CONFERENCE AGENDA
OCTOBER 6, 2026 · FIT NY
Networking Breakfast
Coffee, breakfast and executive networking at The Savoy.
Welcome Address
Kimberly Carney
IMPAKT | Founder
Opening Keynote
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The Agentic Economy: When AI Stops Answering and Starts Acting
AI is moving from responding to prompts to taking action. As intelligent agents begin to research, create, negotiate, purchase and make decisions on our behalf, we explore what happens when AI becomes an active participant in the economy.
From Data to Decision: Customer Intelligence in the Age of AI
AI is transforming customer data from something businesses analyze into intelligence they can act on in real time. From predictive insights and personalization to next-best actions and AI-driven decision-making, this panel explores how companies are turning customer intelligence into smarter decisions, stronger experiences and measurable growth.
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Fashion's Next Front Row: AI, Creativity & the New Rules of Influence
From AI-powered design and digital creativity to shifting consumer values and new forces of influence, fashion’s traditional gatekeepers are changing. As technology, culture and purpose reshape how trends are created, discovered and adopted, who will define what we wear, want and aspire to next?
The Future of Beauty Is Personal: AI, Science & the End of One-Size-Fits-All
AI, diagnostics and advances in science are transforming beauty from mass personalization to truly individual experiences. From smarter skin analysis and predictive technology to personalized products and formulations, we explore what happens when beauty is designed for an audience of one.
LUXURY, REIMAGINED: INSIDE THE WORLD OF JANET MANDELL
Networking Lunch
The Store Strikes Back: Why Physical Retail Is Winning Again
The store is having a comeback, but technology is rewriting what it can be. From AI-powered personalization and connected environments to immersive experiences and real-time customer intelligence, physical retail is becoming smarter, more measurable and more experiential. We explore why brands are betting on stores again and what the next generation of retail will look like.
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When Physical Meets Digital: The New Reality of Connected Experiences
The physical and digital worlds are converging. From intelligent spaces and immersive environments to connected retail, venues and real-time personalization, technology is transforming how we experience the world around us. What happens when every physical experience becomes smarter, more responsive and connected?
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MG Concepts, Executive Vice President
THE ATTENTION ECONOMY: WHO WINS WHEN EVERYONE IS COMPETING FOR THE CONSUMER?
Consumers have more content, platforms and choices competing for their attention than ever before. As AI creates even more competition for discovery and engagement, what does it take for a brand to break through? This panel explores how culture, creators, community and technology are changing the way brands earn attention, build relevance and turn engagement into growth.
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fireside chat
The Future Sports Fan: AI, Personalization & the Business of Sports
AI, data and new technologies are transforming how fans discover, watch and engage with sports. From hyper-personalized content and immersive experiences to new platforms, communities and revenue models, we explore how technology is reshaping fandom and the business being built around it.
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Cocktail Reception