2026 Agenda

At Shoptalk Spring, every session is designed with you in mind, whether you’re driving growth, scaling innovation, or navigating retail’s next big shift. Our agenda goes beyond inspiration to deliver actionable insights, real ROI, and fresh connections that help your business move forward.

Our 2026 theme is Retail in the Age of AI, with artificial intelligence woven throughout the agenda as a core driver of how retailers and brands operate, decide, and grow.

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2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Badge Pickup Open
Monday, March 23
Islanders Ballroom, Lower Level, North Convention Center
Add to calendar 03/23/2026 14:00 03/23/2026 14:00 Badge Pickup Open Islanders Ballroom, Lower Level, North Convention Center US/Pacific

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Badge Pickup Open
Tuesday, March 24
Islanders Ballroom, Lower Level, North Convention Center
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 07:00 03/24/2026 07:00 Badge Pickup Open Islanders Ballroom, Lower Level, North Convention Center US/Pacific

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Tuesday, March 24
South Pacific Ballroom
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 08:00 03/24/2026 08:00 Breakfast South Pacific Ballroom US/Pacific

8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Industry Innovation Breakfast Session, Sponsored by Deloitte (Retailers & Brands only)
Tuesday, March 24
Oceanside F, Level 2
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 08:30 03/24/2026 08:30 Industry Innovation Breakfast Session, Sponsored by Deloitte (Retailers & Brands only)
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9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Hours
Tuesday, March 24
Bayside A-F
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:00 03/24/2026 09:00 Exhibit Hall Hours Bayside A-F US/Pacific

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Building and Deploying AI Agents
Tuesday, March 24
Tactical Lab Sessions: AI
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:30 03/24/2026 09:30 Building and Deploying AI Agents Tactical Lab Sessions: AI US/Pacific

Lab AI
Speaker

Jason Cottrell

CEO

Orium

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Case Studies: Winning Customers Through Nostalgia
Tuesday, March 24
Cultivating Customers Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:30 03/24/2026 09:30 Case Studies: Winning Customers Through Nostalgia Cultivating Customers Stage US/Pacific

Cultivating Community
Speakers

Ed La Bay

EVP, Merchandise, Marketing, Licensing, Product Development & Design

Hot Topic

Matt Repicky

SVP, Chief Brand Officer

Tailored Brands

Jenica Myszkowski

CEO & President

CAMP

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Insights: New Research on Consumer Attitudes Toward AI
Tuesday, March 24
AI Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:30 03/24/2026 09:30 Insights: New Research on Consumer Attitudes Toward AI AI Stage US/Pacific

Reshaping Shopping & Customer Behavior
Speakers

Sky Canaves

Principal Analyst, Retail & Ecommerce

EMARKETER

Holden Bale

Global Chief Strategy Officer

Merkle

Apurva Pangam

Principle, Commerce Practice Leader

Deloitte Digital

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Planning and Executing a Pop-Up Retail Experience
Tuesday, March 24
Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:30 03/24/2026 09:30 Planning and Executing a Pop-Up Retail Experience Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience US/Pacific

Lab B
Speakers

Patrick Buchanan

SVP, Marketing

Lulus

Tom Philipson

Founder & CEO

YourStudio

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Startup Pitch: Technologies Reinventing Customer Experience
Tuesday, March 24
Technology Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:30 03/24/2026 09:30 Startup Pitch: Technologies Reinventing Customer Experience Technology Stage US/Pacific

Startup Pitch
Speakers

Max Sinclair

Founder & CEO

Azoma

Ben Seidl

Co-Founder & CEO

Autolane

Rajan Balasundaram

CEO

Bayezon AI

Moderators

Deborah Weinswig

Founder & CEO

Coresight Research

Danielle Lay

Partner

NEA

Kamanasish Kundu

SVP, Head of Digital and Ecommerce

Kendra Scott

Matt Nichols

General Partner

Commerce Ventures

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Track Keynote: Visions for the Future of Marketing & Branding
Tuesday, March 24
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:30 03/24/2026 09:30 Track Keynote: Visions for the Future of Marketing & Branding Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

The Evolution of Retail Media
Speaker

Anca Malora

Global Chief Digital Officer

Sephora

Moderator

Hilary Milnes

Executive Editor

Vogue Business

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Track Keynote: Visions for the Future of Marketing & Branding
Tuesday, March 24
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 09:50 03/24/2026 09:50 Track Keynote: Visions for the Future of Marketing & Branding Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

