eTail Nordic Connect 2025

20 - 21 May, 2025

Scandic CPH Strandpark, Copenhagen

Day 1 | 20th May

8:00 am - 8:45 am Registration and Welcome Coffee

Catch up with friendly faces before the event kicks off over a morning coffee and some breakfast. Don’t forget to follow the @eTail Connect LinkedIn page and get socialising as well as giving you a chance to win one of our amazing prizes.

8:45 am - 8:55 am Welcome and Concierge Briefing: Lina Elcheik, Editorial Director, WBR


8:55 am - 9:00 am Chairperson’s Opening Address


Securing Customer Loyalty

9:00 am - 9:20 am OPENING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - Value Today, Value Tomorrow: How we built a personalised loyalty program over time to optimise the shopping experience and have more than 1.2 million users in just over one year

Frederik Arve - Head of Loyalty, Salling Group
  • How to tailor the right portfolio of trade- and convenience benefits to obtain real value  
  • How to solve customer pain points by digitalising the shopping experience in a physical context 
  • Delving into the pros and cons of taking the less traditional route with this company-wide, fully integrated digital marketing program 


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Frederik Arve

Head of Loyalty
Salling Group

9:20 am - 9:55 am KEYNOTE CASE STUDY INTERACTIVE – Leveraging post-sale: How we transformed our post-purchase communication with personalisation to turn buyers into brand advocates

Viktor Sahlström - Chief Technology Officer, Apotea
  • Discovering how personalised post-purchase communication can transform one-time buyers into loyal, repeat customers by fostering ongoing engagement 
  • Learning how to use the post-purchase period to upsell products, promote offers, and encourage reviews, all of which help to strengthen direct customer relationships 
  • Exploring strategies for leveraging data and technology to create high-engagement communications that boost brand loyalty and encourage customers to return and purchase again 

15 min presentation, 20 min interactive discussion 

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Viktor Sahlström

Chief Technology Officer
Apotea

Moving Towards Sustainable eCommerce

9:55 am - 10:15 am CASE STUDY – Demonstrating sustainability: How we have adapted our operations to align with our online shoppers’ new priority

Mikael Lenneryd - Chief Marketing Officer, Apoteket
  • Examining how businesses are prioritising eco-friendly practices in product design and manu- facturing processes 
  • Discussing the increasing importance of sustainability in purchasing decisions and customer loyalty, especially among younger consumers 
  • How to integrate sustainability into your eCommerce operations, from sourcing to transparent communication about your environmental impact 
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Mikael Lenneryd

Chief Marketing Officer
Apoteket

10:15 am - 10:25 am Networking Bingo!

Throw yourself into our popular networking session to meet as many people in the room as you can in 10 minutes. Grab a bingo card and a pen, search out the numbers you need and get connecting! The winner will be able to donate a £100 to a charity of their choice! 

10:25 am - 10:55 am Coffee Break and Networking Time


10:25 am - 10:55 am Private Business Meetings

This time is reserved for you to benchmark solution providers.

10:55 am - 11:00 am 5 Minutes Transition


11:00 am - 11:30 am Private Business Meetings

This time is reserved for you to benchmark solution providers.

11:00 am - 11:30 am THINKTANK – How to transform customer engagement by leveraging advanced personalisation solutions to boost customer loyalty and eCommerce growth


11:30 am - 11:35 am 5 Minutes Transition


Embedding AI and Automation

11:35 am - 11:55 am PRESENTATION – GenAI for content and tracking: How to integrate generative AI to create dynamic product recommendations and optimise tracking capabilities

Michael Kirkegaard Clausen - Chief Marketing Officer, Holger's
  • Exploring the role of generative AI in enhancing personalisation and customer engagement  
  • Evaluating ethical considerations to ensure transparency and trustworthiness in AI-driven customer interactions 
  • Leveraging GenAI to enhance the customer journey, boost conversion rates, and deliver  
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Michael Kirkegaard Clausen

Chief Marketing Officer
Holger's

11:55 am - 12:15 pm PRESENTATION - How to harness the power of AI/ML to enhance content strategy and ensure it stands out in a crowded digital landscape

  • Leveraging AI/ML algorithms to analyse audience preferences, trending topics, and competitive content, enabling the creation of highly relevant, targeted content 
  • Using AI/ML tools to continuously optimise content performance by analysing metrics such as engagement, click-through rates, and conversions 
  • Harnessing AI/ML to deliver personalised content experiences to different audience segments 

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm PRESENTATION - Implementing AI for localized engagement: How to set up automation for seamless customer interactions across all channels and geographies

Andreas Drougge - Chief Technology Officer, Bagaren och Kocken AB
  • Exploring real-world AI applications in working with local agents, ensuring alignment with cultural nuances and effective communication across all digital channels 
  • Learning the fundamentals of setting up AI, including the necessary data, tools, and strategies for auto-writing, translations, and maintaining a consistent tone of voice across platforms 
  • Understanding how integrating AI into ticketing systems and communication channels can lead to cost savings, 24/7 availability, and improved customer service 


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Andreas Drougge

Chief Technology Officer
Bagaren och Kocken AB

12:35 pm - 1:05 pm Private Business Meetings

This time is reserved for you to benchmark solution providers.

