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The must-attend configuration events of 2018

Why attend?

  • Strategic focus
  • Analyst presentations
  • Customer strategic presentations
  • CLM adoption
  • Configit strategic roadmap
  • Networking with industry leaders
  • Social event with peers
  • Technology focus
  • Configit product roadmap
  • Product deep-dives
  • Customer implementation presentations
  • Product demo booths
  • Explore best practices
  • Networking with peers

Agenda & Speakers

23 - 24 October CLM summit agenda

Presenter

The CLM Summit is the forum where business leaders, analysts and researchers connect with peers and explore strategies for Configuration Lifecycle Management.

This year’s attendees will hear from top analysts and innovators on trends in the PLM, CRM, ERP, CPQ and IoT sectors. Mixed with customer lectures and networking sessions, the CLM Summit will facilitate the exchange of ideas to master product complexity while increasing business agility and speed to market.

Tuesday, October 23

MorningRegistration & breakfast
Introduction to the CLM Journey
Keynote speaker
Customer cases
Networking breaks
AfternoonLunch & Networking
CLM strategies
Customer Case
Networking breaks
EveningNetworking dinner at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

Wednesday, October 24

MorningBreakfast & Networking
CLM Cloud
Customer cases
Networking breaks
AfternoonLunch & Networking
CLM strategy
CLM course and break out session
Customer Case
Networking breaks
EveningTransfer to Georgia Aquarium
Networking dinner at Georgia Aquarium
Transfer to InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

More speakers to be announced forthcoming!

Presenter

Oskar Norman

Director, Sales Support, Hiab
Bio

Biography

Oskar Norman heads the global Sales Support function at Hiab, the world’s leading provider of on-road load-handling equipment, and related intelligent services and digitally connected solutions. The Sales Support function develops and implements effective and efficient sales and customer support processes and tools, both for the own salesforce as well as for Hiab’s extensive dealer network. During his over 20 years long career at Hiab, Oskar has worked in many different roles, such as marketing, sales, finance, production and project management.

Oskar Norman on LinkedIn
Services growth strategy for a product oriented company

Since 1944, Hiab, the world’s leading provider of on-road load-handling equipment, has relied primarily on designing, manufacturing, and selling load-handling devices made from steel and hydraulics. This focus on traditional equipment sales has left service-related sales largely confined to spare parts. Hiab’s new strategy is to significantly grow the services part of the business by offering related intelligent services and digitally connected solutions.

This presentation will focus on the practical challenges facing organizations when working towards implementing a services growth strategy, including:

– Breaking down the potential growth areas
– How to find services potential from equipment in use the field
– Challenges with many data systems and data quality
– Changing the mindset of the sales organization

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Presenter

Louis Columbus

Principal and member of the senior management team at IQMS
Bio

Biography

Louis is currently serving as Principal, IQMS. Previous positions include Director Product Management at Ingram Cloud, Vice President Marketing at iBASEt, Plex Systems, Senior Analyst at AMR Research (now Gartner), marketing and business development at SaaS start-ups.
Mr. Columbus’ academic background includes an MBA from Pepperdine University and Strategic Marketing Management and Digital Marketing Programs at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Louis also teaches MBA courses in international business, global strategies, strategic planning and market research. Mr. Columbus currently is a member of the faculty at Webster University and has taught at University of California, Irvine & Marymount University.

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Presenter

Joseph Anderson

Vice President of Services at The Institute for Process Excellence
Bio

Biography

Joseph Anderson is the Vice President of Services at the Institute for Process Excellence. He holds executive-level authority for the IpX global services organization which is responsible for leading IpX clients through business and digital transformation. Joseph has more than twenty years of experience within the automotive, aerospace, marine and defense industries in various executive positions.

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Presenter

Henrik Reif Andersen

CEO, Professor, Co-founder at Configit
Bio

Biography

Henrik Reif is co-founder and CEO of Configit A/S. With more than 25 years’ experience in IT development and research, Henrik Reif holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Aarhus and is a Professor of Computer Science.

Henrik Reif Andersen on LinkedIn
CLM as enabler for digital transformation

Manufacturing companies are experiencing increased pressure to digitally transform their business. Customer journeys, product development, manufacturing and product services all need to be seamless digital experiences. Configuration Lifecycle Management is a key enabler for this transformation.

In this talk, we will elaborate on how CLM is a catalyst for digital transformation in manufacturing companies. Providing a key link between products and customers, CLM is an essential component to successful digitalization efforts.

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Presenter

Henrik Hulgaard

CTO, PhD, Co-founder at Configit
Bio

Biography

Henrik is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Configit A/S. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Washington and is an Associate Professor of Computer Science. An author of more than 25 international articles, Henrik is responsible for the overall technology vision for Configit.

Henrik Hulgaard on LinkedIn
Presenter

Thomas Randrup

Executive Vice President, Strategic Business at Configit
Bio

Biography

Thomas Randrup holds a PhD in Mathematics from the Technical University of Denmark & Maersk (Industrial Research Fellow) and an Executive Diploma in Managing IT Software and Service Strategically from Copenhagen Business School. He is responsible for proposing, planning, initiating, and executing new projects in relation to strategic business development initiatives in Configit that typically involves cross-functional activities.

Presenter

Scott Perdue

President, Configit Inc
Bio

Biography

Scott is President of Configit Inc. and oversees operations in the United States. With more than 10 years of experience managing configuration projects and more than 20 years of experience working with Information Technology in the manufacturing industry, he guides Configit’s clients through the Configuration Lifecycle while leading the strategic growth of Configit’s U.S. based development, delivery, and sales teams.

