Schedule
September 17-19, 2023 | Palm Springs, CA
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SUNDAY
Sep
17
11am-5:30 pm
Registration & Orientation
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1-5 pm
An Afternoon at Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate
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6:15-7 pm
Welcome Reception
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7-8 pm
Networking Dinner
8-9:15 pm
Happy to Be Here! A Night of Laughs with Roy Wood Jr.
Roy Wood Jr
Comedian, Actor, Podcaster
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MONDAY
sep
18
6:30-7:15 am
Group Run/Walk
7:15-8 am
Breakfast
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8-8:25 am
“Re-generative AI”: Transforming the Possibilities of Store Design and Consumer Experiences
Melissa Gonzalez
Principal – MG2 / Founder – The Lionesque Group
8:30-9 am
How the Game-Changing House of Sport Creates an Experience that Resonates
Toni Roeller
SVP, In-Store Environment – DICK’S Sporting Goods
Lee Peterson
EVP, Thought Leadership – WD Partners
9:05-10:25 am
Sourcing Meetings
10:30-11:30 am
The Next 10: What’s ‘In Store’ for Retail Spaces
Heidi Blesy
VP of Studio Development – [solidcore]
Danni Gallagher
VP, Construction – CVS Health
Steve Lamontagne
VP, Portfolio Optimization – Sprout’s
Panelist TBA
11:35 am – 12:35 pm
Sourcing Meetings
12:35 -1:35 pm
Networking Lunch
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1:35-1:55 pm
How Petco is Upending Your Idea of the Pet Store
Rick Neira
VP, Store Design, & Merchandise Operations – Petco
Angela Tumolo Neira
Senior Manager of Design – Petco
2-2:30 pm
10 Real-World Touchpoints Where AI Will Continue to Impact the Store Experience
Dave Jenkins
VP of Product – Iterate.ai
2:35-3:35 pm
Sourcing Meetings
3:40-4:40 pm
Deep Dives
Building & Designing with Sustainability Front and Center
Store Development + Design’s Role in Loss Prevention
Exploring How AI Could Shake Up Store Development
Unraveling Cost, Supply Chain, & Labor Complexities
(Retail Execs only)
4:40-5:30 pm
Happy Hour // In-Conversation with Chuck D
Chuck D
Leader / Frontman – Public Enemy
Michael Owens
Executive Producer – RetailSpaces
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5:30-6:30 pm
Free Time
6:30-9:30 pm
A Night on the Coachella Grounds
10 pm-12:30 am
Karaoke After Hours
Casual Encounters
Live Band Karaoke
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TUESDAY
sep
19
7:45-8:30 am
Breakfast
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8:30-9:30 am
Customers Don’t Shop Like they used to. So… What Are You Doing About It?
Dean Handspiker
VP, Retail – Indochino
Paul Loux
VP, Store Design & Experience – Ulta Beauty
Lionel Sussman
VP, Product Design – In-Person Experiences – Capital One
Amanda McAllister
Creative Director – ChangeUp
9:35-10:15 am
Sourcing Meetings
10:20-10:40 am
Why Do Our Favorite Brands F*ck Up Experiential Design?
Adam Nelson
VP, Experiential Store Design – Event Network
10:40-11 am
Building Stores in the Age of Climate Awareness
Pablo La Roche
Principal – Arcadis
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Deep Dives
Unraveling Cost, Supply Chain, & Labor Complexities
Women in Store Development
Optimizing Site Selection Strategies
Designing Memorable Experiences that Resonate
(Open to Retail Execs + Vendors)
12:00-1:00 pm
Closing lunch
Wanna join us?
ATTEND
(RETAIL EXEC)
Qualified execs attend at no cost. The invitation includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Partnering is a great way to get your company in front of the top minds in retail store development, design, construction, and facilities.