Shoptalk convenes thousands of retail changemakers every year to create the future of retail. The Shoptalk agenda covers the latest technologies, trends and business models, as well as the rapid transformation of how consumers discover, shop and buy—across all retail verticals. Shoptalk’s agenda features zero pay-to-play content, leading the retail industry narrative and promising insights and perspectives not found anywhere else.

Shoptalk’s 275 senior-level speakers are industry leaders and innovators from companies ranging from established retailers and brands to innovative new startups and prolific investors. Shoptalk 2023 will also feature brand new Shoptalk Original Content, including independent research and data, along with the Shoptalk Retail Zeitgeist, a framework for understanding the most important forces, challenges and opportunities in retail today, developed in-house by the Shoptalk team.

— Indicates Shoptalk Original Content

Sunday March 26, 2023

8:00am — 6:00pm PT
Badge Pick Up
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1:00pm — 2:00pm PT
Coffee Break  (Bayside Foyer)
2:00pm — 2:40pm PT
Session 1

APOLLO THEATRE

Meeting Heightened Consumer Expectations

Using Customer Data to Surprise and Delight

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Manju Thomas, SVP, Engineering & Data Science, Stitch Fix

Caleb Pearson, VP, Media & Digital for U.S. Marketing, McDonald's

Charles Gorra, Founder & CEO, Rebag

Kelly Pedersen, Partner, US Retail Leader, PwC (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

The New Retail Organization

Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Excellence

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Lisa Collier, Chief Product Officer, Under Armour

Parth Raval, Chief Growth Officer, PepsiCo Foods North America, PepsiCo

Samir Desai, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Sarah Engel, President, January Digital (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Thriving in a Challenging Economy

New Insights on Inflation and Other Economic Forces Shaping Retail

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Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist, U.S., Mastercard

Kristen Gall, President, Rakuten

Laura Kennedy, Principal Analyst, CB Insights

Alexa Tietjen, Content Director, Shoptalk (Emcee)

Beacon Theatre

'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch

Startup Pitch

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Bailey Newton, Founder & CEO, Frate

Kimiloluwa Fafowora, Founder & CEO, Gander

Elise DeCamp, Co-Founder & CEO, Toki

Deepak Jain, Founder & CEO, Wink

Deborah Weinswig, Founder & CEO, Coresight Research (Judge & Emcee)

Matt Nichols, General Partner, Commerce Ventures (Judge)

Anna Barber, Partner, M13 (Judge)

Brooke Kiley, Partner, VMG Partners (Judge)

2:50pm — 3:30pm PT
Session 2

Apollo Theatre

Meeting Heightened Consumer Expectations

Track Keynote: Meeting Consumer Expectations Around Convenience

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Tom Pickett, Chief Revenue Officer, DoorDash

Anne Mezzenga, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer)

Meeting Consumer Expectations Around Convenience: A Conversation

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Stefanie Kruse Curley, Group VP of Digital Commerce, Walgreens

Kimberly Tobman, CEO, The Bouqs Company

Michelle Evans, Global Lead of Retail & Digital Consumer Insights, Euromonitor International (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

The New Retail Organization

Track Keynote: Building an Omnichannel Organization

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Seemantini Godbole, EVP, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Lowe's

Sarah Engel, President, January Digital (Interviewer)

Building an Omnichannel Organization: A Conversation

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Cathey Curtis, GM, ROXY, Boardriders

Richard Honiball, EVP, Global Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer, Navy Exchange Service Command

Brendan Witcher, VP & Principal Analyst, Forrester (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Thriving in a Challenging Economy

Rapid Fire: Investors' Unfiltered Perspectives on Retail Challenges and Opportunities

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Scott Friend, Partner, Bain Capital Ventures

Shelly Kapoor Collins, Partner, Sway Ventures

Simeon Siegel, Managing Director & Senior Analyst, BMO Capital Markets

Zia Daniell Wigder, Chief Content Officer, Insider Intelligence (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch

Startup Pitch

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Benjamin Benichou, Co-Founder & CEO, Drop

Cierra Valor, Co-Founder & CEO, IN BOLD PRINT.

Fran Brzyski, Founder & CEO, Hark

Tope Mitchell, Co-Founder & CEO, Reflekt Me

3:40pm — 4:20pm PT
Session 3

Apollo Theatre

Meeting Heightened Consumer Expectations

Resale, Upcycled Products and the Circular Economy

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Anthony Marino, President, thredUP

Reham Fagiri, Co-Founder & CEO, AptDeco

Mari Corella, GM, Home & Hard Goods, eBay

Jeannette Neumann, Reporter, Bloomberg News (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

The New Retail Organization

Empowering Women Leaders Throughout the Organization

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Winnie Park, CEO, Forever 21

Kimberly Lee Minor, President & Chief Commercial Officer, Bandier

Sharonda Weatherspoon, SVP of Stores, Ralph Lauren

Sheena Butler-Young, Senior Correspondent, The Business of Fashion (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Thriving in a Challenging Economy

Track Keynote: The C-Suite on Thriving in Today's Retail Environment

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Michael Fiddelke, Chief Financial Officer, Target

Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

JuE Wong, CEO, OLAPLEX

Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

'Shark Reef' Startup Pitch

Startup Pitch

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Brennan Woodruff, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, GoCharlie.ai

Rosie Bailey, Co-Founder & CEO, Nibble

James Theuerkauf, Co-Founder & CEO, Syrup Tech

Dov Kaufmann, Co-Founder & CEO, Tolstoy

4:20pm — 4:45pm PT
Networking Break  (Bayside Foyer)
4:45pm — 4:50pm PT
Keynote Opening  (Majestic Theatre)
4:50pm — 5:00pm PT
Opening Remarks  (Majestic Theatre)

Sophie Wawro, Global President, Shoptalk

Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Shoptalk

5:00pm — 5:20pm PT
Rediscovering the Joy of Shopping  (Majestic Theatre)

Bill Ready, CEO, Pinterest

Sara Eisen, Journalist, CNBC (Interviewer)

5:20pm — 5:40pm PT
Powering Brand Discovery through Transformative Shopping Experiences  (Majestic Theatre)

Imran Khan, Co-Founder & CEO, Verishop

Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

5:40pm — 6:00pm PT
Leadership Lessons from Chewy: Scaling a Startup into a Household Brand  (Majestic Theatre)

Sumit Singh, CEO, Chewy

Phil Wahba, Senior Writer, Fortune (Interviewer)

Sunday Shoptalk Socials
Reception or Happy Hour style events held by Sponsors at Mandalay Bay Restaurants and Lounges.
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Monday March 27, 2023

7:00am — 6:00pm PT
Badge Pick Up
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7:00am — 8:20am PT
Breakfast  (Bayside A)
7:30am — 8:20am PT
Breakfast & Tabletalks  (Prescheduled Only - South Convention, South Seas, Level 3)
8:30am — 9:10am PT
Session 1

Palace Theatre

Embracing Shoppable Video in Retail

The Forefront of Livestreaming and Shoppable Video

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Kevin Miller, Chief Marketing Officer, The Fresh Market

Andrea Moore, Chief Digital Officer, NEST New York

Soumya Sriraman, President of Streaming, Qurate Retail Group

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Founder & CEO, BrainTrust (Interviewer)

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: In-Store

Track Keynote: Transforming the Store Workforce with New Roles and Capabilities

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Katie Reeves, Managing Director, North America, COS

Anne Mezzenga, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer)

Marc Mastronardi, Chief Stores Officer, Macy's

Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Boosting Operational Efficiencies

The Efficient Retailer: Case Studies on Successful Tech Deployments

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Vijay Sankararaman, VP, Supply Chain Technology, Lowe's

Scott Saeger, SVP & Chief Information Officer, GNC

Yael Cosset, SVP & Chief Information Officer, Kroger

Poonam Goyal, Sector Head & Equity Analyst, Bloomberg (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Retail Innovation from Around the World

New Insights on Global Retail Trends

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Kelsey Robinson, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

Lee Ballin, Managing Director, ESG & Sustainability Services, Deloitte

HG O'Connell, Assistant Content Director, Shoptalk (Emcee)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Marketing and Data

Innovative Marketing Technology Solutions

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Jonathan Yaffe, Co-Founder & CEO, AnyRoad

Hari Valiyath, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, Pixis

Mark Douglas, President & CEO, MNTN

Olga Dogadkina, Co-Founder & CEO, Emperia

Ilene Richardson, Founder & CEO, Imaginary Content (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Workshops: Ecommerce Innovation

