January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
Founder & CEO
Impact Analytics
Prashant is currently teaching Columbia Business School’s first course in advanced analytics and AI. The course delves into technology’s practical uses in retail, and the resulting transformation of the retail landscape from the present day to five to ten years hence as AI and machine learning change every aspect of the retail value chain—from the supply chain to merchandising to marketing to store operations to e-commerce and all the way down to product design.
Prashant is a recognized thought leader, having produced content as a columnist and contributing editor for GQ India; as a columnist for Mint-Wall Street Journal; as an op-ed contributor to the New York Times, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Times of India, the Hindustan Times, Indian Express, and CNBC; as well as a regular contributor to such respected trade journals as Chain Store Age, Food Logistics, Retail Today, and Retail Touchpoints.
Prashant founded (and still runs) Impact Analytics, an AI-powered retail merchandising and supply chain company. His background includes roles as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and the Boston Consulting Group. In 2023 Prashant was shortlisted for an Ernst & Young regional Entrepreneurship of the Year award and was honored as a Top 20 Data Sciences Services Company CEO by AIM Research.
11:45am - 12:15pm
Expo, Level 3, Expo Stage 3
As the retail landscape evolves, pricing strategies must adapt dynamically to an unprecedented rate of change. In this forward-thinking session with Rob Brooks, Chief Operating Officer at Saks Global, we’ll delve into the critical forces shaping pricing decisions from tariffs to inflation to changing consumer trends. From navigating the complexities of tariffs and inflation to exceeding the expectations of increasingly savvy consumers, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to stay ahead.
Discover how innovative approaches, fueled by data and AI, can help you create resilient pricing models that balance profitability and consumer satisfaction. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your response to global economic trends or optimize your pricing and promotional strategy with shifting consumer behaviors, this session offers a roadmap to think differently and succeed in 2025 and beyond.
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.