Workshop Day

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm REGISTRATION & NETWORKING REFRESHMENTS

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm WORKSHOP A: FROM CHAOS TO CONNECTION: REDESIGNING THE CONTACT CENTRE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
Phil Quickenden - Head of Customer Service, Camden Council

In just 12 months, Phil led a bold transformation of his local authority contact centre, breaking down legacy silos to meet rapidly evolving customer expectations – particularly for the most vulnerable. This session will explore how service redesign, human-led segmentation, and smart technology deployment improved outcomes, increased efficiency, and strengthened emotional connection. Phil will share the strategy, challenges, and key lessons from this journey, followed by an interactive discussion on how others can drive similar change within their organisations.

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Phil Quickenden

Head of Customer Service
Camden Council

Customer data should inform more than dashboards. This workshop focuses on transforming insights into action to drive measurable impact.

 

·       Leverage customer data to identify high-value opportunities and risks

·       Prioritise CX investments based on behavioural patterns and customer needs

·       Translate insight into strategy to enhance experience across key touchpoints

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Abhineet Kesarwani

Regional Director - Customer Value & Experience, Digital
Lyca Mobile

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Anu Bailey

Director of Customer Strategy
Leeds Building Society

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm NETWORKING BREAK

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm WORKSHOP C: CRACKING THE CODE TO SEAMLESS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES
David Paulding - Vice President, International Expansion, Nextiva

Customers today expect effortless, personalised interactions at every touchpoint. But delivering this customer experience utopia is easier said than done. The good news? Your customer service team already has the data to make it happen. In this session, we'll show you how to put that data to work for your business.


•          Create frictionless customer journeys and practical ways to overcome obstacles

•          Overcome the biggest barriers that waste your agents' time and decrease efficiency

•          Boost customer satisfaction, loyalty, brand perception, and reputation

 

Don't miss your chance to unlock the full potential of your customer service.

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David Paulding

Vice President, International Expansion
Nextiva

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm WORKSHOP D: REDEFINING SALES & SERVICE EXCELLENCE WITH GENERATIVE CONVERSATIONAL AI
Gethin Liddell - Senior Solutions Consultant, LivePerson
Mai-Anh Vu Peterson - Customer Experience Strategy Lead, EMEA, LivePerson

Integrating generative AI into the entire customer lifecycle is no longer just a technology project. It is a strategic opportunity to enhance efficiency, personalisation, and responsiveness across the customer journey. In this interactive workshop, you will:

 

  • Discover actionable ways to advance your automation, elevate digital strategies, and optimise customer interactions using generative AI.
  • Benchmark with peers to understand how leading organisations are integrating conversational AI safely, ethically, and at scale.
  • Take part in a future-focused discussion on emerging AI trends and reflect on where your organisation sits on the maturity curve

 

Whether you are just starting out or scaling conversational AI across your operations, this session will leave you with actionable insights and clear next steps to take into 2026.

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Gethin Liddell

Senior Solutions Consultant
LivePerson

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Mai-Anh Vu Peterson

Customer Experience Strategy Lead, EMEA
LivePerson

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm WELCOME NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION