January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
CEO
Algolia
Bernadette Nixon is an entrepreneurial & driven CEO with a strong track record of growing and scaling global businesses, and is focused on doing that at Algolia.
In July 2021, she led the company’s $150 million Series D Funding leading to a valuation of $2.25 Billion, which nearly quadrupled the company’s valuation since its Series C Funding. In September 2022, she championed the company’s acquisition of Search.io, and in 2024 steered the company to leadership in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery.
Prior to Algolia, she served as CEO at Alfresco where she led the open source content services provider in redefining its go-to-market strategy, launching strategic new products and building a world-class team to scale the company’s growth.
Bernadette has also held leadership positions at SDL PLC., OpenText, Metastorm, CA Technologies and the United Nations in Geneva.
Bernadette received her BA in Business Studies and Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire.
11:30am - 12:00pm
River Pavilion, ReturnPro Stage
In 2025 and beyond, personalization will undergo a revolutionary transformation driven by advancements in generative AI. This session delves into the latest developments in how genAI is reshaping interaction with technology on a deeply personal level and aiding in a greater understanding of consumer needs. Join this session and explore the evolution from traditional algorithms to sophisticated genAI-powered systems that understand and respond to individual needs. Discover how these advancements enable unprecedented levels of personalization, crafting experiences tailored to individual preferences and dynamically adapting to the context, intent, and understanding of users.
This panel of retailers, moderated by Algolia, will unveil how the latest AI technologies are turning algorithms into understanding, creating deeper relationships between brands and consumers. This session will also address the ethical considerations and challenges associated with deploying such powerful technologies by examining the balance between innovation and privacy, ensuring personalization efforts respect user boundaries and build trust.