Implementing Headless Commerce

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Dimple Rao, VP, Head of Digital Product Management & Product Design, Chico's FAS

Rick Watson, Founder & CEO, RMW Commerce Consulting (Presenter & Interviewer)

9:20am — 10:00am PT
Session 2

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: In-Store

Providing Inspiration and Ease: Balancing Store Design Imperatives

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Eric Ryan, Co-Founder & CEO, Cast Jewelry

Lisa Bubbers, Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, Studs

Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman & CEO, WHP Global and Toys"R"Us

Melissa Gonzalez, Founder, The Lionesque Group, Principal, MG2 (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Boosting Operational Efficiencies

Leveraging AI and Automation to Enhance Operations

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Alexis DePree, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Nordstrom

George Hanson, SVP & Chief Digital Officer, Panera Bread

Gerry Hough, Partner, McKinsey & Company (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Retail Innovation from Around the World

Groundbreaking International Retail Experiences

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Lucas Herscovici, Chief Direct-to-Consumer Officer, AB InBev

Ryan den Rooijen, Chief Ecommerce Officer, Chalhoub Group

Antonino Guichard Gonzalez, Chief Digital Officer, Liverpool

Stacey Widlitz, President, SW Retail Advisors (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Marketing and Data

Data and Personalization Technologies

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Carrie Tharp, VP, Retail & Consumer, Google Cloud, Google

Jen Glaspie-Lundstrom, Co-Founder & CEO, Tandym

Assaf Baciu, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Persado

Puneet Mehta, Founder & CEO, Netomi

Adam Pressman, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Workshops: Ecommerce Innovation

Succeeding with Tech Partners

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Charlie Cole, CEO, Tribute Technology (a Carlyle company)

Bala Parameshwaran, Partner, Bain & Company (Presenter & Interviewer)

10:00am — 6:30pm PT
Exhibit Hall Open  (Exhibit Hall)
10:00am — 10:25am PT
Networking Break  (Bayside Foyer)
10:05am — 10:25am PT
Women in Retail Pavilion Leadership Chat  (Women in Retail Pavilion, Booth 960)
Co-Located Content
10:25am — 10:30am PT
Keynote Opening  (Majestic Theatre)
10:30am — 10:50am PT
How Ulta Beauty Is Winning Despite Industry Disruption  (Majestic Theatre)

Dave Kimbell, CEO, ULTA Beauty

Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC (Interviewer)

10:50am — 11:10am PT
Building a Brand for the Next 170 Years  (Majestic Theatre)

Chip Bergh, President & CEO, Levi Strauss & Co.

Sara Eisen, Journalist, CNBC (Interviewer)

11:10am — 11:30am PT
Unlocking the Future of Marketing with AI  (Majestic Theatre)

Sean Downey, President, Americas & Global Partners, Google

Zia Daniell Wigder, Chief Content Officer, Insider Intelligence (Interviewer)

11:30am — 1:30pm PT
Lunch  (Food Halls A, B and C)
11:30am — 12:30pm PT
Mastercard, Lunch Session: How the J. Crew Group uses Business Experimentation to Adapt to the Changing Economy  (Oceanside E)
Co-Located Content
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11:35am — 12:05pm PT
Women in Retail Pavilion Leadership Chat  (Women in Retail Pavilion, Booth 960)
Co-Located Content
12:15pm — 1:30pm PT
Meetup (Hosted & General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only - Bayside D, E and F, Level 1)
1:40pm — 1:45pm PT
Keynote Opening  (Majestic Theatre)
1:45pm — 2:05pm PT
Moving at the Speed of the Consumer  (Majestic Theatre)

Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO, Tapestry

Sara Eisen, Journalist, CNBC (Interviewer)

2:05pm — 2:25pm PT
How Content and Technology Are Transforming Retail  (Majestic Theatre)

Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder & Former CEO, DreamWorks Animation & Managing Partner, WndrCo

Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

2:25pm — 3:55pm PT
Networking Break  (Bayside Foyer)
2:30pm — 3:45pm PT
Meetup (Hosted & General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only - Bayside D, E and F, Level 1)
4:05pm — 4:45pm PT
Session 3