The Evolution of Retail Media
Speaker

Steve Huffman

Co-Founder & CEO

Reddit

Moderator

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights

U.S., Shoptalk

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Retail Media Innovation: Retailer+Brand Case Studies
Tuesday, March 24
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 10:20 03/24/2026 10:20 Retail Media Innovation: Retailer+Brand Case Studies Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

The Evolution of Retail Media
Speakers

Taryn Dominie

Head of Industry, Orange Apron Media

The Home Depot

Andy Lopez

SVP & Head of Global Marketing

Behr Paint Company

Moderator

Amy Andrews

President

Mars United Commerce

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Startup Pitch: Technologies Driving Operational Efficiencies
Tuesday, March 24
Technology Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 10:20 03/24/2026 10:20 Startup Pitch: Technologies Driving Operational Efficiencies Technology Stage US/Pacific

Startup Pitch
Speakers

Josh Payne

Co-Founder & CEO

Coframe

Evan Smith

Co-Founder & CEO

Ethosphere

Bijan Vaez

Founder & CEO

Merchkit

Moderators

Deborah Weinswig

Founder & CEO

Coresight Research

Danielle Lay

Partner

NEA

Kamanasish Kundu

SVP, Head of Digital and Ecommerce

Kendra Scott

Matt Nichols

General Partner

Commerce Ventures

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Stores as Venues for Connection
Tuesday, March 24
Cultivating Customers Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 10:20 03/24/2026 10:20 Stores as Venues for Connection Cultivating Customers Stage US/Pacific

Cultivating Community
Speakers

Heather Bennett

President

Michaels Stores

Emily Lewis

GM of Retail

Glossier

Lee Sterling

Chief Marketing Officer

Simon Property Group

Moderator

Simeon Siegel

Senior Managing Director & Consumer Equity Research Analyst

Guggenheim Securities

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Tactics for AEO and GEO
Tuesday, March 24
Tactical Lab Sessions: AI
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 10:20 03/24/2026 10:20 Tactics for AEO and GEO Tactical Lab Sessions: AI US/Pacific

Lab AI
Speakers

Lauren Price

SVP of Marketing & Communications

COS

Kelly Shah-McDonnell

VP of Global Digital Commerce

e.l.f. Beauty

Leslie Hall

Founder & CEO

Iced Media

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Tactics for Selecting Influencers Aligned with Brand Values and Audience
Tuesday, March 24
Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 10:20 03/24/2026 10:20 Tactics for Selecting Influencers Aligned with Brand Values and Audience Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience US/Pacific

Lab B
Speakers

Lindsey Kling

SVP of Brand Marketing & Partnerships

Coterie

Adam Constantine

Founder & CEO

ACE Creatives

10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Track Keynote: Using AI to Amp Up Personalization
Tuesday, March 24
AI Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 10:20 03/24/2026 10:20 Track Keynote: Using AI to Amp Up Personalization AI Stage US/Pacific

Reshaping Shopping & Customer Behavior
Speaker

Matt Madrigal

Chief Technology Officer

Pinterest

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Track Keynote: Using AI to Amp Up Personalization
Tuesday, March 24
AI Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 10:40 03/24/2026 10:40 Track Keynote: Using AI to Amp Up Personalization AI Stage US/Pacific

Speaker

Sven Gerjets

EVP & Chief Technology Officer

GAP Inc.

Moderator

Gabrielle Fonrouge

Retail Reporter

CNBC

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Discovery Stage powered by PwC
Tuesday, March 24
Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 11:00 03/24/2026 11:00 Discovery Stage powered by PwC
Discovery Stage US/Pacific


11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking Breaks
Tuesday, March 24
Bayside A-F
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 11:00 03/24/2026 11:00 Networking Breaks Bayside A-F US/Pacific

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Debate: AI Agents Will / Will Not Transform Retail
Tuesday, March 24
AI Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:00 03/24/2026 12:00 Debate: AI Agents Will / Will Not Transform Retail AI Stage US/Pacific

