March 5, 2025

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Customer Experience Transformation Conference

The Customer Experience Transformation Conference, is set to be a landmark event in the realm of customer-centric business strategies. This conference aims to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from various sectors...
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The Customer Experience Transformation Conference, is set to be a landmark event in the realm of customer-centric business strategies. This conference aims to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from various sectors to delve into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies driving customer experience transformation.

Key Themes:

  • Innovative Technologies: Explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of customer experience, including AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
  • Human-Centric Design: Delve into the importance of empathy and human-centric design in creating meaningful customer interactions.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Understand the power of data in deciphering customer behavior, preferences, and expectations, and learn how to leverage this information for enhanced customer experiences.
  • Omnichannel Strategies: Uncover successful omnichannel approaches that seamlessly integrate online and offline touchpoints to provide a cohesive customer journey.
  • Employee Engagement: Recognize the pivotal role of engaged and motivated employees in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Case Studies and Best Practices: Gain insights from real-world case studies and best practices shared by organizations that have successfully transformed their customer experiences.

Benefits of Attending:

  • Knowledge Enrichment: Acquire in-depth knowledge about the latest trends, strategies, and technologies shaping the customer experience landscape.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, experts, and like-minded professionals, fostering valuable relationships that can propel your career or business forward.
  • Practical Insights: Gain practical insights from real-world case studies and best practices, providing actionable takeaways that can be implemented in your organization.
  • Innovative Solutions Showcase: Explore a curated showcase of innovative solutions and technologies that can revolutionize your approach to customer experience.
  • Professional Development: Elevate your skills and stay ahead in your field by attending workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions led by industry experts.

Who Should Attend:

  • CX Professionals: Customer experience executives, managers, and professionals seeking to stay updated on the latest trends and strategies.
  • Marketing and Sales Leaders: Professionals looking to enhance customer engagement and loyalty through effective marketing and sales strategies.
  • Technology Enthusiasts: Individuals interested in the role of technology, AI, and data analytics in shaping the future of customer experiences.
  • Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Those aiming to transform their businesses by prioritizing customer experience as a key differentiator.
  • Innovators and Thought Leaders: Individuals eager to stay at the forefront of industry innovation and contribute to shaping the future of customer experience.

The Customer Experience Transformation Conference promises to be a dynamic and enriching experience, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with industry leaders, and position yourself or your organization at the forefront of customer experience excellence. Join us in March for an immersive exploration into the future of customer-centric business strategies.

SPEAKERS AND DATES

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Enjoy the speeches from the best this industry has to offer!



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Welcome Speech

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Welcome Speech by Your MC: Nicky Verd; Digital Futurist, Kickass Author, Keynote Speaker, Tedx Speaker | Bridging the Gap Between People and Technology

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Harnessing AI to Accelerate Customer Centric Products

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Exploring and demonstrating how organisations can leverage AI tools to accelerate the product development lifecycle for the creation of customer centric digital products, experiences, and businesses.

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Keynote: Creating Customer loyalty in a VUCA world

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We live in a CX world. Whilst everyone claims to know what CX is, execution and delivery of CX has been made more complex by the environment that both customers and organizations operate in. This environment is called the VUCA world - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. Yet the task for CX leaders remains the same. CX must create loyal customers, because loyal customers deliver long term value to the business. Using practical examples and his extensive knowledge in CX, Moses Duma will be sharing secrets to creating loyal customers in this complex world. His keynote will include discussions on: • The importance of alignment between CX ambition and execution • The value of employees in creating customer loyalty • Definition and importance of customer context in delivering CX • Managing the holy tension between tech and human touch

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Coffee/ Tea Break

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The Role of Data Analytics in Shaping Customer Journeys

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Examining how advanced analytics can uncover insights and optimize customer interactions.

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Omnichannel Strategies: Integrating Digital and Physical Touchpoints:

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Discussing best practices for creating a seamless customer experience across various channels.

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Networking Lunch Break

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Partnering in Customer Experience Management

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As customer expectations continue to evolve, companies are increasingly seeking partnerships that enable them to deliver seamless, personalized, and meaningful interactions with their customers. Collaborating with external organizations or technology providers help to enhance customer interactions. These partnerships enable businesses to leverage advanced tools, data insights, and expertise to create seamless, personalized experiences. The goal is to improve customer satisfaction, loyalty, and business growth through strategic collaboration.

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How do we establish competitive advantage?: Find out how the greatest organisations have consistently delighted their Customers to establish competitive advantage

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• Your product can be copied • Great Service is expected and only delivers Customer Satisfaction • Digital solutions enhance efficiency but do not delight the Customer

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Voice of the Customer: Collecting and Acting on Feedback Effectively

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Strategies for leveraging customer feedback to drive improvements and innovation.

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The Future of Customer Service: Chatbots, Virtual Assistants, and Beyond

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Investigating the latest advancements in automated customer service and their impact on user satisfaction.

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Design Thinking: Revolutionizing Customer Experience Through Creativity:

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How design thinking principles can be applied to create innovative and user-centric customer experiences.

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Customer Experience Metrics: Measuring Success Beyond CSAT:

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Discussing alternative metrics and KPIs for assessing the impact of customer experience strategies.

