Agenda 5 March: AI-in-focus; and Nominations Showcase Presentations
Nominations is now Closed.
PART 1
AI in Focus, Plus Showcase Presentations
Our first day features a focus on AI, applied to GBS operations, with Case Studies, and practical, actionable advice. We also have our highly-popular “Nominations Showcases”. These rapid-fire (10 min only) presentations give you insights into best-practices from top, short-listed BSCs across the CEE and Baltic regions.
PART 2
8:00 – 9:00
Start the Day strong with our Networking Breakfast, fresh juices, and omelette station!


PART 3
9:00 – 9:10
Welcome and Opening Comments.

THOM BARNHARDT, ORGANIZER



BSC CHARITY BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS – SUMMER 2025
PART 4
9:15 – 10:00
AI Applied. How GBS operations are using AI to fundamentally transform their processes.
Case-studies, best-practices and examples of AI-in-action inside CEE and Baltics GBS operations.
(followed by a “deeper-dive”, 45-min workshop: “Practical Uses of AI in Business Services”)
Speaker: Michal Targiel
Partner, Leader of AI & Intelligent Business Process Automation, PWC


PART 5
10:00 – 10:30
AI Nominations Showcase Presentations: A look behind-the-scenes at 2 finalists for “Top AI Implementation of the Year”


PART 6
10:30 – 11:00
Coffees & Conversations
PART 8
12:00 – 12:30
GBS Transformation – perspectives from HQs
A panel of 2 Transformation Directors unveil their plans and perspectives.
Moderation by: Elias van Herwaarden, Location Perspectives
Panelists:
- Jackie-Lynn Hechanova,
Global Finance and Transformation Lead, Unilever Ice Cream


PART 9
12:30 – 13:30
VIP Luncheon and Conversations



PART 10
13:30 – 14:30
Nominations Showcase Presentations (6 x 10 min each).







PART 11
14:30 – 15:30
AI Workshop: “Practical Uses of AI in Business Services”
A deeper-dive into AI in-practice, and applied to the GBS sector.
Speaker:Michal Targiel
Partner, Leader of AI & Intelligent Business Process Automation, PWC

PART 12
15:30 – 16:15
Closing Coffees and 1-on-1 Meetings
PART 13
20:00 – 22:00
Opening night reception (2nd floor, Hotel Intercontinental)
(Beers, wines and networking)


CEE BUSINESS SERVICES AWARDS 2025
- Location: Warsaw, Poland
- Date: 5-6 March, 2025
- Attendees: InPerson (limited to 300) + online Brella.
- Dress Code: Black Tie (formal attire)