Palace Theatre

Groundbreaking Data Applications

New Applications of AI and Machine Learning

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Patrick Duroseau, VP, Enterprise Data Management, Under Armour

Barkha Saxena, SVP/GM Shoppers & Chief Data Officer, Poshmark

Anshuman Taneja, SVP, Product & Customer Experience, Peapod Digital, Ahold Delhaize

Lauren Wiener, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group (Interviewer)

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: Digital

Case Studies: Enabling Commerce Everywhere

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Eva Press, VP, US Global Business Group - Retail Marketplaces, CPG, & Health, Meta

Maureen Kelly, Founder & CEO, Tarte Cosmetics

Jimmy Bennett, VP, Marketing - Media, Social, Partnerships, Wendy's

Andrew Lipsman, Principal Analyst, Insider Intelligence (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Payments, Checkout and Loyalty

Innovative Approaches to Customer Loyalty

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Jenny Wolski, SVP, Omnichannel Experience, Petco

Art Sebastian, VP, Omni-Channel Marketing, Casey's

Kent Zimmerman, VP, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Shoe Carnival

Lokesh Ohri, Partner, EY (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Retail Innovation from Around the World

Track Keynote: A Global Perspective on the Evolving Role of Stores

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Tolga Öncü, Retail Operations Manager (COO), Ingka Group (IKEA Retail)

Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

Carrie Baker, President, Canada Goose

Hilary Milnes, Executive Americas Editor, Vogue Business (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Fulfillment, Delivery and Post-Purchase

Fulfillment, Delivery and the Last Mile

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Adam Woodworth, CEO, Wing (Alphabet)

Simon Kalouche, Founder & CEO, Nimble

Nitin Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Beans.ai

Shekar Natarajan, President, Quiet Platforms

Janie Yu, Partner, LFX Venture Partners (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Workshops: Marketing

New Approaches to Experiential Marketing

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Adeela Hussain Johnson, President, BÉIS

Jim Cusson, President, Theory House (Presenter & Interviewer)

4:55pm — 5:35pm PT
Session 4

Palace Theatre

Groundbreaking Data Applications

Track Keynote: Leveraging Data Effectively Throughout the Organization

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Alan Boehme, Chief Technology Officer, H&M

Brendan Witcher, VP & Principal Analyst, Forrester (Interviewer)

Leveraging Data Effectively Throughout the Organization: A Conversation

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Nick Kaplan, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Saadia Group

Mike Yerkes, Chief Operating Officer, Hot Topic

Katherine Black, Partner, Kearney (Interviewer)

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: Digital

Case Studies: Ecommerce Customer Experience Improvements that Move the Needle

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Diana Haussling, VP - GM Consumer Experience & Growth, Colgate-Palmolive

Scott McCabe, SVP, eCommerce, True Religion

Garry Thaniel, GM, Global Sneakers & Streetwear, eBay

Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Shoptalk (Emcee)

Lyceum Theatre

Payments, Checkout and Loyalty

Payments and Checkout Innovations that Improve Speed and Efficiency

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David McIntosh, VP & GM, Connected Stores, Instacart

Heather Bennett, EVP, Marketing & Ecommerce, Michaels Stores

Mandeep Bhatia, VP, Global Digital Product & Omnichannel Innovation, Tapestry

Ken Pilot, Founder, Ken Pilot Ventures (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Retail Innovation from Around the World

Track Keynote: Building Resilience Into Global Supply Chains

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Melissa Nick, VP of NA Customer Fulfillment, Amazon

Allie Garfinkle, Senior Tech Reporter, Yahoo Finance (Interviewer)

Building Resilience Into Global Supply Chains: A Conversation

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James Furlong, VP, Supply Chain Management & Projects, Puma

Nitin Murali, VP, Supply Chain Excellence, E. & J. Gallo Winery

Edward Hertzman, Founder & President, Sourcing Journal (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Fulfillment, Delivery and Post-Purchase

Customer Care, Loyalty and The Post-Purchase Experience

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Natasha Franck, Founder & CEO, EON

Deon Nicholas, Co-Founder & CEO, Forethought

Tara Fung, Co-Founder & CEO, Co:Create

Kesava Kirupa Dinakaran, Co-Founder & CEO, Luminai

Tony Ward, Retail Leader, Ernst & Young (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Workshops: Marketing

