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Whether through their online presence, conference speaking engagements, community engagement or advisory roles, they have proven themselves as key figures in retail’s transformation. </span></p></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:0;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:-60px;padding:0;height:0"></div><div style="text-align:center;padding-top:px;padding-bottom:px"><div data-testid="block-100" class="Block100_block100__yhiED" id="blockdfe5413b-5047-4d4e-9381-8d21b20caac1" style="border-color:#f40000"><style> #blockdfe5413b-5047-4d4e-9381-8d21b20caac1 img { border-color: #f40000; border-radius: px; border-width: px; } #blockdfe5413b-5047-4d4e-9381-8d21b20caac1 iframe { box-shadow: ; border-color: #f40000 !important; border-radius: px !important; border-width: px !important; } #blockdfe5413b-5047-4d4e-9381-8d21b20caac1 .btn_primary, #blockdfe5413b-5047-4d4e-9381-8d21b20caac1 .btn_secondary , #blockdfe5413b-5047-4d4e-9381-8d21b20caac1 .custom_button { align-self: center; } 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src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_21926.png"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/jill-dvorak">Jill Dvorak</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Senior Vice President, Content</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">National Retail Federation</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Mina Fader" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_80556.jpeg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/mina-fader">Mina Fader</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Managing Director</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Rebecca Fitts" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_80546.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/rebecca-fitts">Rebecca Fitts</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">SVP, Business Strategy</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Alvarez & Marsal Property Solutions</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Sharon Gai" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_80554.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/sharon-gai">Sharon Gai</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Keynote Speaker</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">sharongai.com</p></div></div><div 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src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_80538.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/chris-igwe">Chris Igwe</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Founder & President</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Chris Igwe International</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Alan John" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_80592.jpeg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/alan-john">Alan John</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Global Head of Data & AI</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Nike</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Kevin Ervin Kelley" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_17580.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/kevin-ervin kelley">Kevin Ervin Kelley</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Principal and Co-Founder</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Shook Kelley</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Yael Kochman" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_76607.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/yael-kochman">Yael Kochman</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Chief Marketing Officer, buywith</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Founder & CEO, Re:Tech</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Sucharita Kodali" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_1124.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/sucharita-kodali">Sucharita Kodali</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Vice President, Principal Analyst</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Forrester Research</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Andrew Laudato" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_10157.jpeg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/andrew-laudato">Andrew Laudato</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">COO</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">The Vitamin Shoppe</p></div></div><div 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src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_80550.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/dawn-robertson">Dawn Robertson</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Member Board of Directors, Apparel Group and Chairman of the Board</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Splitit</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Alberto Serrentino" loading="lazy" width="245" height="245" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent" src="https://s23.a2zinc.net/clients/nrf/globaladmin/custom/photos/contact_40105.jpg"/></div><div class="SpeakersList_card_content__cLH7C"><a href="/speaker/alberto-serrentino">Alberto Serrentino</a><p class="SpeakersList_job_title__JXQuw">Founder</p><p class="SpeakersList_company__hpuJd">Varese Retail</p></div></div><div class="SpeakersList_card__DJj6A"><div><img data-testid="image-with-fallback" alt="Simeon Siegel" 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Since 2002, Kevin has headed the firm's Los Angeles office and has worked with a team of Perception Managers and Experience Designers. Kevin holds two degrees in architecture from the University of NC at Charlotte and has spent much of his career developing a process that combines business, science, and design into one integrated approach he calls perception design. Kevin’s specialty is getting