Shoptalk
Spring 2026
What to Expect at
Shoptalk 2026
Retail in
the Age of AI
Incisiv's Shoptalk Spring 2026 Preview is designed to help retail and consumer leaders cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters. With every session at Shoptalk built to drive growth, accelerate innovation, and help organizations navigate retail's next major shift, this preview highlights the conversations, themes, and moments that will deliver tangible value — not just inspiration.
Strategy Meets AI
Centered on the 2026 theme, Retail in the Age of AI, the agenda reflects how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making, operations, and customer experiences. From practical use cases to strategic implications, our preview surfaces the sessions, insights, and connections most likely to drive real impact before, during, and after the event.
Make Every
Connection Count.
Shoptalk Spring's Meetup program transforms networking from chance encounters into intentional, high-value connections. Designed to help attendees maximize every moment onsite, Meetup enables retail and technology leaders to efficiently connect with partners, prospects, clients, and peers aligned to their specific goals, whether that means discovering innovative solutions and startups, strengthening existing relationships, recruiting talent, engaging with media and analysts, or exploring investment and growth opportunities. With both participants opting into each meeting, every interaction begins with shared intent, creating more meaningful conversations and stronger business outcomes.
In addition to Meetup, Shoptalk offers a wide range of networking experiences both inside and outside the convention center, including topic table discussions, cocktail hours, retailer and brand dinners, and the event's popular industry party featuring food, drinks, and live entertainment. Complementing this robust networking agenda, the event's educational program provides attendees with the opportunity to hear the industry's latest technology innovations and strategic approaches firsthand — ensuring connections translate into actionable insight.
Make the Most Out
of Shoptalk 2026
The expansive educational and networking agenda can make it difficult to plan your personal Shoptalk experience. To help our community get the most out of the event, Incisiv has scoured the agenda for the must-see events, sessions, and networking opportunities. The following pages contain our take on the can't-miss pieces of this year's program.
Sessions & Keynotes
Three days of programming across AI, marketing, in-store retail, technology, and mainstage keynotes from the industry's top leaders.
Case Studies: Winning Customers Through Nostalgia
Retail Media Innovation: Retailer+Brand Case Studies
Debate: AI Agents Will / Will Not Transform Retail
Mainstage Keynotes
Mainstage
Rapid Fire: Assessing the Most Impactful AI Applications
AI Applications for In-Store Physical Retail
Driving Costs Out of Fulfillment and Delivery
Mainstage Keynotes
Mainstage
Mainstage Keynotes
Mainstage
Reinventing Brands for the Next Generation
Shoptalk Spring 2026 Key Takeaways
Can't-Miss Events
Beyond the sessions, Shoptalk's social calendar is where business gets done and relationships are built.
Industry Night
Tuesday's kick-off event brings together thousands of attendees from across the retail and brand ecosystem. The perfect opening to three days of high-impact connection and conversation.
The Speakeasy @ Shoptalk Spring 2026
An intimate executive dinner during Shoptalk Spring—an off-the-record evening designed for candid conversation, meaningful connections, and great food with a highly curated group of senior retail and brand leaders. Retailers & Brands Only. Email mara.dosso@incisiv.com for consideration.
Shoptalk's 10th-Anniversary Beach Party
The Wednesday night annual Shoptalk can't-miss event is the biggest night in retail and our most-attended experience. A milestone 10th anniversary celebration. Be there.
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