Dive into our high level agenda to maximize your learning, networking and entertainment while joining us in Las Vegas, NV. We’ll be announcing speakers and more details in the coming months.

Browse the 2027 Conference Agenda in a print-friendly PDF.

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Expo Hall Final Set-Up
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Learning Lab Workshops
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Expo Hall Exploration
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & Expo Hall
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Opening General Session
Welcome
Keynotes
Awards
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Emerging Technology Session #1
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Emerging Technology Session #2
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Speed Networking
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Gambling Demos
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast & Expo Hall Exploration
8:45 AM – 10:20 AM
General Sessions
Welcome
Keynotes
Awards
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:10 AM – 11:55 AM
Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Emerging Technology Session
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch + Expo Presentations
Expo Hall
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – 4:45 PM
1:1 Private Meetings (Sponsors/SR. Leaders)
3:05 PM – 3:55 PM
Incubator Tech Trials
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Breakout Session
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Cocktail Vista
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast + Expo Hall Exploration
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
General Session
Announcements
Keynotes
Awards
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Break (Grab & Go Snacks)
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Activation Session
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Break (Grab & Go Snacks)
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Activation Session
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch + Expo Hall
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Activation Workshop
2:15 PM – 3:20 PM
Keynote + Closing Remarks
Awards
Trip Giveaway
Closing Keynote - Disney
Conference 2027 – It’s a Wrap!
3:35 PM
Buses Depart for Airport

Explore the 2026 Conference Tracks

The Shopper

The shopper landscape continues to evolve rapidly while, at the same time, we all are also navigating the fast-changing world of shopper insights, where emerging tools and technologies require fresh thinking and new approaches. Attendees will explore how to create meaningful interactions with today’s diverse and demanding shoppers in new ways.

Omnichannel

The pressure to become a truly omnichannel function is growing. But the path forward is complex, with operational hurdles, shifting shopper expectations, and evolving technologies. This track will equip attendees with actionable strategies and expert guidance to navigate this critical transformation and have a seamless, compelling category plan.

Career Spark

In times of rapid change, actively shaping your career path is more important than ever. This track will offer strategies for navigating uncertainty, owning your professional story, and leveraging proven tools for growth, all within a supportive community of peers who are facing similar challenges and opportunities.

Space Planning

Physical space remains one of retail’s most significant investments and one of its most complex challenges. As stores evolve to serve multiple roles, as shopper destinations, marketing platforms, and fulfillment hubs, this track will help attendees rethink space planning to drive stronger returns, optimize multifunctional environments, and deliver experiences that connect and convert.