Measuring Return on Ad Spend Amid Declining Digital Tracking

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Jennifer Wilson, SVP, Enterprise Brand & Marketing, Lowe's

Rogayeh Tabrizi, Co-Founder & CEO, Theory+Practice (Presenter & Interviewer)

5:25pm — 6:30pm PT
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour  (Exhibit Hall)
Visit the Main Bar by the Swag Store!
5:40pm — 6:30pm PT
Women in Retail Pavilion Leadership Chat  (Women in Retail Pavilion, Booth 960)
Co-Located Content
7:00pm — 9:00pm PT
Retailers & Brands Networking Dinners  (Prescheduled Only)
Monday Shoptalk Socials
Reception or Happy Hour style events held by Sponsors at Mandalay Bay Restaurants and Lounges.
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Tuesday March 28, 2023

7:00am — 6:00pm PT
Badge Pick Up
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7:00am — 8:20am PT
Breakfast  (Bayside A)
7:30am — 8:20am PT
Breakfast & Tabletalks  (Prescheduled Only - South Convention, South Seas, Level 3)
7:30am — 8:30am PT
Accenture, Breakfast Session: Accenture + Shopify, DTC: A mindset, not a channel  (Oceanside E)
Co-Located Content
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8:30am — 9:10am PT
Session 1

Palace Theatre

Retail's Metaverse Opportunity

Web 3 in Retail: Virtual Goods and Immersive Consumer Experiences

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Michael Relich, Co-CEO, PacSun

Carolina Arguelles Navas, Global Head of AR Business Strategy, Snap

Craig Brommers, Chief Marketing Officer, American Eagle

Hilary Milnes, Executive Americas Editor, Vogue Business (Interviewer)

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: Omnichannel

Facilitating Product Discovery Online and In Stores

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Fiona Tan, Chief Technology Officer, Wayfair

Christiane Pendarvis, Co-President & Chief Merchant, Savage X Fenty

Karin Tracy, Head of Industry, Retail, Luxury, Fashion, Meta

Anne Mezzenga, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Next-Gen Brands and Brand Relationships

Optimizing Between DTC and Wholesale Strategies

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Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado, VP & GM, Consumer Business, Kohler Co.

David J. Katz, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Randa Apparel & Accessories

Chris Clark, Co-Founder & Chief Digital Officer, Grove Collaborative

Sonya Brown, General Partner & Co-Head of Growth Equity, Norwest Venture Partners (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Future-Proofing the Supply Chain

Making the Supply Chain a Strategic Differentiator

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Peter Pernot-Day, Global Head of Strategy & Corporate Affairs, SHEIN

Brian Bobigian, VP, Supply Chain Strategy & Systems, ULTA Beauty

Kevin Kuntz, SVP, Global Logistics Fulfillment, Gap Inc.

Lindsey Mazza, Global Retail Lead, Capgemini (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Operations

Sustainable Tech Solutions

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Mark Ang, Co-Founder & CEO, GoBolt

Emily Gittins, Co-Founder & CEO, Archive

Chantal Emmanuel, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, LimeLoop

Greg Petro, CEO, First Insight

Bernardine Wu, Executive Managing Director, OSF Digital (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Workshops: Data

Leveraging Zero-Party Data

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Deepak Jose, Global Head of One Demand Data & Analytics Solutions, Mars Wrigley

Sam Tomlinson, EVP of Strategy & Analytics, Warschawski (Presenter & Interviewer)

9:20am — 10:00am PT
Session 2

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: Omnichannel

Track Keynote: Building Unified Retail Experiences

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Jason Bonfig, Chief Merchandising Officer, Best Buy

Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

Jamie Singleton, Group President & Chief Consumer Officer, Signet

Hilary Milnes, Executive Americas Editor, Vogue Business (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Next-Gen Brands and Brand Relationships

Brand Executives' Perspectives on the Evolution of Marketplaces

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Ethelbert Williams, Head of eCommerce, US Customer Development, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health

Tamara Pircz, VP, Digital Commerce, The Vitamin Shoppe

Milan Daniels, Founder & Chief Customer Officer, Otrium

Jamie Dooley, Partner - eCommerce, The Partnering Group (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Future-Proofing the Supply Chain

