Alex Atzberger Optimizely 30years

Summary of the CEO's keynote at Opticon 2024 in Stockholm, celebrating 30 years.

At Opticon in Stockholm, marking the 30th anniversary of Optimizely, the company celebrated significant achievements. These included surpassing $400 million in SaaS revenue and being recognized as a leader in 10 analyst reports. Last years highlight was the introduction of Optimizely One, an operating system for marketers, which has already attracted over 100 new customers. The event focused on leveraging technology to enhance both human creativity and productivity, as well as introducing the AI Playbook for marketers. Norwegian Airlines shared their success story with Optimizely's experimentation platform, emphasizing the value of trusting data and continuous testing. The event closed with a call to simplify martech, eliminate redundancy, and create more personalized digital experiences.

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By OMVP Luc Gosso

Welcome to Opticon 2024 and Celebrating 30 Years of Optimizely

Alex Atzberger, CEO of Optimizely, welcomed everyone to Opticon in Stockholm, emphasizing the importance of the event as it marks 30 years of Optimizely's innovation and success.

• Alex acknowledged some long-time attendees in the Optimizely ecosystem, inviting them to stand and be recognized.

• He reflected on the evolution of digital technology and its profound impact on different aspects of life, such as work, entertainment, and commerce.

• Major company milestones were highlighted, including surpassing $400 million in revenue and being named a leader in multiple analyst reports.


Introduction to Optimizely One and Onederland (Wonderland)

• Alex Atzberger introduced Optimizely One, the first operating system for marketers, discussing its transformative impact on the industry.

• He unveiled Onederland, a creative and innovative space for marketers, free from the complexities of multiple, disconnected point solutions.

• Alex underscored the importance of harnessing technology to enhance human creativity and drive productivity.

• Wonderland was positioned as the ideal platform for modern marketers to achieve growth and transform how marketing teams operate.


The Role of AI and the AI Playbook for Marketers

• Alex highlighted the growing role of AI in addressing resource constraints and simplifying complex marketing tasks.

• He introduced the AI Playbook for Marketers, a practical guide for integrating AI into marketing strategies. Access the AI Playbook here.

• The playbook emphasized two key areas: marketer experience and customer experience, each with its own levels of maturity tied to specific AI capabilities and use cases.

• Alex encouraged attendees to join the AI masterclass to deepen their understanding of AI and harness its full potential in their marketing efforts.


Customer Success Story: Norwegian Airlines

• Alex welcomed Knut Olav Irgens Høeg, Chief IT and Business Service Officer at Norwegian Airlines, to share insights on how Optimizely has supported their digital transformation.

• Knut emphasized the critical role of technology in enhancing customer experience, particularly through self-service and personalized interactions.

• The conversation highlighted the importance of testing and experimentation, with Knut sharing a successful case of collaboration with Amadeus, further showcasing the benefits of Optimizely's experimentation platform.

• The partnership between Norwegian Airlines and Optimizely was framed as one built on continuous improvement and innovation.


The Future of AI and Customer Experience

• Knut shared his vision of AI’s future role, focusing on improving customer journeys, enhancing operational efficiency, and better cost management.

• Alex and Knut explored various AI use cases within the airline industry, including predictive maintenance and improved customer care.

• Both emphasized the importance of trusting data and making decisions based on customer behavior analytics.

• Knut offered key advice to attendees: trust your data, consistently test, and focus on delivering results for customers, citing a successful collaboration with Amadeus as an example.


Conclusion and Commitment to Customer Success

• Alex Atzberger concluded by reaffirming Optimizely's mission and commitment to making the world a better place through smarter marketing.

• He reflected on Optimizely's 30-year journey and its unwavering dedication to serving its customers.

• Alex encouraged the audience to simplify martech complexities, eliminate redundant tasks, and create personalized digital experiences.

• He extended thanks to sponsors, partners, and attendees, expressing pride in the shared journey toward continued innovation and success.

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About the Author

Luc Gosso

OMVP Luc Gosso

– Independent Senior Web Developer
working with Azure, AI and Optimizely