Kamales Lardi
Kamales is a bold and strategic thinker in digital and business transformation. She combines over 22 years of deep cross-industry experience with the latest digital and technology solutions. Kamales is listed in the “Top 10 Global Influencers & Thought Leaders in Digital Transformation” (Thinkers360) and Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers 2021 (The Awards Magazine). She often says, ‘technology is not a silver bullet solution, a clear value proposition should drive any transformation effort’. This approach resonates well with many business leaders and has helped her stand out in the digital space. Since establishing Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH in 2012, Kamales has advised many multinational companies across various industries in Europe, Asia and Africa for over a decade. In June 2022, Kamales joined Valtech, a global business transformation company, as the Managing Director Switzerland.
Read MoreKamales believes in the transformative impact of emerging technologies. She has developed deep knowledge and practical experience in a range of emerging technology solutions, such as blockchain, AI, virtual and augmented reality, 3D-printing, IoT and sensor technologies, and robotics process automation among others. Kamales is a Teaching Fellow at Durham University Business School, and is the Chair of the FORBES Business Council Women Executives. She is a dynamic and influential speaker and presents regularly at corporate and industry conferences.
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THE END OF 'BUSINESS AS USUAL': How to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Business
The traditional rules and assumptions of business are no longer valid in the new digital economy. Emerging technologies have triggered a shift in the global consumer market, resulting in the urgent need for brands to adopt transformative approaches to customer engagement, organization structures, and business models. In addition, the recent Covid-19 pandemic has further accelerated market shifts towards digital engagement.
In her keynote presentation, Kamales awakens curiosity and widens perspectives on the latest trends and technologies impacting the traditional business landscape, and motivates audiences to explore innovative approaches that accelerate success in digital business transformation.
THE HUMAN SIDE OF TRANSFORMATION: Digital Culture Driving Transformation Success
People are the most powerful drivers of transformation. As companies increasingly adopt digital solutions and emerging technologies to drive productivity, innovation, and revenue, the risk of losing touch with the people who drive the business success grows. Culture change and empathetic leadership will be the defining element that could spell success for digital business transformation.
This keynote presentation highlights effective approaches to identify behaviors, mindsets, and skills required to realize successful digital business transformation in traditional organizations.
RISE OF THE LOW TOUCH ECONOMY: Digital-Physical Future of Customer Engagement
Over the past decade, technology has triggered an undeniable shift in consumer behavior and trends. People are adopting technology almost as quickly as it is being developed. Brands understand that consumers are the core of business success. But the question will be – how can companies succeed in the digital future?
In this keynote presentation, Kamales zooms in on the future of consumer behavior and preferences, the impact of the Low-Touch Economy on brands, as well as how should companies engage with customers across digital-physical touchpoints.
EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES: Deep-dive application of Blockchain, AI, Virtual/Augmented Reality, 3D-Printing, IoT & Sensor Technologies etc.
Over the past decade or so, exponential technologies have triggered shifts in the global business landscape and the world in general. As digital-enabled businesses rise and consumer adoption accelerates, new and transformative technology-based innovations are emerging almost on a daily basis.
This keynote presentation provides an overview of exponential technologies, the impact on society and businesses, as well as real-world and future-focused applications across industries.
Keynote sessions deep-dive into specific technologies and industry focus, upon request.
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