The benchmarks that defined contact center excellence even a few years ago no longer hold true. As AI, analytics, and customer expectations evolve, leaders are being challenged to redefine what “great” really means.
In this forward-looking conversation, Robin Gareiss (CEO and Principal Analyst, Metrigy) and James Russell (Director, Customer Transformation, Cresta) bring together the best of research and real-world practice to reveal how high-performing organizations are setting new standards for performance in 2025 and beyond.
This session explores:
This isn’t a discussion about dashboards, it’s a conversation about direction. Join us to gain a clear view of where contact center excellence is heading, and how to position your organization at the forefront of this transformation.
Go behind the scenes on how Signal came to life. From seamless chat-to-voice experiences to real-time guidance, transparency, and action, Signal showcases what’s possible when AI is designed to understand, assist, and adapt.

Tune into this fireside chat to hear no-hype predictions on how humans and AI agents will work together in CX — and what organizations must do now to prepare.
Learn how Alaska Airlines uses Cresta to understand why guests are contacting them in real time, equip agents with just-in-time knowledge, and reduce friction across the travel experience,all while delivering fast, caring service at scale.