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.
Tuesday Jan 13
10:15am - 11:00am
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 2
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:
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.
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Tuesday Jan 13
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 2
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:
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.
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