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