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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview Introduction to Groceryshop

Agenda Descriptions

Track Formats

Schedule Overview

Agenda Agenda-at-a-Glance

Session Descriptions

Speakers 55

Speakers

Sponsors Sponsors

Schedule Schedule

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction From the team that created Shoptalk, Groceryshop covers the evolution of grocery retailers (supermarkets, mass merchants, convenience stores, drug stores, club/warehouse stores, discount stores and ecommerce players) as well as the rapid changes in the production and distribution of consumer products including fresh and packaged foods and beverages along with beauty, personal care, household and health products.

Groceryshop brings together a new community of established retailers and brands, startups, tech companies, investors, real estate operators, media, analysts and others in an open and friendly environment to learn, collaborate and evolve. Groceryshop will be held on October 28-31, 2018 at the Aria, Las Vegas.

Groceryshop addresses the changes in how consumers discover, shop and buy these products in a digital age, and covers the latest technologies, trends and business models.

Anil D. Aggarwal Simran Rekhi Aggarwal Founder, Chairman & CEO Founder & President

Zia Daniell Wigder Co-Founder & Chief Global Content Officer

Caroline Farley Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

28-31, 2018 CT

INTRODUCTION

A RIA, L A

Who Attends CPG BRANDS

DRUG STORES

What They Sell

ECOMMERCE PUREPLAYS

FRESH AND PACKAGED FOODS & BEVERAGES

HEALTH & WELLNESS

BEAUTY

HOUSEHOLD

Milk

GROCERY STORES

CLUB/WAREHOUSE STORES

MASS MERCHANTS

SUPERMARKETS

DISCOUNT STORES

CONVENIENCE STORES

OCTOBER 28-31, 2018

PERSONAL CARE

ARIA, LAS VEGAS

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AGENDA TRACK DESCRIPTIONS

The grocery and CPG industries are on the cusp of massive change. Grocery is the last major category in retail to shift online: today just 2-3% of grocery sales in the U.S. come from ecommerce, a percentage that is a small fraction of other retail categories. The percentage of ecommerce grocery sales in the U.S. is also far lower than in other countries such as the U.K. and China. Groceryshop is designed to meet the needs of the sector as it undergoes widespread disruption. Over the next few years, new omnichannel offerings will emerge which will include new ways to order as well as more convenient delivery and pickup options. The result will be an increase in orders via digital platforms as well as significant changes in physical stores as they become a key part of order fulfillment. At the same time, new technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain will start to transform the supply chain. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cover these changes and more at Groceryshop, our new event focused on digital transformation in grocery and CPG. Below we provide an overview of the 15 Groceryshop tracks and a preliminary version of the agenda: Sunday PM - Track 1 Research and Market Insights features presentations by leading market research organizations, consulting firms, industry analysts and professors. Each presenter will highlight new, original research and provide fresh perspectives that help grocery retailers and manufacturers better understand changing consumer behavior and other major industry trends. Sessions for this Track: 1. New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Research Organizations 2. New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Consulting Firms and Industry Analysts 3. New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Top Universities Sunday PM - Track 2 Leading the Digital Transformation looks at some of the most critical areas that CPG brands and grocery retailers need to tackle within their companies in order to become digitally enabled organizations. It tackles key issues such as optimizing organizational structures, hiring and attracting digital talent and building a culture of innovation. Sessions for this Track: 1. Organizing for Groceryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Digital Future 2. Hiring and Attracting Digital Talent 3. Building a Culture of Innovation Sunday PM - Track 3 Startup Pitch features the founders of 12 early-stage companies with pioneering technologies and business models who compete for two $10,000 prizes. One winner is selected by a panel of investors and the other by audience vote.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

AGENDA TRACK DESCRIPTIONS

Monday AM - Track 1 The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations explores shoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desire for healthier, more personalized and more convenient products and experiences. It looks at shifting generational and demographic trends, and dives into changes in consumer preferences that are driving companies to develop new products that meet demands for greater ease of use, transparency and sustainability. Sessions for this Track: 1. Track Keynote: Reaching Health- and Wellness-Conscious Consumers 2. Convenient Shopping Experiences and Products 3. Meeting the Demands of Millennials and Gen-Z Monday PM - Track 1 The Future of Brands: Innovations in Marketing covers some of the key marketing tactics specific to the CPG and grocery industries. It dives into topics such as new and emerging platforms for CPG marketers and looks at how traditional areas such as shopper marketing are evolving in the digital era. The track also dives into artificial intelligence in marketing and showcases how marketers are using data to create more personalized offerings. Sessions for this Track: 1. Shifting CPG Marketing Strategies: New Media Platforms and Partnerships 2. Advances in Shopper Marketing 3. Data-Driven Marketing: AI, Personalization and Beyond Monday AM - Track 2 Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Technologies and Business Models addresses the role that new technologies will play in grocery and CPG, including shopping via voiceactivated assistants. It looks at new business models like subscriptions and auto-replenishment that remove friction from the buying process and encourage customer loyalty. This track also highlights four disruptive startups whose technologies are poised to transform the way customers discover, shop and buy products. Sessions for this Track: 1. Disruptive Startups Enabling New Customer Experiences 2. Subscriptions, Auto-Replenishment and More 3. Shopping through Voice-Activated Assistants Monday PM - Track 2 Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Growth Strategies provides perspectives from senior executives at CPG companies and retailers on what it takes to build a global business and how they are using data to inform next generation shopping experiences. This track also features insights from well-known venture capital firms and accelerators on which new technologies and business models are poised to change the industry. Sessions for this Track: 1. Investing in the Next Generation of Grocery Startups 2. Track Keynote: Using Customer Data to Create New Shopping Experiences 3. Track Keynote: Creating Next Generation Global Businesses

