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