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Customer Experience in a Remote and Hybrid Work Environment:

Thumbnail Aki Kalliatakis, ECXO, CXSA

Addressing the unique challenges and solutions for maintaining a high-quality customer experience in remote and hybrid settings.

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Networking Lunch Break

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Personalization vs. Privacy: Navigating the Trade-Offs:

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Strategies for balancing personalized experiences with respecting customer privacy.

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Innovations in Customer Experience for Emerging Markets:

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Tailoring customer experience strategies to meet the unique needs of emerging markets.

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Future Trends in Customer Experience: What to Expect in the Next Decade:

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A forward-looking session on emerging trends and predictions for the future of customer experience.

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Arrival and Tea Break

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Fundamentals of a VOC Program

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- Gain insights into the foundational principles of designing a robust VOC program that captures meaningful customer feedback and insights. - Learn about different methodologies, techniques, and tools for collecting and analyzing customer feedback.

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Determining Program Performance

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- Learn how to assess the performance of your VOC program against predefined metrics and benchmarks. - Understand the importance of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of your VOC initiatives.

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Optimizing your VOC Program

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- Understand the importance of continually refining and improving your VOC program to better meet the evolving needs and expectations of your customers. - Learn strategies and techniques to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of your VOC initiatives.

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Tea Break and connect

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Identifying Action Plans and Project Development Opportunities

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- Explore techniques for translating VOC insights into actionable strategies and initiatives. - Identify short-term and long-term project development opportunities based on the analysis of VOC data and feedback.

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Enhancing Business Stakeholder KPIs with VOC Results

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- Explore strategies for using VOC program results to enhance and align with key performance indicators (KPIs) of various business stakeholders. - Learn how to demonstrate the impact of VOC initiatives on business outcomes and drive organizational alignment and buy-in.

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Lunch Break and connect

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Ensuring Accuracy and Interpretation of Metrics

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- Gain proficiency in ensuring the accuracy of calculations and interpretations of key metrics used in your VOC program. - Learn how to effectively communicate and interpret VOC data to stakeholders within the organization to drive actionable insights and decisions.

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Best Practices and Global Trends in VOC

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- Gain exposure to industry best practices and emerging trends in the VOC space. - Learn from case studies and examples of successful VOC implementations from around the world.

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The Evolution of Digital Consumer Engagement - AI and Data Analysis Interpretations

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• Understanding the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics in enhancing VOC programs. • AI and other cutting-edge technologies provide unprecedented avenues for engaging with customers on a more personal level, ensuring they feel truly understood.


GET TO KNOW THE

EVENT SPEAKERS


Head of Customer Growth - Personal Segment at FNB South Africa | Award-winning Digital Strategist | Executive Head | Speaker | Customer Value Proposition | Customer Growth Strategist | Tech Entrepreneur | Platform Business | MBA

Palesa Nhlapo

Local CXPA chapter Lead | Chief Customer Experience Officer | Management Consultant in CX Strategy and Implementation | CX Thought Leader and Speaker | CX Coach

Yugeshree Frylinck, CXPA

Head of Customer Experience Standard Bank Group | Senior Consumer Insights Professional/ Coach and Facilitator

Dieketseng Shabangu

Digital Transformation & CX LeaderDigital Transformation & CX Leader at Cadena Growth Partners | M&G Top 200 Young South Africans 2020 | MBA Supervisor, GIBS | Ex-Deloitte

Tim Mitchell

Chief Executive Officer at Helm | Advisory Panel Member - Next Generation Enterprises & Institutions Cluster (Smart Society Division) at CSIR | Former Executive: Digital Marketing at Telkom

Dawood Patel

Head of Customer Experience at Discovery Limited | Customer Centric Transformation | MBA | Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP)

Marnitz van Heerden

Chief Growth Officer Ipsos in South Africa | Experienced in CX, some say "expert". Budding Researcher, some say "newbie"

Clint Payne CCXP, ACXP

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Celéste Burger

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Dr. Sizwe Gwala

Experience Architecture Associate Director at Accenture in South Africa

Tebogo Legodi

Founder and CEO of VMT Squared | Former CMO| Marketing Director at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) & Tiger Brands

Vilashni Vandayar

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Yugeshree Frylinck, CXPA

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Coogan Pillay

Senior Manager: Data Insights at AfroCentric Group | TechWomen '23| Mail & Guardian Top 200 ‘22 | Young Data Analytics Professional Of the Year Finalist '22 | Founder - Data Consortium |Host -Data Talk Podcast with Ncumisa | Speaker

Ncumisa Hlapo DAMA (CDMP)

Chief Growth Officer Ipsos in South Africa | Experienced in CX, some say "expert". Budding Researcher, some say "newbie"

Clint Payne CCXP, ACXP

Co-Founder African Academy of Artificial Intelligence | GIBS Business School Marketing Lecturer | | Author: Harnessing the Power of AI in Africa & Messaging for Startups​

Greg Serandos

COO at YOUKNOW: African partners to CX, Social, Marketing and Consumer Intelligence Tech platforms

Don Packett

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