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AGENDA TRACK DESCRIPTIONS

Monday AM - Track 3 Innovations in the Supply Chain: Spotlight on Emerging Technologies features innovative companies whose technologies are transforming the supply chain, with solutions that range from the sourcing and production of food to transportation and fulfillment. Sessions for this Track: 1. Technologies Creating Operational Efficiencies 2. Technologies Powering Cutting-Edge Transportation and Fulfillment 3. Technologies Transforming Food Sourcing and Production Monday PM - Track 3 Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations dives into how consumer demand for smaller, innovative brands and for locally produced food is having an impact on product sourcing and merchandising. It looks at how technologies such as blockchain and IoT are helping to track food from farm to store, and examines the changes companies need to make to their products and packaging as grocery shoppers embrace ecommerce and have products delivered to their homes. Sessions for this Track: 1. Innovations in Sourcing and Merchandising: New Ways to Discover and Access Products 2. Food Safety and Supply Chain Transparency: Blockchain, IoT and Beyond 3. Optimizing Product and Packaging for Delivery Tuesday AM - Track 1 The Future of Brands: Changing Relationships in the Digital Era addresses the rapid changes in how shoppers interact with brands. The track looks at topics such as brands selling direct and CPG-retailer relationships. It highlights how CPG companies are optimizing product content across digital platforms to help build and promote their brands as well as provide transparency. Sessions for this Track: 1. Evolving CPG-Retailer Partnerships 2. The Growing Direct Opportunity for Brands 3. Using Product Information to Build Brands Tuesday PM - Track 1 The Future of Brands: Emerging Opportunities features six pioneering brands that are challenging incumbent players with disruptive new business models or innovative products and ingredients. The track also examines the growing popularity of lower-cost, private label products, and examines how grocery retailers are transforming these proprietary products into full-fledged brands that help differentiate their offerings. Sessions for this Track: 1. Innovations in Private Label Strategies 2. Pioneering Brands: Innovating with New Products and Ingredients 3. Pioneering Brands: Disrupting with New Business Models that Meet Shopper Needs

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AGENDA TRACK DESCRIPTIONS

Tuesday AM - Track 2 Next Generation Shopping Experiences: The Evolution of the Store explores changes in store formats and footprints, including the reinvention of the center aisle and store design that caters to new shopper behavior such as in-store pickup. Additionally, this track looks at how grocery retailers are hiring and training store associates and specialists in areas such as meat and seafood counters to create personalized, engaging in-store experiences. It also addresses how groundbreaking new technologies are improving or eliminating store checkout altogether. Sessions for this Track: 1. Track Keynote: New Store Formats and Footprints 2. Delighting Customers through Personal Interactions 3. Frictionless Checkout Experiences Tuesday PM - Track 2 Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Customer Engagement Strategies explores how CPG companies and grocery retailers are leveraging mobile technologies like augmented reality and digital couponing to foster more interactive relationships with shoppers. It examines best practices for creating seamless omnichannel experiences that meet customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; evolving needs, and looks at how experiential stores drive engagement. Sessions for this Track: 1. Mobile Experiences in the Shopper Journey 2. Track Keynote: Creating Seamless Omnichannel Experiences 3. Experiential Store Design Tuesday AM - Track 3 Innovations in the Supply Chain: Streamlining and Optimizing Operations examines how artificial intelligence is being deployed to improve the accuracy of demand forecasts and looks at which new technologies are proving most successful in creating efficient stores. Additionally, this track will look at some of the retailers providing groundbreaking solutions for online order fulfillment. Sessions for this Track: 1. AI and Advances in Demand Forecasting 2. Creating Efficient Stores: New Technologies to Streamline Operations 3. Track Keynote: Emerging Grocery Fulfillment Models and Strategies Tuesday PM - Track 3 Innovations in the Supply Chain: Advances in the Last Mile covers the latest developments in curbside and in-store pickup as well as same-day, on-demand and in-home delivery. It also features some of the most innovative companies helping to drive grocery ecommerce forward with cutting-edge delivery solutions. Sessions for this Track: 1. Track Keynote: Grocery Delivery in the Era of Ecommerce 2. Innovations in Delivery: On-Demand, In-Home and More 3. Advances in Pickup Options

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AGENDA TRACK DESCRIPTIONS

Wednesday AM - Track 1 Workshop: Marketing and Loyalty explores new tactics that retailers are deploying to attract shoppers and keep them coming back. The track covers how traditional loyalty programs are evolving and how both CPG brands and grocery retailers are leveraging content marketing to win over shoppers. Sessions for this Track: 1. Managing Next Generation Customer Relationships: Single View of the Customer, Loyalty and More 2. Content Marketing for Grocery and CPG Wednesday AM - Track 2 Workshop: Ecommerce Tactics for Grocery and CPG provides an in-depth look at how CPG brands and grocery retailers are building out their ecommerce offerings. The track provides insight into the different technologies and solutions that companies are using to power their ecommerce offerings and how they are optimizing online prices and product assortments. Sessions for this Track: 1. Understanding Ecommerce Technologies for Grocery and CPG 2. Optimizing Pricing and Assortment for Ecommerce Wednesday AM - Track 3 Workshop: Supply Chain examines the technologies and strategies that CPG brands and grocery retailers should prioritize as they invest in their supply chains. The track looks at how emerging technologies and platforms can improve lead times and cut down on waste in the supply chain. Sessions for this Track: 1. Prioritizing Supply Chain Investments to Lower Costs and Shorten Lead Times 2. Managing and Reducing Waste in Grocery

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NOTES

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TRACK FORMATS

Format

Description

Main Stage Keynote

20-minute presentations or conversations with an interviewer that highlight key executives or initiatives at retail organizations, brands and venture-backed companies.

Track Keynote

15 to 20-minute presentations or conversations with an interviewer, highlighting key executives or initiatives at retail organizations and brands.

Talk Show

One-on-one hosted interviews with up to 4 individuals for 10-15 minutes each. The interviews may be followed by a short, facilitated conversation among the group.

Talk Show with Presentations

5 to 10-minute presentations by up to 4 speakers followed by 5 to 10-minute one-on-one conversations with an interviewer.

Presentations

Typically 10 to 15-minute presentations by speakers.

Panel Discussions

40-minute conversations with 3-4 panelists and a moderator, where the moderator facilitates a discussion among panelists.