Scott Perdue on LinkedIn
Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) course

The newest course in the Configit Academy takes a deep dive into Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM). Learn from the leaders in CLM how to evaluate your company’s needs and CLM maturity level, as well as identifying how CLM can be applied to each lifecycle phase.

In this presentation, select course materials and topics will be discussed, including:

  • Introduction to Configuration and CLM
  • Overview of Product Lifecycle Phases
  • CLM Modeling
  • CPQ as Part of CLM
  • Impact on Business Functions
  • Understanding Your Solution Space
  • Change Management Using CLM
  • Examples of CLM Solutions
  • CLM Maturity Model
  • CLM ROI Tool
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24 October Networking dinner for CLM and User Summit Georgia Aquarium

25 October User summit agenda

Presenter

The User Summit is a full day of technical, hands-on experience and customer case stories, where users of Configit software can connect with peers and Configit experts to explore best practices.

Attendees will hear technical customer stories providing key learnings and insights, and together with internal experts, dive into product and solution features.

Wednesday, October 24

EveningConference registration
Transfer to Georgia Aquarium
Networking dinner at Georgia Aquarium
Transfer to InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

Thursday, October 25

MorningRegistration & Breakfast
Configit CLM Cloud
Configit Quote & Ace
Customer cases
Networking breaks
AfternoonLunch & Networking
Configit Model & Build
Configit Solution packages
Customer cases
Break-out session
Networking breaks

More speakers to be announced forthcoming!

Presenter

Elmar Schaab

Global PLM Program Manager at ABB
Bio

Biography

As ABB Electrification Products Global PLM Program Manager, Elmar leads ABB EP PLM vision.

Prior roles include Global IT Manager, Process Consultant, Software Designer and Electronics Engineer. His experiences include business process optimization and implementation of global software applications.

Elmar Schaab on LinkedIn
Presenter

Mattia Pontacolone

CEO of Coolshop
Bio

Biography

Mattia Pontacolone is CEO and founder of Coolshop.
Coolshop is a UX centered digital solution provider focused on creating effective extended sales processes. Leveraging the Italian world-renowned talents in creativity and design, writing cutting-edge code to provide great B2B and B2C applications.

Mattia’s passion for StartUps and new technology led him to co-found iStarter in 2012. iStarter is a business incubator-accelerator that provides initial capital and extensive coaching to inventors and startuppers through a highly diversified network of young professionals and senior advisors.

Mattia holds a BSc in Information Engineering and an MSc in Management Engineering at Politecnico di Torino and Institut National Politecnique de Grenoble.

Mattia Pontacolone on LinkedIn
Online / offline dealer support challenges

The sales process of configurable products is complex, and often intermediated by a network of distributors. Add to this limited network connectivity, and the challenges of providing real-time, accurate product data anytime, anywhere increase dramatically.

Using Configit’s patented VT technology, Coolshop has created a robust application for users to configure, price, and quote on-the-go, regardless of platform.

Working with industry leaders including Columbus McKinnon and CNH Industrial, Coolshop has combined front-end and back-end capabilities into one single application covering the entire sales process.

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Presenter

Henrik Hulgaard

CTO, PhD, Co-founder at Configit
Bio

Biography

Henrik is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Configit A/S. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Washington and is an Associate Professor of Computer Science. An author of more than 25 international articles, Henrik is responsible for the overall technology vision for Configit.

Henrik Hulgaard on LinkedIn
Presenter

Jesper Blak Møller

Product Manager Quote & Model, PhD at Configit
Bio

Biography

Jesper holds a PhD in Computer Science and has worked with product modelling and configuration solutions at Configit for over 15 years. Jesper is the Product Manager for the Quote and Model products, and he has extensive knowledge about rule based systems, SAP variant configuration, and modelling and pricing of complex products. Before his role as a Product Manager, Jesper worked as a solutions architect and configuration engineer in Configit’s Delivery department, and as a software developer in Configit’s R&D department.

Jesper Blak Møller on LinkedIn
Presenter

Jesper Jæger Henriksen

Build Manager at Configit
Bio

Biography

Jesper holds an M.Sc. from the Technical University of Denmark in Mathematical Modelling and Computing and has been with Configit for 5 years. Jesper has prior experience as Senior Configuration Engineer in Configit’s delivery department and thus has a comprehensive understanding of the Build product and its applications. In addition, Jesper is the author and course owner of the Build B1 course.

Jesper Jæger Henriksen on LinkedIn

Networking dinner at Georgia Aquarium

The Ocean Voyager gallery at the Georgia Aquarium will host our networking dinner including participants from both conferences. Join us for networking and seasonal southern dining in front of one of the largest single aquatic exhibits in the world. Explore the incredible marine life through the giant viewing window, and be fascinated by the whale sharks, trevally jacks, squadrons of small and large stingrays and enormous goliath grouper that all ply the waters of this ocean habitat.

The conferences will be held at InterContinental Buckhead, Atlanta
Venue information and directions

Venue information and directions

Accommodation

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is a luxury hotel with an inviting atmosphere and true southern charm, located in the heart of the prestigious Buckhead neighborhood. During the conferences we will be pampered with award-winning service and enjoy a stylish setting, offering us natural daylight, delicious cuisine, and a large garden.

The hotel is easily accessible with public transportation, only a 5 minute walk away from MARTA Buckhead Station (Red line).

Special Configit group rate
A special Configit group rate of $209 a night is offered to all summit attendees, when booking prior to September 20th, 2018. Guest room wireless internet and access to fitness center, pool, and spa locker room are included.

You will receive booking and transportation information with your registration confirmation.

Delegate Rates

The EARLY-BIRD registration discount is being offered through September 4th, 2018.

Early Bird
CLM Summit
$695
$895
Early Bird
Both Summits
$845
$1.095
Early Bird
User Summit
$325
$450
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