Reshaping Shopping & Customer Behavior
Speakers

Scot Wingo

CEO

ReFiBuy

Ekta Chopra

Chief Digital Officer

E.L.F Beauty

Andrew Lipsman

Independent Analyst & Consultant

Media, Ads + Commerce

Sarah Marzano

Principal Analyst, Retail, Ecommerce & Retail Media

EMARKETER

Moderator

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Innovative Approaches to Marketing Across the Customer Journey
Tuesday, March 24
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:00 03/24/2026 12:00 Innovative Approaches to Marketing Across the Customer Journey Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

The Evolution of Retail Media
Speakers

Amanda Bailey

VP Customer Marketing & Loyalty

Lowe's

Meredith Glansberg

CEO

Quip

Carina Ertl

Chief Marketing Officer

Tourneau | Bucherer

Moderator

Lauren Wiener

Managing Director & Senior Partner

Boston Consulting Group

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Leveraging AI to Improve PDPs
Tuesday, March 24
Tactical Lab Sessions: AI
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:00 03/24/2026 12:00 Leveraging AI to Improve PDPs Tactical Lab Sessions: AI US/Pacific

Lab AI
Speakers

Amanda Hanych

SVP, Digital

SKIMS

John Dubois

Partner, Global Retail AI Co-Lead

EY

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
New Innovation Models to Deliver Breakthrough Growth
Tuesday, March 24
Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:00 03/24/2026 12:00 New Innovation Models to Deliver Breakthrough Growth Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience US/Pacific

Lab B
Speakers

Billy May

CEO

Brooklinen

Ryan Den Rooijen

Managing Director, AI & Monetization

Currys

Baz Saidieh

Managing Partner, Ibex

Antler

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Track Keynote
Tuesday, March 24
Technology Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:00 03/24/2026 12:00 Track Keynote Technology Stage US/Pacific

Speaker

Bret Taylor

Co-Founder & CEO, Sierra, and Chairman of the Board

Open AI

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Track Keynote: Using Customer Data for Effective Merchandising
Tuesday, March 24
Cultivating Customers Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:00 03/24/2026 12:00 Track Keynote: Using Customer Data for Effective Merchandising Cultivating Customers Stage US/Pacific

Speaker

Anu Narayanan

President, Women's & Home

Anthropologie

Moderator

Neil Saunders

Managing Director

GlobalData

12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Perspectives from Investors on Tomorrow's Crucial Retail Technologies
Tuesday, March 24
Technology Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:20 03/24/2026 12:20 Perspectives from Investors on Tomorrow's Crucial Retail Technologies Technology Stage US/Pacific

Startup Pitch
Speakers

Matt Nichols

General Partner

Commerce Ventures

Janie Yu

Partner

LFX Venture Partners

Moderator

Poonam Goyal

Sector Head & Senior Research Retail Analyst

Bloomberg

12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Using Customer Data for Effective Merchandising: A Conversation
Tuesday, March 24
Cultivating Customers Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:20 03/24/2026 12:20 Using Customer Data for Effective Merchandising: A Conversation Cultivating Customers Stage US/Pacific

Building Emotional Connections With Shoppers
Fostering Loyalty
Speakers

Creighton Kiper

SVP Home

Walmart

Allison Vigil

President

Rocksbox, Signet Jewelers

Moderator

Jacqueline Flam

Managing Director, Beauty & Health

NielsenIQ

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Tuesday, March 24
Bayside A-F
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:30 03/24/2026 12:30 Lunch Bayside A-F US/Pacific

12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Industry Innovation Lunch Session, Sponsored by Celigo (Retailers & Brands only)
Tuesday, March 24
Oceanside E, Level 2
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 12:40 03/24/2026 12:40 Industry Innovation Lunch Session, Sponsored by Celigo (Retailers & Brands only)
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1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Tuesday, March 24
Bayside E-F
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 13:30 03/24/2026 13:30 Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only) Bayside E-F US/Pacific

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Welcome to Shoptalk Spring: Opening Remarks
Tuesday, March 24
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 15:00 03/24/2026 15:00 Welcome to Shoptalk Spring: Opening Remarks Mandalay Bay Ballroom J US/Pacific

3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
Mainstage Keynote
Tuesday, March 24
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 15:15 03/24/2026 15:15 Mainstage Keynote Mandalay Bay Ballroom J US/Pacific

Speaker

Nirah Shah

CEO & Co-Chair

Wayfair

3:35 PM - 3:55 PM
Mainstage Keynote
Tuesday, March 24
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 15:35 03/24/2026 15:35 Mainstage Keynote Mandalay Bay Ballroom J US/Pacific