Panel with Presentations

6-7 minute presentations by speakers followed by 20 minutes of facilitated group conversation.

Research and Market Insights

10 to 15-minute presentations highlighting the latest market research, data and trends across a wide variety of topics.

Other Content

Sessions that fall outside one of our standard track formats. These sessions include Startup Pitch Contest and Workshops.

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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28

MONDAY OCTOBER 29

TUESDAY OCTOBER 30

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31

Start

End

12:00pm

6:30pm

Registration Hours

2:30pm

4:40pm

Tracks

4:40pm

5:00pm

Networking Break

5:10pm

5:20pm

Opening Remarks

5:20pm

6:20pm

Keynotes

6:20pm

7:30pm

Exhibit Hall Reception

7:00am

5:00pm

Registration Hours

7:00am

8:15am

Breakfast

8:30am

10:40am

Tracks

10:45am

11:45am

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:45am

11:45am

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

12:00pm

12:40pm

Keynotes

12:40pm

2:00pm

Lunch

1:20pm

2:20pm

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

2:35pm

3:15pm

Keynotes

3:30pm

5:40pm

Tracks

5:40pm

6:40pm

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall

7:30pm

9:30pm

Hosted Retailers & Brands Dinners (Prescheduled Only)

7:00am

5:00pm

Registration Hours

7:00am

8:15am

Breakfast

8:30am

10:40am

Tracks

10:45am

11:45am

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:45am

11:45am

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

12:00pm

12:40pm

Keynotes

12:40pm

2:00pm

Lunch

1:20pm

2:20pm

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

2:35pm

3:15pm

Keynotes

3:30pm

5:40pm

Tracks

7:00pm

9:30pm

Poolside Reception

7:00am

8:45am

Breakfast

9:00am

11:10am

Tracks

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Laying the Groundwork for Disruption with Industry Research, Insights on Digital Transformation and a Spotlight on New Emerging Technologies

SUNDAY AGENDA

12:00PM - 6:30PM Session 1

Registration open

2:30PM - 3:10PM

Track

Research and Market Insights

New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Research Organizations

Session 2

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Technologies and Business Models Organizing for Groceryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Digital Future

Track

Startup Pitch Contest

Startup Pitch

3:15PM - 3:55PM

Track

Research and Market Insights

New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Consulting Firms and Industry Analysts

Track

Leading the Digital Transformation

Hiring and Attracting Digital Talent

Track

Startup Pitch Contest

Startup Pitch

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SUNDAY AGENDA

Session 3

4:00PM - 4:40PM

Track

Leading the Digital Transformation

Research and Market Insights New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Top Universities

4:40PM - 5:00PM 5:10PM - 5:20PM General Session Room 5:20PM - 5:40PM General Session Room 5:40PM - 6:00PM General Session Room 6:00PM - 6:20PM General Session Room 6:20PM - 7:30PM Exhibit Hall

Track

Building a Culture of Innovation

Startup Pitch Contest Startup Pitch

Networking Break Opening Remarks

General Session Keynote

Exhibit Hall Reception

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A Comprehensive View of the Evolution of Brands, Shopping Experiences and the Supply Chain

MONDAY AGENDA

7:00AM - 5:00PM

Registration open

7:00AM - 8:15AM

Breakfast

Session 1

8:30AM - 9:10AM

Track

The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations Track Keynote: Reaching Health- and Wellness-Conscious Consumers

Session 2

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Technologies and Business Models Disruptive Startups Enabling New Customer Experiences

Track

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Spotlight on Emerging Technologies Technologies Creating Operational Efficiencies

9:15AM - 9:55AM

Track

The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations Convenient Shopping Experiences and Products

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Technologies and Business Models Subscriptions, Auto-Replenishment and More

Track

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Spotlight on Emerging Technologies Technologies Powering Cutting-Edge Transportation and Fulfillment

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MONDAY AGENDA

Session 3

10:00AM - 10:40AM

Track

The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations Meeting the Demands of Millennials and Gen-Z

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Technologies and Business Models Shopping through Voice-Activated Assistants

10:45AM - 11:45AM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:45AM - 11:45AM

Hosted Retailers and Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

12:00PM - 12:20PM General Session Room 12:20PM - 12:40PM General Session Room

1:20PM - 2:20PM

Hosted Retailers and Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

2:55PM - 3:15PM General Session Room

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Spotlight on Emerging Technologies Technologies Transforming Food Sourcing and Production

General Session Keynote

Lunch

General Session Room

General Session Keynote

12:40PM - 2:00PM

2:35PM - 2:55PM

Track

General Session Keynote

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MONDAY AGENDA

Session 4

3:30PM - 4:10PM

Track

The Future of Brands: Innovations in Marketing Shifting CPG Marketing Strategies: New Media Platforms and Partnerships

Session 5

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Growth Strategies Investing in the Next Generation of Grocery Startups

Track

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations Innovations in Sourcing and Merchandising: New Ways to Discover and Access Products

4:15PM - 4:55PM

Track

The Future of Brands: Innovations in Marketing Advances in Shopper Marketing

A Comprehensive View of the Evolution of Brands, Shopping Experiences and the Supply Chain

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Growth Strategies Track Keynote: Using Customer Data to Create New Shopping Experiences

Track

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations Food Safety and Supply Chain Transparency: Blockchain, IoT and Beyond

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MONDAY AGENDA

Session 6

5:00PM - 5:40PM

Track

The Future of Brands: Innovations in Marketing Data-Driven Marketing: AI, Personalization and Beyond

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Growth Strategies Track Keynote: Harnessing Innovation to Create New Shopping Experiences

5:40PM - 6:40PM

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Hosted Retailers and Brands Dinners (Prescheduled Only)

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations Optimizing Product and Packaging for Delivery

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TUESDAY AGENDA

7:00AM - 5:00PM

Registration open

7:00AM - 8:15AM

Breakfast

Session 1

8:30AM - 9:10AM

Track

The Future of Brands: Changing Relationships in the Digital Era Evolving CPG-Retailer Partnerships

