Retail and consumer goods leaders are under pressure to deliver flawless execution across complex, global operations. Precision has become the differentiator — whether that’s reducing excess inventory, tailoring promotions to micro-segments or streamlining logistics in real time. But achieving precision isn’t enough; the real challenge is scaling it consistently across markets, teams and technologies. In this session, hear directly from an executive who has successfully operationalized AI, advanced analytics and automation to achieve precision at scale.

This session is only open to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers.

Agentic AI represents the next frontier in analytics and automation: systems that can plan, act and adapt toward business goals with limited human intervention. But what does that actually look like for retail and consumer goods organizations–and how do you get started? This interactive workshop will guide participants through the practical implications of agentic AI. Using real-world CPG scenarios, attendees will work through exercises to identify where agentic AI could add the most value.

This session is only open to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers.

Decision intelligence has been improving business decision making in recent years, but trust in the system has been a more gradual evolution. Whether it’s leaning into the system’s insights to support margin-improving product selections, allowing it to inform things like order size based on predictions, or relegating all business decision making to the automated technology, attendees and their peers will discuss what’s been working and how to shift company culture to ramp up trust.

This session is only open to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers.

From supply chain modernization to AI integration, retail and consumer goods organizations are navigating near-constant transformation. While the outcomes promise greater agility and resilience, the journey can take a toll on systems, processes and people. Change fatigue is real, and if left unaddressed, it can stall even the most well-funded initiatives. In this session, attendees and their peers will exchange ideas around sustaining momentum while guiding teams through ongoing waves of disruption.

This session is only open to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers.

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!

Join your new and old friends for drinks, treats, and networking! 

Start the day off with a full breakfast and meet up with friends and colleagues before the event gets into full swing.

Join us as we welcome you to Analytics Unite 2026.

AI has dominated headlines and boardroom conversations, but for most companies, the path from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption remains elusive. Some leaders are already realizing ROI through optimized supply chains, sharper demand forecasts and more personalized customer engagement, while others are still stuck in pilot mode. In this session, retailers and manufacturers who have successfully scaled AI to deliver measurable business value will share insight on what it takes to move beyond proofs of concept and key pitfalls to avoid.

Retail and consumer goods organizations are operating in an age of both pressure and possibility. The past few years have tested every system, supply chain and strategy, and revealed which companies can turn disruption into advantage. Those that are thriving aren’t just analyzing data; they’re activating it to make sharper decisions and unlock growth opportunities. In this session, senior leaders will explore how data, AI and analytics are converging to redefine what’s possible for retail and CPG enterprises.

Chat with attendees and solution partners about Integrating Impact within organizations 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.

AI is exciting for global retail and consumer goods companies, but how do you build a sustainable program that is both scalable and brings a significant business impact? Join this session to hear how KraftHeinz navigates its AI journey, enabling data foundation, streamlining operations and enhancing decision making on every level. You will learn how leading companies prioritize the technology selections, make build or buy decisions across the technological landscape, and how you can get started. 

Consumer goods leaders are facing a paradox: unprecedented volatility and unprecedented opportunity. Inflationary pressures, shifting consumer behaviors and supply chain disruptions demand sharper, faster decisions, while AI and new data architectures are opening doors to growth that once seemed out of reach. This session will explore how CPG leaders are navigating this complex environment to build smarter operations and more resilient organizations.

As automation, AI agents and intelligent platforms take on tasks previously managed by people, retail and CPG companies are redefining what productivity and performance look like. But introducing autonomous workers–whether digital or robotic–requires new frameworks for measurement. Efficiency gains are only part of the story; leaders must also evaluate how this new autonomy impacts employee roles and customer experience. Join this session to examine how leaders are building the right metrics, governance models and cultural approaches to deliver tangible business value.

The not-too-distant future may bring with it increasingly self-running supply chain, but today’s realities demand supply chains that are smarter and more connected than ever. In this session, you’ll hear how companies are rethinking their supply ecosystems to unlock working capital, strengthen sustainability commitments and respond to consumer shifts with precision.

As brands race to understand what agentic AI really means, few have bridged the gap between potential and practice. In this session, experts will reveal how retail and CPG organizations can build the foundation for an “agentic enterprise,” where intelligent systems work across silos to sense, decide and act autonomously on behalf of the business.

Enjoy lunch while participating in an interactive, collaborative discussion that’s facilitated by an industry thought leader. Expand your professional network while engaging in topic-focused conversations.

Retail and consumer goods companies are operating in a world where volatility is the norm. Fluctuating demand and global disruptions have forced linear supply chains out of favor. The new frontier is AI-enabled and autonomous supply chains that can predict and respond in real time, making decisions with a speed manual systems can’t match. Panelists in this session will share how these advanced technologies are reducing supply chain risk, improving efficiency and unlocking growth in uncertain times.

Chat with attendees and solution partners about Integrating Impact within organizations 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.

Today, retail and CPG decision makers need cultures where analytics, adaptability and accountability are embedded into everyday decision-making. For C-suite and senior leaders, the challenge isn’t just deploying new tools, but reshaping mindsets and ways of working so that teams thrive. This session will bring together leaders who are reimagining performance cultures for today’s realities.

Quantum computing is slowly moving from theory to reality, promising to solve problems classical computing can’t. For retail and CPG leaders, the implications are substantial: what if forecasting accuracy, assortment planning or sustainability trade-offs could be optimized at a scale and speed previously unimaginable? This future-facing session explores what “quantum advantage” really means for today’s executives. Experts will cut through the hype to share practical perspectives on timelines, potential use cases and the capabilities companies should be developing now to avoid being left behind.

Join your colleagues and new contacts for drinks and conversation. 

Kick off Day 3 of Analytics Unite with new and old friends in this networking breakfast, and help us recognize this year's class of Data Leadership Award winners!

To win in this new competitive landscape, tech-savvy retailers and CGs are strategically investing in new solutions 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 2026 CGT Retail & Consumer Goods Analytics Study to detail the strategic analytic approaches companies should explore as they increase their impact and influence. Join us for breakfast, perspective, and inspiration.  

Chat with attendees and solution partners about Integrating Impact within organizations 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.

The rise of empowered, data-savvy consumers is reshaping commerce. Learn how CIOs, CDOs and CMOs can collaborate on data-driven strategies to deliver seamless, personalized experiences while ensuring trust.

The foundation of every successful analytics initiative is a strong, adaptable data strategy, but many organizations are still navigating a maze of disconnected systems, legacy mindsets and competing priorities. In today’s environment, where speed, trust, and interoperability define competitive advantage, it’s time to rethink what a modern data strategy should really achieve. This session brings together senior retail and consumer goods leaders who have redefined their data foundations to enable smarter decisions and measurable impact. From breaking down silos to building unified data ecosystems, we'll explore how they’ve turned data strategy from a static plan into a living framework that fuels innovation, efficiency and growth.

As automation increasingly runs the core of retail and consumer goods operations, the next frontier isn’t smarter machines; it’s smarter leadership. We'll close out Analytics Unite by exploring how a visionary leader is combining human creativity, contextual understanding, and ethical judgment with machine precision and scale. Learn how they’re reshaping teams, rethinking KPIs, and cultivating cultures that keep people at the center of progress, even as agentic systems are poised to take on more responsibility.