inside the minds of consumers to determine how the physical environment affects their behaviors, perceptions, and purchase decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKevin has worked closely with the executive leaders of many well-known companies, such as Harley-Davidson, Whole Foods, Kraft, Cadbury, Carmel Partners, Gelsons, Northgate Markets, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Cleveland Orchestra, NFL teams, The J.M. Smucker Company, and USAA in their efforts to develop new kinds of immersive brand experiences that have the power to convene people in places. He has also worked with many global cities and urban districts, such as the City of Makati, South End, Third Street Promenade, Beverly Hills, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has been an adjunct professor at Harvard University for 11 years and at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for six years, teaching design, branding, and consumer behavior courses. 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Also, the host of the Retail Refined Podcast, she has received prestigious recognitions including: one of The Top 10 Executives in New York City to Watch by New York Business Journal, WWD’s “25 Most Influential Women Leaders of 2022”, and is consistently recognized as one of the leading ‘Women In Design’ and ‘Top Retail Design Influencers of the Year’. When she’s not dreaming up innovative retail spaces, Melissa can be found seeking in unexpected places (like skydiving 10,000 feet above ground)."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"1e:T417,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Doug Stephens is the Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, and widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost retail industry futurists. His creative, intellectual and strategic work have influenced the strategies of global brands including IKEA, Nike, Coca Cola, Louis Vuitton, and L'Oreal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is an international bestselling author of three books on the future of retail including his most recent, Resurrecting Retail: The Future of Business in a Post-Pandemic World. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoug has presented his unique perspectives to hundreds of business audiences across the globe. Doug is also a nationally syndicated retail columnist for CBC Radio and sits on multiple corporate and academic advisory boards, including the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retail, at St. Mary’s University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis bleeding edge research on retail, technology and consumer behavior have been\u003cbr\u003efeatured in many of the world’s leading media outlets including The New York Times, The BBC, The Business of Fashion, The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"1f:T4d5,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Jill Dvorak is the Senior Vice President, Content at National Retail Federation (NRF). She is responsible for driving the overall strategic and operational leadership for global content. Jill leverages her deep industry experience to identify key issues and opportunities to deliver relevant content; oversee engagement with the NRF Digital Council, NRF Marketing Executives Council, and support the ongoing development of NRF’s growing international portfolio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrior to NRF, Jill was the Chief Content Officer at CommerceNext, a community, event series and conference for marketers at retail and direct-to-consumer brands. She oversaw the development of industry-leading content across CommerceNext’s annual conference, executive summit, webinars and more. Dvorak joined CommerceNext from NRF where she was VP, Content and Retail Strategy and led all show content, the NRF Digital and NRF Marketing Executives Councils. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrior to that she held ecommerce, marketing and technology roles at brands such as National Geographic, Discovery Communications, and Encyclopedia Britannica. \u003cbr\u003eShe holds a MBA from Maryland, a BS from Vanderbilt University and lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband, 2 children and 2 westies."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"20:T6b4,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Michael is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc \u0026 Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. 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He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing \u0026 eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black \u0026 Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning top independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced Apple podcast management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael’s cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok. 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In this role, he has led key areas such as digital commerce, information technology, enterprise portfolio management, supply chain, inventory management, strategic sourcing, quality, and commercialization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaudato has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including Retail Person of the Year by the VIP Awards, HMG COO of the Year, Global Retail Leader by Rethink Retail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a leader in innovation, Laudato co-founded and chairs the Retail AI Council. He also serves as a board member of Lideranca, a company focused on driving success through leadership, team building, and cultural development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaudato shares his wealth of experience and insights in his book, Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team, available at local bookstores, Amazon, Barnes \u0026 Noble, Books-a-Million, and on andrewlaudato.com."