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
This introductory session cuts through the hype on artificial intelligence to help retailers understand what AI is and is not. Using plain language and real-world retail examples, attendees will learn the differences between automation, AI and agentic AI, along with how these tools can improve operations and customer experience. The session also addresses common misconceptions, helping retailers identify practical opportunities while avoiding costly distractions.
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.