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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Empower
Day 1
Inspiration tracks
09:00-12:00
Kickstart your day with a dynamic session on design, gamification, and change management.
Inspiration tracks
12:20-13:00
Welcome by Jesper Roesgaard, CEO and Co-founder at Relesys
CEO Panel
13:00-14:00
How we build workplaces that truly appeal to Gen Z - and how those choices play out on the bottom line
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-?
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, CEO 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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Meet
Poul Cullura

Maybe you know Paul 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
June 16, 2025
Poul Cullura
CEO 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.

Connect
June 26, 2025
Mikkel Malesa
COO and Founder, DreamInfluencers
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
July 2, 2025
Vincent Hendricks
Vincent Hendricks
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CEO panel

Live panel inspired by Mads & Monopolet

Top CEOs tackle real workplace dilemmas

Focus: How to attract and retain Gen Z – and how it impacts the bottomline.

External facilitator:

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July 9, 2025
CEO panel
Gen Z and the bottom line
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July 9, 2025
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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!

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.

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.

August 27-28
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