Waves '24 Agenda
We have four spaces packed with action from 9:30am until late.
Get inspired with keynotes, interviews, and panel discussions in our Elektra theater, learn something new on the workshop-style Freiraum stage, and get hands-on and mingle in the Atrium. As the sun sets, ascend to the Beletage for a night to remember.
Waves '24 Agenda
We’re still putting the finishing touches to the agenda, so sessions and timings may change slightly.
09:30 - 10:30
AtriumRegistration, breakfast, and networking
Grab your badge. Grab a coffee. Prepare for a day of discovery with connection kickstarters designed to break the ice and grow your network.
10:30 - 12:00
ElektraWaves ‘24: Keynote presentation
Kick off your day in style. Join us for a very special morning as we explore the potential of automation, share the low-down on our upcoming product roadmap - and reveal something that could change the way you work and think.
Fabian VeitCEO, Make
Darin PattersonVP, Product, Make
Patrik SimekCo-Founder and CTO, Make
German BernhartPrincipal Product Manager, Make
12:15 - 13:05
FreiraumAcademy live: Bring the power of AI to your workflows
Set aside the hype: Discover how leading experts are integrating AI into their real work today. Expect a lively discussion, real-world applications that you can put into practice now, and honest perspectives on what is possible — and what isn’t (yet).
Thibaut WatigrantDirector of Product, Gojob
Shubham SharmaFounder, Notion Secrets
Jan MeineckeCo-founder of 9x
Sara MaldonAI Transformation Lead, Make
12:15 - 12:30
ElektraCustomer spotlight: How bunch is embracing no/low-code to build a breakthrough product
With a dedicated team of Business Engineers, German startup bunch is putting the power of no/low-code in the hands of both business and engineering experts to build the future of private markets. Discover how their approach is delivering unexpected results.
Lisa KleinmanHead of Product Design, Make
Jakob ZacherlHead of Data & Automation, bunch
12:30 - 13:00
ElektraBuilding for hypergrowth: The power-up playbook
Join Andreas "Andi" Stryz, the visionary CTO & Co-Founder of German car-subscription company FINN, as he shares his secrets and lessons learned on building a tech stack and org that’s ready to grow — fast.
Andreas StryzCo-Founder and CTO, FINN
13:00 - 14:00
AtriumLunch
Fuel up and forge connections, while exploring our latest product announcements, and getting to know our sponsors.
13:50 - 14:40
FreiraumAcademy live: Level up your marketing with Make
From generating leads to nurturing customers, connecting the dots across your marketing funnel can unlock huge performance and potential. Discover actionable, real-world ideas you can implement right away from our panel of pros.
Marine TrizacDigital Marketing, KPMG Deutschland
Alistair WilsonCEO, Flowmondo
Aron GosselinSenior Product Partnerships Manager, HubSpot
Leo AlshafeiCo-Head of Marketing, Make
13:55 - 14:10
ElektraCustomer spotlight: Warner Brothers Discovery's blockbuster automation success
Diego Alberti, the pioneering expert behind automation at Warner Brothers Discovery, lifts the lid on how he's taking an organization with a history that dates back more than a century to the cutting edge of automation and innovation.
Diego AlbertiManager, Product Automation, Warner Bros. Discovery- Lisa KleinmanHead of Product Design, Make
14:10 - 14:50
ElektraThe winning mindset: How to own your future
Startup, scaleup, or large enterprise, you need more than just the right tools to win. Successful investor and advisor Fabienne Doerig shares her secrets for success in coupling innovation with technology to drive exponential results.
Fabienne DoerigConsultant & Advisor
Lilith BrockhausCo-Founder and CEO, VisualMakers
14:40 - 15:10
AtriumCoffee break
Grab some fuel for the rest of the afternoon.
15:00 - 15:30
FreiraumAcademy live: Architecting impactful scenarios at scale
As your automations become more complex, the design decisions you make can significantly impact a scenario’s effectiveness. Discover the questions that advanced Make users consider before they hit the Scenario Editor to maximize the power of their work.
Lorenz SahlmannLead Senior Solution Engineer, Make
15:10 - 15:55
ElektraRelease highlights: Our favorite new features
Make Product Managers share their favorite features from the last few months. Discover how to put them to work and become a true super user.
Ondrej VeselyProduct Manager, Make
Michal ZlatosProduct Manager, Make
Daniel BornProduct Manager, Make- Lisa KleinmanHead of Product Design, Make
Tereza KlobouckovaProduct Manager, Make
Sebastian MertensHead of Applied AI, Make
15:40 - 16:10
FreiraumAcademy live: Connect (almost) anything with Make
With new apps coming to market all the time, you need the flexibility to integrate all the tools your business uses - today and in the future. Get updated on our strategy for supporting the most common apps out of the box — and for ensuring you can connect to whatever you need.
Jan KnettigGroup Product Manager, Make
15:55 - 16:10
ElektraCustomer spotlight: How Gojob is using Make + AI to reinvent recruitment
Hiring people is an innately human task — or is it? In this session, we’ll meet Thibaut Watrigant, Director of Product at French startup Gojob — to dive into how they are bringing the power of automation and AI to this incredibly complex space.
- Lisa KleinmanHead of Product Design, Make
Thibaut Watrigant Director of Product, Gojob
16:15 - 17:00
ElektraUnfiltered: Founders on startup struggles, growth, and grit to game-changing success
Hear first-hand from visionary founders as they share their highs, lows, and untold stories of innovation on the road to breakthrough success.
Mariam HakobyanCo-Founder and CEO, Softr
Marie MartensCo-Founder, Tally- Alistair WilsonCEO, Flowmondo
- Shubham SharmaFounder, Notion Secrets
16:20 - 17:00
FreiraumLeadership live: Driving a culture of change and innovation
Whether you’re from a company of one, or of thousands, your organization’s culture will have a direct impact on its ability to unlock potential. Join this panel of expert leaders as they guide you in creating a personalized action plan to drive a culture of innovation in your business.
Pierre-Yves GarciaCo-Founder, 9x- Diego AlbertiManager, Product Automation, Warner Bros. Discovery
Timo ThomsenHead of Measurement & Signals, Partnerships EMEA, Meta- Lilith BrockhausCo-Founder and CEO, VisualMakers
17:00 - 18:00
AtriumHappy hour and networking
Debrief the day over a drink, plus get another chance to get new feature demos from Make experts and meet our sponsors.
18:00 - 18:05
AtriumWaves ‘24: Closing ceremony
Gather for a moment in the Atrium to recap today’s announcements and kick off a night of celebration.
Fabian VeitCEO, Make
18:05 - late
BeletageDinner and party
Enjoy a delicious dinner and — whether you dance, mingle, or relax — join us to celebrate the future.