Gurhan Kok

Gurhan Kok

Founder & CEO

invent.ai


Gurhan Kok is an expert in advanced analytics and retail technology. In 2013, he founded invent.ai to develop cutting-edge analytics solutions for the retail industry. A former tenured professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, he holds a Ph.D. from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and is an MIT Fellow at the Data Science Institute.

A leading researcher for over 25 years in retail forecasting, inventory optimization, and assortment optimization, Gurhan has earned accolades such as the Best Paper Award in Management Science and R&D Pioneer of the Year.

Speaking in:

Tuesday Jan 13

10:15am - 11:00am

Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 2

How multi-agentic AI is reinventing retail at Tailored Brands

Data is no longer enough - retailers need AI that turns insights into decisive action. Join invent.ai CEO Gurhan Kok for a dynamic conversation Tailored Brands EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Jamie Bragg on how multi-agentic AI is redefining the way retailers make decisions across merchandising, allocation, pricing and replenishment.

In this session, attendees will discover how AI-powered agents coordinate complex retail functions in real-time to:

  • Deliver the right products to the right locations at the right time
  • Minimize stockouts and overstock while protecting margins
  • Translate complex data into actionable, profitable decisions

Through real-world examples and practical strategies, this session will demonstrate how multi-agentic AI empowers retailers to act confidently, respond rapidly to demand shifts and unlock growth across channels.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to harness AI agents for faster decision-making
  • Practical applications for replenishment, allocation, and merchandising
  • The future of retail powered by coordinated, intelligent AI

Tuesday Jan 13

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 2

Beyond insights to retail action with multi-agentic AI: Lessons from Five Below

Retail is moving faster than ever and the decisions that once relied on intuition or static forecasts now demand intelligent coordination across every function. In this session, leading retail executives join invent.ai CEO Gurhan Kok to explore how multi-agentic AI is transforming merchandising, allocation and replenishment into a seamless, real-time process.

Attendees will learn how AI-driven agents collaborate across pricing, inventory and promotions to:

  • Ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time
  • Optimize financial performance while reducing stockouts and overstock
  • Turn complex data streams into actionable, confident decisions

This discussion will feature real-world examples from diverse retailers, highlighting strategies that drive measurable results without requiring retailers to overhaul their existing operations. Whether a brand, specialty retailer, or multi-channel operator, this panel will showcase how multi-agentic AI moves beyond insights to deliver intelligent, actionable retail decisioning.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to leverage multi-agentic AI for better replenishment and allocation
  • Real-world strategies for balancing inventory efficiency with customer experience
  • The future of retail decisioning in an era of real-time, coordinated intelligence