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"22:T518,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Hitha Herzog (formerly Prabhakar) lives in a world where fashion, retail, finance, investigative journalism and data research all co-exist in perfect harmony—a.k.a., New York City. She is the Chief Research Officer of H Squared Research LLC a data driven, research firm for registered investment advisors. She is also a contributor at Newsweek and author of the book \"Black Market Billions: How Organized Retail Crime Funds Terrorists\" published by FT Press. Hitha also uses her expertise in the retail space to advise start-ups in Silicon Valley and with Parsons The New School of Fashion incubator XRC Labs while teaching a class on social commerce. When she is not expanding her business and advising early stage companies, she is raising awareness about the criminal activity linked to the black market and counterfeit products. She created a companion app to the book available in iTunes to help people identify and spot counterfeit merchandise sold on the black market. Forbes magazine recently named her as “one of the most influential South Asian women in the United States.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe is a graduate of Smith College (including a year stint at the London School of Economics) with a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics and holds an M.A. from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"23:T604,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"What gets Chris out of bed in the morning? It’s the joy of storytelling that lies at the heart of retail. With a genuine passion for creating memorable customer experiences, Chris loves helping brands build meaningful connections through storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his career, he has held leadership roles at well-known brands like Urban Outfitters, MAC Cosmetics, Estée Lauder, and David Yurman, where he focused on crafting narratives that resonate with customers. With over 20 years of experience in retail and customer technology, Chris knows how a good story fortified by technology can turn a simple shopping trip into something special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotivated by a desire to help customers and tackle longstanding challenges in retail, Chris made the leap into the startup world. He launched his first venture to shake up traditional loyalty programs though web3 technology, emphasizing the importance of valuing customers beyond just transactions. After exiting, he and some close friends in retail focused on fixing personalization and founded Discoverist.ai. Here, they created an AI Intent Engine to help retailers understand the customer’s intent in real time, allowing them to create unique eCommerce experiences for every visitor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Chris, retail isn’t just about sales; it’s about creating stories that stick with customers long after they leave the store. He is committed to making every customer interaction meaningful and memorable, proving that great retail is really just great storytelling at its core."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"24:T681,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Marie Driscoll is a highly experienced and respected industry analyst focusing on apparel brands, apparel retailers, and luxury goods. She has served in key analytical and business development roles in leading financial research firms. Marie was recognized three times in The Wall Street Journal’s “Best on the Street” analyst survey, including first place ranking for stock selection in the Clothing \u0026 Accessories industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarie has been a part of Coresight Research since 2014 as a consultant to the firm and joined on a permanent basis as Managing Director, Luxury \u0026 Fashion in 2018. Marie is a noted subject matter expert and researcher in fashion, in particular luxury goods, works directly with Coresight’s retail and brand clients, is frequently quoted in the press and speaks at industry events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fall she is teaching Funding Beauty and Fashion at Parsons, The New School. Marie started Driscoll Advisors late in 2011 to provide consulting services to academia, industry, investors and non-profits. She has contributed content to The Robin Report, Sourcing Journal and ICSC publications and consulted with Shoptalk. As a thought leader, her contributions include white papers for CohnReznick, Luxury Daily and Deloitte’s Global Powers of Luxury Goods 2014, and content development at LIM College.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreviously (2003-2011) she was with Standard \u0026 Poor’s equity research department as Director of Consumer Discretionary Retail, leading a team of five analysts responsible for about 140 equities spanning department and specialty stores, discounters and mass merchants as well as restaurants, housing and furniture stocks."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"25:T510,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"In the retail industry, Julia Hare is often introduced as “someone you should know.” Julia has built a career around bringing retail executives and thought leaders together by asking insightful questions that drive meaningful conversations. With a background in marketing and data analytics, Julia co-founded RETHINK Retail, a global media platform that covers the evolution of the retail industry through engaging content, including the #1 B2B Retail podcast, and research. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrior to founding RETHINK Retail, she held a global marketing director role at a 5,000-person digital agency serving the retail industry. Julia earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with honors from the University of Florida as a teenager, and later completed her Master of Science in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University. Julia’s expertise in marketing management, analytics and international business makes her a sought-after voice in the retail space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her work at RETHINK Retail, Julia continues to champion innovation and drive thought leadership in the retail industry by managing two industry-recognized executive communities: Top Retail Experts (TRE) and Global Retail Leaders (GRL), making her a fitting honoree in the Retail Voices by NRF community. "])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"26:T795,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Bryan Amaral is the Founder, President, and CEO of Clientricity, LLC, a leading consultancy specializing in next-generation omni-channel customer engagement, retail strategy, and the development of customer-centric technologies. With over 30 years of experience in retail and retail technology, Bryan is recognized as a visionary entrepreneur and an authority in luxury retail. His expertise spans clienteling, loyalty/CRM, mobility, size and fit solutions, social selling, AI, and digital commerce. He is also honored as a RETHINK Retail Global Top Retail Expert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBryan collaborates with retail and D2C executives to define and implement innovative omni-channel customer strategies that drive both in-store and online growth. His subject matter expertise covers a wide range of areas including customer experience (CX), e-commerce, customer retention and conversion, loyalty and CRM integration, inventory and supply chain optimization, staff training, and real-time personalization. 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He is also Managing Partner, More Or Less, exclusively representing brands, Managing Director, Karine Augis, a French luxury leather handbag brand, Chairman, The ForeverGreen Group, SVP, REIT Innovations, and Co-Founder, Squarefeet, an innovative revolutionary leasing software.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris is past Co-Chair of ULI (Urban Land Institute) Europe Retail and Entertainment Council and member of ULI’s European leadership. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 10 year’s successful career as a Civil Engineer, on iconic award-winning projects, Chris joined Foot Locker Europe as Director of Real Estate, and later Gap as Director of European Real Estate. He became Managing Director Europe, ICSC, and then, Senior Director EMEA/Head of Retail, France, CBRE. \u003cbr\u003eRetail clients have included 7 For All Mankind, Aesop, Costco, Disney, Fossil, Hard Rock Café, Michael Kors, Nike, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, TUMI, Vapiano. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris is a renown international keynote speaker, and long-standing Master of Ceremonies for MAPIC. He has lectured at schools in Europe, Cairo, and Abu Dhabi Paris Sorbonne University. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer, holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and an MSc in Geotechnical Engineering. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris was recognised by his peers as a recipient of the “2014 ICSC Award for Outstanding Service”. He was also recognized by RETAIL Rethink as a Top Retail Influencer. Chris is author of “Breaking Down Barriers” and “Secrets of Working Across Five Continents.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris is multi-lingual and enjoys being an Executive Coach and Mentor. 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Michael's insights into retail, e-commerce, and consumer behavior, provide clients with a competitive edge, enabling them to anticipate future trends and implement innovative solutions well ahead of their peers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael is also a Managing Director at SellSide Group, a Mergers \u0026 Acquisitions advisory firm where he works with retail, consumer product, and technology companies seeking growth partners and exits and buy-side clients seeking to invest and acquire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael is a passionate fisherman, a collector and dealer of antiques and antiquities, and a superfan of both the EPL side Arsenal and of U2 and The Pogues. 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She built and led a department of real estate managers, brokers, and support staff, while also promoting the retail-as-a-service (RAAS) concept to retailers and landlords and supporting the founders in two fundraising rounds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRebecca also served on Warby Parker’s in-house real estate team, where she developed and executed real estate strategies and managed a growing portfolio of stores. In addition to her work at Leap and Warby Parker, Rebecca held positions at General Growth Properties (now Brookfield) and Westfield (now Unibail-Rodamco), where she focused on omni-channel solutions, retail, and business development, helping to attract new retailers to their portfolios during a critical time in the industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOutside of her professional life, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and two rescue cats in New York City and West Palm Beach. 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Her unique formula blends buyer psychology, design thinking, trendspotting and gamification – all whisked together to inspire store concepts that are anything but vanilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA career highlight includes her 'Store of the Near Future' pop-up in London and Singapore – a retail wonderland that showcased 30 cutting-edge brands and attracted over 4,500 industry leaders. As a sought-after speaker, Workshopper® Master, and Certified Design Sprint Facilitator, Sandy is committed to fostering a diverse retail ecosystem where in-person magic and community spirit thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe holds an M.B.A. from The Wharton School and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. 