Accenture presents: Digital Life - The Connected Everyday Life Augmenting the Reality
Ubiquitous technology, disruptive service models and new growth opportunities. Connected devices, wearables, etc., have blurred boundaries between the physical and digital world. Our lives will be measured anew. How can the information obtained be further processed intelligently and how will this data be used to grow businesses? What can innovative business models in the future contribute to lifestyle management? How will our everyday lives change? Which smart gadgets will enrich your life?
Welcome
Denis Gassman, Managing Director, Accenture
Being a technology enthusiast, Denis joined Accenture’s Technology Practice in 1998 and was responsible for several projects and programs at large international clients throughout Europe. He became a Partner at Accenture in 2009 and held several management positions since then. Since 2013 he leads the Communications, Media and Technology business for Accenture in Austria, Switzerland and Germany as a Managing Director out of the Munich office.
Dr. Rahmyn Kress, Managing Director, Accenture
Kress holds a PhD in Finance Management and Organizational Behavior. He’s worked in media companies since the early 90’s, before serving Universal Music as Senior Vice President of Operation. Next, CEO at Digiplug, his was to reposition the global organization as one of the industry’s leading SaaS media management and delivery platforms. He joined Accenture 2010 globally responsible for driving growth and strategy for the digital business services across Media and Entertainment, now Kress drives digital growth, transformation and strategy for Fortune 500 companies.
Paul Breidenbach, CEO, R4 Technologies
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Jack Ramsay, Senior Managing Director and Global Digital Delivery Lead, Accenture
Jack is a Senior Managing Director and leads Accenture‘s Digital Delivery business globally which comprises mobility, web commerce, analytics, embedded software and intelligent machines and systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Heriot Watt University and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Glasgow University and has 30 years of experience in delivering large complex engagements and leading large teams of people to a common aim, often in complex and changing environments.
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Dr. Geoff Mackellar, CTO, Emotiv
Dr Geoffrey Mackellar, leads up the research and development teams behind Emotiv Lifesciences. Geoff holds a PhD in Laser Physics and has over 25 years experience developing high tech medical and consumer products. After 10 years as Chief Scientist and R&D Manager with a series of medical laser startup companies, where he designed over 35 different laser systems for medical, scientific and industrial research, Geoff moved into the medical diagnostic field. Geoff holds 7 international patents and has published several papers and presentations at international conferences.
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Axel Springer – Creating the Digital Publisher
Jörg Rheinboldt, CEO, Axel Springer Plug & Play
Rheinboldt is a serial entrepreneur. While studying management in Cologne, he co-founded the Internet consulting company denkwerk and later alando.de, a marketplace which was acquired by eBay. Thereafter, Rheinboldt served as Managing Director of eBay in Germany, founded M10, an internet, telecom and media businesses investor, started teaching strategy at the Humboldt Viadrina School of Governance and joined Axel Springer in 2013.
Dr. Ulrich Schmitz, CTO, Axel Springer & Managing Director, Axel Springer Digital Ventures
CTO at Axel Springer and Managing Director of Axel Springer Digital Ventures. Responsible for early stage investments and technology management. After graduating and conferral of his doctorate in electrical / communications engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Ulrich Schmitz worked for Mannesmann and Vodafone since 1994. In 2001, he joined Axel Springer Venture GmbH as Technology Director, followed by several management positions within Axel Springer.
Moderator: Annica Hansen
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