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
Ali Furman
PwC U.S. Consumer Markets Industry Leader
PwC
Shirley Gao
Chief Digital and Information Officer
PacSun
Jason “Retailgeek” Goldberg
Chief Commerce Strategy Officer
Publicis Groupe
Michelle Grant
Director, Industry Insights
Salesforce
Gary Hirsch
Founder/Author
On Your Feet, Monster Transformation
Erik Huberman
Founder and CEO
Hawke Media
Mitch Joel
President
ThinkersOne
Ari Lightman
Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Janet L Rickford
VP, Stores and Merchandising Technology
Loblaw Companies Ltd
Matthew Rubin
SVP, President, Digital and Ecommerce
Tractor Supply Company
Eric Shea
PwC U.S. Commerce Leader
PwC
Dr. Janet Sherlock
Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Strategist
Org.Works
Wesley ter Haar
Chief AI & Revenue Officer
Monks