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That early indoctrination led to a forty-plus year career as a retail planner, designer, trend forecaster, speaker, writer, and published author. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStein has become a regular retail industry contributor to both Forbes.com and The Robin Report. He is the founder and moderator of LinkedIn’s RETAIL SPEAK, a daily source for retail news and commentary as well as industry networking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandy is the author of RETAIL SCHMETAIL™ One Hundred Years, Two Immigrants, Three Generations, Four Hundred Projects, which is an in-depth examination of retailing in America over the last century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2014 publication examines the genesis of omnichannel (aka unified commerce) and its long-range industry implications. The book also elaborates on the tectonic shift from merchandising goods to staging experiences. Both topics had been the subject of Stein’s speeches to national and international audiences since the late 1990’s. The book was the recipient of the 2015 Independent Book Publishers Association’s (IBPA) coveted Benjamin Franklin Silver Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandy was tapped to be among RETHINK Retail’s inaugural advisory board and was named a “Top Retail Expert” by that prestigious industry-steering group four years running. He has also been a go-to source for retail journalists worldwide."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"2d:T75d,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Emily Culp is a CEO, Board Director and senior leader. She brings to the business and boards she serves 25 years of experience as an eCommerce and digital marketing native and a demonstrated track record in accelerating growth by building consumer brands across channels and geographies, driving business transformation, and P\u0026L management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmily is the Chief Brand \u0026 Strategy Officer at BodyHealth, a high-performance supplement company. She scaled the company from single teens to $100+M and consistently delivered 50% -100% CAGR growth YOY. She focused on three core areas to drive growth: repositioning the brand \u0026 packaging, shifting the mix of business from DTC to omni-channel and implementing a new marketing \u0026 GTM strategy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore joining BodyHealth, Emily was CEO of CoverFX Skincare Inc, a clean beauty brand with a global omnichannel presence. She led the transformation of the company by pivoting the business model to be more global and DTC-focused. Emily also held global omni-channel transformation and scaling roles at Keds, Rebecca Minkoff, Clinique and Unilever. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFoundational to Emily’s expertise are the 10 years spent at advertising \u0026 digital agencies including Ogilvy, Arnold and Digitas, where she developed omni-channel skills from strategy through execution for a range of global clients like Diageo, Brown Forman, American Express, GM, Kodak and Best Buy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmily is a board member at Stio (a KarpReilly Co.), Cordial, an AI driven enterprise marketing platform and Upfront Ventures Co., CommerceNext and Women In Retail Leadership. She also is an advisor to three CEOs on business strategy and board and management relations. She has been recognized by Forbes, Business Insider and Adweek as an Influential, Innovative and Rising Star CMO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmily holds a BA from Wake Forest University and an MBA from Columbia University."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"2e:T6b2,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"As senior vice president, data analytics and computational intelligence and marketing technology, Chandhu Nair leads the team supporting artificial intelligence-led data products and platform strategy, as well as self-serve analytics for the organization. He is also responsible for the omnichannel marketing technology capabilities enabling personalization, loyalty experiences and Lowe’s One Roof Media Network products. He joined Lowe’s in 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChandhu has 20 years of experience in technology. In a prior role at Lowe’s, he was vice president, technology, omnichannel marketing and digital customer engagement, and spearheaded best-in-class technology product launches including customer-data re-platforming, MVPs Pro Rewards and Partnerships Program, and Lowe’s One Roof Media Network. Before joining the company, he served as CEO and co-founder of Cognitive Retail Inc., a retail technology company providing U.S.-based retailers with advanced data analytics. He was also a managing partner and co-founder at Merkatus Partners, a strategy consulting firm focused on emerging technology investment services. Before that, he held global e-commerce and technology leadership roles at Staples Inc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChandhu earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering – information technology from Bharathiar University, India, and a master’s degree in general management and operations from Harvard University. 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Prior to founding SageBerry, he was the senior vice president \u0026 chief strategy officer for the Neiman Marcus Group, where he also led the company's customer insight, loyalty, and multichannel integration efforts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteve received his MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Tufts University."