January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
EVP, Global Chief Technology and Analytics Officer, Signet
Signet Jewelers
Howard is a Board Director and Chief Information Officer who serves as a corporate officer at Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG). He drives revenue growth and delivers large scale innovation for retail, consumer products and hospitality companies. As a CIO, he has successfully developed strategies and implementations for digital transformations, Artificial Intelligence programs, Cyber risk and ESG. He is currently on the Board of the United Way of Summit and Medina. He is qualified to sit on Technology, Finance, Audit, Human Capital and ESG committees.
He has been on the Blumberg Capital CIO Advisory Council since 2017, which is an early stage venture capital firm. He has also been on the National Retail Federation CIO Council since 2018.
In 2023, Howard was recognized as a Large Enterprise CIO of the year and received the ORBIE Award for his outstanding leadership, management effectiveness and business value created through technology innovation.
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Expo, Level 1, Expo Stage 1
In an era of rapid globalization and shifting consumer demands, traditional inventory processes are no longer sufficient. In this session, Think Differently: Building a Global Inventory Process on an AI-native Foundation, we will explore with Howard Melnick, EVP, Global Chief Technology and Analytics Officer, Signet, how embracing an AI-native approach transforms inventory management into a strategic advantage.
Learn how to build an end-to-end, global inventory process that leverages AI to deliver accuracy, agility, and scale. From optimizing stock levels across diverse markets to predicting demand with precision, this session will showcase how AI-powered solutions redefine efficiency and minimize waste.
Join us to discover how leading organizations are aligning inventory processes with modern business realities - driving cost savings, improving customer satisfaction, and fostering sustainable operations. Unlock the full potential of AI to future-proof your inventory management strategy on a global scale.
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