Activate. Accelerate. Uncomplicate.
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
Minutes of valuable content
Must-attend event


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
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Speaker | Session Title | Overview | Run Time | Theme |
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Speaker Dennis Woodside CEO, Freshworks Mika Yamamoto Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks 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 Senior Director, Product Marketing, Freshworks 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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:
| Run Time 20 mins | Theme Customer Experience |
Speaker 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 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:
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 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
CEO and President, Freshworks

Mika Yamamoto
Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks

Srini Raghavan
CPO, Freshworks

Kristin Linehan
Vice President, Enterprise Success & Services

Payal Patel
Sr. Director, Solution Engineering, Freshworks

Venki Subramanian
SVP, Product Management, Freshworks
FAQs
General
Who should attend Refresh Virtual Summit?
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.
Will there be product deep dives?
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.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. All sessions will be recorded and available on-demand after the event for registered attendees.
How do I register?
Simply click the “Register” button and fill out the short form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details.
What if I’m busy on November 18th?
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.
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