performance.

- Build agile learning paths for evolving agent roles and specialized skillsets.

- Measure workforce impact through retention, CSAT, and revenue-linked KPIs.

MASTERCLASS B

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm From Service to Strategy: Transform CX Insights into Growth

Customer interactions are rich with insights—if you know how to harness them. Learn how to elevate CX from a support function to a strategic growth driver by operationalizing data, improving trust, and delivering personalized, loyalty-building experiences.


- Operationalize customer intelligence to guide strategic business decisions.

- Use CX as a differentiator to enhance brand loyalty and market positioning.

- Increase customer lifetime value through targeted, data-powered engagement.

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm MDT Panel + | Earning Trust Through Personalized, Secure, and Effortless Experiences

Trust is the cornerstone of customer loyalty, but it’s becoming harder to earn in today’s digital-first, AI-driven landscape. This session will discuss strategies for delivering high-quality, relevant, and secure experiences that build long-term trust with customers.


Key Takeaways:

- Understand the importance of experience quality, relevance, and security.

- Learn how to personalize experiences while maintaining customer privacy and data security.

- Discover strategies for building trust through transparency and value-driven communication.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm MDT Panel + | AI in Action: Supercharge Performance, Productivity & Human Potential

Heather Johll - Vice President, Transformation & Organizational Readiness, Ascension

Performance isn’t just about effort—it’s about enablement. Discover how AI and analytics are transforming productivity, empowering talent, and redefining what great looks like across customer operations.


- Equip teams with real-time data and intelligent tools to accelerate outcomes

- Use AI to automate complexity and free up talent for high-value work

- Drive smarter decisions with predictive insights that anticipate needs

- Measure impact with KPIs that link performance to business growth

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Heather Johll

Vice President, Transformation & Organizational Readiness
Ascension

Your engagement pays off—literally. Join us as we recognize a winner and hand out exciting prizes to wrap the day on a high note.

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Nicoletta Karpathios

Deputy Divisional Director, CMP Exchange
Customer Management Practice

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MDT Offsite Networking Reception

Celebrate new ideas and connections with craft cocktails, share-worthy bites, and relaxed conversations that carry the day’s energy forward.