Speakers

Christine Barone

CEO

Dutch Bros

Tana Davila

Chief Marketing Officer

Dutch Bros

3:55 PM - 4:15 PM
Mainstage Keynote
Tuesday, March 24
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 15:55 03/24/2026 15:55 Mainstage Keynote Mandalay Bay Ballroom J US/Pacific

Speaker

Nicola Mendelsohn

Head of Global Business Group

Meta

4:00 PM - 5:05 PM
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 24
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 16:00 03/24/2026 16:00 Welcome Reception Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

4:25 PM - 5:05 PM
Shoptalk After Hours: The Retail Rumble
Tuesday, March 24
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 16:25 03/24/2026 16:25 Shoptalk After Hours: The Retail Rumble Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

Speakers

Ken Pilot

Founder & CEO

Ken Pilot Ventures

Lauren Livak Gilbert

Executive Director

The Digital Shelf Institute

Rachel Tipograph

Founder & CEO

MikMak

Steve Dennis

President & Founder

SageBerry Consulting

Neil Saunders

Managing Director

GlobalData

Kiri Masters

Retail Media Indusrty Analyst

Retail Media Breakfast Club

Moderators

Anne Mezzenga

Co-CEO

Omni Talk

Michael LeBlanc

Producer & Co-Host

The Remarkable Retail Podcast

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Industry Night (Retailers & Brands Only)
Tuesday, March 24
Swingers, Mandalay Bay
Add to calendar 03/24/2026 17:30 03/24/2026 17:30 Industry Night (Retailers & Brands Only) Swingers, Mandalay Bay US/Pacific

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Badge Pickup Open
Wednesday, March 25
Islanders Ballroom, Lower Level, North Convention Center
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 07:30 03/25/2026 07:30 Badge Pickup Open Islanders Ballroom, Lower Level, North Convention Center US/Pacific

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Breakfast
Wednesday, March 25
South Pacific Ballroom
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 08:00 03/25/2026 08:00 Breakfast South Pacific Ballroom US/Pacific

8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Industry Innovation Breakfast Session, Sponsored by Amazon Buy With Prime (Retailers & Brands only)
Wednesday, March 25
Oceanside F, Level 2
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 08:30 03/25/2026 08:30 Industry Innovation Breakfast Session, Sponsored by Amazon Buy With Prime (Retailers & Brands only)
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8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Industry Innovation Breakfast Session, Sponsored by Publicis Sapient
Wednesday, March 25
Oceanside E, Level 2
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 08:30 03/25/2026 08:30 Industry Innovation Breakfast Session, Sponsored by Publicis Sapient
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday, March 25
Bayside A-F
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 09:00 03/25/2026 09:00 Exhibit Hall Hours Bayside A-F US/Pacific

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Building and Optimizing Social Media Strategies Today
Wednesday, March 25
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 09:30 03/25/2026 09:30 Building and Optimizing Social Media Strategies Today Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

Influencer & Social Marketing
Speakers

Karin Tracy

Group Lead, Retail & eCommerce

Meta

Craig Brommers

Chief Marketing Officer

American Eagle Outfitters

Moderator

Joe Yakuel

Founder & CEO

WITHIN

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Engineering Serendipity to Inspire Purchases
Wednesday, March 25
Cultivating Customers Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 09:30 03/25/2026 09:30 Engineering Serendipity to Inspire Purchases Cultivating Customers Stage US/Pacific

Seeking, Finding, and Discovery
Speakers

Patrick Nommensen

Head, Strategic Initiatives, E-Commerce

TikTok

Jessica Ozella

Chief Digital Officer

Reformation

Joe Cano

SVP, Digital Commerce

Lowe's

Moderator

Amanda Rosen Bailey

Chief Client Officer

VML

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Insights on the Future of Retail from Transformative Technology Leaders
Wednesday, March 25
Technology Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 09:30 03/25/2026 09:30 Insights on the Future of Retail from Transformative Technology Leaders Technology Stage US/Pacific

Tech Spotlight Stage
Speakers

Ethan Chernofsky

CMO

Placer.ai

Ethan Goodman

President

Profitero

Tomer Tagrin

Co-Founder & CEO

Yotpo

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Rapid Fire: Assessing the Most Impactful AI Applications
Wednesday, March 25
AI Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 09:30 03/25/2026 09:30 Rapid Fire: Assessing the Most Impactful AI Applications AI Stage US/Pacific

