AI-driven customer personalization and engagement
AI Stage
The influence and impact of AI in the global retail industry cannot be denied. Every retail leader looking to compete and thrive in the Next Now must understand the implications and ongoing advances in AI technologies.
NRF is excited to announce the AI Stage at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show. If you are a retailer seeking actionable insights for integrating AI, agentic AI and emerging technologies into your business strategies, this program is for you.
The AI Stage will showcase sessions for retailers whose role involves looking into the future of AI and agentic AI. Learn from the experts how to effectively employ AI as a key element of your go-forward business strategies.
The AI Stage will concentrate on unique topics such as:
AI-driven customer personalization and engagement
Agentic AI in retail automation — how autonomous AI agents optimize retail operations, from supply chain logistics to real-time inventory management and intelligent merchandising
Robotics in retail operations and supply chain automation
Advanced data analytics, predictive technologies and autonomous decision-making
Ethical AI practices, data security and responsible AI deployment in retail
The AI Stage is a special track of curated sessions that are open to any retailer who purchases an individual All-Access Pass, Retail Team Pass or International Team Pass. Seating for these sessions is limited, so make sure you get there early to experience a variety of AI session topics and deep dives.