CONTACT2000, The Radisson SAS, Brussels.


Worldwide Business Research is bringing its successful CONTACT conference to Europe.  Hear 25+ corporate case studies from the major companies leading the way in the integration of their call centres and web presence to provide outstanding customer service in Europe.  The speaker panel features senior Customer Service executives from Amazon.com, Lastminute.com, Hewlett Packard Europe, DHL and SEB Internet Bank amongst others.  To receive full information and register, call WBR on +44 20 7759 9023

You Will Be In Good Company
Networking is quite simply the best way to find out what's new, what's working and what's not.  You will meet and exchange information with forward thinking professionals including CEO's, Vice Presidents and Directors of:

  • Customer Service
  • Call Centre Industry
  • Business Development
  • e-Commerce
  • European Operations
  • eCRM Marketing
  • New Channels

CONFERENCE AGENDA:

CONTACT2000: TUESDAY 3rd October 2000
19:00 PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION
 
CONTACT2000: WEDNESDAY 4th October 2000
08:15 Welcome Coffee & Registration
09:00 Chairman's Opening Address
09:10 eCRM - Holy Grail or Holy Smoke?
Pat Whelan, Managing Director, CRM Solutions, EMEA, LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
09:50 Successfully Acquiring, Retaining And Expanding Customer Relationships With The Interent Consumer
Martine Ferment, Customer Services Director, Europe, AMAZON.COM
10:30 Examining The Business Case For Implementing A Web-Enabled Call Centre
Marek Lowther, Head of Customer Management, COMPAQ
11:10 Morning Coffee
11:30 Developing A Knowledge Base Online To Enable End Users To Embrace The Self-Help Environment
Nick Solomon, Regional Vice President, Member Services, AOL Europe
12:10 The Practical Realities And Strategic Challenges Of Integrating Your Website With Your Call Centre
Paul Allan, Customer Service Internet & Multimedia Strategy Manager, BT
12:50 Lunch For Delegates & Speakers
Stream A Stream B
14:00 Analysing The Latest Predictions In The Growth of E-Commerce Activity To Effectively Plan The Scalability Of Your Multimedia Contact Centre

Wendy Schratz, Strategy & Development Manager, Communications Centre, EGG
Increasing Competitive Advantage Through The Integration
of Customer Care Solution With Workflow Management Systems

Treive Nicholas, Channel Strategy Manager, AA Insurance
14:40 Using Web-Servicing In Order To Transform Your Call Centre From A Reactive Customer Interaction Centre Into A Proactive Revenue Generator

Lars Ekstedt, Managing Director, SEB e-BANKING
Determining The Impact Of The Web On Pan-European Call Centres - Examining The Challenges & Opportunities

Erik de Vlaam, General Manager, GIO European Helpdesk Services, ICL
15:20 Effectively Using Innovative One-To-One Marketing & Personalisation Techniques To Deliver Greater Control & Freedom To Your Customers

Edwin Rietkerk, Marketing & Development Manager, RABOBANK
Identifying The Most Effective Method Of e-Mail Management Within The Web-Enabled Call Centre


Arun Kapoor, Call Centre Manager, 
VIKING DIRECT
16:00 Afternoon Coffee
16:20 Utilising CRM Solutions To Integrate Your Marketing, E-Cmmerce & Customer Service Functions

Micheal Diehl, General Manager, European Consumer E-Business, HEWLETT PACKARD EUROPE
Overcoming Obstacles To Successful Outsourcing: Ensuring Quality Service With Your Requirements

Karen Berg, Operations Director, 
CYGNIFIC (KLM)
17:00 Overcoming The Technical Challenges Of Integrating The Internet Into Existing Legacy Systems To Provide A Seamless Service

James Harvey, Technical Services Director, DHL
Outsourcing Your Web-Enabled Call Centre Activities To Ensure The Highest Levels Of Customer Service

Ron Peerenboom, Managing Director, COGENT COMMUNICATIONS
17:40 CHAMPAGNE ROUND TABLES
19:00 CONTACT2000 COCKTAIL RECEPTION, GALA DINNER & AWARD CEREMONY
 
CONTACT2000: THURSDAY 5th October 2000
08:40 Morning Coffee
09:10 Chairman's Opening Address
09:20 Delivering Profitable Customer Relationships At Every Touchpoint, Through Every Channel
Charles Grover, Director of CRM Business Europe, PEOPLESOFT
10:00 Examining Lessons That Can Be Shared Between 'Bricks & Mortar' Companies & The New Etailers
David Kelly, General Manager, UK Operations, LASTMINUTE.COM
10:40 New Approaches To Developing A Personalised, Intuitive And Customer-Focused Multi-Channel Experience: Delivering Personalised Customer Service
Dean Yardley, Head Of Commercial & Technology, BRITISH AIRWAYS
11:20 Morning Coffee
Stream A Stream B
11:40 Identifying Which Specific Technologies To Adopt To Best Serve The Customer Through The Web-Based Call Centre
Vala Jonsdottir, Support Manager, Customer Service, MERCEDES-BENZ CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTRE
Successfully Dot.comming Your Customer Service


Charles Ross, European Business Systems Manager, SUN MICROSYSTEMS
12:20 Utilising CRM Solutions To Provide A Customer-Centered Multimedia Contact Centre: The Tesco Internet Homeshopping Case Study

Colin MacKenzie, Customer Service Operations Manager, TESCO
Worldwide Service With No Dividing Lines



Bob Rae, Director, Technical Operations
FUJITSU
13:00 Lunch For Delegates & Speakers
14:15 Extending eCRM Using Wireless And The Internet
Ivan MacDonald, Founder, President & CEO, EWARE
14:55 Multimedia Contact Centres: The Truth Today- Results Of In-Depth Interviews With Over 200 European Multimeadia Contact Centres
Steve Morrell, Global Programme Manager, Next Generation Contact Technology, DATAMONITOR
15:35 Accurately Identifying The Agent Skills Required To Provide Optimal Customer Service Across Multiple Channels
Filip Geers, Back Office Manager, KPN ORANGE
16:15 End Of CONTACT2000 Main Conference & Afternoon Refreshments
 
CONTACT2000:FRIDAY 6th October 2000
09:00 - 12:50 Post-Conference Technology Solutions Briefing
Building The Infrastructure To Support Your Web-Enabled Call Centre

At Contact2000 we guarantee you will hear unique, business Critical Case-studies from across Europe- you won't find so many senior level speakers covering issues that interest you at any other event

REGISTER NOW Call: +44 (0)20 7759 9023  Fax: +44 (0)20 7759 9001 or email:contact@wbr.co.uk
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