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At Refresh, we’re uncomplicating service. Join thousands of CX, IT, and business leaders for a power-packed virtual summit with actionable insights. We’ll show you how AI can cut complexity and boost customer and employee experience.

Refresh

Virtual Summit

Refresh

Virtual Summit
November 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. PDT | 10 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. IST
What to expect
  • Visionary keynotes:

    Hear from Freshworks leadership on how leading brands are using AI to power their teams—today, not someday

  • Product deep dives:

    Get a peek into new features and step-by-step tactics to improve business experiences

  • Interactive demos:

    See Freshworks AI in action driving efficiency, automation, and productivity

  • Customer spotlights:

    Hear real-world success stories backed by real metrics

  • Networking and live Q&A:

    Participate in live polls and giveaways, and meet fellow CX and IT leaders

CX and IT leaders worldwide

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Why Attend

Refresh Summit is the premier event for CX, IT, and business leaders ready to cut through the noise and accelerate results.

  • Actionable AI strategies: Simplify complexity, boost efficiency, and scale faster

  • Networking opportunities: Connect with CX and IT leaders, partners, and Freshworks executives

  • Hands-on learning: Training, live demos, and AI agents you can launch in minutes

  • Future vision: An exclusive look at our 2026 product roadmap for best-in-class service

  • 100% virtual & free: No travel, no cost—just practical insights you can apply immediately

Agenda

Learn today, implement tomorrow

SpeakerSession TitleOverviewRun TimeTheme

Speaker

Dennis Woodside

Dennis Woodside

CEO, Freshworks

Mika Yamamoto

Mika Yamamoto

Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks

Srini Raghavan

Srini Raghavan

CPO, Freshworks

Session Title

Opening Keynote

Overview

Vision for uncomplicated, AI-powered service; exciting product announcements; and more to come!

Run Time

30 mins

Theme

Main stage

Speaker

Ravi Tharisayi

Ravi Tharisayi

Senior Director, Product Marketing, Freshworks

Jason Aloia

Jason Aloia

Vice President, Product Management, Freshworks

Session Title

From Trends to Transformation: Turning Emerging Tech into ITSM Efficiency and Impact

Overview

AI, automation, and data intelligence are no longer future promises—they’re reshaping how IT leaders deliver value today. 

In this session, we’ll cut through the hype and focus on what matters: reducing resolution times with AI-powered reporting, driving cost efficiency through smarter automation, and unlocking proactive operations with unified data. You’ll gain a clear view of which trends are most relevant to ITSM, and how Freshservice is turning them into capabilities that improve service delivery and business outcomes.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Employee Experience

Speaker

Venki Subramanian

Venki Subramanian

SVP, Product Management, Freshworks

Session Title

From Trends to Transformation: What’s new in customer support

Overview

Most organizations approach AI with a cost-cutting mindset: how do we reduce headcount, slash operational expenses, or automate away problems? But leading analysts are seeing a fundamental shift. Gartner reports that 50% of organizations will abandon workforce reduction plans due to AI by 2027, while McKinsey reveals 87% of executives now expect AI to drive revenue growth within three years. The Freshdesk Customer Service Benchmark Report confirms this trend: companies achieving 248% ROI aren't just cutting costs—they're driving exponential growth through smart AI deployment.

Learn why the smartest companies aren't asking "how much can we save?" but "how much can we grow?"

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Customer Experience

Speaker

Chad Haftorson

Chad Haftorson

Freshworks Senior Director of Product Management, Freshworks

Session Title

From First Signal to Final Fix: An IT Blueprint for Faster Recovery and Less Disruption

Overview

An endless stream of alerts, late-night bridge calls, and unclear ownership are more than just stressful—they cost valuable time, money, and credibility. 

In this session, learn how Freshservice is transforming incident response to cut resolution times, reduce business disruption, and free teams from firefighting. 

We’ll show how AI-driven correlation, enriched incident context, service health visualization, and smarter on-call management work together—and how Freshworks uses this blueprint internally to build resilience and restore confidence in IT operations.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Employee Experience

Speaker

Jenny Petersen

Jenny Petersen

Sr. Director, Product Management, Freshworks

Session Title

From Hours to Minutes: How Omnichannel & AI Transforms Resolution Speed at Scale

Overview

Customers don't think in channels—they think in outcomes. Yet most organizations still operate in silos that fragment experiences and erode competitive advantage.

Using exclusive data from the Freshdesk CX Benchmark Report, we'll show how market leaders achieve faster resolution and higher satisfaction by unifying voice, chat, email, and self-service. 

Walk away with a benchmarked performance assessment, proven ROI models, and a strategic roadmap to transform CX from cost center to competitive differentiator.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Customer Experience

Speaker

Kristin Linehan

Kristin Linehan

Vice President, Enterprise Success & Services, Freshworks

Session Title

Beyond IT: How Organizations Are Scaling Service Management Across the Enterprise

Overview

Enterprise Service Management (ESM) is more than extending ITSM—it’s a way to streamline service delivery, cut silos, and drive measurable business impact. 

