IBM is not just helping retailers adapt—we’re challenging them to lead. In an era defined by volatility, margin pressure, and shifting consumer expectations, incremental change is no longer enough. IBM partners with retail leaders to rethink the fundamentals: how supply chains sense and respond in real time, how stores become intelligent experience hubs, and how data becomes a strategic asset—not just a byproduct. With watsonx AI, hybrid cloud, and advanced supply chain orchestration, IBM enables retailers to anticipate demand, personalize engagement, and optimize operations end-to-end. We don’t just modernize legacy systems—we help you architect for resilience, speed, and scale. If you're ready to move beyond pilots and into enterprise-wide transformation, IBM is your catalyst. The future of retail won’t wait—and neither should you.
Sunday Jan 11
11:45am - 12:15pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 4
Idea-to-Launch (I2L) is a core workflow for any own-brand retailer and every consumer brand. In this session, you’ll hear how Philip Morris International (PMI) is leveraging agentic AI to accelerate every aspect of its I2L process, from product development to commercialization, in a highly regulated business across 10 markets, delivering millions of dollars in business benefits.
Monday Jan 12
11:00am - 11:30am
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 5
AI is radically transforming all aspects of retail operations. In this session, hear from the largest US grocer how it is using AI to reimagine the experience for 500,000 store employees. The future of retail starts with people … powered by AI.
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