Corporate & Frontline AI Applications
Speakers

Alex Richardson

Chief Technology Officer

KHAITE

Christian Fortucci

Chief Technology Officer

David Yurman

Katia Unlu

Chief Commercial Officer

Boll & Branch

Moderator

Anne Mezzenga

Co-CEO

Omni Talk

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Setting AI Investment Priorities for Ecommerce
Wednesday, March 25
Tactical Lab Sessions: AI
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 09:30 03/25/2026 09:30 Setting AI Investment Priorities for Ecommerce Tactical Lab Sessions: AI US/Pacific

Lab AI
Speakers

Dan DeMeyere

Chief Product & Technology Officer

ThredUp

Fred Schonenberg

Founder & CEO

VentureFuel

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Unlocking Retail Media Measurement
Wednesday, March 25
Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 09:30 03/25/2026 09:30 Unlocking Retail Media Measurement Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience US/Pacific

Lab B
Speakers

Collin Colburn

VP, Commerce & Retail Media

IAB

Manish Sharma

Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer

Think Blue

Melissa Gallo

Executive Director, Head of Client Success, CVS Media Exchange

CVS Health

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
AI Applications for In-Store Physical Retail
Wednesday, March 25
AI Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 10:20 03/25/2026 10:20 AI Applications for In-Store Physical Retail AI Stage US/Pacific

Corporate & Frontline AI Applications
Speakers

Andrew Laudato

Chief Operating Officer

The Vitamin Shoppe

Kevin Harwood

Chief Technology Officer

Tecovas

Moderator

Jordan Berke

Founder & CEO

Tomorrow

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Case Studies: Redefining Site Search and Discovery
Wednesday, March 25
Cultivating Customers Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 10:20 03/25/2026 10:20 Case Studies: Redefining Site Search and Discovery Cultivating Customers Stage US/Pacific

Seeking, Finding, and Discovery
Speakers

Rafe Colburn

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Etsy

Tess Kornfield

VP, Product & Data Science

ThredUp

Moderator

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Evaluating and Selecting Generative AI Solutions for Marketing
Wednesday, March 25
Tactical Lab Sessions: AI
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 10:20 03/25/2026 10:20 Evaluating and Selecting Generative AI Solutions for Marketing Tactical Lab Sessions: AI US/Pacific

Lab AI
Speakers

Milo Speranzo

Chief Marketing Officer, NA

Lenovo

Yael Mohan

Partner

Bain & Company

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Incorporating Video into Storytelling
Wednesday, March 25
Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 10:20 03/25/2026 10:20 Incorporating Video into Storytelling Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience US/Pacific

Building Emotional Connections With Shoppers
Reshaping Shopping & Customer Behavior
Speakers

Tom Verrilli

Chief Product Officer

Whatnot

Geoffrey Goldberg

Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder

Movers+Shakers

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Maximizing the Return on Influencer Marketing
Wednesday, March 25
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 10:20 03/25/2026 10:20 Maximizing the Return on Influencer Marketing Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

Influencer & Social Marketing
Speakers

Jennifer Brown

Head of U.S. Influencer Marketing & Talent Partnerships

SHEIN

Lisa Horton

Chief Communications & Creative Officer

David's Bridal

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Technologies Transforming Marketing and Advertising
Wednesday, March 25
Technology Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 10:20 03/25/2026 10:20 Technologies Transforming Marketing and Advertising Technology Stage US/Pacific

Tech Spotlight Stage
Speakers

Jacob Ross

CEO

PebblePost

Bruce Richards

Head of Industry Strategy and Marketing Retail & Consumer Goods

Adobe

James Cadwallader

Co-Founder and CEO

Profound

Kristen Wiley

Founder & CEO

Statusphere

Moderator

Jill Smith

CEO, Americas

IRIS

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Accelerating Corporate AI Adoption While Controlling Business Risk
Wednesday, March 25
Tactical Lab Sessions: AI
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 11:10 03/25/2026 11:10 Accelerating Corporate AI Adoption While Controlling Business Risk Tactical Lab Sessions: AI US/Pacific

