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Outdated, outsized software providers have slowed companies down for decades. But at Refresh Virtual Summit, learn how Freshworks helps companies recognize ROI today, not someday.

Refresh

Virtual Summit

Refresh

Virtual Summit
June 12, 2025
9 a.m. PST | 10 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. IST
What to expect
  • Product roadmap reveals:

    See what’s next in AI-powered service before anyone else

  • Can’t miss keynotes:

    Industry leaders powering people and reshaping work with AI

  • Dynamite demos:

    Freshworks AI features for efficiency, automation, and productivity

  • Customer spotlights:

    Hear real-world success stories—with real success metrics

  • Expert Q&A:

    Get deeper dives and quick answers from Freshworks leaders

2,000+

CX and EX attendees worldwide

200

Minutes of valuable content

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Why Attend

Refresh Summit is the premier event for CX, IT, and business leaders who are ready to cut through the AI noise and see results fast.

Join us for:

  • AI sneak peeks: Get a first look at Freshworks’ latest AI innovations

  • Actionable AI strategies: Cut complexity, increase efficiency, and scale easier

  • Valuable connections: 2,000+ business leaders, partners, and Freshworks execs

  • 100% virtual & free: No travel, no cost—just expert insights you can apply right away.

Your customers and employees expect great experiences, and this event will help you deliver them.

Agenda

Learn today, implement tomorrow

SpeakerSession TitleTimeTrack

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

Time

9:00am - 10:00am PST

Track

Main stage

Speaker

Ashwin Ballal

Ashwin Ballal

CIO, Freshworks

Session Title

The future of employee experience: 

How modernized IT operations improves both employee productivity and business efficiency

Time

10:00am - 10:20am PST

Track

Employee Experience

Speaker

Venki Subramanian

Venki Subramanian

SVP, Product Management, Freshworks

Session Title

Revamping customer experience with people-first AI: How teams are creatively deploying AI to boost results and experience

Time

10:00am - 10:20am PST

Track

Custom Experience

Speaker

Varun Dixit

Varun Dixit

Sr. Director, Customer Success, Freshworks

Session Title

Transform EX by simplifying IT: An inside look at modernizing ITSM operations with AI

Time

10:20am - 10:40am PST

Track

Employee Experience

Speaker

Janani Dwarakanath

Janani Dwarakanath

Sr. Director, Product Marketing, Freshworks

David McDonnell

David McDonnell

Manager, Customer Care, Mark Anthony Brands

Session Title

Delivering personalized customer experience at scale: How AI-powered, integrated support reduces friction and improves CX

Time

10:20am - 10:40am PST

Track

Custom Experience

Speaker

Venkat Balasubramanian

Venkat Balasubramanian

SVP, Product Management, Freshworks

Session Title

A guide to scalable AI deployment and governance for employee service

Time

10:40am - 11:00am PST

Track

Employee Experience

Speaker

Jenny Petersen

Jenny Petersen

Sr. Director, Product Management, Freshworks

Session Title

A guide to scalable AI deployment and governance for customer service

Time

10:40am - 11:00am PST

Track

Custom Experience

Speaker

Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Sr. Director, Solution Engineering, Freshworks

Kennedy Kaufman

Kennedy Kaufman

Lead Solution Engineer, Freshworks

Session Title

AI solutions that streamline internal processes:

Improve interactions, resolve issues quickly, and enhance service with AI

Time

11:00am - 11:20am PST

Track

Employee Experience

Speaker

Nicole Fernandez

Nicole Fernandez

Manager, Solution Engineering, Freshworks

Patrick Rhoads

Patrick Rhoads

Lead Solution Engineer, Freshworks

Session Title

Faster, more scalable CX solutions:

Improve service delivery, optimize operations, and drive customer satisfaction

Time

11:00am - 11:20am PST

Track

Custom Experience

Speaker

Matt Beane

Matt Beane

Author, The Skill Code

Session Title

Rethinking skills and talent strategy for the AI era

Time

10:40am - 11:00am PST

Track

Practical insights and Ideas

Speaker

Tom Davenport

Tom Davenport

Co-founder, Return on AI Institute

Laks Srinivasan

Laks Srinivasan

Co-founder, Return on AI Institute

Session Title

Maximizing ROI of AI: A guide to delivering rapid impact

Time

11:00am - 11:20am PST

Track

Practical insights and Ideas

Speaker

Mika Yamamoto

Mika Yamamoto

Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks

Roger Crown

Roger Crown

VP of Technology Operations, Marathon Health, Marathon Health

Michelle Esgar

Michelle Esgar

Director of Marketing & Experience, Panasonic

Session Title

AI and the future of work: Uncomplicating engagement and productivity

Time

11:20am - 12:00pm PST

Track

Main stage

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dennis Woodside

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Dennis Woodside

CEO and President, Freshworks
Michelle Esgar

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Michelle Esgar

Director of Marketing & Experience, Panasonic
Matt Beane

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Matt Beane

Author, The Skill Code
Mika Yamamoto

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Mika Yamamoto

Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Freshworks
Tom Davenport

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Tom Davenport

Co-founder, Return on AI Institute
Roger Crown

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Roger Crown

VP of IT, Marathon Health
FAQs

General

Refresh Virtual Summit is designed for CX and IT leaders, customer support professionals, and anyone looking to elevate their service experience with AI-powered solutions. Whether you’re a Freshworks customer, partner, or exploring new tools, you’ll walk away with valuable insights.

Yes! Refresh Virtual Summit is completely free—but session space is limited, so register early to secure your spot.

A day packed with actionable insights, hands-on demos, exclusive roadmap previews, and networking with 2K+ industry leaders, Freshworks experts, and peers. Plus, exciting product announcements!

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.

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

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Freshworks

Refresh

Virtual Summit

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

June 12, 2025

Virtual | 9 a.m. PST | 10 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. IST