The organizations pulling ahead aren’t the ones with the most data, they’re the ones that can act on the intelligence they secure. This opening keynote explores how a leading company is redesigning decision-making, operating models and business strategies to create a lasting advantage in an era of constant change.

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

As AI agents take on more responsibility for analyzing information, coordinating work and recommending or executing actions, companies will need to rethink where decision authority sits. This session will explore how leaders are approaching the next phase of agentic AI, including which decisions should remain human-led, where machines can act autonomously, and how governance, accountability and organizational structures may need to evolve as AI becomes a more active participant in the enterprise.

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

Data teams are being asked to support increasingly sophisticated analytics while navigating persistent challenges around data quality, accessibility, governance and infrastructure. This off-the-record share group discussion gives peers a chance to compare how they’re prioritizing foundational investments, balancing immediate business needs with longer-term capabilities, and deciding where “good enough” data is actually good enough.

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

A great model can identify the opportunity, but getting the business to act on it is another matter. This candid, off-the-record share group discussion explores what happens after the analysis: how teams build confidence in recommendations, navigate competing priorities, bring business users along and ensure sophisticated analytics actually influence real-world decisions.

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.

Data and analytics have entered a new era defined by smarter ways of turning signals into action. This session explores the biggest shifts reshaping the analytics landscape, from the evolution of AI-powered decision-making to the changing expectations around data strategy, governance and business impact. Discover the trends leaders need to understand now to build the capabilities that will deliver the next advantage.

Retail and consumer goods organizations are navigating a landscape defined by both complexity and opportunity. Shifting consumer expectations, evolving business models and constant market disruption are challenging leaders to rethink how they operate and create value. In this session, senior leaders will explore the strategies and possibilities shaping what comes next for retail and CPG, and where the next advantage may emerge.

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 next evolution of commercial analytics will go beyond putting insights in the hands of sales, marketing, category and revenue teams. Companies are beginning to build connected intelligence layers that continuously sense changes in demand, simulate outcomes and recommend the next best action across pricing, promotion, assortment and customer strategy. Learn how organizations are preparing for a future in which commercial decisions become more continuous, coordinated and increasingly AI-enabled.

Growth leaders are moving beyond traditional segmentation and reporting toward predictive models that identify emerging demand, changing consumer behaviors and new revenue opportunities.

Agentic AI could fundamentally change the role of enterprise data, shifting it from a resource used to inform people to infrastructure that increasingly guides and executes decisions. For leaders, that raises bigger questions about how data architectures, governance models and technology ecosystems must evolve when autonomous systems become active participants in the business. This session will examine the strategic implications of that shift and what executives should be preparing for as AI moves from assistance to action.

Retail execution is becoming a more connected, data-driven part of the enterprise. Advances in computer vision, AI, real-time data and automation are giving brands and retailers greater visibility into what is happening at the shelf and new ways to act on it. This session will explore how retail execution is evolving, where technology is creating new opportunities across stores and field operations, and what CIOs should be preparing for as execution becomes more intelligent and responsive.

Enjoy lunch and network with your peers!

Today's analytics challenge isn’t technology, it’s adoption. How are organizations restructuring teams, skills and workflows so their technology investments are actually changing decisions and driving results?

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.

Supply chains have become strategic engines for resilience and efficiency. This session explores how companies have moved beyond traditional forecasting to build supply chains that can sense change, adapt in real time and create a competitive advantage across the entire value chain.

As consumer expectations continue to evolve, retailers and manufacturers are being challenged to create experiences that feel more relevant, personal and timely, without losing creativity and emotional connection. From personalization and content optimization to balancing automation with brand intuition, discover how leading organizations are using intelligence to turn consumer signals into stronger connections.

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 capitalize on the next advantage, data-savvy retailers and CPGs are strategically investing in new solutions as they look to not only predict future demand but reconfigure business structures for growth. This panel of leading industry experts will leverage the just-released 2027 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.

Retailers have become some of the most sophisticated data companies in the ecosystem. How are they thinking about analytics partnerships with CPGs? What  data matters? Where are brands still missing opportunities? This session will unpack it all.

Skip the speculation. Leaders share specific examples of where scaling AI is and advanced analytics are creating measurable business impact and how they learned to determine true ROI.

As AI begins to influence how products are discovered, compared and recommended, brands and retailers are already testing new ways to stay visible and relevant. In this session, leaders will share how they are adapting search, content, assortment, data and commerce strategies for an increasingly algorithm-driven path to purchase. The discussion will explore what they are testing now, what they are learning and how they are preparing for a future in which machines play a bigger role in deciding what shoppers see and buy.