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 FUTURE OF FASHION & BEAUTY: AI, INNOVATION & THE NEW CONSUMER
How fashion and beauty leaders are using AI, emerging technologies, and evolving business models to drive growth, strengthen consumer engagement, and shape the future of the industry.
Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios | Head of Growth and Performance Marketing
To Be Announced
FROM South africa TO LONDON: A LIFE ON STAGE, SCREEN & BEYOND
Kimberly Carney
Impakt | Founder
The Wires | Founder & CEO
Suanne Braun
From award-winning television host in South Africa to actor, performer, and voice artist working across Hollywood, London's West End, film, television, and gaming, Suanne Braun shares insights on creativity, resilience, opportunity, and building a career that continues to evolve across industries, audiences, and continents.
Lunch
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
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?
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
To Be Announced
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?
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?
Worldpay | Head of Partnerships, AI & Agentic Commerce
eXp Realty | Head of Employee Relations
PANEL
CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE: THE NEXT FRONTIER OF COMMERCE
As AI transforms how brands create, market, sell, and engage, creativity is becoming one of the most important competitive advantages. From content creation and product development to customer experience and personalization, how can organizations leverage AI to unlock innovation while preserving authenticity, brand identity, and human insight? Industry leaders explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and commerce. What it will take to stand out in an increasingly AI-powered world?
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
COCKTAIL RECEPTION