Session 2

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: The Evolution of the Store

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Streamlining and Optimizing Operations

Track Keynote: New Store Formats and Footprints

AI and Advances in Demand Forecasting

9:15AM - 9:55AM

Track

The Future of Brands: Changing Relationships in the Digital Era The Growing Direct Opportunity for Brands

A Comprehensive View of the Evolution of Brands, Shopping Experiences and the Supply Chain

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: The Evolution of the Store Delighting Customers through Personal Interactions

Track

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Streamlining and Optimizing Operations Creating Efficient Stores: New Technologies to Streamline Operations

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AT- A - GL A N CE

TUESDAY AGENDA

Session 3

10:00AM - 10:40AM

Track

The Future of Brands: Changing Relationships in the Digital Era Using Product Information to Build Brands

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: The Evolution of the Store Frictionless Checkout Experiences

10:45AM - 11:45AM

Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall

10:45AM - 11:45AM

Hosted Retailers and Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

12:00PM - 12:20PM General Session Room 12:20PM - 12:40PM General Session Room

1:20PM - 2:20PM

Hosted Retailers and Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

2:55PM - 3:15PM General Session Room

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Streamlining and Optimizing Operations Improving Speed and Visibility in Transportation

General Session Keynote Lunch

General Session Room

General Session Keynote

12:40PM - 2:00PM

2:35PM - 2:55PM

Track

General Session Keynote

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TUESDAY AGENDA

Session 4

3:30PM - 4:10PM

Track

The Future of Brands: Emerging Opportunities Innovations in Private Label Strategies

Session 5

A Comprehensive View of the Evolution of Brands, Shopping Experiences and the Supply Chain

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Customer Engagement Strategies Mobile Experiences in the Shopper Journey

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Advances in the Last Mile Track Keynote: Emerging Grocery Fulfillment Models and Strategies

4:15PM - 4:55PM

Track

The Future of Brands: Emerging Opportunities

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Customer Engagement Strategies

Pioneering Brands: Innovating with New Products and Ingredients

Track Keynote: Creating Seamless Omnichannel Experiences

Track

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Advances in the Last Mile Exploring New Delivery Options: OneHour, In-Home and More

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AT- A - GL A N CE

TUESDAY AGENDA

Session 6

5:00PM - 5:40PM

Track

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Customer Engagement Strategies

The Future of Brands: Emerging Opportunities Pioneering Brands: Disrupting with New Business Models that Meet Shopper Needs

7:00PM - 9:30PM

Experiential Store Design

Track

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Advances in the Last Mile Advances in Pickup Options

Poolside Reception

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Tactical Insights on Marketing, Ecommerce and the Supply Chain

WEDNESDAY AGENDA

7:00AM - 8:45AM

Session 1

Breakfast

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Track

Workshop: Marketing and Loyalty

Managing Next Generation Customer Relationships: Single View of the Customer, Loyalty and More

Session 2

Track

Workshop: Ecommerce Tactics for Grocery and CPG

Workshop: Supply Chain

Understanding Ecommerce Technologies for Groceryand CPG

Prioritizing Supply Chain Investments to Lower Costs and Shorten Lead Times

10:10AM - 11:10AM

Track

Workshop: Marketing and Loyalty

Content Marketing for Grocery and CPG

Track

Workshop: Ecommerce Tactics for Grocery and CPG Optimizing Pricing and Assortment for Ecommerce

Track

Workshop: Supply Chain

Managing and Reducing Waste in Grocery

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

SU N DAY, OC TOBER 28

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Track

Research and Market Insights

Research and Market Insights features presentations by leading market research organizations, consulting firms, industry analysts and professors. Each presenter will highlight new, original research and provide fresh perspectives that help grocery retailers and manufacturers better understand changing consumer behavior and other major industry trends.

Sunday, October 28 1. New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Research Organizations

3. New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Top Universities

2:30PM - 3:10PM | Presentations

4:00PM - 4:40PM | Presentations

This session will feature presentations by top research firms. Each one will highlight new, original research based on the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area of expertise and will provide fresh perspectives that help retailers and brands better understand changing consumer behavior and other major industry trends.

Members of each new generation seek brands that reflect their worldview--they also demand shopping experiences that cater to their unique needs. Millennials and Gen Z are no different. Millennials in particular have proven a challenging demographic for traditional CPG companies, as many of these consumers are averse to mainstream brands altogether. They are also culturally diverse and drawn to new flavors and ingredients. Companies that have successfully broken through to millennial and Gen Z consumers have done so by tapping into their zeitgeist-some have developed brands with authentic products and messaging while others cater to their desire for immediacy. In this session, CPG brands and innovative marketplaces will discuss how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won the affection of new generations.

2. New Insights on Grocery Evolution from Consulting Firms and Industry Analysts 3:15PM - 3:55PM | Presentations This session will feature presentations by leading consulting firms and industry analysts. Each one will highlight new, original research based on the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area of expertise and will provide fresh perspectives that help retailers and brands better understand changing consumer behavior and other major industry trends.

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SU N DAY, OC TOBER 28

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Track

Leading the Digital Transformation

Leading the Digital Transformation looks at some of the most critical areas that CPG brands and grocery retailers need to tackle within their companies in order to become digitally enabled organizations. It tackles key issues such as optimizing organizational structures, hiring and attracting digital talent and building a culture of innovation.

Sunday, October 28 1. Organizing for Grocery’s Digital Future

2. Hiring and Attracting Digital Talent

2:30PM - 3:10PM | Talk Show

3:15PM - 3:55PM | Panel

Strategy and technology alone don’t guarantee success: Brands and retailers must also ensure their businesses are organized to streamline everything from their manufacturing processes to product distribution and marketing. No single organizational model will work for every company, however—businesses across grocery and CPG are taking a variety of different approaches when it comes to staffing their digital and innovation teams, for example. This session will look at how different retailers and brands are thinking about organizing for a digital future.