In this panel, Freshservice customers will share practical stories of taking ESM beyond IT into HR, facilities, and legal. Hear how they secured buy-in, managed change, and realized benefits like faster resolution, higher adoption, and improved employee experience. 

Leave with peer-tested insights and proven strategies to confidently lead your own ESM transformation.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Employee Experience

Speaker

Janani Dwarakanath

Janani Dwarakanath

Sr. Director, Product Marketing, Freshworks

Session Title

From Support to Growth: Real Stories from CX Leaders Using Freddy AI

Overview

Get proven strategies from companies already winning with AI. Hear specific metrics and outcomes from CX leaders who've successfully deployed Freddy AI. Learn how they overcame common adoption challenges, what worked (and what didn't), and actionable tactics you can implement.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Customer Experience

Speaker

Yama Habibzai

Yama Habibzai

Vice President, Marketing, Freshworks

Session Title

Turning Chaos into Clarity: Building the Foundation for Intelligent IT Operations

Overview

For years, people have said the CMDB is dead, too difficult to build, too complex to maintain, and impossible to achieve. The truth is that without a CMDB, IT teams are left without the visibility needed to solve problems, ensure compliance, or support business continuity. In this session, we will discuss how a CMDB can serve as the foundation for faster problem resolution, stronger risk mitigation, and informed executive-level decision-making. You’ll see practical examples of how leading organizations are leveraging the CMDB to accelerate their businesses and establish competitive differentiation.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Employee Experience

Speaker

Venkat Venkataraman

Venkat Venkataraman

Vice President, Product, Freshworks

Session Title

The Best of Both: How AI and Human Intelligence Partner to Create Unbeatable Customer Service

Overview

The next wave of CX isn’t about automation vs. humans—it’s about partnership. While AI resolves standard requests at scale, agents step in with the empathy, creativity, and judgment that drive true loyalty.

This session showcases how leading organizations are redesigning support workflows to blend the best of both:

  • AI Agents that resolve with precision

  • Copilots that boost human interactions

  • Teams empowered to focus on complex problem-solving and relationship building

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Customer Experience

Speaker

Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Sr. Director, Solution Engineering, Freshworks

Session Title

What’s New in Freshservice: A Live Look at the Latest Innovations

Overview

In this session, we’ll showcase our latest product enhancements built to power the modern service organization. 

From intelligent root cause analysis and smart routing to our new ESM SKU and an upgraded service catalog experience, this session brings it all to life. 

Join our product experts for live demos that show how these capabilities work—and how they help you resolve faster, scale smarter, and deliver seamless service across the enterprise.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Employee Experience

Speaker

Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Sr. Director, Solution Engineering, Freshworks

Session Title

What's New in Freshdesk: A Live Look at the Latest Innovations

Overview

See Freshdesk in action —  as a complete, AI-powered customer service software. This live walkthrough ties together everything we’ve explored during the day:

  • Omnichannel design

  • AI agents and copilots

  • AI-powered insights 

Whether you’re new to Freshdesk or looking to expand your use, this demo is designed to show the unified power of CX.

Run Time

20 mins

Theme

Customer Experience

Speaker

Mika Yamamoto

Mika Yamamoto

Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks

Session Title

Closing Remarks

Overview

Run Time

Theme

Main stage

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Bold ideas, real talk, and straight-to-payoff strategies. Industry experts will highlight how they’re using AI to deliver efficient service, elevate customer experiences, and drive business growth.

Dennis Woodside

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Dennis Woodside

CEO and President, Freshworks
Mika Yamamoto

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Mika Yamamoto

Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks
Srini Raghavan

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Srini Raghavan

CPO, Freshworks
Kristin Linehan

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Kristin Linehan

Vice President, Enterprise Success & Services
Payal Patel

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Payal Patel

Sr. Director, Solution Engineering, Freshworks
Venki Subramanian

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Venki Subramanian

SVP, Product Management, Freshworks
FAQs

General

Refresh Virtual Summit is designed for CX and IT leaders, customer support professionals, digital transformation teams, and anyone interested in elevating service delivery through AI-powered solutions. Whether you're a Freshworks customer, partner, or exploring new tools, you’ll leave with practical takeaways.

Absolutely. Our product sessions will showcase real-world use cases, customer success stories, and practical strategies to improve customer and employee experiences using Freshworks AI.

Yes. All sessions will be recorded and available on-demand after the event for registered attendees.

Simply click the “Register” button and fill out the short form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details.

If you can’t join the Virtual Summit that day, it will also be available to watch on-demand afterward. 

Also, our flagship in-person event, Refresh North America, is taking place a few days earlier on November 13th in San Francisco. The key talks and product updates will be the same, and you’ll also be able to enjoy interacting with 400+ professionals at beautiful Oracle Park. Register for Refresh North America here.

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Refresh

Virtual Summit

Make connections, bust complexity, and accelerate with Freshworks AI.

November 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. PDT | 10 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. IST