Tech summit for retail and hospitality in the nordics

Empower 2025 focuses 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.

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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
C-level talk: How SoMe Makes the Difference by Mads Wedderkop, CEO at Dreaminfluence
Design 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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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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June 16, 2025
Poul Cullura
Grocer and Champion of Gen Z
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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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June 24, 2025
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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June 26, 2025
Mikkel Malesa
COO and Founder, DreamInfluencers
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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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July 2, 2025
Vincent Hendricks
Writer and Philosopher
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C-level talk

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

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August 11, 2025
C-level talk
Gen Z and the bottom line
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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.

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August 18, 2025
Gen Z takes the mic
A real talk with the generation itself
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