Given the rapid changes in today’s grocery and CPG industries, one of the biggest challenges facing both startups and established organizations is how to attract and hire the right digital talent. This challenge is especially acute when businesses seek candidates with high-demand digital or technology skills. In this session, hear brands, retailers and recruiters discuss how they identify candidates that meet their criteria, how they assess both skills and cultural fit and how they keep employees engaged in order to retain them long-term.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

SU N DAY, OC TOBER 28

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Track

Leading the Digital Transformation

Sunday, October 28 3. Building a Culture of Innovation 4:00PM - 4:40PM | Panel Every organization struggles with creating a culture that encourages innovation. At startups, every hire can have an impact on whether the company is able to commercialize its innovative products and services; at larger organizations, the right processes and organizational structures can drive or inhibit innovation. Some companies have established incubators, accelerators or centers of innovation based in tech hubs around the country; others keep innovation closer to home with inhouse teams that draw from across the organization. This session will dive into how the most forward-thinking startups and larger organizations maintain an entrepreneurial culture.

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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Track

Startup Pitch Contest Startup Pitch features the founders of 12 early-stage companies with pioneering technologies and business models who compete for two $10,000 prizes. One winner is selected by a panel of investors and the other by audience vote.

Sunday, October 28 1. Startup Pitch 2:30PM - 4:40PM | Presentations Twelve early-stage companies with pioneering technologies and business models will compete for two $10,000 prizes. Each company will have four minutes to pitch and three minutes for Q&A with a panel of investors. Two winners will be selected: one by our panel of investors and other by audience vote.

Emcee Judges Timing

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SU N DAY, OC TOBER 28

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Track

Sunday, October 28 Presenting Companies 2:30PM - 3:10PM | Presentations

Presenting Companies 3:15PM - 3:55PM | Presentations

Presenting Companies 4:00PM - 4:40PM | Presentations

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MO N DAY, OC TOBER 29

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

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The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations explores shoppers’ desire for healthier, more personalized and more convenient products and experiences. It looks at shifting generational and demographic trends, and dives into changes in consumer preferences that are driving companies to develop new products that meet demands for greater ease of use, transparency and sustainability.

Monday, October 29 1. Track Keynote: Reaching Health- and Wellness-Conscious Consumers

2. Convenient Shopping Experiences and Products

8:30AM - 9:10AM | Talk Show with Presentations

9:15AM - 9:55AM | Talk Show with Presentations

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their own health and wellness—today shoppers want to ensure the products they eat, drink and use on their bodies are natural, safe and beneficial. Almost every category within retail is affected by consumers’ growing interest health and wellness, but food and beauty are at the center of this trend. This session will highlight how companies are building new products and adapting existing ones to meet shoppers’ changing preferences.

Shoppers today often lack the time or interest in preparing food from scratch. Grocery retailers are responding to this shift in demand by offering new convenient products and experiences, from prepared food to ready-to-cook options such as meal kits. At the same time, the packaged food industry is adding healthy options to already convenient offerings by launching one-bag meals and healthy snacks and meal options such as portable proteins. In this session, we’ll hear from leading startups and CPG manufacturers who are developing innovative eating and shopping options that save consumers time and effort in food preparation--and also allow them to eat well.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

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The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations The Future of Brands: Evolving Consumer Expectations explores shoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desire for healthier, more personalized and more convenient products and experiences. It looks at shifting generational and demographic trends, and dives into changes in consumer preferences that are driving companies to develop new products that meet demands for greater ease of use, transparency and sustainability.

Monday, October 29 3. Meeting the Demands of Millennials and Gen-Z 10:00AM - 10:40AM | Talk Show with Presentations Members of each new generation seek brands that reflect their worldview--they also demand shopping experiences that cater to their unique needs. Millennials and Gen Z are no different. Millennials in particular have proven a challenging demographic for traditional CPG companies, as many of these consumers are averse to mainstream brands altogether. They are culturally diverse and seek variety in the products they consume; as such, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re drawn to items that incorporate new flavors and ingredients. They also demand products that fit their personal dietary needs and are transparent about the ingredients used. Companies that have successfully broken through to millennial and Gen Z consumers have done so by tapping into their zeitgeist--some have developed purposedriven brands with authentic messaging while others are using technology to cater to their desire for immediacy. In this session, CPG brands and innovative marketplaces will discuss how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won the affection of new generations.

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MO N DAY, OC TOBER 29

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The Future of Brands: Innovations in Marketing covers some of the key marketing tactics specific to the CPG and grocery industries. It dives into topics such as new and emerging platforms for CPG marketers and looks at how traditional areas such as shopper marketing are evolving in the digital era. The track also dives into artificial intelligence in marketing and showcases how marketers are using data to create more personalized offerings.

Monday, October 29 4. Shifting CPG Marketing Strategies: New Media Platforms and Partnerships 3:30PM - 4:10PM | Panel with Presentations Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CPG companies have a variety of new platforms to consider when it comes to marketing. Large retailers such as Walmart and Amazon have growing online advertising businesses that provide new opportunities for brands to promote products on their sites. At the same time, CPG brands have new options to market through connected devices such as voice-activated assistants and emerging smart home products. This session will explore how CPG brands are employing new tactics beyond traditional search, email and social marketing and exploring new platforms to win over shoppers.

5. Advances in Shopper Marketing 4:15PM - 4:55PM | Talk Show with Presentations The consumer path to purchase often includes a wide range of digital, mobile and social interactions--as well as browsing and buying in stores. Shoppers research prices and build shopping lists online, seek out digital coupons to use at physical retail locations and read product reviews on their phones as they browse products in the aisle. In this session, marketers from leading retailers and CPG companies will share how their shopper marketing strategies have evolved to seamlessly integrate physical and digital touchpoints. They will discuss how they are using technologies to better understand both online and offline shopping behavior to create engaging experiences that drive sales.

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Monday, October 29 6. Data-Driven Marketing: AI, Personalization and Beyond 5:00PM - 5:40PM | Talk Show with Presentations Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming marketing by making targeting and personalization far more precise and by optimizing offers and promotions for maximum impact. At the same time, marketing automation technologies are taking over--and speeding up--time-consuming, manual tasks like media buying and optimization. In this session, marketers from leading retailers and CPG companies will share how these advances are reshaping marketing strategies while reducing costs and improving performance.

