Preliminary
agenda
The Shoptalk Fall agenda will take a fresh approach to content delivery. Our agendas always strive to strike a balance between the strategic insights that will position retail and brand organizations to thrive for the next 10 years and the near-term tactics that companies can implement to move the needle today.
At Shoptalk Fall, that’ll mean kicking off each track with strategic insights from executive retail and brand leaders, or with fresh insights from retail organizations. As the day progresses, the content will get more tactical and actionable, featuring brand-new frameworks and takeaways you can bring back to your business.
Wednesday, October 16
9:00am – 10:00am CT
Breakfast
10:00am – 10:10am CT
Opening Remarks
10:10am – 10:30am CT
Keynote
10:30am – 10:50am CT
Keynote
11:00am – 12:15pm CT
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)
12:30pm – 1:20pm CT
Lunch
1:35pm – 1:55pm CT
Keynote
1:55pm – 2:15pm CT
Keynote
2:25pm – 3:10pm CT
Session 1
Track 1
New Research on Optimal Store Locations and Footprints for Unified Commerce
Track 2
Fresh Research on Changing Consumer Preferences and Demands
Track 3
Track Keynote: Managing Change During Disruptive Times
Track 4
Investor Insights on Unlocking Retail Growth
3:20pm – 4:05pm CT
Session 2
Track 1
Optimizing the Sales Channel Mix
Track 2
Innovative Store Concepts and Designs that Delight Shoppers
Track 3
Fostering a Culture of Experimentation in Large Organizations
Track 4
Seizing the Retail Media Opportunity Without Sacrificing the Customer Experience
4:15pm – 5:00pm CT
Session 3
Track 1
Tools and Tactics to Enhance Product Discovery Across Channels
Track 2
Digital Shopping Experiences that Engage Shoppers
Track 3
Leading Successfully Across Generations, Genders and Cultures
Track 4
Expanding into New Global Markets: Partnerships, Marketplaces and More
5:30pm – 8:00pm CT
Networking Events
Thursday, October 17
8:00am – 9:00am CT
Breakfast
9:00am – 9:45am CT
Session 1
Track 1
Track Keynote: Building Best-in-Class Unified Customer Experiences
Track 2
Next Generation Product Design: Generative AI and More
Track 3
Fresh Research on Global Trade and the Supply Chain
Track 4
Track Keynote: The CMO Perspective on Connecting Marketing to the Broader Organization
9:55am – 10:40am CT
Session 2
Track 1
Influencing and Measuring the Cross-Channel Customer Journey
Track 2
Winning Product Assortment Strategies that Boost Profits and Satisfy Customers
Track 3
Tools, Tactics and Structures that Enable Supply Chain Resiliency
Track 4
Setting Priorities in the Changing Social Commerce Landscape
10:55am – 12:10pm CT
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)
12:20pm – 1:10pm CT
Lunch & Tabletalks
1:25pm – 1:45pm CT
Keynote
1:45pm – 2:05pm CT
Keynote
2:20pm – 3:35pm CT
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)
3:50pm – 4:35pm CT
Session 3
Track 1
Best-in-Class Post-Purchase Experiences
Track 2
Product Innovation and Marketing: Standout Collaborations, Drops and More
Track 3
Case Studies: Initiatives that Boost Operational Efficiency and Sustainability
Track 4
Full-Funnel Marketing Tactics for Today's Retail Environment
4:45pm – 5:30pm CT
Session 4
Track 1
Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions: Unifying the Shopping Experience
Track 2
Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions: Product and Merchandising
Track 3
Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions: Boosting Efficiencies
Track 4
Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions: Reaching New and Existing Customers
5:30pm – 8:00pm CT
Networking Events
Friday, October 18
8:00am – 9:00am CT
Breakfast
9:00am – 10:15am CT
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)
10:30am – 10:50am CT
Keynote
10:50am – 11:10am CT
Keynote
11:20am – 12:10pm CT
Lunch & Tabletalks
12:20pm – 1:05pm CT
Session 1
Track 1
Saving the Store Experience
Track 2
Track Keynote: Next Generation Powerhouse Brands
Track 3
New Research on Optimal Fulfillment and Delivery Strategies and Footprints
Track 4
Insights from VCs on the AI Technology Landscape
1:15pm – 2:00pm CT
Session 2
Track 1
Building a Tech Stack for Unified Commerce
Track 2
Building Consumer Trust and Brand Loyalty
Track 3
Intelligent Inventory Planning: Optimizing Quantity, Pricing and Location
Track 4
Implementing a Data and AI Strategy Across the Organization
2:10pm – 2:55pm CT
Session 3
Track 1
Case Studies: Achieving Success through Cross-Functional Collaboration
Track 2
Case Studies: Personalization Tactics that Increase Customer Loyalty and Lifetime Value
Track 3
Case Studies: Using Automation to Optimize Operations
Track 4
Case Studies: Applications of Generative AI that Drive Growth
3:10pm – 3:55pm CT
Key Takeaways Session