JUNE 10 - 11, COPENHAGEN

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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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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

Surprise event

14:45-15:30

Relesys Championship Awards

15:30-15:45

Thank you and final remarks

15:45-16:00

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MEET OUR CHAMPIONS

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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!

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

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

Connect

March 1, 2026

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:

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- 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

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.

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

Connect

March 1, 2026

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

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

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

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

Navigating your experience

What is Empower?

Stay Aware. Stay Connected. Stay Ahead.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Where will Empower take place?

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

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We can't wait to see you!

June 10-11

Relesys HQ, Copenhagen

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