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"30:T7c4,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Sree Sreedhararaj, a visionary technology leader, and Chief Technology Officer at IPSY, a trailblazing name in the beauty and tech industry. Having previously held the position of Senior Vice President and CTO at Sephora, a recognized leader in the beauty and retail industry. With a career characterized by innovation, strategic acumen, and an unrelenting passion for cutting-edge technology, Sree has left an indelible mark on the beauty and retail tech landscape. In his new capacity as CTO at IPSY, Sree orchestrates the company's technology strategy, investments, and road mapping, ensuring that IPSY remains at the forefront of technological progress. Sree's leadership inspires a culture of innovation, driving transformative initiatives that redefine the beauty tech sector. During his seven-year tenure at Sephora, Sree spearheaded the growth and development of the company's technology team, cultivating an environment of creativity and continuous improvement. His visionary leadership played a pivotal role in creating scalable solutions that empowered Sephora to deliver best-in-class technology services and infrastructure to its clientele. Prior to joining Sephora, he honed his leadership skills at Walmart Labs, where he gained invaluable insights into large-scale technology operations and innovative solutions. Sree's passion for innovation is evident in his impressive portfolio of 14 received patents, with numerous others pending. His forward-thinking approach and ability to transform concepts into tangible solutions have left an enduring impact on the industry. Currently residing in the dynamic tech hub of San Francisco, California, Sree Sreedhararaj continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of retail technology. His dedication to innovation, client-centric focus, and commitment to driving transformative initiatives make him a true trailblazer in the field, promising a brighter future for IPSY and the beauty tech industry as a whole."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"31:T72a,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Simeon Siegel is a Managing Director and award-winning Senior Analyst specializing in Retail and E-commerce. Simeon began his career at Goldman Sachs and has since worked on the #1 ranked Retail franchise at JPMorgan, Nomura | Instinet and BMO Capital Markets. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDubbed \"one of the more intellectual students of retail on Wall Street\" by WWD, Simeon has received the \"Voice of Retail\" award by The Lead, has been named a Top Retail Expert by RETHINK Retail in 2024, a Top 100 Retail Tech Influencer by RTIH in 2023 and 2024, a Top Retail Influencer by RETHINK Retail in 2022 and 2023, a Top Stock Picker by StarMine, a Rising Star of Wall Street by Institutional Investor, a Rising Star of Equity Research by Business Insider, and a Top Earnings Estimator by Thomson Reuters and Refinitiv. He has worked on the Institutional Investor #1 ranked All America Research Team for Specialty Retail and the Wall Street Journal's \"Best on the Street\" list of top analysts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimeon is in constant dialogue with investors and C-Level Management across the industry, analyzing and advising on the ever-evolving retail landscape. He has guest lectured at Harvard Business School, NYU Stern School of Business and McGill University and has been featured in a Harvard Business School case study. Simeon is a regular guest on CNBC and frequently quoted across the media including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Women's Wear Daily, The Business of Fashion, Barron's, Bloomberg and others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimeon received a BA from Columbia University, majoring in Economics and Philosophy, and is a CFA® charterholder. 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She specializes in developing innovative strategies that bridge the gap between shifting consumer behaviors and business goals, ensuring companies stay ahead in a competitive marketplace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a thought leader on the future of retail, Sharon co-authored the Sustainable Irish Retail Action (SIRA) handbook, a guide designed to help Irish retailers enhance their customer experiences while transitioning towards more sustainable practices. Sharon is a frequent global speaker on the Modern Shopper, retail innovation, and the evolution of customer engagement, providing insights into how retailers can adapt to ever-changing consumer expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer impact extends through education as well, with over 15,000 professionals worldwide having completed her highly regarded LinkedIn Learning course on Retail Marketing Strategy, which covers essential techniques to help businesses succeed in today’s retail environment."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"33:T5bf,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Sucharita serves digital business strategy professionals. She is an expert in e-commerce, omnichannel commerce, consumer behavior, and trends in the retail and consumer goods space. She is also an authority on technology developments that affect the online commerce industry and vendors that facilitate online marketing and merchandising.