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

Registration Deadline Expired!!

Speakers

Asha Saxena

Founder & CEO
WLDA, WLDA Ventures

Seth Dobrin

CEO & Founder,
Qantm AI

Dara Meath

SVP, CTO
Build-A-Bear Workshop

Ellen Nielsen

Former CDO of Chevron WLDA's Executive Director

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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