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September 26 - 28, 2018 Frankfurt

RPA:B.O.T.S.
Robotic Process Automation in Business, Operations, Technology & Strategy

September 26 – 28, 2018 │ Westin Grand, Frankfurt, Germany

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From Data Driven Business to RPA to Cognitive!

The Cognitive Business Automation (CBA) is we.CONECT’s annual, cross-industry forum dedicated to providing precise insights into new technical innovation and to discuss business benefits of RPA, AI, Automation Intelligence and impact on business strategies.

The conference provides an european knowledge exchange platform bringing together the top experts in the field, providing a unique glimpse into the fascinating world of intelligent automation. At the CBA you will arm yourself with the latest knowledge & technical skills to achieve greater productivity, quality, customer experience and cost savings for the business.

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Leading RPA & AI Experts

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Cognitive Business Automation – the calendar event for...

…AI, Machine Learning, RPA & Data Science Executives!

Be an active part of the full AI, Machine Learning, RPA & Data Science ecosystem
Explore how AI, ML & RPA will change technology concepts, architectures, software platforms, further technical requirementsand business strategies
Discuss the challenges of AI supported, with regards to hardware & software requirements
Discover latest trends in machine learning, deep learning & cognitive technologies and gain insights insights into business strategy & commercial concepts
Cover the full scope of RPA & AI from the market leaders and new market players
Approach new technical challenges and disruptive technologies which will lead to massive usage of cognitive technologies for intelligent automation

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AUTOMATION.SCALE – 10 Start Ups – 10 Innovations

We are passionate about innovation in AI and recognize the pivotal role AI start-ups play. We understand the unique circumstances a tech start-up is faced with, and have tailored specific packages to enable the engagement of AI start-ups at AUTOMATION.SCALE start-up lounge.

The AUTOMATION.SCALE start-up lounge is the place to do business not just vertically – with the many cross industry business professionals attending the event – but also horizontally. Partnerships with other AI businesses and the entire industry will deliver additional significant value from your engagement with AUTOMATION.SCALE start-up lounge. Use the opportunity for your start-up to be noticed, be identified as market-leading, forge partnerships with organizations that are investing in the next big thing that is AI!

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Don’t miss out on the latest case studies surrounding robotic process automation (RPA) and cognitive technologies and hear from experts on how the fascinating world of AI, machine learning and smart technologies will shape our future.

We have so much in store for you that you’ll need every minute to try and experience everything.

With so much going and so many things to see, you should really think about bringing your colleagues, friends and boss along to help you divide and conquer the content.

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Where else in Europe can you find so many AI projects, automation budgets and RPA leads under the same roof?

Get involved as a business partner as our events are a one-stop-shop opportunity to promote thought-leadership and get face-to-face with over 150 key prospects. Cognitive Business Automation offers the best in class opportunity to introduce yourself as a thought leader to AI, RPA & Business Process Automation executives from all over Europe.

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Not sponsors… Cognitive Business Automation is a unique event in the business & technology world because of our relationship with our partners. Our aim is to support our partners to reach their targets and inspire innovation. This vision is shared by a select group of partners at our highest quality events with the most elite audience. Position your business as a thought leader at Cognitive Business Automation. Join our 2018 partners today!

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This event is of the right size, which allows sufficient interactions between participants.

Mohammed Al Ghadban

Process Automation Manager Platform Engineering and Architecture,Adidas

Incredibly inspirational and humbling to be amongst some of the best minds in the business.

Christoph Oehlschläger

General Accounting Global Process Owner, Global Business Solutions Lilly Deutschland GmbH

Diverse players, lots of presentations which show detailed work, roadmaps and problems as well es the diversity of the field.

Barbara Kleehaupt-Roither

Head of Shared Services Platform, Siemens Shared Services

Diverse players, lots of presentations which show detailed work, roadmaps and problems as well es the diversity of the field.

