Global innovators, retail visionaries and technology trailblazers. Each speaker brings experience, foresight and a clear perspective on where the future of retail is heading. The 2026 program reflects a new mix of disciplines, markets and emerging voices, offering insight that is both actionable and future-focused.

Julie Averill
Chief Impact Officer
Gold Thread LLC

Scott Devlin
CIO
The Vitamin Shoppe

Benedict Evans
Independent Analyst
Benedict Evans Consulting

Shirley Gao
Chief Digital and Information Officer
PacSun

Mitch Joel
President
ThinkersOne

Dr. Janet Sherlock
Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Strategist
Org.Works