Building the Future of Unified Intelligence
**Please Note** All sessions are listed in Central Time
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01
Registration Opens
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01
What Practitioners Really Want from Their Solution Providers
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
<p>Help us kick off Analytics Unite with lunch and an interactive discussion about how retailers and consumer goods manufacturers really find value in their partnerships. Learn where data gaps exist, and dig into how to develop an analytics framework that’s not just one-sided.</p>
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01
Workshop: Building Analytics Strategies for Unified Intelligence Excellence
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
12:00 PM
1:45 PM
<p>Leveraging analytics for a unified view of your customer is critical for driving innovation, efficiencies, and revenue. This interactive workshop will provide a deep dive into the practical applications of AI-driven analytics in unified intelligence. Participants will break into groups and engage in hands-on exercises that demonstrate how to leverage analytics for gaining deep customer insights, optimizing operations, and enhancing marketing strategies. Connect with your peers and discover new methods for meeting the expectations of tomorrow's consumers.</p>
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01
Share Group: Generative AI's Role in Unified Intelligence
1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
1:45 PM
3:30 PM
<p>Delve into the transformative potential of generative AI in reshaping and enhancing unified intelligence strategies in this interactive peer-to-peer share group. Gain a deeper understanding of how generative AI can create personalized consumer experiences, predict emerging market trends, and more. Through hands-on exercises and interactive discussions, attendees will explore the mechanics of integrating generative AI into their commerce platforms. We'll demystify the complexities of gen AI and showcase how it can be harnessed to craft cohesive cross-channel consumer journeys.</p>
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01
Share Group: Unifying Decision-Making to Seize New Commerce Opportunities
1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
1:45 PM
3:30 PM
<p>Consumer goods companies and retailers pour significant resources into data, infrastructure, and BI tools, but are they revisiting to see what worked? Not often. In this interactive session, participants will collaborate with industry peers to delve into how decision intelligence can bridge the gap between data and actionable insights to develop a unified understanding of your customer and operations. Discover how leading companies are revitalizing their data by transitioning from a data-centric mindset to a decision-driven strategy, and how this shift can reduce costs, identify whitespaces, and grow revenue.</p>
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01
Power Hour
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM
<p>In-person connections are fueling Analytics Unite! Our exclusive Power Hour event provides the opportunity for 1:1 introductions with leading analytics peers and influencers. Through a series of quick-hitting conversations — held over drinks — attendees have a unique chance to expand their networks in a fun and casual setting. Power Hour keeps the conversations moving for an engaging and optimized networking experience, while tailored attendee profiles ensure maximum value for all. Instantly expand your connections and meet the diverse array of leaders who matter most to you!</p>
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
2024-05-01
Cocktail Party
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
Join your new and old friends for drinks, treats, and networking.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Registration Opens
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
7:30 AM
5:30 PM
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
<p>Start the day off with a full breakfast and meet up with friends and colleagues before the event gets into full swing.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
<p>Join us as we welcome you to the 11th annual Analytics Unite.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Keynote: Building and Advancing the Future of Unified Intelligence
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM
10:00 AM
<p>Harnessing data into actionable insights to drive innovation, efficiencies, and revenue may be easier said than done, but tremendous work is occurring across the industry. Delivered by a consumer goods or retail executive, the Analytics Unite keynote will showcase how they’re unlocking the transformative power of AI-driven analytics to gain deep customer insights, drive operational efficiencies, and enhance marketing effectiveness. As part of this, attendees will learn how they’ve fostered a new culture to adapt, innovate, and meet ever-rising customer expectations.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
The Holy Grail of Holistic E-commerce
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM
10:50 AM
<p>Measuring digitally influenced sales remains an ongoing and increasingly difficult challenge for both retailers and consumer goods companies, but it’s the piece of the e-commerce puzzle that can unlock tremendous growth. This panel will explore the considerations and adjustments both parties are making to better understand how consumers purchase online, the signals they’re monitoring, and the metrics they’re prioritizing.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Networking
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
10:50 AM
11:30 AM
<p>Chat with attendees and solution partners on the future of United Intelligence and how to best leverage next-gen tech to position your organization for ongoing success. Exhibitors will be active, accessible, and ready for all of your questions. No appointment necessary.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Dynamic Pricing for Unified Experiences
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM
12:20 PM
<p>Developing a unified pricing strategy is a complex recipe of market trends, consumer behavior, and real-time analytics. Done correctly, it can not only beef up margins but also dramatically improve customer satisfaction. Learn how retailers and consumer goods companies are successfully leveraging dynamic pricing to forecast demand and manage inventory in order to make informed pricing decisions.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Navigating Market Volatility for Strategic Planning and Growth Potential
