To kick off 2024, the topic “Artificial Sales – How future technologies will reshape digital B2B sales” took center stage at our event in Saarbrücken Castle. How can companies best prepare for the future in B2B sales? What trends and challenges shape the sector? We discussed these and other questions with with industry experts and colleagues at the Saarbrücken castle.
Additionally, we looked closely at how intelligent algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and other groundbreaking technologies are transforming the entire sales process and opening new avenues in customer interaction.
The fourth edition of the Summit was packed with insights: Attendees, primarily decision-makers from the industry and the automotive aftermarket, not only had the opportunity to learn about trends and practical examples in future B2B sales through best practice presentations and informative showcases. Discussion rounds, World Café sessions, and networking breaks provided space for in-depth dialogues and expert knowledge exchange.
"60% of B2B sales organizations will move from experience- and intuition-based selling to data-driven selling by 2025."
ACHIM ANGEL
managing director
KiM
MESUT CENGIZ
CEO
N4, Plan Software
KEVIN DEWI
COO
N4, Plan Software, sequire technology
DR. CHRISTOPH ENDRES
managing director
sequire technology
HENDRIK PREIS
director microsoft
ORBIS
HOLGER REIMSBACH
consultant digital business
N4, Plan Software
BYRON WELLS
solution manager
Plan Software
PROF. DR.-ING. PHILIPP SLUSALLEK
executive director
DFKI
STEFAN SCHADE
project manager
N4
HERBY TESSADRI
owner & head of sales
crossbase mediasolution
DR. DARLENE WHITAKER
manager marketing & corporate development
N4, Plan Software, sequire technology
LUCA NAGEL
consultant digital business
Plan Software
CIBELE CASTRO
head of solution transition
Landis+Gyr
DOMINIK SCHMITT
head of web products
KiM
PROF. DR. EUGEN STAAB
solution manager
N4
KOLJA PROHL
managing director
HÄMMERLING
STEFAN JUNGEN
sales manager
KiM
WERNER LIPP
senior sales manager
crossbase mediasolution
MANFRED MAYER
head of sales
KiM
TORSTEN GEHRMANN
managing partner
Digitize!
ANGELA TARABEN
head of digital transformation
N4
Despite varying industries and levels of expertise in “Artificial Sales,” the gathered experts from the industry, automotive aftermarket, and software sector reached a common realization: The future of B2B sales calls for innovation and progress – and not just since the introduction of ChatGPT by OpenAI. The sector will continue to be significantly shaped by intelligent technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) in the coming years. This innovative power can potentially elevate business processes and strategies to unprecedented levels.
Arrive relaxed at Saarbrueken Castle and kick off the event day with coffee and a croissant!
DR. DARLENE WHITAKER
manager marketing & corporate development
N4, Plan Software, sequire technology
LUCA NAGEL
consultant digital business
Plan Software
MESUT CENGIZ
CEO
N4, Plan Software
PROF. DR.-ING. PHILIPP SLUSALLEK
executive director
DFKI
PROF. DR. EUGEN STAAB
solution manager
N4
DR. CHRISTOPH ENDRES
managing director
sequire technology
KEVIN DEWI
COO
Plan Software, N4, sequire technology
Connect with industry colleagues and take some refreshment before proceeding to the banquet hall.
TORSTEN GEHRMANN
managing partner
Digitize!
KOLJA PROHL
managing director
HÄMMERLING
Take a break! Enjoy your lunch in the foyer and start relaxed in our afternoon sessions.
HENDRIK PREIS
director microsoft
ORBIS
CIBELE CASTRO
head of solution transition
Landis+Gyr
BYRON WELLS
solution manager
Plan Software
DOMINIK SCHMITT
head of web products
KiM
BYRON WELLS
solution manager
Plan Software
WERNER LIPP
senior sales manager
crossbase mediasolution
Have a coffee and chat with other participants before we start the last block of the event.
MANFRED MAYER
head of sales
KiM
STEFAN JUNGEN
sales manager
KiM
ACHIM ANGEL
managing director
KiM
HERBY TESSADRI
owner & head of sales
crossbase mediasolution
ANGELA TARABEN
head of digital transformation
N4
STEFAN SCHADE
project manager
N4
HOLGER REIMSBACH
consultant digital business
N4, Plan Software
KEVIN DEWI
COO
N4, Plan Software, sequire technology
Take advantage of the short breather before we get straight into the last item on the day’s program, the panel discussion.
Do new AI technologies fundamentally change the sales process, or do they primarily help make it more efficient and flexible?
PROF. DR. EUGEN STAAB
solution manager
N4
TORSTEN GEHRMANN
managing partner
Digitize!
HENDRIK PREIS
director microsoft
ORBIS
KOLJA PROHL
managing director
HÄMMERLING
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