Name
The New CX Imperative: Weaving Trust and Empathy into the Automated Journey
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Dana Schmidt
Description

The promise of technology was a seamless, efficient customer journey. What we often got was an impersonal, transactional one. We've optimized for speed but lost the human connection. 

To drive measurable impact and build long-term loyalty, marketing leaders must embrace a ""human-first hybrid"" model. 

This means strategically blending cutting-edge automation with moments of genuine empathy and trust. We'll explore how to build authentic experiences that leverage technology to enhance—not replace—the human element, creating a powerful competitive advantage.

After this session, you’ll able to: 
•    Discuss ""The Trust Economy"" and how authenticity is a CX differentiator.
•    Illustrate how the Human-First Hybrid Model balances bots (automate the transactional) and humans (prioritize the emotional).
•    Create an action plan (conduct a ""trust audit"" of your brand and map your customer journey to identify key moments for automation versus human interaction).
 

Location Name
Terrace Ballroom III
Session Type
Customer Experience Track
Session Topic
Marketing Technology