JUNE 10 - 11, COPENHAGEN

Struggling to connect with Gen Z? Empower 2026 brings together industry experts and young voices in the same room. Over two dynamic days, we'll explore bold ideas and the future of work.

Join and explore how to champion Gen Z, lead with a future-ready mindset, and harness the power of AI.

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Netto: employee engagement through gamification
November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025

Netto: employee engagement through gamification

Can't get your workforce out of TikTok? It's time to rethink how you engage with your employees. Get inspired with Netto and learn how they increased their employee engagement through exciting and gamified content, leading to improved customer service in the process.

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How Coop gave Gen Z a seat at the table
November 11, 2025
November 11, 2025

How Coop gave Gen Z a seat at the table

Want to dive deeper into Gen Z while you wait for Empower 2026? Coop Denmark Youth Ambassador, 22-year-old Amalie Banggaard Smidt, will be talking to us about her job of bringing young employees' feedback to Coop's HQ, shaping how its leadership connects and engages with Gen Z.

Discover more about:
  • How Coop connected with 25,000+ Gen Z employees and what it revealed about engagement and motivation on the frontline.
  • Why real-time feedback from young employees led to measurable results, from faster onboarding to stronger retention.
  • What leaders can do to connect HQ and store teams through communication that drives performance, not noise.
  • Practical steps you can apply immediately to empower younger employees and boost performance, loyalty, and growth.
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From management to mentorship: your guide to Gen Z success
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025

From management to mentorship: your guide to Gen Z success

"They're not going to fit into our systems. We need to create a system that they fit into."

Poul Cullura, Store Manager at MENY Illum

Discover how award-winning retail leader Poul Cullura attracts, retains, and motivates Gen Z with a people-first leadership style that champions trust, flexibility, and autonomy.

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Day 1
Inspiration tracks
09:00-12:00
Design Inspiration, Accelerate with Operation & Compliance, Grow with People and Development
Welcome
12:30-13:00
Welcome by Jesper Roesgaard, CEO and Co-founder at Relesys
C-level Talk
13:00-14:00
Live talk moderated by Sofie Buch Hoyer on how C-level tackle real workplace dilemmas‍
Product roadmap
14:15-15:15
Product insights by Claus Tørnes, Head of Product at Relesys
Gen Z job expectations
15:30-16:30
Gen Z expectations to the job market and comic-logic anaysis by Vincent F. Hendricks, Danish Philosopher
Networking and snacks
16:30-18:00
Day 2
Breakfast and network
09:00-10:00
Setting the stage
10:00-10:30
Today’s program and expectations by Jesper Roesgaard
Gen Z takes the mic
10:30-11:30
What we really want from work
Lunch and network
11:30-12:30
Guiding a new generation
12:30-13:15
Poul Cullura, Grocer and Champion of Gen Z
Winning Gen Z
13:30-14:00
How SoMe Makes the Difference by Mads Wedderkop, CEO at Dreaminfluence
Content that connects
14:05-14:35
How to speak Gen Z by Mikkel Borch Malessa, COO at Dreaminfluence
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Surprise event
14:45-15:30
Relesys Championship Awards
15:30-15:45
Thank you and final remarks
15:45-16:00
Unlock Gen Z - the frontline generation driving the future of your brand

At EMPOWER 2026 you'll meet leaders facing similar challenges, get expert insights, and hear Gen Z perspectives that will help you turn your youngest employees into high-performing champions, driving sales and memorable customer experiences.

Join us for two fast-paced days, discover new tools, new thinking, and new ways to motivate and engage Gen Z through gamification and AI.
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Meet
Poul Cullura

Maybe you know Poul from our Gen Z webinar back in June? If not, Poul Cullura, is the CEO and champion of Gen Z!

As a recognized keynote speaker, store owner and mentor, Poul as more than 35 years of experience as a detail-leader.

Through his knowledge-sharing and innovative approach to team management, Poul received the prestigious award "Danish Retail Award 2024".

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March 1, 2026
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Poul Cullura
Grocer and Champion of Gen Z
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Vincent Hendricks

The philosopher, writer and professor Vincent Hendricks have, with his creative and unique mindset, formed meaningful literature and lectures about:

- Social media

- Digital Literacy

- Global Challenges

- Gen Z

 

Vincent has won several awards, among them are the "Choice Magazine Outstanding Title Award", "Roskilde Festivalens Eliteforskerpris" and many more!

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March 1, 2026
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Vincent Hendricks
Writer and Philosopher
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Mads Wedderkop

Already as a 17-year-old, Mads Wedderkopstarted his business journey at SaaS Companies, where he quickly started to bean entrepreneur in his own fast-growing business.

In 2022 Mads became the CEO of DreamInfluencers, to guide and create close relationships between brands and influencers.

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March 1, 2026
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Mads Wedderkop
CEO, DreamInfluencers
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Mikkel Malesa

With his passion and innovative mind, Mikkel Malesa created in 2017 Dream Influencers, to help companies get closer to the right influencers.

 

His success and growth through the years was quickly discovered by other entrepreneurs, and in 2022 the company was acquired by Blazar Capital.

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March 1, 2026
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Mikkel Malesa
COO and Founder, DreamInfluencers
Meet
C-level talk

Live talk moderated by Sofie Buch Hoyer on how C-level tackle real workplace dilemmas‍.

Connect
March 1, 2026
Coming soon
C-level talk
Gen Z and the bottom line
Meet
Gen Z takes the mic

Get the honest and real insight from the generation itself at our Gen Z talk, where they will talk about their expectations to a workplace and a leader.

Connect
March 1, 2026
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Gen Z takes the mic
A real talk with the generation itself
Happy Relesys attendees posing during the Empower event 2025.

Great reasons to join EMPOWER26

Industry Experts

Learn from top voices who is a part of shaping industries.

Talks and Tracks

Get inspired by a selected lineup of speakers and tracks that will give you the opportunity to dive into the topics at hand.

Networking

Share mindsets, experiences and get the conversation started by networking across industries.

Product Roadmap

Discover what’s next and help shape our future innovations

Past attendees

...and many more
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Navigating your experience

What is Empower?

Stay Aware. Stay Connected. Stay Ahead.

We aim to make Empower the leading summit for Retail and Hospitality in the Nordics, and this year the focus will be on the future of frontline work. Gen Z will be front and center of dialogues and debates, as experts and panels come together to exchange experiences and share knowledge about modern-day retention, engagement, and performance.

Prepare to question your beliefs. Get ready to gain invaluable insights and inspiration. Set yourself up to become an expert facilitator of lasting change. Attend Empower!

Who is Relesys?

Relesys champions your retail and hospitality teams with a platform that simplifies training, streamlines daily operations, and makes communication seamless, so everyone feels engaged and connected.

With gamified features, the Relesys all-in-one app boosts engagement and keeps teams united, while its desktop dashboard gives leaders the key insights needed to keep their businesses thriving.

Trusted by leading brands like Salling Group, Specsavers, Joe & the Juice, and Mercedes, Relesys empowers over 20,000 stores across 97 countries and 40 languages. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, our team is committed to transforming the retail experience, championing efficiency and engagement to elevate the roles of frontline workers and global brands.

How to sign up?

EMPOWER is something we give to our clients, so if you don't what to miss out, contact us for a talk about how Relesys can benefit your business!

 

We will always be glad to have open conversation about our solutions!

 

If you are feeling lucky then you can sign up to our newsletter for a chance to win a ticket.

Where will Empower take place?

This years Empower will take place at our own HQ located at Orient Plads 1, 2nd floor 2150 Nordhavn.

We can't wait to see you!

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