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Following the excitement of our global SPARK events in Las Vegas and London, we’re thrilled to bring Cornerstone Connect Live closer to you! This special gathering is designed for our vibrant community across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe. We can’t wait to welcome you in person at Studio Balan in Munich!

Join us and experience:

• The latest trends and innovations shaping the HR world
• Engaging discussions and knowledge-sharing with industry peers
• Real success stories and practical insights from your fellow Cornerstone customers
• Whether you’re a current customer or considering becoming one, Connect Live is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Attendance is free, but space is limited. Secure your place by completing the registration form below.

Many good reasons to attend!


Discover inspiring customer stories and actionable best practices to take back to your team and organization.
Expand your professional network by connecting with leading HR and L&D professionals.
Enhance your user experience with tips and insights from Cornerstone experts.
Deepen your knowledge of Cornerstone solutions, and unlock their full potential.
Get an exclusive preview of what's next at Cornerstone and across the HR industry.
Enjoy plenty of networking opportunities and informal meetups.

Our Speakers

First speakers are confirmed. More to be announced soon!
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Moderator

Cliff Lehnen

Journalist, author, moderator, and developer of formats and ideas focused on innovation in work, leadership, and recruiting.
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External Thought Leader

Prof. Dr. Frauke Austermann

Professor for the Transformation of the World of Work
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NOVENTI Health SE

Lena Engelhardt

Leiterin Personalentwicklung
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Accenture

Christian Weiss

Director Workforce Transformation & Employee Experience/VoE
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Frontiers

Talvi Viikna

Learning & Development Lead
Cornerstone

Vincent Belliveau

Chief International Officer
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Cornerstone

Michael Grotherr

VP Sales Central Europe
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Luke Hicks

Associate Vice President Sales SkyHive by Cornerstone
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Agenda

We are currently working on the agenda to make most of the day. The below outline is subject to change.

12:30 - 13:00 Registration and networking

Welcome to Studio Balan for registration, snacks and networking before we kick-off the day.

13:00 - 13:15 Welcome to Connect Live 2025

Michael Grotherr, VP Sales for Central Europe, will kick-off the day together with our moderator Cliff Lehnen.

13:15 - 14:30 Latest from Cornerstone

Vincent Belliveau, Chief International Officer at Cornerstone and Luke Hicks, Associate Vice President Sales SkyHive, will give you a summary from the most relevant Spark Highlights, unveil several key innovations fueled by AI and more.

14:30 - 15:00 Coffee Break and networking

Take the opportunity to mingle with your peers, partners and the Cornerstone Community. Visit our Expert corner for any questions.

15:00 - 15:30 Skills are the new Fuel

Speaker: Christian Weiss, Director Workforce Transformation & Employee Experience/VoE, Accenture 

15:30 - 16:00 Customer Success Story from Siemens Healthineers

Speaker details to be announced soon.

16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break and networking

Take the opportunity to mingle with your peers, partners and the Cornerstone Community. Visit our Expert corner for any questions.

16:30 - 17:00 Empowering Talent: Transforming Employee Experience in Times of Change

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring talent leaders Lena Engelhardt, Head of Human Resources Development at Noventi and Talvi Viikna, Learning & Development Lead at Frontiers as they share how their organisations have transformed in the face of rapid market change. Discover how Noventi and Frontiers are engaging employees, developing leadership capabilities, and creating thriving learning cultures through innovation, data-driven insights, and fresh approaches to self-directed development. By attending this session, our audience will gain practical insights into building strong learning cultures, driving engagement through innovative campaigns, harnessing data to personalise development and will leave with actionable ideas to evolve their own talent strategies.

Speakers: Lena Engelhardt, Head of Human Resources Development at Noventi
Talvi Viikna, Learning & Development Lead at Frontiers

17:00 - 17:30 Skills Management and the Data-Based Talent Marketplace: A Dream-Come-True?

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Frauke Austermann, Professor for the Transformation of the World of Work

17:30 - 17:45 Summary of the day


17:45 - 21:00 Connect Live networking

The agenda may be wrapping up, but the networking continues! Join us for refreshments, music and a bite while mingling with peers, Cornerstone executive, experts, and our partners.

Our Sponsors


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