Dorien Piessens is a Strategy & Innovation Consultant at TomorrowLab. A startup founder with 15 years of experience in retail management and an MBA in international business. Throughout her career Dorien launched, managed and advised several retailers and retail brands.
Dorien was basically born in retail. As a baby, she crawled around in her family's sports store. Her most valuable lesson? Listen to your customer.
Dorien provides a compelling vision of how technology and changing consumer behavior will shape retail in the coming years. An industry that has undergone major changes: from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to the rise of e-commerce, and the train of change will not stop anytime soon. Big data, unified commerce, Metaverse, AI, sustainability, etc. are hot topics. Dorien will make sure you’ll catch the train of change.
Technology has become an integral part of contemporary life, but how will we live and consume in this virtual world? Will consumers be willing to take action against climate change themselves and drastically change their buying habits? Will we still own things ourselves or will we rent, borrow and share? What will be the role of physical stores? Will the future of global retail be local? What do customers want? How will they buy and consume goods in the future?
The future of retail promises to be even more exciting. In this keynote, we explore some of the trends, innovations and future developments, shaping the future of retail. Where is retail going in the next 10 years?
Languages in which the keynote can be given: Dutch, English & French
Dorien is known for her energy and enthusiasm. By the end of this presentation, which will be highly interactive, you will have a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead in retail. All in all, the keynote paints a picture of a rapidly evolving retail landscape, with new technologies and changing consumer behavior driving innovation and disruption. Retailers that are willing to embrace these changes and prioritize the customer needs will be the most successful in the years ahead. Let's dive into the exciting world of the future of retail together.
Machiel den Dekker, entrepreneur at AFAS Software, shares his knowledge and passion for creating a positive and productive work environment. With years of experience in the IT sector and a sharp focus on the future of work, Machiel inspires organizations to innovate while simultaneously improving the well-being of their employees with a focus on corporate social responsibility. As a keynote speaker, he knows how to captivate, entertain, and motivate his audience.
As business lead for the transformation programs of TomorrowLab, Karen Sprengers, is an empowered strategist and passionate about innovation and technology. With an extensive track record spanning over 15 years across diverse industries including mobility and aviation, healthcare, industry, and smart cities—both in B2C and B2B capacities—Karen brings a wealth of experience and expertise.
Astrid Bastiaens is an empowered strategist and passionate speaker with over 15 years of experience across diverse sectors, including energy, IT, construction, telecom, smart cities, and media. With a proven track record in both B2C and B2B aspects of business, Astrid brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
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