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David
Olsen
Director of Customer Advocacy
Yubico
David B. Olsen is an experienced communications professional who serves as Director of Global Customer Advocacy at Yubico. Olsen enjoys working with customers across a full array of advocacy opportunities including case studies, videos, speaking opportunities, thought leadership, and media opportunities, among others. Prior to joining Yubico, he worked at Adobe for 10 years in customer advocacy and public relations. Olsen is a college football and basketball fan and enjoys spending time with his family and dogs.
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10 September 2026 10:45 - 11:30
Roundtable discussions | Metrics that move the needle: Leveraging KPIs that actually prove customer marketing value
Customer marketing teams are tracking more data than ever before but which metrics actually resonate with executive leadership? In this interactive roundtable discussion, attendees will break into focused conversation groups to explore the KPIs that best demonstrate customer impact, commercial value, and long-term business growth. Discussion groups include: Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) — Connecting customer engagement and advocacy efforts to long-term revenue growth and retention. Time to Value (TTV) — Reducing onboarding friction and accelerating customer outcomes to improve expansion potential. Customer-to-Shareholder Value (CTS) — Demonstrating how customer-led growth strategies influence broader business performance and company value. Average Revenue per CS Resource — Exploring operational efficiency, scalability, and how customer-facing teams drive measurable commercial impact. At the end of the session, groups will reconvene to share key takeaways, creating a collective view of the metrics and reporting strategies shaping modern customer marketing teams.
09 September 2026 13:45 - 14:30
Panel | Advocacy in a skeptical era: How do you keep customer stories authentic?
Customer stories remain one of the most powerful tools in customer marketing, but audiences are increasingly quick to spot messaging that feels overly polished or scripted. As demand for advocacy content grows, teams are facing a new challenge: how to scale customer stories while preserving trust and authenticity. What this session will cover: - Why authenticity matters more than ever in customer storytelling - Avoiding over-reliance on the same customer champions - Expanding advocacy efforts beyond the “usual” voices - Balancing business goals with credibility and customer trust Key takeaway: Attendees will leave with practical ideas for creating customer stories that feel more genuine, diverse, and impactful.