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Customer success program

customer success

About the co-hosts

co-host
Saahil Karkera
Vice President of Customer Success
Oaky

With over a decade of experience in Customer Success, I’ve made it my mission to help startup founders and aspiring CSMs build unshakable CS strategies that drive growth. From aligning cross-functional teams to delivering measurable results in retention and expansion, I bring a practical, no-nonsense approach to scaling CS operations. As a CS community builder (CS Connect) and thought leader, I’m passionate about empowering the next generation of CS leaders to embrace bold, data-driven strategies that move beyond survival mode and into growth and impact. Customer Success is no longer just about support—it’s a growth engine. And, I believe 2025 is the year CS steps into the spotlight. I’m here to help build the CS leaders of tomorrow, armed with data, strategy, and a bold, unapologetic approach. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, let’s make it happen.

Who is this track for?

Expect a power-packed agenda focused on helping you level up your Customer Success strategy. We’ve got something for everyone—from practical workshops on retention, expansion, and data-driven decision-making, to strategic insights on building scalable CS operations and improving executive presence. You’ll also dive into cutting-edge topics like AI in CS, community-led growth, and leadership development. Every session is designed to give you tangible takeaways that you can start applying in your organization tomorrow.

What content can you expect?

The Customer Success track is designed for individual contributors and leaders ready to stop playing defence and take bold steps toward driving real impact in 2025. Whether you’re a hands-on CSM or a CS leader looking to scale your team, this track is packed with actionable insights. It’s especially valuable for those eager to advance into leadership roles or refine their existing leadership skills. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving in CS, this track is for you.

Why should you join us?

We’re bringing together top CS leaders and practitioners from across the industry to share their hard-won insights, real-world challenges, and concrete solutions. This isn’t just about talking theory—it’s about giving you the tools to make a direct impact. Plus, it’s the largest in-person Customer Success gathering of the year in Berlin! Don’t miss your chance to network, exchange ideas, and walk away with strategies that will help you drive growth, reduce churn, and lead your team to success in 2025.

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Building Executive Presence for CS Leaders or Making the Case for CS: Talking to the CFO: How to justify CS investments with financial outcomes.
Alexandra Drottler
VP Customer Success
Quickchannel

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Turning Customer Success into a Predictable Growth Engine: Discover how to transform customer success into a key driver of expansion revenue.
Denny Burda
CCO
River Consultancy Group

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Cross-Departmental Collaboration: CS, Sales, and Product. Aligning GTM teams to drive better customer outcomes - James Lawson, Chief Customer Officer, Customer Applications
James Lawson
Chief Customer Officer
Service Geeni

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Jasmin Bohnenkamp
Director Customer Success
Appinio

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Customer Success. How to leverage customer data to drive better outcomes.
Jennifer Peters
Head of Customer Success
Vesper

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Avoiding Pitfalls as a CS Leader: Lessons learned from seasoned leaders on what not to do.
Laura Kightlinger
Customer Success Leader & Advisor
Freelance Consultant

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Transforming Customer Success Teams into Profit Centers. How to shift CS from a cost center to a revenue-driving function
Lena Zimmermann
Customer Success Leader
Pleo

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CS Ops: The Backbone of Scalable Customer Success. The role of CS operations in scaling CS teams for efficiency
Linus Haferkemper
Owner
Linus Success

In a rapidly evolving landscape, Customer Success (CS) teams are under pressure to deliver more value with fewer resources. As headcounts stagnate in 2025, scaling smarter—not harder—will be the game-changer. This keynote will dive into the strategic use of data, streamlined processes, and the power of operationalization to drive efficiency at scale. Linus Haferkemper will share actionable insights on how CS Ops can become the backbone of growth, enabling teams to optimize playbooks, automate key workflows, and create resilient frameworks. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge to scale impact, not just size, and truly elevate customer outcomes in the face of change.

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How to Create a Scalable CS Tech Stack. Tools and strategies for scaling customer success with technology.
Marie Lunney
Director of Scaled Customer Experience
Bynder

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Retention Mastery: Practical Strategies for Reducing Churn. Real-life tactics for identifying at-risk customers and retaining them.
Markus Rentsch
CEO
Remark-able

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The CS Leader’s Journey: From CSM to Strategic Leader. Navigating the shift from tactical execution to strategic leadership.
Nieves Canada
Vice President of Customer Success
SettleMint

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Defining Impact Drivers for Your Business and Customers: Learn how to identify the key factors that drive value and success for both your organization and your customers
Pieter Boon
Co-Founder
ImpactPilot

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How to Get a Seat at the Table: Building Executive Presence. Developing the communication skills to influence key stakeholders.
Ramses Bossuyt
Co-Founder
The House of Retention

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Sally Stoewe
Co-Founder
Customer Obsessing Consulting

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Cara Benecke
Team Lead Customer Success
WorkFlex

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Retention in a Down Economy: How to Double Down on Value. Retaining customers when budgets are tight.
Steven Lewandowski
Founder
Lewandowski Success Consulting

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