CONFERENCE AGENDA
All times listed in local event time.
Networking Breakfast
Coffee, breakfast, and executive networking.
WELCOME ADDRESS
Kimberly Carney
Impakt | Founder
Navigating a Changing World: Leadership & the Future of Global Commerce
Impakt | Founder
The Wires | Founder & CEO
President, Li & Fung
Keynote
THE NEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: AI, INNOVATION & THE NEW CONSUMER
As consumer expectations continue to evolve, brands must rethink how they engage, connect, and create value. This discussion explores how AI, customer intelligence, social commerce, and emerging technologies are reshaping brand strategy, strengthening customer relationships, and unlocking new opportunities for growth.
Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios | Head of Growth and Performance Marketing
Grant Digital | Founder & CEO
First Insight | SVP/GM - EMEA & APAC
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH CRAIG CRAWFORD
NETWORKING Lunch
CULTURE, COMMUNITY & CONNECTION: WHAT BRANDS MUST GET RIGHT NEXT
How are leading brands building loyalty, fostering community, and maintaining cultural relevance in an era shaped by AI, evolving consumer expectations, and the growing importance of authentic human connection?
The Kagency | Founder
Retail Technology Magazine | Director and Publisher
The Life of Luxury | Founder
THE FUTURE OF RETAIL: HOW AI IS RESHAPING THE STORE, THE SHELF & THE CUSTOMER
How AI is transforming retail operations, merchandising, customer experience, inventory intelligence, and the future of physical and digital commerce.
GS1 UK | Programme Lead- Next Generation of Barcodes
Bryxworx | Founder
CI&T | Global Director, Retail Strategy & Insights
From Data to Decision: How Customer Intelligence is Evolving
How brands are leveraging AI-powered data, predictive insights, and real-time intelligence to drive smarter business and customer decisions.
First Insight | SVP/GM - EMEA & APAC
CrawfordIT, Founderprenuer
Christine Keeley | Christine Keeley Studios
WGSN | Chief Content Officer & Vice President
THE HUMAN SIDE OF AI: TALENT, CULTURE & THE FUTURE OF WORK?
As AI reshapes organizations and the nature of work, leaders are rethinking talent, culture, workforce strategy, and the skills needed for the future. How can organizations embrace innovation while building resilient teams, fostering engagement, and preparing the next generation of leaders?
Force GTM | Head of Product Operations
Thoughtworks | SVP, Global Talent Acquisition
From Assistants to Agents: How AI Is Changing the Way Organizations Operate
As AI evolves from assistant to autonomous agent, organizations are rethinking productivity, workflows, decision-making, and the future of work. How will businesses harness AI-driven automation while balancing governance, accountability, and human oversight?
Parla Retail | Founder & CEO
PANEL
WHO FUNDS THE FUTURE? AI, CAPITAL & THE NEXT WAVE OF INNOVATION
From agentic AI and intelligent commerce to next-generation infrastructure and enterprise transformation, investors are helping shape what gets built next. Where is capital flowing, which technologies are attracting the most attention, and what separates hype from opportunity? Join leading investors and innovators as they discuss the trends, business models, and breakthroughs driving the future of innovation.
Swanstant | Founder & Managing Director
Retail Women In Tech | Executive Board Member & Head of Growth & Community
Coda Global Ventures | Partner
COCKTAIL RECEPTION