1:05 pm - 1:50 pm Networking Lunch

Join your peers for a sit-down meal!

1:50 pm - 2:20 pm Private Business Meetings

This time is reserved for you to benchmark solution providers.

1:05 pm - 1:50 pm Women in eTail Networking Lunch


1:50 pm - 2:20 pm THINKTANK – How to unlock rapid growth by utilising MarTech solutions to drive better customer engagement and boost online sales


2:20 pm - 2:25 pm 5 Minutes Transition


2:25 pm - 2:55 pm Private Business Meetings

This time is reserved for you to benchmark solution providers.

2:55 pm - 3:00 pm 5 Minutes Transition


Bolstering your B2B & B2C eCommerce

3:00 pm - 3:20 pm PRESENTATION – How to leverage the learnings across B2B and B2C eCommerce to drive growth and drive higher ROI

Jonas Akermark - E-commerce & Digital Business Director, Husqvarna
  • Appling proven strategies from both verticals to streamline operations and reduce costs  
  • Leverage the unique aspects of B2B (complex purchasing) and B2C (personalisation) to optimise customer experiences and boost conversions 
  • How can you leverage your B2C experience when also providing a B2B channel? 
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Jonas Akermark

E-commerce & Digital Business Director
Husqvarna

Building Digital Channels

3:20 pm - 3:40 pm CASE STUDY – Building a retail brand in media: How can you successfully move your brand building into digital channels to improve engagement?

Nina Ahlfors - Digital Marketing Manager, Lidl Suomi
  • What are the considerations when transforming media plans? 
  • How to gain attention and engagement with digital marketing  
  • Building a structured team for efficient digital measuring

 

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Nina Ahlfors

Digital Marketing Manager
Lidl Suomi

3:40 pm - 3:45 pm 5 Minutes Transition


3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Coffee Break and Networking Time


3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Private Business Meetings

This time is reserved for you to benchmark solution providers.

4:15 pm - 4:20 pm 5 Minutes Transition


Creating a Seamless Experience

4:20 pm - 4:40 pm CASE STUDY – Modernising Omnichannel: How to successfully implement a seamless online-offline customer experience to drive sales and profitability

Jenni Homer - Director, Retail & eCommerce, Nanso Group
  • Changing internal processes using effective platforms  
  • Training store staff to better understand novel technical and digital operations 
  • Understanding customer segmentation using AI to better sell to different people and improve life-time value
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Jenni Homer

Director, Retail & eCommerce
Nanso Group

Grab a glass of bubbles and pick a table of your choosing for focused, deep dive interactive discussion to finish off the day!

Beer & Bubbles Roundtables

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm Table 1 – Our ReLoved story: How can you innovate your loyalty program to keep and attract new customers with resale strategies?

Monica Trabjerg Balle - Head of eCommerce, roccamore


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Monica Trabjerg Balle

Head of eCommerce
roccamore

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm Table 2 – AI adoption: How can you successfully implement new tools and upgrade your marketing tech stack despite budget restrictions?

Isabelle Aristidou - Head of Marketing, Cam Cam Copenhagen


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Isabelle Aristidou

Head of Marketing
Cam Cam Copenhagen

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm Table 3 – Mastering marketplaces: How can you effectively set up your DTC business through a marketplace to optimize returns for improved profitability?

Sara Guillsskon - Marketplace Merchandiser, Ellos Group


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Sara Guillsskon

Marketplace Merchandiser
Ellos Group

4:40 pm - 5:20 pm Table 4 - Social selling strategies: What are the top strategies for effectively leveraging influencers and live shopping?


4:40 pm - 5:20 pm Table 5 - Capitalising on subscriptions: How can you implement and scale a subscription service to guarantee customers come back for more?


4:40 pm - 5:20 pm Table 6 - Chat marketing: What are the benefits of humanising the digital experience using AI-powered chatbots?


5:20 pm - 5:30 pm Closing Remarks & Announcement of Networking Bingo Winner!


5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Networking Drinks Reception & Dinner

Join us in wrapping up Day 1 with a drink's reception before a three-course dinner, where you can continue the conversation and relax after a day full of learning and networking. We’ll have the coffee ready in the morning!