New Tactics and Models for Improving Profitability and Sustainability

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Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer, Colgate-Palmolive

Bianca Gates, Co-Founder & CEO, Birdies

Dave Hayne, Chief Technology Officer, URBN & President, Nuuly, URBN

Julian Counihan, General Partner, Schematic Ventures (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Operations

Pricing and Merchandising Technologies

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Jay Hakami, President & CEO, SKYPAD

Alex Galkin, Co-Founder & CEO, Competera

Joaquín Villalba, Founder & CEO, Nextail

Heath Wells, Co-Founder, NuORDER by Lightspeed

Amanda Astrologo, Partner, The Parker Avery Group (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Workshops: Data

New Approaches to Data Monetization

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Nadina Guglielmetti, VP, GM, Marketing, The Vitamin Shoppe

Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, Publicis Groupe (Presenter & Interviewer)

10:00am — 6:30pm PT
Exhibit Hall Open  (Exhibit Hall)
10:00am — 10:25am PT
Networking Break  (Bayside Foyer)
10:00am — 10:25am PT
Women in Retail Pavilion Leadership Chat  (Women in Retail Pavilion, Booth 960)
Co-Located Content
10:25am — 10:30am PT
Keynote Opening  (Majestic Theatre)
10:30am — 10:50am PT
Seeing the Future of Shopping through a Global Lens  (Majestic Theatre)

Judith McKenna, President & CEO, Walmart International, Walmart

Phil Wahba, Senior Writer, Fortune (Interviewer)

10:50am — 11:10am PT
The Power of Global Fan Truths  (Majestic Theatre)

Morgan Flatley, Global Chief Marketing Officer & New Business Ventures, McDonald's Corporation

Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

11:10am — 11:30am PT
The Retail Zeitgeist: Shoptalk’s Take on the Four Biggest Trends Transforming the Industry  (Majestic Theatre)

Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Shoptalk

Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Shoptalk

11:30am — 1:30pm PT
Lunch  (Food Halls A, B and C)
11:30am — 12:30pm PT
Google ChromeOS, Lunch Session: How Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid embraces sustainability to deliver modern experiences with ChromeOS  (Oceanside E)
Co-Located Content
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11:35am — 12:00pm PT
Women in Retail Pavilion Leadership Chat  (Women in Retail Pavilion, Booth 960)
Co-Located Content
12:15pm — 1:30pm PT
Meetup (Hosted & General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only - Bayside D, E and F, Level 1)
1:40pm — 1:45pm PT
Keynote Opening  (Majestic Theatre)
1:45pm — 2:05pm PT
Unlocking the Inner Sneakerhead in Us All  (Majestic Theatre)

Mary Dillon, President & CEO, Foot Locker, Inc.

Sheena Butler-Young, Senior Correspondent, The Business of Fashion (Interviewer)

2:05pm — 2:25pm PT
Blending Digital and Physical to Create a Dazzling Customer Experience  (Majestic Theatre)

Beth Gerstein, Founder & CEO, Brilliant Earth

Melissa Repko, Retail & Consumer Reporter, CNBC (Interviewer)

2:25pm — 3:55pm PT
Networking Break  (Exhibit Hall)
2:30pm — 3:45pm PT
Meetup (Hosted & General Meetings)  (Prescheduled Only - Bayside D, E and F, Level 1)
4:05pm — 4:45pm PT
Session 3

Palace Theatre

Forward-Looking Trends and Technologies

Track Keynote: Perspectives on the Future of the Industry

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Matt Madrigal, VP/GM Merchant Shopping, Google

Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

Sri Donthi, EVP & Chief Technology Officer, Advance Auto Parts

Poonam Goyal, Sector Head & Equity Analyst, Bloomberg (Interviewer)

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: Omnichannel

Achieving Personalization at Scale

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Amanda Bopp, VP, North America Marketing, Kate Spade

Mike Calvo, Chief Technology Officer, Shipt

David Malloy, VP, Enterprise Marketing & Creative Technology, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Veronika Sonsev, Co-Founder, CommerceNext (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Next-Gen Brands and Brand Relationships

Agile Merchandising Strategies

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Anu Narayanan, President of Women’s, Beauty, & Weddings, Anthropologie

