CTO
Tecovas
Kevin Harwood is an experienced technology leader with a proven track record in scaling DTC retail businesses, recognized for building and leading high-performing teams. With expertise in e-commerce platforms, ERP systems, RFID technology, and working with 3PLs, and a passion for using technology to drive business growth and improve efficiency, he leads cross-functional teams and data warehousing to gain insights and drive strategic decision-making.
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:
● Ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time
● Optimize financial performance while reducing stockouts and overstock
● Turn complex data streams into actionable, confident decisions
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.
Key Takeaways:
● How to leverage multi-agentic AI for better replenishment and allocation
● Real-world strategies for balancing inventory efficiency with customer experience
● The future of retail decisioning in an era of real-time, coordinated intelligence
