WLDA SUMMIT in Partnership with Build-A-Bear
AI's CONVERGENCE WITH RETAIL
Tuesday, September 17
(8am - 5pm)
Build-A-Bear World Bearquarters
415 S. 18th Street
St. Louis, MO
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Why Attend?
• Collaborative Sessions with industry leaders actively shaping the future of Retail and AI, fostering impactful connections and partnerships.
• Connection with industry trailblazers, thought leaders, and visionaries – expanding your professional network.
• Compelling Conversations with experts, gaining insights into the latest trends, emerging technologies, and success strategies.
• Visionary Keynotes from leaders at the forefront of technological advancements, providing valuable perspectives on the transformative power of data and AI.
Stay Ahead of AI Industry Trends and Challenges.
JOIN US AND EXPERIENCE
- Breakfast & Networking
- Welcome Remarks
- Keynote Sessions: Generative AI & AI in Retail
- The WLDA Experience: Mastermind Circles
- Networking Lunch
- Keynote Sessions: Responsible AI & AI’s Global Impact
- Fireside Chat
- Closing Remarks & Networking
Speakers
Dana Steffey
CEO & Founder Secure Data Technologies, Inc.
Karen Evans
Former CIO,
US Homeland and Security
Zack Milkman
CEO
Brainstorm Technologies
Chris Deck
CEO
Deck Commerce
Greg Drysdale
Information Privacy Professional and Owner
Waterpointe Consulting
Sarah Rasmusen
Retail Industry Expert
Tech development, Digital Merchandising and Consumer Web Strategy
Chris Hurt
COO
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Colleen Matthews
Corporate Event Leader
Build a Bear Workshop
Peter Lythgoe
VP of Stores North America
Build A Bear Workshop
Dave East
Director - IT Operations
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Anne Flannagan
VP for AI,
Future of Privacy Forum
Aaron Schmeerbauch
Director of Project Management Operations
Build-A-Bear Workshop
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast & Registration
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Welcome Remarks
Asha Saxena
9:20 am - 9:35 am
Sponsor Presents
Secure Data Technology
9:35 am - 10:00 am
Keynote Session
Seth Dobrin
10:00 am - 10:25 am
Fireside Chat: How Technology is Driving Retail Operations
Chris Hurt
10:25 am - 10:35 am
Store Visit Presentation
Peter Lythgoe
10:35 am - 11:00 am
Breakout Session & Group 1 Store Visit
11:10 am - 11:25 am
Sponsor Presents: Deck Commerce
Deck Commerce
11:25 am - 11:50 am
Panel Discussion, AI's impact on a Digital World
Chris Deck
11:55 am - 12:55 pm
Lunch & Group 2 Store Visit
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm
Corporate Events Presentation
Colleen Matthews
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Keynote Session, AI's Global Impact and Security
Karen Evans
1:35 pm - 2:00 pm
Panel Discussion, Don't Blink! Keeping up with AI in Privacy & Security
Dana Steffey
2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
Breakout Session & Group 3 Store Visit
2:35 pm - 2:50 pm
Sponsor Presents
Zack Milkman
2:50 pm - 3:15 pm
Keynote Session, Evolution of AI Risk Management in the C-Suite
Anne Flanagan
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Panel Discussion, What's On Your Mind? Q&A
Seth Dobrin
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Seth Dobrin
4:00 pm -
Happy Hour
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