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MO N DAY, OC TOBER 29

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Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Technologies and Business Models Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Technologies and Business Models addresses the role that new technologies will play in grocery and CPG, including shopping via voice-activated assistants. It looks at new business models like subscriptions and auto-replenishment that remove friction from the buying process and encourage customer loyalty. This track also highlights four disruptive startups whose technologies are poised to transform the way customers discover, shop and buy products.

Monday, October 29 1. Disruptive Startups Enabling New Customer Experiences

2. Subscriptions, Auto-Replenishment and More

8:30AM - 9:10AM | Presentations

9:15AM - 9:55AM | Talk Show with Presentations

This session will feature presentations from cuttingedge technology companies that are enabling new experiences for CPG and grocery shoppers. The founder and/or CEO from each company will outline how customers’ needs are changing at various stages in the shopping journey, from discovery to post-purchase. Each speaker will then demonstrate how his or her company’s technology can help brands and grocery retailers deliver an engaging customer experience.

Consumers are buying groceries in novel ways: They’re ordering subscriptions to curated boxes that allow them to test new products; they’re also enrolling in programs that automatically reorder items they’ve previously purchased. In this session, we’ll hear from CPG brands and grocery retailers whose innovative business models tap into consumers’ desire for convenience while also helping brands and grocery retailers facilitate exploration and build customer loyalty.

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Monday, October 29 3. Shopping through Voice-Activated Assistants 10:00AM - 10:40AM | Talk Show with Presentations With voice-activated assistants such as Google Assistant, Amazonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alexa and Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siri estimated to reach 55% of US homes by 2022, brands and retailers have a growing opportunity to connect with shoppers through these devices. Most voice-based offerings remain nascent, however, with businesses still learning how consumers will interact with these new assistants. In this session, forward-looking brands and providers of voice assistants will discuss how the most innovative companies are using these devices to promote their products and drive sales.

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MO N DAY, OC TOBER 29

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Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Growth Strategies Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Growth Strategies provides perspectives from senior executives at CPG companies and retailers on what it takes to build a global business and how they are using data to inform next generation shopping experiences. This track also features insights from well-known venture capital firms and accelerators on which new technologies and business models are poised to change the industry.

Monday, October 29 4. Investing in the Next Generation of Grocery Startups

5. Track Keynote: Using Customer Data to Create New Shopping Experiences

3:30PM - 4:10PM | Panel

4:15PM - 4:55PM | Track Keynote

CPG companies and retailers are launching accelerators and incubators to identify and develop new breakthrough brands that differentiate through groundbreaking products or business models—the same time, venture capitalists are increasingly eyeing the grocery and CPG space given recent high-valuation acquisitions of startups in these areas. Join us to hear from some of today’s leading investors and accelerators as they highlight which emerging business models and technologies excite them most and which are poised to change the industry.

Creating great shopping experiences requires science as well as art: Today many brands and retailers have developed sophisticated ways of using customer data to develop and personalize new offerings. Companies are getting smarter about how both online and offline shoppers interact with their products and their stores. In this session, senior brand and retail leaders will discuss how they’re collecting, analyzing and developing insights from customer data to create engaging new experiences for shoppers.

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Monday, October 29 6. Track Keynote: Harnessing Innovation to Create New Shopping Experiences 5:00PM - 5:40PM | Track Keynote In this track keynote, senior industry leaders will discuss how they are tapping into innovation across the organization and using insights from all parts of the business to build new experiences that delight shoppers.

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

MO N DAY, OC TOBER 29

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Innovations in the Supply Chain: Spotlight on Emerging Technologies Innovations in the Supply Chain: Spotlight on Emerging Technologies features innovative companies whose technologies are transforming the supply chain, with solutions that range from the sourcing and production of food to transportation and fulfillment.

Monday, October 29 1. Technologies Creating Operational Efficiencies

2. Technologies Powering Cutting-Edge Transportation and Fulfillment

8:30AM - 9:10AM | Presentations

9:15AM - 9:55AM | Presentations

This session will feature presentations from cutting-edge businesses that are developing technologies to improve grocery and CPG companies’ operations. The founder and/ or CEO from each company will outline the challenges grocery brands and retailers are facing in their operations, from the supply chain to stores. Each speaker will then demonstrate how his or her company’s technology can help brands and grocery retailers streamline their businesses.

This session will feature presentations from businesses that are developing cutting-edge technologies to streamline fulfillment and transportation at grocery and CPG companies. The founder and/or CEO from each company will outline the challenges of inefficient warehousing and shipping, then each speaker will then demonstrate how his or her company’s technology can help brands and grocery retailers optimize these aspects of the supply chain.

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Monday, October 29 3. Technologies Transforming Food Sourcing and Production 10:00AM - 10:40AM | Presentations This session will feature presentations from cuttingedge technology companies whose solutions are helping brands and grocery retailers source food that is produced or enhanced in novel ways. The founder and/or CEO from each company will outline how new developments are changing the way food is grown and handled. Each speaker will then demonstrate how his or her companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technology can help brands and grocery retailers provide customers with new food options.

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Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations dives into how consumer demand for smaller, innovative brands and for locally produced food is having an impact on product sourcing and merchandising. It looks at how technologies such as blockchain and IoT are helping to track food from farm to store, and examines the changes companies need to make to their products and packaging as grocery shoppers embrace ecommerce and have products delivered to their homes.

Monday, October 29 4. Innovations in Sourcing and Merchandising: New Ways to Discover and Access Products

5. Food Safety and Supply Chain Transparency: Blockchain, IoT and Beyond

3:30PM - 4:10PM | Talk Show with Presentations

4:15PM - 4:55PM | Talk Show with Presentations

Consumers are increasingly concerned with how their food is produced and how far it travels to reach them. A growing number also follow some type of exclusionary diet such as vegan, dairy free or allergen free. In addition, newer generations of shoppers are less loyal to big brands--they are increasingly choosing artisanal brands or private-label products. Retailers and CPG companies have to change their approach to sourcing and merchandising in order to meet consumer demands while controlling costs at the same time. In this session, executives from leading retailers will share the new strategies, tools and partnerships they are deploying; a leading startup will also discuss how technology advances are making local and sustainable production more feasible.