Kristin Shane, SVP & Chief Merchandising Officer, PetSmart

Julie Barber, EVP, General Merchandise, Walmart U.S., Walmart

Hitha Herzog, Chief Research Officer, H Squared Research (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Future-Proofing the Supply Chain

Convenient and Cost-Effective Fulfillment and Delivery Options

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Brandon Friez, VP - AEO Global Supply Chain, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc

Scott Casciato, VP, Omni Fulfillment & Athlete Service, DICK’S Sporting Goods

Becca Meinz, VP, Reverse Supply Chain, Best Buy

Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Shoptalk (Emcee)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Accelerating Retail

Technologies for Hiring, Managing and Empowering the Retail Workforce

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Olga Kotsur, Founder & CEO, Mercaux

Sean Behr, CEO, Fountain

Steven Kramer, Co-Founder & CEO, WorkJam

Jarah Euston, Co-Founder & CEO, WorkWhile

Jordan Berke, Founder & CEO, Tomorrow Retail Consulting (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Category Deep Dives

Deep Dive: Catering to Today's Beauty Consumer

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Pippa McArdle, SVP, Head of Global Media (CoE) & Consumer Experience, The Estée Lauder Companies

Shai Eisenman, Founder & CEO, Bubble Skincare

Natalie Mackey, Founder & CEO, Winky Lux

Alexa Tietjen, Content Director, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

4:55pm — 5:35pm PT
Session 4

Palace Theatre

Forward-Looking Trends and Technologies

Rapid Fire: Debating Nine Trending Retail Technologies

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Laura Kennedy, Principal Analyst, CB Insights

Angela Clark, Head of Digital Studio, Patagonia

Prama Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, ULTA Beauty

Chris Walton, Co-CEO, Omni Talk (Interviewer)

Apollo Theatre

Outstanding Retail Experiences: Omnichannel

Next-Generation Retail Media Offerings

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Seth Dallaire, EVP & Chief Revenue Officer, Walmart U.S., Walmart

Juan Camilo Gomez, Global Head of Connected Commerce Acceleration, Church & Dwight

Francesca Hahn, VP Digital Commerce, Mondelēz International

Stephen Mewborn, Partner, Bain & Company (Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Next-Gen Brands and Brand Relationships

Navigating Brand Purpose, Politics and Activism

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Susan Viscon, VP & Executive Director, Path Ahead Ventures, REI

Becca Dittrich, VP of Impact, Chobani

Sali Christeson, Founder & CEO, Argent

Randi Nolan, Partner, The Parker Avery Group (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Future-Proofing the Supply Chain

Web 3 and the Supply Chain: Blockchain, Digital Twins and More

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Deborah Weinswig, Founder & CEO, Coresight Research

Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Shoptalk (Emcee)

Track Keynote: Launching and Scaling a Disruptive Business Model

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Yu Oppel, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Cider

Suzy Davidkhanian, VP, Content - Retail & Ecommerce, Insider Intelligence (Interviewer)

Beacon Theatre

Technology Spotlight: Accelerating Retail

Making Digital Shopping Faster and More Convenient

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Melissa Bridgeford, Founder & CEO, Wizard

Vered Levy-Ron, CEO, Syte

Brandon Schulz, Co-Founder & CEO, Violet

Jennifer Silverberg, Founder & CEO, SmartCommerce

Todd Klein, Partner, Revolution Growth (Interviewer)

Fox Theatre

Category Deep Dives

Deep Dive: New Challenges and Opportunities in Luxury

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Emily Essner, Chief Marketing Officer, Saks

Samina Virk, CEO North America, Vestiaire Collective

Sandeep Seth, Global Chief Marketing Officer & President of North America, Coach

Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury & Retail, Coresight Research (Interviewer)

5:30pm — 6:30pm PT
Shoptalk Meetup for Women Launch Party  (Booth 610, Amazon; Booth 466, Aerie)
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Melissa Nick, VP of NA Customer Fulfillment, Amazon

Sarah Engel, President, January Digital (Interviewer)

Stacey McCormick, SVP Marketing, Aerie

Hitha Herzog, Chief Research Officer, H Squared Research (Interviewer)

