Step Into the Framework for Retail’s AI-Native Future

The RetailClub AI Festival agenda explores how AI will transform every role, organization and the end-to-end customer experience, from today’s real-world applications to tomorrow’s innovations.

September 22-24, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA

Sept 22-24, 2026 | Huntington Beach, CA

Step Into the Framework for Retail’s AI-Native Future

The RetailClub AI Festival agenda explores how AI will transform every role, organization and the end-to-end customer experience, from today’s real-world applications to tomorrow’s innovations.

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RetailCLub AI Festival Themes

RetailClub AI Festival offers retail and brand leaders a collaborative space to explore, debate, and reimagine the industry’s biggest opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties on the path to an AI-first future.

Agentic Commerce & the AI-Powered Customer Experience

The Rise of Agentic Commerce
The Future of Search and Discovery
Transforming the End-to-End Customer Experience with AI
Harnessing AI-Powered Customer Insights for Growth

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Technology, Data & Infrastructure for an AI-Native Future

Future-Proofing the Tech Stack for an AI-Native Future
Building a Strong Data Foundation for AI Success
Evaluating the AI Vendor Landscape

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Organizational Readiness & Professional Development

Scaling an Enterprise AI Strategy
Instilling an AI-First Culture
AI for Every Professional: Developing Real-World Skills and Capabilities

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AI-Driven Value Creation Across the Retail Organization

Augmenting the Role of the Merchant with AI
The Intelligent Supply Chain
Brand Strategy and Differentiation in an AI Era
The AI-Enabled Store

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AI’s Impact on the Economy, Work & Society

The New AI Economy
AI and the Great Tech Shakeup
Agentic AI and the Future of Work

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Agenda Overview

The RetailClub AI Festival agenda explores how AI will transform every role, organization and the end-to-end customer experience, from today’s real-world applications to tomorrow’s innovations.

Our unique festival format means you get to choose how and what you learn, ensuring every attendee leaves with both practical takeaways and future inspiration to achieve your business, personal and professional goals.

The preliminary RetailClub agenda will be released this spring.

Session formats

Stage Content

Stage content features forward-looking presentations and candid conversations that explore how AI is set to reshape every facet of retail. Stage speakers are senior executives and innovators who bring real-world experience—not scripted pitches—to spark meaningful discussions on today’s AI disruption and tomorrow’s possibilities.

Level Up Content

Each session focuses on tangible learning to hone your skills and build your personal capital for an AI-first world. From demos and training on AI tools, to workshops that sharpen your leadership skills, sales pitch, or go-to-market strategy, you’ll leave with frameworks and new competencies you can apply immediately.

AI Current

Each session features live demonstrations of cutting-edge technology, real-world AI implementations, and working prototypes. Technologists, retailers and brands take you behind the scenes to show you exactly how they’re using AI to drive growth, create efficiencies, and deliver a phenomenal customer experience.