Gladly Connect Live 2024

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CX, Reimagined for Today

At this year’s Gladly Connect Live, we embarked on a transformative CX journey to a place where exceptional service and AI enhancements have the power to redefine how customers experience your brand.

CX leaders and practitioners were challenged to shift their mindset away from legacy thinking and empowered to create genuine connections and long-lasting relationships with customers.

Reserve the on-demand Gladly Connect Live sessions today to relive the entire 2024 experience.

Why We Attended

Attendees enjoyed a community-building event that transformed their approach to customer experience and inspired new ways to drive business growth.

Gladly Connect Live

Explored Trends
Shaping CX

Learned about today’s biggest customer service trends and the ones guiding the future of CX.

Learned From
Industry Visionaries

Heard from trailblazers and subject-matter experts at brands leading the way in customer experience.

Previewed Our
Product Roadmap

Shared an exclusive first look at the Gladly innovations that will drive your CX strategy forward.

Key Event Takeaways

Guests left Gladly Connect Live 2024 feeling inspired and equipped with the tools and ideas needed to supercharge their CX organizations.

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Insights and Strategies

Walked away with a playbook for driving immediate change on your team and within your business.

Real-World Use Cases

Found inspiring examples and useful applications from real customer success stories to boost your CX.

Community of Peers

Grew your professional network and opened the doors to potential partnerships and new ventures.

Who Attended Gladly Connect Live

Industry Leaders

Leaders from influential brands who are invested in turning their customer service centers into revenue generators.

Gladly Customers

Companies that use Gladly and are looking for fresh insights, best practices, and winning strategies from their peers.

CX Enthusiasts

Professionals interested in gaining industry insights and learning more about today’s customer experience trends.

Conference Agenda

Explore the can't-miss topics and speakers from Gladly Connect Live 2024.

ALL EVENTS
DAY 1

Tue, March 26

DAY 2

Wed, March 27

March 26
10:00 am
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People-Centric Customer Service in the Age of AI

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A new era of customer experience is upon us — one that utilizes both AI and human support to deliver personalized experiences which foster stronger customer loyalty. Join Joseph Ansanelli, CEO of Gladly, to learn how to tap into the combined power of people and AI to deliver radically personal customer service.

Joseph Ansanelli

CEO, Gladly

March 26
11:10 am
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Leading With CX — A Founder's Approach to Business Growth

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Join us for a dynamic fireside chat between Allbirds co-founder, Joey Zwillinger, and Gladly CEO, Joseph Ansanelli as they discuss the role of CX and its impact and importance across the business — from finance to ops and product. You’ll hear how Joey views customer service as a true value center for the business, along with strategies to enhance your support organization's performance with emerging technologies like AI. Plus, preview what’s next for Allbirds to see how Joey envisions customer service continuing to drive their company forward.

Joey Zwillinger

Co-Founder, Allbirds

March 26
1:30 pm
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Doing More With Less – Scaling Your Support Team Without Scaling Costs

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Brands today are walking a tightrope of having to grow the business while being asked to do so with less budget and resources. How can teams effectively scale operations without scaling costs, and how can they maintain a level of connection and personalization with customers as they do it? This panel of CX experts will share how they’re able to increase efficiency without growing costs by consolidating their tech stack and streamlining their team.

  • Discover game-changing strategies and practical solutions to amplify your support team's effectiveness without the expense surge.
  • Learn how to redefine scalable support strategies without compromising personalization and quality.
  • Gain insights into the strategic reduction of tech stacks and the benefits of a unified platform for comprehensive CX management.

John McCahan

Vice President of Customer Care, FTD

Christina Sheehan

Associate Director, Crate&Barrel

Simas Tamosaitis

Director of Sales and Services, SelectBlinds

March 26
2:20 pm
MST

Crafting Authentic Customer Experiences, From Retail to Online

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Every customer interaction presents an opportunity to cultivate a meaningful relationship, but ensuring authenticity across both digital and physical realms can have its challenges. Join us for a fireside chat with Chief Retail Officer, Kim Heidt, as we uncover how she’s fusing the traditional ethos of customer service with innovation at Tecovas. Drawing from her years of experience at the intersection of retail and digital, Kim will share strategies for building authentic relationships centered around why customers seek assistance, not how to deflect them, how to stay resilient and dedicated to your team and customers even during unforeseen challenges, and more.

Kim Heidt

Chief Retail Officer, Tecovas

Joseph Ansanelli

CEO, Gladly

March 26
3:15 pm
MST

CX Change Makers – How to Impact Innovation Across Your Organization

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To meet growing customer expectations and evolving business needs, brands need modern customer service teams that are rooted in innovation. It’s the pivotal role of CX leaders to champion a culture of change by advocating for customer-centric strategies that drive this innovation.

Join us for an exclusive event spotlighting the trailblazers paving the way for change across their industries and challenging the status quo within their organizations. By sharing success stories, best practices, and the tangible benefits of customer-focused initiatives, this session will inspire and empower fellow CX leaders to become change agents within their organizations, fostering a new era of customer service.

