Explore how agentic AI transforms store operations by moving beyond dashboards and alerts to continuous monitoring, decisioning and action. Through real-world retailer examples across pricing, promotions, forecasting and financial performance, attendees will see how AI can operate at speed and scale to identify issues and opportunities before they impact the business. The discussion will highlight how shifting from lagging to leading indicators enables smarter, faster decision-making at the store and enterprise level.
CTO
Atlantis Management
Rick has spent the last 2 decades as a leader in the Energy and Convenience Sector leading teams at Conoco-Phillips, Alimentation Couche-Tard/Circle K, and most recently as the Chief Technology Officer at Atlantis Management Group in New York. As a…
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
Discover how new technology makes unattended retail possible without sacrificing compliance. See how identity connects payments, loyalty, promotions, age verification, and more into a seamless customer experience. Consumer expectations and regulations are changing fast. Learn what retailers need to know now. How real-time reporting uncovers missed age verifications before they become violations. Learn how AI-powered search is changing customer discovery—and what you can do to stay visible. See how mobile driver's licenses and digital IDs are changing in-store verification—and what retailers
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical; it is already transforming how retailers attract customers, operate stores, make decisions, and grow margins. This session will showcase real-world examples of AI in action, from changing how consumers discover and choose where to shop to improving store operations, increasing productivity, and unlocking new revenue. Leave with a practical view of what is happening in the market today, how consumer behavior is changing, and where AI is creating the biggest opportunities for retailers next.
Wednesday, Oct 07, 2026
Tomorrow's winners won't be defined by the technologies they adopt, but by how well they're prepared for continual change. The retailers who thrive won't be chasing the next technology—they'll be building the capabilities that turns new technologies into a competitive advantage. This year's Roadmap explores those capabilities.