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JUNE 10 - 11, COPENHAGEN

Empower 2026 is your gateway to understanding — and connecting with — the next-gen workforce: Gen Z. Join us for two dynamic days filled with insight, inspiration and dialogue. From engaging panels to expert perspectives, we’ll explore how to champion Gen Z, lead with a future-ready mindset and touch on the possibilities of AI.

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Event updates
November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025

Event updates

If you want to follow along on our preparation for Empower 2026, stay tuned on the website!

We are in the process of planning and organizing Empower 2026 and will post short updates for those who cannot wait or needs the excitement to build.

This will give you a bit of insight of what goes on behind the scenes.

Setting the stage
November 11, 2025
November 11, 2025

Setting the stage

Packaging that supports and enhances the content!

We have had a good partnership with Raven for several years by now and Empower 2025 was the culmination of a lot of planning and a shared a vision of how we wanted to display our content and messaging.

Raven is again in 2026 in charge of setting the stage for our program, and we could not be any more excited!

" " - Anders Lemmer, Founder, Raven

Coming up with the plan
November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025

Coming up with the plan

What will matter and how do we Empower?

Our Empower-Team is working hard on creating the right program, agenda and feeling for the 2026 event.
Bright minds are collected, and we very focused on what will matter to you in your day to day, the goal has and will continue to be inspiring to Empower you and frontline workers.

Research and creativity are coming together, stay tuned!

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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
Empower 26
Empower 2026 is your gateway to understanding — and connecting with — the next-gen workforce: Gen Z. Join us for two dynamic days filled with insight, inspiration and dialogue. From engaging panels to expert perspectives, we’ll explore how to champion Gen Z, lead with a future-ready mindset and touch on the possibilities of AI.
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MEET OUR CHAMPIONS

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meet our CHampions

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meet our CHampions

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".

Connect
March 1, 2026
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Poul Cullura
Grocer and Champion of Gen Z
Meet
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!

Connect
March 1, 2026
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Vincent Hendricks
Writer and Philosopher
Meet
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.

Connect
March 1, 2026
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Mads Wedderkop
CEO, DreamInfluencers
Meet
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.

Connect
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
Coming soon
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 shaping the retail landscape

Over 10+ talks

Get inspired by diverse perspectives and real-world insights

Networking

Connect with leaders and industry experts

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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