Mike Beaubrun

Director, Global Head of Customer Experience, Condé Nast

Stephanie Kalch

Senior Director of Customer Service, Samsonite

Leslie Nelson

Senior Director of Digital Client Experience, Holly Hunt

March 26
4:00 pm
MST

The Mindset Shift — Preparing Support Teams for AI

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At last year’s Gladly Connect Live, we unveiled our Hero Experience Report uncovering the motivations, challenges, and opportunities for customer service teams. How have these changed in the era of AI? How has the role of the customer service agent changed? Drawing from real-world examples and audience insights on guiding teams through technological shifts, we'll uncover how AI is transforming the agent landscape. Learn from the experiences of Gladly experts and customers as we discuss how to integrate AI into your support team while keeping your agents and consumers happy and engaged.

March 26
4:00 pm
MST

From Tickets to People — The ABCs of Implementing Gladly

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Embarking on the journey to scale your business is exhilarating, so don’t let implementation weigh you down. In this session, we’ll guide you through every step of the implementation process — from conception to execution — to help you realize the transformative power of shifting from ticket-centric processes to person-focused interactions with Gladly. Uncover how to unlock the ability to see each customer's journey comprehensively and empower agents with a crystal-clear understanding of their history with your brand. (Spoiler alert – it’s easier than you think!).

March 26
4:00 pm
MST

Unlocking AI – Getting Started with Gladly Sidekick

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Join us for an AI workshop tailored to CX leaders, where we’ll explore the transformative power of Gladly Sidekick. Discover game-changing strategies and actionable insights from our expert team that will help you harness AI to scale your support team efficiently. From selecting the right AI capabilities to discovering low-lift use cases you can implement today, we’re sharing the Sidekick best practices and practical applications that will unlock the full potential of AI in your organization.

March 27
10:00 am
MST

Seven Secrets for Consistently Delivering ‘Wow’ Service

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Creating memorable service moments is critical to the success of any business. And finding that delicate balance of high touch and high tech is the key to making them actionable, measurable, and repeatable over and over again. Join Louie Gravance as he draws on over 25 years with the Walt Disney Company to illustrate how service is truly your most indispensable superpower in today’s crowded and dynamic market, and reveal the seven secrets to harnessing it for lasting success.

Louie Gravance

Former Leader, Walt Disney Company

March 27
11:10 am
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Reimagining Excellence in Customer Service and Adding Value to Your Brand

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Through external challenges, evolving customer expectations, technological shifts, and macroeconomic pressures, Nordstrom has remained a benchmark for exceptional customer experiences.

Join Jim Gallagher, Vice President of Customer CARE & Fraud, as he shares about Nordstrom’s dedication to crafting effortless and delightful service experiences. Dive into the principles that underpin the company’s customer-centric approach and learn how to transform your CX from a cost center to a value center. From redefining the future of CX to harnessing the power of AI in driving proactive support, Jim’s session promises to inspire and empower organizations to elevate their standards of service.

Jim Gallagher

VP of Customer Care & Fraud, Nordstrom

March 27
12:10 pm
MST

From Theory to Practice – AI Adoption Across Real Business Scenarios

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AI is here, and while some brands are considering how it fits into their strategy, others are already hard at work implementing it in their day-to-day. Hear practical strategies and personal experiences from leaders on what prompted their entry into the world of AI — how they approached it within their organizations and how they’ve been applying it across their teams. From discovery to implementation and daily use, we’ll explore how AI is the best sidekick in helping support teams streamline, scale, and grow customer loyalty.

Danny Cox

VP of Guest Experiences, Breeze Airways

Mandi Geary

Director of Customer Care, BSN Sports

Lauren Inman-Semerau

Head of Customer Experience, Rothy’s

Speakers and Special Guests

We gathered an exciting lineup of CX leaders from the world’s most-loved commerce brands to share their experiences, insights, and predictions surrounding customer service.

Joseph Ansanelli

CEO, Gladly

Mike Beaubrun

Director, Global Head of Customer Experience, Condé Nast

Danny Cox

VP of Guest Experiences, Breeze Airways

Jim Gallagher

Vice President, Customer Care & Fraud, Nordstrom

Mandi Geary

Director of Customer Care, BSN Sports

Louie Gravance

Former Leader, Walt Disney Company

Kim Heidt

Chief Retail Officer, Tecovas

Lauren Inman-Semerau

Head of Customer Experience, Rothy's

Stephanie Kalch

Senior Director of Customer Service , Samsonite

John McCahan

Vice President of Customer Care , FTD

Leslie Nelson

Senior Director of Digital Client Experience , Holly Hunt

Christina Sheehan

Associate Director , Crate&Barrel

Simas Tamosaitis

Director of Sales and Service , SelectBlinds

Joey Zwillinger

Co-Founder , Allbirds

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  • The on-demand Gladly Connect Live 2024 sessions
  • AI insights and best practices to delight customers and support teams
  • Keynote by Louie Gravance, a former leader at Walt Disney Company
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  • Free learning and development resources on a variety of CX topics

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