Field Service Palm Springs 2025

April 22 - 24, 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Springs, CA

Eric Kaese

Field Service Leader Deloitte Consulting

iEric leads Deloitte Digital’s Field Service practice working across manufacturing clients, including aerospace and defense, industrial products, engineering and construction sectors. He has 20-plus years defining and creating digital experiences, helping organizations imagine, build and run digital organizations. He is a thought leader in customer digital transformation and has led transformation efforts for some of our largest, multi-phased and global initiatives, including digital strategy, customer experience, platform development and agile service delivery.

Tue, April 22: Day 1 - Deep-Dive Workshop Day - The Next Generation of Leadership: Evolving Your Style and Influence Skills to Fit the Times and New Workforce Realities

2:50 PM Sponsor Workshop 11 Field Service and the Connected Aftermarket Transformation

Join us for an insightful presentation on how connected products and advanced technologies are transforming the field service and aftermarket sectors. We will explore the entire lifecycle of field service operations, emphasizing the importance of real-time data, predictive maintenance, and seamless communication between call centers and technicians. As market trends indicate a growing adoption of IoT and data analytics, Deloitte Digital is leading the way with pioneering solutions. Experience interactive demonstrations, including the Apple Vision Pro and Vegetation Management solutions, to see how technology enhances field service efficiency. Additionally, discover Deloitte’s Unlimited Reality assets, featuring the Dream command center and state-of-the-art drone applications. Be part of this event to envision the future of field service, driven by continuous innovation and technological advancements.

Wed, April 23: Day 2 - The Future of Service: Embracing Necessary Disruption and Accelerating Tech Adoption to Solve Real Customer Problems

1:25 PM Partner-Led Roundtables

(One 40-minute session)


Table #1 - Prioritizing Agents for Field Service Teams – Moderated by Michael Gonazlez, VP, Product Management, Salesforce; and Chris Battles, SVP, Product Management, Field Service, Salesforce 

Table #2 - Future of Field Service  Moderated by Tim McDougal, Excellence Leader, Deloitte Consulting  

Eric Kaes, Field Service Leader, Deloitte Consulting  

Table #3 - Leveraging Gen AI to Deliver Enhanced Service and Field Service -- Moderated by Bill Donlan, CEO, Astound Digital; and Wes Garlok, Director, Salesforce Technical Architect, Astound Digital  

Table #4 - VASS


OTHER POSSIBLE TOPICS 

Accelerating Tech Adoption: How to Make Digital Tools Sticky for End-Users 

Service System Rollouts: How to Execute Faster and Make them Less Painful 

Self-Scheduling and Auto Scheduling: Getting the Right Tech With the Right Skills to the Right Customer 

Using an E-Commerce Platform to Make Your Service Parts Management More Efficient and Cost Effective 

Diagnosing and Fixing the Right Problem … Not the Problem You Think Customers Have   

Proactive Service Strategies: Anticipating Needs in a Data-Driven World 

Technician Utilization: Metrics and Steps to Ensure Proper Resourcing and Deployment 

Learning Management Systems: Why You Need One to Better Train and Upskill Your Team 

 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Eric.

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