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM
12:20 PM
<p>Unravel the complexities of today's uncertain market through the lens of AI and data-driven forecasting. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the present and future dynamics of consumer goods and retail to identify top external indicators for effective planning. Learn how to pinpoint the essential trends impacting your business and quantify their effects, and stay ahead of the curve through a cohesive view of global external data.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Artificial Intelligence in Action
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM
12:20 PM
1:10 PM
<p>One of the hottest topics in retail and consumer goods goes under the microscope in this session. Discover real-world use cases for generative AI, learn how retailers and manufacturers harness computer vision, and explore what AI-powered automation can accomplish. This breakout will traverse the transformative potential artificial intelligence has in building the future of unified intelligence.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Unifying People and Inventory Management
12:20 PM - 1:10 PM
12:20 PM
1:10 PM
<p>“Right time, right place” could be a mantra as retailers and consumer goods hone their localization strategies to build a more unified enterprise. But having the right number of associates at the right time is as equally important as placing the right goods in the right location. This session will dive into how to best unify data to implement a more localized strategy for both your workforce and your inventory.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Topic Tables Lunch
1:10 PM - 2:25 PM
1:10 PM
2:25 PM
<p>Enjoy lunch while participating in an interactive, real-time collaborative discussion designed to facilitate connection with industry thought leaders. Expand your professional network while engaging in topic-focused conversations.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Transforming Insights Into Products and Experiences
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:25 PM
3:15 PM
<p>Leveraging consumer insights within product innovation is key to standing out on the shelf, and sharing these insights with retailers is critical in delivering a matching experience. Learn how companies are elevating their analytics strategies to analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for new products and experiences — and then working with their retail and fulfillment partners to deliver upon them.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Networking
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
3:15 PM
3:45 PM
Chat with attendees and solution partners on the future of united intelligence and how to best leverage next-gen tech to position your organization for ongoing success. Exhibitors will be active, accessible, and ready for all of your questions. No appointment necessary.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Data-Centered Shrink Strategies to Combat Loss
3:45 PM - 4:20 PM
3:45 PM
4:20 PM
<p>End-to-end data collaboration has many benefits, but it can be hard to achieve. Hear how companies have united stakeholders and created an infrastructure that supports a circular collaboration model across their operations and logistics. In this session, we’ll cover tactical ways that analytics can be shared across the entire value chain, as well as between consumer goods companies and their retail partners, to foster innovation and efficiency.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Optimizing Data Collaboration and Insight Exchange
4:20 PM - 4:55 PM
4:20 PM
4:55 PM
<p>End-to-end data collaboration has many benefits, but it can be hard to achieve. Hear how companies have united stakeholders and created an infrastructure that supports a circular collaboration model across their operations and logistics. In this session, we’ll cover tactical ways that analytics can be shared across the entire value chain, as well as between consumer goods companies and their retail partners, to foster innovation and efficiency.</p>
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Closing Remarks
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
4:55 PM
5:00 PM
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Cocktail Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Join your colleagues and new contacts for drinks and conversation.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
2024-05-02
Late-Night Celebration
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
9:00 PM
11:00 PM
We’re closing out Day 2 with a late-night party! Join us for late-night fun and help make new memories with our expanding community.
Friday, May 3, 2024
2024-05-03
Registration Opens
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Friday, May 3, 2024
2024-05-03
Analytics Study Breakfast Panel
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
To win in this new competitive landscape, tech-savvy retailers and CGs are strategically investing in data-powered solutions at an increased rate as they look to not only predict future demand but realign their operations for maximum efficiency. This panel of leading industry experts will leverage the just-released 2024 RIS and CGT Analytics Study to detail the strategic analytic approaches companies should explore as they retool their enterprises to seize the power of unified intelligence. Join us for breakfast, perspective, and inspiration.
Friday, May 3, 2024
2024-05-03
Next-Level Loyalty and Membership Experiences
9:30 AM - 10:05 AM
9:30 AM
10:05 AM
<p>Customer data is abundant but attention spans are short, so how can brands keep their members engaged? The answer lies in intelligent loyalty and membership programs powered by AI and analytics. Learn how retailers and CGs are personalizing customer experiences in real time to turn every interaction into an opportunity for loyalty. Delve into the role of analytics in measuring marketing and customer experience effectiveness for a truly unified view of consumer loyalty.</p>
Friday, May 3, 2024
2024-05-03
Closing Remarks
10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
10:05 AM
10:15 AM
Friday, May 3, 2024
2024-05-03
Off-site Activity
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
10:15 AM
12:00 PM
<p>Analytics Unite is hitting the streets! We’ll close out the show with an interactive off-site activity to help supply greater context for all of these learnings.</p>
CALL FOR SPEAKERS!
Would you or someone you know like to be featured at the 2024 Analytics Unite Summit? If you have a suggestion for a speaker the CG and Retail industry needs to hear, please take a moment to nominate them for inclusion in this year’s agenda. Self-nominations welcomed!