Technologies such as blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) are fundamentally transforming the food supply chain by making it more transparent and safe. By facilitating data sharing between disparate players in the food supply chain, blockchain makes it possible to trace foodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s origin all the way back to the farm in a matter of seconds and ensures that the information at each leg of the journey is authentic. As a result, retailers can vastly improve their ability to manage food recalls and prevent fraud. IoT, on the other hand, helps track freshness by continuously monitoring factors such as temperature as the food moves through the supply chain and issuing alerts that can help reduce spoilage. In this session, forward-thinking retailers, CPG companies and startups will discuss how they are utilizing the latest advances in these technologies.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

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Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations

Innovations in the Supply Chain: Adapting to Consumer Expectations dives into how consumer demand for smaller, innovative brands and for locally produced food is having an impact on product sourcing and merchandising. It looks at how technologies such as blockchain and IoT are helping to track food from farm to store, and examines the changes companies need to make to their products and packaging as grocery shoppers embrace ecommerce and have products delivered to their homes.

Monday, October 29 6. Optimizing Product and Packaging for Delivery 5:00PM - 5:40PM | Panel with Presentations Forward-thinking CPG brands and grocery retailers are exploring ways to optimize their products and packaging for home delivery. Some of the strategies they’ve adopted include (1) investing in sustainable packaging to limit the amount of waste they produce, (2) investing in solutions that keep fresh or frozen food at the appropriate temperature for extended periods of time, and (3) designing lighter products that are less expensive to ship. In this session, CPG brands and grocery retailers will discuss the changes they’re making to products and packaging to address shoppers’ sensitivity to the environment, cut unnecessary costs and keep food safe.

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T U E SDAY, OC TOBER 30

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The Future of Brands: Changing Relationships in the Digital Era The Future of Brands: Changing Relationships in the Digital Era addresses the rapid changes in how shoppers interact with brands. The track looks at topics such as brands selling direct and CPG-retailer relationships. It highlights how CPG companies are optimizing product content across digital platforms to help build and promote their brands as well as provide transparency.

Tuesday, October 30 1. Evolving CPG-Retailer Relationships 8:30AM - 9:10AM | Talk Show The relationship between CPG brands and retailers is in flux as brands increasingly seek to create direct relationships with shoppers while also maximizing sales through retail partners. At the same time, retailers are being presented with a variety of new product options to choose from, from newly launched brands within large CPG companies to smaller independent brands. In this session, brands and grocery retailers will discuss how their relationships are shifting in the digital era and what changes both can anticipate as the grocery and CPG landscape changes.

2. The Growing Direct Opportunity for Brands 9:15AM - 9:55AM | Talk Show with Presentations Brands are increasingly eyeing direct sales opportunities as a way to both boost their margins and gain greater insights into shopper behavior. Yet even as CPG brands explore direct sales, these brands’ relationships with wholesale partners remain the core of their business and can’t be jeopardized through new offerings. This session will explore how brands are evaluating the direct opportunity and how they’re determining which products and packages to offer through this approach.

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Tuesday, October 30 3. Using Product Information to Build Brands 10:00AM - 10:40AM | Panel Brands have long struggled to maintain a consistent image across all their different retail partners and to ensure every partner has reliable, up-to-date product information. At the same time, consumers are demanding more information on the products theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying--from specifics on product sources to details on ingredients. The most forward-looking brands are using product information as a strategic differentiator, embracing new digital options in order to provide shoppers with access to accurate, detailed information that can help inform their purchase decisions. This session will feature three leading brands who will discuss how they ensure that shoppers have access to compelling, accurate prouct information that convinces them to buy--no matter where they are shopping.

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T U E SDAY, OC TOBER 30

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The Future of Brands: Emerging Opportunities The Future of Brands: Emerging Opportunities features six pioneering brands that are challenging incumbent players with disruptive new business models or innovative products and ingredients. The track also examines the growing popularity of lower-cost, private label products, and how grocery retailers are transforming these proprietary products into full-fledged brands that help differentiate their offerings.

Tuesday, October 30 4. Innovations in Private Label Strategies 3:30PM - 4:10PM | Talk Show with Presentations Private label products are becoming increasingly popular with price-sensitive consumers who are less loyal to traditional brands. The cultivation of these retailer-owned brands presents grocery retailers with several opportunities, including (1) providing them with exclusive products that differentiate their offerings, (2) reducing the costs associated with acquiring products from a third party, thereby enabling lower prices and (3) giving them greater control over products, from manufacturing to distribution. In this session, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear how grocery and other types of retailers are transforming their proprietary products into full-fledged brands.

5. Pioneering Brands: Innovating with New Products and Ingredients 4:15PM - 4:55PM | Presentations Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoppers want access to products that incorporate new flavors or ingredients. Increasingly, that means they are seeking out items that promise additional health benefits, are free of toxins or are customized for their specific needs. This session will feature the founders and CEOs of three pioneering brands whose unique products and ingredients are helping them build scale in an increasingly crowded market with few barriers to entry.

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Tuesday, October 30 6. Pioneering Brands: Disrupting with New Business Models that Meet Shopper Needs 5:00PM - 5:40PM | Presentations New types of venture-backed startups are disrupting the grocery and CPG industries. Some of these startups are focused on creating new consumer brands: They often control everything from product sourcing to sales and distribution, enabling consumers to buy high-quality products at better prices. Others are creating new consumer value propositions by offering more convenient shopping options such as on-demand ordering via text messaging. This session will feature the founders and CEOs of three pioneering brands whose unique business models are helping them build scale in an increasingly crowded market with few barriers to entry.

