Cognigy Advisory Board
September 17, 2025 | Amsterdam | The Netherlands
2025 Cognigy Advisory Board
co-hosted by adidas
Exclusive and Confidential
Cognigy will provide exclusive insights on product plans to CAB members to receive roadmap feedback, ensuring all input remains confidential
Time Efficient
On average, a CAB member needs 10-15 hours a year, incl. a 30-min interview, an 8-hour annual meeting, and 1 hour for reading materials
Strategic & Product Advice
CAB members contribute strategic insights and product guidance based on their market expertise, helping tailor solutions to their company's needs and drive adoption.
Network with Cognigy C-Level
VPs, Product Owners and the Customer Success Team!
Philipp Heltewig CEO
Sascha Poggemann COO
Benni Mayr Chief Software Architect
The Cognigy Advisory Board (CAB) actively engages select customers in the product development process through collaboration and shared insights in a yearly board meeting.
Confirmed Advisors
Schwarz Group
Christian Wuttke
Lead of Chat & Voice Technology
DHL
Anne Keil
Head of Application Domain Management Customer Service
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SIXT
Tobias Grossecker
Vice President Customer Sales & Service
Allianz Partners
Pascal Meese
Global Head of Conversational AI
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PostNL
Merel Donkers
AI Channel Innovation Lead
Vattenfall
Tjeerd Schopman
Manager Automation & Conversational AI
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ERGO Group
Nicolas Konnerth
Head of Voice
Qantas Airways
Ean van Vuuren
Digital Customer Care
Nuuday
Oliver Snejbjerg
Head of AI & Channel Transformation
E.ON
Fabian Schneidereit
Team Lead Customer Interactions
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Carglass
Carlos Berg
Expert Product Owner Voice AI
TechStyleOS
Jack Roberts
Sr. Global Director GMS Technology
DHL
Denis Ziegenfuß
Senior IT Project Lead
Mercedes-Benz
Savio Sebastian
Product Owner AI and Automation
Circle K
Laura Krūmiņa
Solutions Architect
Adidas (Co-Host)
Stijn Bannier
Global Product Director
Adidas (Co-Host)
Angel Tania
PO Chatbot & Conversational Technology
Adidas (Co-Host)
Jessica Bowler
Senior Content Designer
Join Cognigy and 20 Global Brands in Amsterdam
adidas Corporate Office
Hoogoorddreef 9A, 1101 BA Amsterdam, Niederlande
The day starts with coffee and networking, followed by a kick-off from Robert Lochrie, Senior Vice President Consumer Engagement @adidas. Board members share their perspectives, and Cognigy's CEO gives strategic insights. The agenda includes open discussions, breakout sessions, and time to connect throughout the day.
Looking for a place to stay?
We recommend staying at the:
Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas
Hoogoorddreef 1, 1101 BA Amsterdam
where the Cognigy team will also be based.
Pre-Event-Dinner
We warmly invite you to join us for a pre-event dinner at Nazka on the evening of September 16.
The evening will begin at 18:30 with an apéritif and a welcome reception.
Cognigy Advisory Board 2025
The final agenda will be shared with all participants closer to the event date.
September 16 | 18:30h-21.30h | Pre-Event-Dinner
September 17 | 09:00h-17:30h | Advisory Board Meeting
09:00-09:30 Arrival and Networking
09:30-09:45 Opening, Robert Lochrie, SVP Consumer Engagement @adidas
09:45-10:00 Cognigy Welcome
10:00-11:00 Advisor Insights
11:00-11:30 Networking Break
11:30-12:00 Adidas Presentation
12:00-13:00 Cognigy Future Strategy
13:00-13:45 Lunch Break
13:45-15:45 Open Discussion and Q&A
15:45-17:00 Break Outs & Open Networking
17:00-17:30 Closing & Goodbyes
Past Advisory Boards
September 24, 2024 Frankfurt/Germany
Cognigy Advisory Board 2024
In 2024, the Cognigy Advisory Board was co-hosted by Lufthansa Group and brought together 12 global brands representing diverse industries. Members shared insights, explored customer roadmaps, and aligned on future priorities. Through open dialogue and collaboration, the Board continues to shape Cognigy’s innovation journey, ensuring our solutions evolve to meet real-world challenges across sectors.
March 15, 2023 Düsseldorf/Germany
Cognigy Advisory Board 2023
The first Cognigy Advisory Board was launched in 2023, bringing together 10 leading brands committed to shaping the future of Cognigy.AI. These visionary members took the honor of sharing insights, challenging ideas, and co-creating strategies that helped elevate Cognigy to the next level. Their collaboration laid a strong foundation for innovation, growth, and lasting partnerships.