Sumeet Pathak

Head Smart Automation, Société Générale

Very rich discussions thanks to a high diversity of industries and profiles.

Dr. Thorben Finken

Head of Linde Global Services, The Linde Group

Interesting perspectives and thoughts, now we need to focus and implement.

Bill Bentaieb

Head of Finance Transformation, AkzoNobel

What‘s in there for you? The CBA 2018 Business & Strategy Topics

Cognify how applied robotic process automation (RPA) and AI leads to use & business cases
Discuss discuss the future in light of AI slowly taking over more functions in finance, HR, procurement, customer service, and much more
Learn how to use intelligent / cognitive / smart automation for your Shared Service Center (SSC), Global Business Services (GBS) strategies and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operations
Find out how to improve all corporate activities in HR, procurement and Finance & Accounting (F&A) including Order to Cash (O2C), Purchase to Pay (P2P), Procurement, Customer Service and back office processes, such as Payroll or Controlling
Discuss how to identify which processes to automate and how your proof of concept can harness digital behavioural change
Discover current trends with the application of robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive tools and the impact on the short and mid-term
Control & steer your RPA program with effective RPA governance strategies to achieve maximum benefit from your virtual workforce
Discuss the opportunities of advancing methods in intelligent automation and their impact across the industries
Learn how to develop change management strategies to guide your business through RPA and AI developments
Discuss how to make the most of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & RPA technologies and how to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) and which governance model will work best for your company.
The don’ts of RPA and cognitive technologies: How to avoid pitfalls from the start and which investments need to be done to guarantee the most value?
Cover the full scope of cognitive technologies, market research and market players

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It’s a Multi-Touchpoint Concept

The most effective and most informal networking hub to reach a maximum of ROI ‒ personal dialogue, direct exchange and numerous opportunities to get meetings with top executives!

Keynote

Top speakers, trendsetters, evangelists and experts in the field share their personal experience.

World Café Session

Be part of several thematic conversation rounds with changing topics and team constellations.

Icebreaker

Round tables on the evening before the first conference day. The Icebreaker is a first informal networking.

Networking Dinner

Wind down, enjoy great food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere to absorb all the new stimulations from the day.

Tweetback & Comments

The unique interactive live feedback system! Note down your thoughts on comment cards which will be pinned on walls in the networking area for further discussion.

Say Hello?

Get the show on the road. Discover who is joining the conference and why. To warm you up for the conference we invite you to get to know your conference peers. Have your business cards ready.

Breakfast Club

Start the conference with coffee and… NETWORKING! Join the we.CONECT Breakfast Club – an exclusive area in your hotel – and get into a conversation with other delegates already while having your first coffee.

Case Study

Selected brand new case studies from the industry offering insights into strategic approaches, project planning and operative realization. Learn from the most successful practices and use these real business results for benchmarking with the competition.

Challenge your Peers

Parallel round table discussions offer the delegates the possibility to talk about their own challenges

Matchfinder! Powered by AI

we.CONECT’s unique Event App & Matchfinder – Use our unique matching platform to make new connections, arrange meetings and find tailored solutions to your needs.

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Meet! CBA 2018

Discover who else is participating at Cognitive Business Automation. Our unique Polaroid Picture Wall will help you identify who you want to meet at the conference.

AUTOMATION.SCALE start-up lounge

we.CONECT gives you the opportunity to showcase your work and ideas and provides an excellent opportunity for start-up level companies to showcase their best technologies, software and concepts.

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Cognitive Business Automation fuels you with new ideas, new connections, new inspiration

From robotic automation process specialists and strategists, to robotics newbies, AI and process optimisation experts, shared service geeks to date genius, whatever hat you wear or wherever you stand on the spectrum of intelligent automation & AI, the conference has something of interest for you. Every year we are joined by thousands of individual companies seeking the latest news in their fields of expertise, so you can be sure you’ll be in good company.

Here is just a sample of some of the companies attending our events: