You've Never Experienced an Event Like This
Breakthru Experiences seamlessly bring together learning, networking, and shared experiences, allowing you to curate your own journey and get value from every moment at RetailClub AI Festival. Choose from 50+ experiences and attend what matters most to you.
September 22-24, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA
Sept 22-24, 2026 | Huntington Beach, CA
You've Never Experienced an Event Like This
Join RetailClub and access 50+ unique experiences designed to help you and your team grow and learn. It’s fun, first-class and five-star, so secure your ticket today.
2026 Event Experiences
Experiences are your opportunity to connect, learn, and make memories. These curated activities offer immersive ways to build meaningful relationships with peers, partners, and innovators in retail.
Activities
Start your day with yoga or a beach bootcamp, tour the AI Playground, or learn a new culinary skill with these experiences that span learning, wellness and fun.
Activations
Join sponsor-led demos, tastings, and content sessions, all centered around AI.
Networking Dinners
Enjoy intimate hosted dinners at premier local restaurants. These 15–25 person gatherings are ideal for deeper conversations.
Receptions
Unwind and connect while taking in the ocean views.
Certain Experiences Required Pre-Scheduling
ACTIVITIES
Professional Headshot Photoshoot
All registered attendees are welcome to stop by during the hour-long window for a quick, high-quality photo—perfect for LinkedIn, websites, or company profiles.
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Expert-Led Share Groups
You’ll walk away with fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking about where retail is headed in an AI-first future.
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Pizza Party: Gourmet Pizza Making
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Blending and Brewing: Coffee Masterclass
Learn about different brewing methods, blend your own coffee, and perfect your barista skills to make the perfect cup every time.
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Mixology is the Bee’s Knees: A Floral-Citrus Twist on a Prohibition Classic
In this hands-on session, you’ll make a citrus-forward gin drink with fresh lemon juice, orange blossom honey–rose syrup, dry curaçao, and a dash of orange bitters for a perfectly balanced and beautifully refreshing sip.
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Fresh Flavors: Vietnamese Spring Roll Making
Learn how to prep herbs, wrap rice paper, and mix dipping sauces for a perfect bite.
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Guided Meditation on the Beach: Calm and Reset
You’ll leave centered, refreshed, and ready for the day ahead.
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Beach Bootcamp: Strength and Sweat by the Shore
Led by an expert trainer, this all-levels workout is built to challenge your body and fire up your mindset.
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Women in AI Lounge
Join intimate networking events, special content sessions, and brand activations—or simply swing by to connect with familiar faces and make new connections in a welcoming space.
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AI Playground
Experience live AI demos, discover emerging startups, see real-world AI workflows, and connect in curated peer discussions designed to turn curiosity into real-world action.
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Battle of the Podcasters
Tune in for sharp, timely debates on the latest AI trends and implementations—covering what’s being deployed now and what to watch next. Great insights, great energy, and plenty to discuss after.
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ACTIVATIONS
AI in Action: From Theory to Workflow
This session dives into specific ways executives are implementing AI tools today, and the workflows they’re using to bring theory into practice.
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CMO Workshop
This interactive session brings together top marketing professionals to collaborate, share proven strategies, and explore cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of the industry. Expect high-impact discussions, fresh insights, and real-world takeaways that you can immediately apply to elevate your marketing efforts.
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Building Trustworthy AI: What You Need to Know
This session will cover what you need to build trustworthy AI, from governance, accountability, and ownership in AI-driven organizations; managing risk, bias, and compliance; and building customer and organizational trust in AI-powered systems.
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Uncorking Personalization at Scale: Wine Tasting & Tailored Customer Journeys
This experience pairs a curated wine tasting with actionable insights on delivering personalization at scale; you’ll hear actionable insights on delivering personalization scale while enjoying local wines and cultivating your palate.
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Fuel Up & Level Up: Growth Strategies Over Fresh Juices
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Talking Brick and Mortar Over Breakfast: Uncovering AI’s Role in Stores
We’ll dive into themes like how AI is being implemented in physical stores, the purpose of the store in an increasingly artificial world, and whether it’s inevitable or overyhyped that agentic commerce will lead to ecommerce stealing greater share from bricks and mortar. This is one breakfast you won’t want to miss.
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Lunch & Learn: How to Prep Your Data for AI
In this Lunch & Learn, you’ll learn how brands can make the most of their data to drive impact from AI initiatives today. Leave with answers to your biggest questions about what works and what doesn’t, what’s hype, and how to successfully marry data and AI to get implementations off the ground quickly and effectively.
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Ink and Drink Wearable Story
Browse a curated gallery of tattoos, have yours applied by professional artists from Tribal Ink, and sip on a signature mocktail. Tattoos stay vibrant but are easy to remove whenever you’re ready. Refresh in style!
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The Humans of AI
These intimate discussions, led by a well-known podcaster, will dig into the individual stories of people whose lives are being changed by AI—think retail leaders who have used AI tools to pursue passion projects or left a traditional retail job to lead an AI startup.
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Agentic Oasis
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Ask Me Anything: Interactive Q&As with Tech CEOs and Retail Leaders
Each Ask Me Anything session is focused on a specific AI topic—think best practices for discoverability in an AI world or how to present your AI roadmap to the board—ensuring you get the answers you’re looking for as you bring your AI strategy to life.
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NETWORKING DINNERS
Retailer & Brands Networking Dinners
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Coastal Dining: Networking Dinner at Drift & Coast
Designed for smaller gatherings, this setting offers a seamless blend of contemporary design and coastal charm. Guests will enjoy a curated menu that highlights fresh, seasonal flavors in a warm, refined atmosphere perfect for focused conversation and connection.
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RECEPTIONS
Welcome Beachside Bash
Closing Night Sunset Party
Breakthru Experiences
Participation in Breakthru Experiences requires advanced selection. When registration opens, you’ll be able to browse available experiences and indicate your interest. Due to limited capacity, selection does not guarantee a spot—but we encourage you to select all that appeal to you.
Please attend only the Experiences you’re scheduled for—spots are limited and highly valued. You must register by Augsut 14 to participate in the Breakthru Program.
Have Questions
Have questions? Email us at breakthru@retailclub.com for support.