5:40pm — 6:10pm PT
Women in Retail Pavilion Leadership Chat  (Women in Retail Pavilion, Booth 960)
Co-Located Content
8:00pm — 10:30pm PT
The White Out Beach Party  (Mandalay Bay Beach)
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10:35pm — 10:40pm PT
Tuesday Shoptalk Socials
Reception or Happy Hour style events held by Sponsors at Mandalay Bay Restaurants and Lounges.
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Wednesday March 29, 2023

8:00am — 11:00am PT
Badge Pick Up
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8:00am — 9:00am PT
Breakfast  (Bayside A)
8:45am — 9:45am PT
Session 1

Apollo Theatre

The Present and Future of Marketing

Building a Modern Brand

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Stacey McCormick, SVP Marketing, Aerie

Natalie Gordon, Founder & CEO, Babylist

Matthew Kaness, CEO, GoodwillFinds.com

Kate Hardcastle MBE, Broadcaster & The Customer Whisperer, Insight with Passion Consultancy (Presenter & Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Unlocking New Growth Opportunities

Agency Pitch: Launching a Product Innovation in an Omnichannel World

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Jon Reily, SVP Commerce & Loyalty, Bounteous

Curt Munk, Chief Strategy Officer, Tracy-Locke

Tierney Wilson, SVP & GM, Strategy & Consulting, January Digital

Michal Geller, President of Ecommerce & Digital, Newell Brands (Judge)

Zahra Mohamed, Senior Content Producer, Shoptalk Europe (Emcee)

Globe Theatre

Resilient Retail Businesses

Attracting Top Tech Talent to Shape the Future of Retail

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Bruno Mourão, Head of IT Transformation and IT Strategy & Experimentation, MC Sonae

Nicolas Geiger, Group Business Development Executive, Americas, L'Occitane Group

Marta Dalton, VP Data Analytics & Customer Insights, Amyris (Biossance)

David Welch, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group (Presenter & Interviewer)

9:55am — 10:55am PT
Session 2

Apollo Theatre

The Present and Future of Marketing

The Rise of the Creator Economy

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Sam Wick, Head of UTA Ventures, UTA

Angela Hsu, Chief Marketing Officer, Overstock

Matt Cleary, U.S. Head of Retail & eCommerce, Global Business Solutions, TikTok

Jasmine Enberg, Principal Analyst, Social Media, Insider Intelligence (Presenter & Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Unlocking New Growth Opportunities

Agency Pitch: Driving Awareness and Ecommerce Growth for an Emerging Brand

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Steve White, Chief Commerce Officer, The Integer Group

Erik Huberman, Founder & CEO, Hawke Media

Kathryn Auerbach, VP, Digital Strategy, Rise Interactive

Ed La Bay, EVP Merchandise, Marketing, Licensing, Product Development & Design, Hot Topic (Judge)

Zahra Mohamed, Senior Content Producer, Shoptalk Europe (Emcee)

Globe Theatre

Resilient Retail Businesses

Pursuing New Revenue Streams and Adjacent Industries

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Jare' Buckley-Cox, VP, Walmart Fulfillment Services, Walmart

Jessica Ringena, President, Vivid Clear Rx, SVP, Hy-Vee

Noelle Sadler, Chief Marketing Officer, thredUP

Earnest Sweat, Venture Partner, GreatPoint Ventures (Interviewer)

11:05am — 12:05pm PT
Session 3

Apollo Theatre

The Present and Future of Marketing

The Latest Omnichannel Marketing Tactics

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Dave Spinato, VP of Global eCommerce, HARMAN International

Clinton Suh, Head of Ecommerce, North America, On

Laura Knebusch, VP of Consumer Experience, Georgia-Pacific

Beth Wade, Global Chief Marketing Officer, VMLY&R (Presenter & Interviewer)

Lyceum Theatre

Unlocking New Growth Opportunities

Shoptalk Recap: Key Takeaways for 2023

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Krystina Gustafson, SVP Content, Shoptalk

Joe Laszlo, VP Content, Shoptalk

Ben Miller, Director of Original Content, Shoptalk (Interviewer)

Globe Theatre

Resilient Retail Businesses

Innovation Strategies to Thrive in Retail's Next Decade

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Carole Diarra, Global VP Marketing, UGG

Éva Goicochea, Founder, CEO & Creative Director, maude

Neil Tenzer, VP, Strategy & Development, Tractor Supply Company

Steve Dennis, Founder & President, SageBerry Consulting (Presenter & Interviewer)