Thursday
July 28
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Palos Verdes Terrace, 4th floor
Join our handpicked group of subject matter experts to discuss future-forward ideas. With three separate opportunities to engage, NRF’s expert-led Think Tanks allow attendees to dive deep into a single topic or explore three different topics for a broader perspective. Join your peers and be inspired during these insightful share-and-learn “group thinks” held on Terranea’s gorgeous lawn. Topics include:
- Consumer Trends 2025 and beyond
- Omnichannel Customer Loyalty (CRM, AI, CX)
- Live & Social Commerce (next gen affiliates, influencers, Tiktok)
- Mobile and ecommerce technologies
- From URL to IRL: Web3 / Metaverse /NFT's
- Must Have’s For Your 2023 Tech Stack
- Optimizing Your First-Party Data Strategy: How Brands Can Monetize Owned Data To Expand Revenue
Avery Akkineni
President
Vayner3
Pascal Finette
Co-Founder
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Ross Gilbertson
Sr. Vice President & CIO
Northern Tool + Equipment
Neel Grover
CEO
Shop Premium Outlets
Tom McFadyen
CEO & Author
McFadyen Digital
Ben Pivar
SVP and CIO
Carter's
Dana Schwartz
SVP, Global Direct to Consumer & Digital
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