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Kate Anissimov

Kate Anissimov

VP, Strategic Partnership

SiriusXM


Kate Anissimov is Vice President of Business Development at SiriusXM, where she drives growth and innovation through strategic transactions at one of the world's leading media companies. Previously, she served as Head of Strategy and Corporate Development at Earnest, leading M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships to unlock new value in the student loan and financial aid space. Kate has a proven track record of launching transformative products and building strategic partnerships that solve complex business problems and deliver measurable growth.

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Monday Jan 12

12:10pm - 12:40pm

Snowflake Stage

Enhancing the human experience in the era of agentic AI

As retail enters the age of Agentic AI, the focus shifts from efficiency to empathy. In this 30-minute session, Sierra AI and a leading retail executive explore how intelligent agents can elevate—not replace—the human touch in every customer interaction. Discover how retailers are reimagining conversations, building trust as the new currency of commerce, and designing AI systems that enhance dignity and connection at scale.