Lab AI
Speakers

Rebecca Maffei

Chief Information Officer

Fashionphile

Rick Watson

Founder

RMW Commerce Consulting

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Building a Professional Brand on Social Media
Wednesday, March 25
Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 11:10 03/25/2026 11:10 Building a Professional Brand on Social Media Tactical Lab Sessions: Marketing, Growth, and Experience US/Pacific

Lab B
Speakers

Jonathan Smalley

VP

New Era Caps

Peter Chun

Global EVP, Platforms & Culture

VaynerX

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Debate: Your Next Brand Ambassador Will / Will Not Be AI
Wednesday, March 25
Marketing & Media Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 11:10 03/25/2026 11:10 Debate: Your Next Brand Ambassador Will / Will Not Be AI Marketing & Media Stage US/Pacific

Influencer & Social Marketing
Speakers

Mike Jacobs

Chief Growth Officer

Consortium Brands

David Katz

Chief Marketing Officer

Randa Apparel & Accessories

Amanda Cole

Chief Marketing Officer

Bloomreach

Moderator

Joe Maglio

CEO

Cheil Agency Network

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Driving Costs Out of Fulfillment and Delivery
Wednesday, March 25
Technology Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 11:10 03/25/2026 11:10 Driving Costs Out of Fulfillment and Delivery Technology Stage US/Pacific

Tech Spotlight Stage
Speakers

Heather Rivera

Chief Business Officer

Wing (Alphabet)

Salman Habib

Co-Founder & CEO

Burq

Chloe Songer

Co-Founder & CEO

SuperCircle

Moderator

Gaurav Pant

Co-Founder & Chief Insights Officer

Incisiv

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Insights: New Research on Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors
Wednesday, March 25
Cultivating Customers Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 11:10 03/25/2026 11:10 Insights: New Research on Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors Cultivating Customers Stage US/Pacific

Speakers

Chad Lusk

Partner & Managing Director

Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group

Michelle Evans

Global Lead, Retail Insights

Euromonitor International

Friedrich Schwandt

CEO

ECDB

11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Using AI to Optimize Operations
Wednesday, March 25
AI Stage
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 11:10 03/25/2026 11:10 Using AI to Optimize Operations AI Stage US/Pacific

Corporate & Frontline AI Applications
Speakers

Velia Carboni

Chief Information Officer

SharkNinja

Ryan Den Rooijen

Managing Director, AI & Monetization

Currys

Rajat Shroff

VP, Head of Product & Design

DoorDash

Moderator

Mark Ruston

VP, Global Retail Lead

Capgemini

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Wednesday, March 25
Bayside E-F
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 12:00 03/25/2026 12:00 Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only) Bayside E-F US/Pacific

12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Industry Innovation Lunch Session, Sponsored by CommerceIQ (Retailers & Brands only)
Wednesday, March 25
Oceanside F, Level 2
Add to calendar 03/25/2026 12:40 03/25/2026 12:40 Industry Innovation Lunch Session, Sponsored by CommerceIQ (Retailers & Brands only) Oceanside F, Level 2 US/Pacific

12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Industry Innovation Lunch Session, Sponsored by Marqeta (Retailers & Brands only)
Wednesday, March 25
Oceanside G, Level 2
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12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
Industry Innovation Lunch Session, Sponsored by Rithum (Retailers & Brands only)
Wednesday, March 25
Oceanside E, Level 2
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch
Wednesday, March 25
Bayside A-F
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Tabletalks + Lunch (Prescheduled, for Retailer & Consumer Brand Attendees Only)
Wednesday, March 25
South Pacific Ballroom
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2:25 PM - 2:30 PM
Welcome Back Remarks
Wednesday, March 25
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Mainstage Keynote
Wednesday, March 25
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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Speaker

Hillary Super

CEO

Victoria's Secret & Co.

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Mainstage Keynote
Wednesday, March 25
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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Speaker

Dmitry Shevelenko

Chief Business Officer

Perplexity

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Shoptalk's Retail Zeitgeist
Wednesday, March 25
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Discovery Stage powered by PwC
Wednesday, March 25
Discovery Stage
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Discovery Stage US/Pacific

3:35 PM - 4:25 PM
Networking Breaks
Wednesday, March 25
Bayside A-F
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Brand and Corporate Storytelling
4:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Wednesday, March 25
Bayside E-F
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8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Shoptalk's 10th-Anniversary Beach Party Powered by Bloomreach
Wednesday, March 25
Mandalay Bay Beach
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7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Badge Pickup Open
Thursday, March 26
Islanders Ballroom, Lower Level, North Convention Center
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Thursday, March 26
South Pacific Ballroom
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9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome Back Remarks
Thursday, March 26
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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9:05 AM - 9:25 AM
Mainstage Keynote
Thursday, March 26
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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Speakers

Barbie Cameron

Chief Stores Officer

Macy's Inc.