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her research, Sucharita covers areas such as e-commerce trends and global, regulatory, and technology issues shaping commerce. She is the author of Forrester’s “The World’s Most Future-Proofed Brands” report, which reviews global consumer-facing brand manufacturers. She is often the keynote speaker at retailer conferences around the world and is frequently featured in national media such as NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Information, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrior to Forrester, Sucharita was the director of marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue, where she managed the customer acquisition, retention, and market research efforts for the $2 billion luxury retailer's online channel. Prior to Saks, she held management positions at Toys R Us, where she was a merchant in the Babies R Us division and a store manager in one of the company's largest toy stores. She also worked for the Walt Disney Company, where she was part of the strategic planning team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSucharita holds a BA in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"34:T432,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Matt has been an investor in and operator of early-stage technology companies for more than 20 years. He leads the firm’s commerce infrastructure/retail technology investment team and is a member of the management committee. He serves on the boards of several portfolio companies, including Grabango and Pensa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrior to Commerce Ventures, Matt was the CEO of Gemvara, a disruptive jewelry eCommerce business that was sold to Berkshire Hathaway. Matt also worked as a venture capitalist at Highland Capital Partners and Morgan Stanley Venture Partners where his investments included Bullhorn (Acq’d by Vista Equity Partners), Pixable (Acq’d by SingTel), Avamar (Acq’d by EMC), Tarari (Acq’d by LSI), and Perceptive Software (Acq’d by Lexmark). Matt was a member of Morgan Stanley‘s Technology Corporate Finance team where he was part of the Google IPO team and also spent time in Google’s corporate development group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt studied Economics at Pomona College and earned an MBA with high distinction from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"35:T6ef,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Yael Kochman is an experienced entrepreneur, marketer, company builder and open\u003cbr\u003einnovation expert, with a great passion for startups and technology. With 15 years of\u003cbr\u003eexperience in venture building and business development, Yael Co-Founded Re:Tech –\u003cbr\u003eIsrael’s first of its kind community and innovation hub helping retailers and CPG’s with open innovation, powered by a community of 500+ startups and tech companies developing cutting edge solutions to disrupt retail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to her work at Re:Tech, Yael joined buywith, the leading video commerce\u003cbr\u003eplatform, in 2023 to lead the company’s marketing and business expansion efforts, where she heads a team of talented marketing professionals across Israel and the US.\u003cbr\u003eYael was selected as a Top Retail Expert by RETHINK Retail in 2024, and is currently a\u003cbr\u003emember of RETHINK Retail’s prestigious advisory council. She was also selected as one of 40 under 40 by TheMarker, Israel’s leading business publication, as one of the top 100 Retail Tech Leaders by Retail Week and as one of 59 Influential Women Marketers by HubSpot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYael is also the Co-Founder of Re:Tech Disrupt - Israel’s first conference on retail innovation and technology. As a speaker, Yael is often invited to industry events, such as; ShopTalk, The Lead, Tech by Retail Week, and many others. She is volunteering as a mentor is several accelerators and academia programs as well as on the retail tech committee of the Israeli Export Institute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYael holds an MBA from the Sofaer international program at Recanati Business School, Tel Aviv University. 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Successful engagement with steering committees, advisory boards, and boards of directors for both private and public B2C companies as well as mission-driven nonprofits in the US, Australia, and EMEA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-standing champion of women entrepreneurship, and startup acceleration for disruptive enterprises such as Careste and Splitit. Respected lecturer, mentor, and college professor in Retail and Ecommerce business."])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"38:T63f,"])</script><script>self.__next_f.push([1,"Mina Fader is the Managing Director of Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Since joining the Center in 2017, Mina has been instrumental in enhancing its reputation as a global leader in retail knowledge and education. Under her leadership, Mina established the Directors’ Council, West Coast Board, and Innovator’s Circle to reflect today’s retail landscape accurately. The boards include direct-to-consumer and entrepreneurial retailers, as well as an increasing number of West Coast-based retailers. Mina has elevated programming for the Advisory Board, which represents traditional omnichannel retailers. She expanded student and alumni programming to over 85 events annually, including 50 C-level executive visits to Wharton’s Philadelphia and San Francisco campuses. Students also participate in global and domestic career treks to visit and learn about different types of retailers and visit with retail executives at their corporate headquarters. Mina has facilitated critical linkages between academicians and industry executives to uncover research opportunities with direct industry applications. Before joining the Center, she was Associate Vice President of the Facilities and Real Estate Services Division at the University of Pennsylvania. 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She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of technology for the organization. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrior to joining Bealls, Inc., Karen held numerous leadership positions at vineyard vines including CIO SVP of Operations encompassing distribution, logistics and business process improvement as well as Head of Ecommerce during COVID. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout her career, Karen has held retail management positions in technology as well as merchandise planning, allocation, operations, and internal audit. 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