Thierry Garnier
Programme 2025
Shaping the Next Era of DIY: From Global Outlooks to Strategic Transformation
Join us for the 5th Virtual DIY-Summit, where leaders and experts from across the globe will explore the forces reshaping home improvement and DIY. From the latest economic outlook and geoeconomic shifts to the evolving landscape of consumer expectations, this year’s programme brings forward the insights that matter most for decision-makers in our industry.
Together, we will examine the strategies driving growth and resilience: attracting professional clients, redefining direct-to-consumer in the age of marketplaces and AI, developing talent to meet the challenges ahead, and learning from mature markets worldwide. With perspectives from leading analysts, top executives, and global industry voices, the Virtual DIY-Summit 2025 offers the intelligence, vision, and inspiration to navigate the future of home improvement.
- Start Date: 23.09.2025
- Start Time: 10:00
Welcome Address
Welcome Address and Introduction
Time Schedule
10:00 – 10:15
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Reinhard Wolff
John W. Herbert
Opening Session
Economic Outlook and Geoeconomic Trends
Time Schedule
10:15 – 10:35
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Alexander Börsch
The Landscape of Home Improvement and DIY in 2025
Time Schedule
10:35 – 10:55
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Alan Creswell
The Beaver Way – Building Thriving Talent at OBI
Time Schedule
10:55 – 11:15
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Jennifer Weihs
Break
Time Schedule
11:15 – 11:30
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Closing Session
From DIY to Pro: Strategies for Attracting Commercial Clients
Time Schedule
11:30 – 11:50
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Christian Hurth
Quo Vadis D2C? – Rethinking Direct-to-Consumer in the Age of Marketplaces, Discovery Commerce, and AI
Time Schedule
11:50 – 12:15
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Ryan Greenough
Oliver Lucas
DIY under Pressure. Lessons from Mature Markets!
Time Schedule
12:15 – 12:35
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Dr. Ralf Deckers
Tariff Terror and More: Key DIY Development from the United States
Time Schedule
12:35 – 13:00
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Craig Webb
Jim Inglis