Max Magni

EVP, Chief Customer & Digital Officer

Macy's Inc.

9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
Keynote: Built for the Long Run: How New Balance Sets a Global Pace
Thursday, March 26
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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Speaker

Joe Preston

President & CEO

New Balance

9:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday, March 26
Bayside A-F
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9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Mainstage Keynote
Thursday, March 26
Mandalay Bay Ballroom J
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10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Thursday, March 26
Bayside E-F
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Thursday, March 26
Bayside A-F
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11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Tabletalks + Lunch (Prescheduled, for Retailer & Consumer Brand Attendees Only)
Thursday, March 26
South Pacific Ballroom
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12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Reinventing Brands for the Next Generation
Thursday, March 26
Marketing & Media Stage
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Marketing Tactics and Execution
Speakers

Shivram Vaideeswaran

SVP of Brand Marketing

Papa Johns

Christie Sclater

SVP

Global Marketing, Clinique

Gloria Canales

Chief Digital Officer

Coppel

Moderator

Debra Aho Williamson

Founder & Chief Analyst

Sonata Insights

12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Tactics for Enticing Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Thursday, March 26
Cultivating Customers Stage
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Cultivating Community
Speakers

Carly Gomez

Chief Marketing Officer

Crocs

Jennifer Yue

SVP, Tapestry & Coach Strategy & Consumer Insights, Coach Collaborations and Coachtopia

Coach

Sid Malhotra

EVP, SMB & Mid-Market

Snap

Fabiola del Rio

VP, Integrated Marketing Communications

Panda Express

Moderator

Ben Harms

Chief Growth Officer

Archrival

12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Technologies Enabling Unified Commerce
Thursday, March 26
Technology Stage
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Tech Spotlight Stage
Speakers

Adriana Bourgoin

Chief Customer Strategy Officer, Commerce Cloud

Salesforce

Jan Arendtsz

Founder & CEO

Celigo

Woodrow Levin

CEO & Co-Founder

Extend

Moderator

Hitha Herzog

Founder & Chief Research Officer

H Squared Research

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Track Keynote: Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI
Thursday, March 26
AI Stage
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Planning and Managing in an AI-First World
Speaker

Matt Baer

CEO

Stitch Fix

Moderator

Jason Del Rey

Founder

The Aisle

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Track Keynote: Balancing Excitement and Anxieties Around the Age of AI
Thursday, March 26
AI Stage
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Speaker

Elina Vilk

President & Chief Business Officer

David's Bridal

Moderator

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Agentic AI Technologies
Thursday, March 26
Technology Stage
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Tech Spotlight Stage
Speakers

Misbah Uraizee

Co-Founder & CEO

Nectar Social

Keri McGhee

Chief Marketing Officer

Attentive

Mansi Jain

Chief Operating Officer

Glance

Moderator

Bala Parameshwaran

Partner

Bain & Company

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Case Studies: Using AI to Translate Business Data into Profitable Growth
Thursday, March 26
AI Stage
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Planning and Managing in an AI-First World
Speakers

Chris Carl

US Head of Marketing

AliExpress

Heather Mitchell

SVP Growth Partnerships, Shipt

Target

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Shoptalk Spring 26 Key Takeaways
Thursday, March 26
Marketing & Media Stage
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Marketing Tactics and Execution
Speakers

Joe Laszlo

Head of Insights

Shoptalk

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

Moderator

Chris Walton

Co-CEO

Omni Talk

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Transactional and Emotional Loyalty
Thursday, March 26
Cultivating Customers Stage
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Building Emotional Connections With Shoppers
Speakers

Bradley Breuer

SVP, Marketing

PetSmart

Hannah Roshetko Raser

AVP, Retail Strategy & Transformation

CVS Health

Moderator

Valerie de Charette

Partner

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