Waves '23 Agenda
A day of Make magic
Featuring nearly 30 speakers, panelists and hosts across three stages and a hands-on space, the line-up for Waves ‘23 is here. Get ready for a day of learning and inspiration - and a night of celebration.
Four spaces to discover
Town Square We’ll all come together in this 250-seater auditorium, our main stage, to kick off and close out the day.
World of Make Get the latest product tips, tricks and updates, and see Make in action like never before, in this 170-seat theater.
The Beyond Connect with the wider automation, no-code and AI ecosystem - and how it’s impacting you - on this 170-seat stage.
The Forum Gather for meals and breaks, join eye-opening interactive workshops, and kick back in our breakout space.
9:30-11:00
Registration & Breakfast Briefing
Pick up your badge promptly, grab a coffee and join our drop-in Catchup workshop in the Forum to get right up to speed with the newest AI tools and prompts.
| The Forum |
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| 9:30: Registration Opens |
| 9:30-11:00: Breakfast & Networking |
| 10:00-10:45: The Catchup Join our drop-in workshop to get up to speed on the latest in AI, and how you can integrate it with Make. Barry T Whyte, Guy Stern |
11:00-12:15
Morning
The Town Hall is the place to be, to hear our special guest, Nina Schick. She’ll discuss the impact of technologies like AI on our world, and the effect on automation, with Make CEO Fabian Veit.
| Town Square Stage |
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| 11:00-11:10: Welcome to Waves ‘23 Make CEO Fabian Veit lays out the big opportunities and questions that automation brings. Fabian Veit |
| 11:10-11:50: Nina Schick & Fabian Veit: In Conversation Renowned tech author, advisor and speaker Nina Schick joins Fabian to shine a light on our changing world, and how as automators we can play a role in shaping it. Nina Schick, Fabian Veit |
| 11:50-12:15: Make’s Product Vision Lift the lid on how Make’s product is evolving to keep you and your business one step ahead. Darin Patterson |
12:15-13:00
Lunch
Grab some food, make some new connections and kick back in the Forum in preparation for a high-octane afternoon.
13:00-15:30
Early Afternoon
Choose your own adventure. Hear from leading lights on the World of Make and Beyond stages, or get hands on in the Forum.
| World of Make | The Beyond | The Forum |
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| 13:00-13:25: Make it Powerful: Release Highlights Make Product Managers take to the stage to bring you up to speed with the latest capabilities to propel your success. Imane Douali, Ondrej Vesely, Michal Zlatos, Jan Knettig, Anastasia Korjenevskaya |
13:00-13:50: In Conversation: Influencers on AI and Automation Get a broader view on the impacts of AI on automation, the wider tech ecosystem, and how to put it to work in your business. Polly Marshall, Rokas Jurkenas, Gareth Provonost, Martin Kovac |
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| 13:25-13:50: Undiscovered Apps & Hacks Whether you’re a solopreneur or a leader in a fast-growing company, discover new apps (and new ways to use familiar ones) to get more from your automations Lucia Bachl, Andrew Forte, Lilith Brockhaus |
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| 13:50-14:00 Snacks available | ||
| 14:00-14:50: Super User Showcase Get inspired by how C-level trailblazers are using automation to run complex scenarios and drive business growth. Lilith Brockhaus, Jeroen Donkers, Daniel Scott, Brajan Gatys |
14:00-14:25: Linkedin: Helping Your Professional Brand Take Off Whether it’s for yourself or your business, join this session to learn how to maximize your presence on Linkedin. Alejandra Camacho |
14:00-15:00: Make Together: Scenario Competition Test your skills (and learn some new ones) in this hands-on competition to build the best Make scenarios. Flying solo? You’re not alone - we’ll put you in a team. |
| 15:00-15:30: The Story of FINN: With or Without Make Take a provocative look at German car subscription startup FINN’s journey, considering whether their hypergrowth could have happened without automation. Andreas Stryz |
14:25-14:50: Best in Class Explore the incredibly varied and sophisticated ways that select Make service partners have delivered meaningful benefits through automation for their clients. Markéta Zapletalová, Matthias Kunz, Tiberiu Socaci, Simon Blickenstorfer |
15:00-15:30: Mighty Makers: Leading & Learning Making change happen can be hard work. Join other automation pioneers to share experiences and techniques with each other in small group discussions. |
15:30-17:00
Late Afternoon
Choose between a hands-on AI workshop or a sneak peek at our roadmap, before regrouping in the Town Square to bring the day to a close.
| Town Square | The Forum |
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| 15:30-16:00: Inside the Lab Get a preview of the upcoming Make roadmap - and what it will do for you and your business - with leaders from Make’s product team. Darin Patterson, Martin Kovac |
15:30-16:00: Workshop: AI Tools + Make Get hands-on as trainers from AI training company General Purpose help you bring AI into your scenarios Barry T Whyte, Guy Stern |
| 16:00-16:45: Fireside Chat: Blaine Carter CIO at the company behind The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Blaine shares how embracing automation gives FranklinCovey the chance to practice what it preaches. Blaine Carter, Nia Evans |
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| 16:45-17:00: Waves ‘23 Close: Looking Ahead Recap the day’s highlights, get inspired on how to bring them to life in your work, and reflect on your own critical role at the forefront of a new wave of technology. Fabian Veit |
17:00 until late Evening
Our shuttles will whisk you to the AAHHH Penthouse in Munich. Join us to celebrate the future, find out the winner of our Make Together contest, and collect a little gift as a souvenir of the day.
Access to the party is included with your ticket. Food, drinks and entertainment will be provided.
We’re also providing a free shuttle service to make your journey fast and easy.
Shuttles to AAHHH Penthouse
Route: Hangar 3 Ost > AAHHH Penthouse direct
Departures every 10 minutes between 17:00 and 18:00.
Shuttles from AAHHH Penthouse
Route: AAHHH Penthouse > Staff Hotel > Munich Airport, Zentralbereich
Departures at 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 and 00:30.
There's More to Make
Join us at Waves '23 to discover new things you can do with Make, see what the future holds, and meet with like-minded trailblazers.
Register for free