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T U E SDAY, OC TOBER 30

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Next Generation Shopping Experiences: The Evolution of the Store

Next Generation Shopping Experiences: The Evolution of the Store explores changes in store formats and footprints, including the reinvention of the center aisle and store design that caters to new shopper behavior such as in-store pickup. Additionally, this track looks at how grocery retailers are hiring and training store associates and specialists in areas such as meat and seafood counters to create personalized, engaging in-store experiences. It also addresses how groundbreaking new technologies are improving or eliminating store checkout altogether.

Tuesday, October 30 1. Track Keynote: New Store Formats and Footprints

2. Delighting Customers through Personal Interactions

8:30AM - 9:10AM |

9:15AM - 9:55AM | Talk Show with Presentations

Grocery retailers are experimenting with a variety of new store formats, ranging from smaller stores in urban areas to separate food shops within non-grocery retailers. They’re also designing stores differently--some are shrinking the center aisle to make room for more fresh foods while others are creating designated service areas for in-store pickup. Some of the most innovative grocery retailers are testing “dark stores”--small warehouses that are not open to shoppers and organize inventory in a manner that is more efficient for picking and packing online orders. In this track keynote, forward-thinking grocery retailers and real estate operators will discuss how they’re trialing new store locations, testing new store concepts and layouts, and broadening store experiences to engage shoppers. Leading CPG brands will also discuss how these new store formats are impacting their merchandising strategies.

Today’s online shopping experiences are more personalized than ever, and consumers now expect grocery retailers to understand their preferences and buying habits. Increasingly, these expectations are crossing into physical stores: A knowledgeable associate who provides personal meal recommendations or a deli specialist who remembers a shopper’s weekly order can drive customer loyalty. In this session, three grocery retailers will highlight the strategies and technologies they’re leveraging to hire, train and empower their store associates to create personal experiences for their customers.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

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Next Generation Shopping Experiences: The Evolution of the Store

Tuesday, October 30 3. Frictionless Checkout Experiences 10:00AM - 10:40AM | Talk Show with Presentations Grocery and drug store chains were some of the earliest adopters of self-checkout: Their self-scanning kiosks started gaining popularity over 20 years ago. Today the nearubiquitous adoption of mobile devices and the rise of new digital store technologies means that retailers have new options to eliminate cumbersome checkout experiences. This session will feature retailers and technology companies that are at the forefront of streamlining store checkout.

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T U E SDAY, OC TOBER 30

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Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Customer Engagement Strategies Next Generation Shopping Experiences: New Customer Engagement Strategies explores how CPG companies and grocery retailers are leveraging mobile technologies like augmented reality and digital couponing to foster more interactive relationships with shoppers. It examines best practices for creating seamless omnichannel experiences that meet customers’ evolving needs, and looks at how experiential stores drive engagement.

Tuesday, October 30 4. Mobile Experiences in the Shopper Journey

5. Track Keynote: Creating Seamless Omnichannel Experiences

3:30PM - 4:10PM | Presentations

4:15PM - 4:55PM | Track Keynote

Mobile has become a fundamental part of grocery retailers’ digital strategies, touching every aspect of the customer journey from discovery to transaction. Drug stores have led much of the innovation in this space by developing apps where shoppers can access their rewards, manage their prescriptions or scan a barcode to pay. Some grocery retailers are rolling out capabilities that allow in-store shoppers to scan products’ barcodes as they add them to their carts, enabling them to skip the checkout; others are partnering with third-party recipe sites to create more engaging mobile experiences. In this session, grocery retailers will share some of the most effective mobile strategies that have convinced consumers to engage and buy. They will also discuss how emerging technologies such as augmented reality are starting to transform mobile experiences at home and in stores.

Today few grocery retailers, drug stores or convenience stores offer truly seamless omnichannel customer experiences. Many are now embarking on this path, prioritizing critical omnichannel offerings like click and collect, a popular option in a sector where home delivery remains pricey. At the same time, forward-thinking retailers are starting to tackle other omnichannel areas such unifying prices and promotions across channels. This session will feature three retailers who will highlight their omnichannel initiatives to provide shoppers with a greater variety of ordering and fulfillment options.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

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Tuesday, October 30 6. Experiential Store Design 5:00PM - 5:40PM | Presentations Leading grocery retailers are creating new physical environments that allow shoppers to experience their products in more immersive and memorable ways. Some are incorporating restaurants, cooking classes or other services to encourage experimentation and socialization; others are leveraging interactive displays and other technologies to stimulate product discovery. CPG companies are also opening branded stores to build more direct relationships with customers, often creating buzz through social media-worthy experiences. In this session, we‚Äôll hear how grocery retailers and brands are creating engaging physical experiences to increase sales and gain a better understanding of how customers interact with their products.

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T U E SDAY, OC TOBER 30

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Innovations in the Supply Chain: Streamlining and Optimizing Operations Innovations in the Supply Chain: Streamlining and Optimizing Operations examines how artificial intelligence is being deployed to improve the accuracy of demand forecasts and looks at which new technologies are proving most successful in creating efficient stores. Additionally, this track will look at some of the retailers providing groundbreaking solutions for online order fulfillment.

Tuesday, October 30 1. AI and Advances in Demand Forecasting 8:30AM - 9:10AM | Talk Show Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and store sensors are helping retailers create more accurate forecast models by allowing them to take into account a large number of variables that are likely to impact demand. Additionally, various players in the supply chain are now collaborating more effectively in order to improve the quality of demand data. In this session, leading retailers, CPG manufacturers and startups will discuss how advances in technology are helping them minimize overstocks and out of stocks.

2. Creating Efficient Stores: New Technologies to Streamline Operations 9:15AM - 9:55AM | Talk Show with Presentations A wide variety of groundbreaking technologies are transforming how retailers operate their stores. For example, (1) augmented and virtual reality can enable testing of new in-store concepts before they are built, (2) wifi, beacons, video monitoring and sensors can collect data on store operations and customer behavior, and (3) robots can help keep track of on-shelf inventory. In this session, leading retailers will share learnings from the deployment of emerging technology solutions in their stores.

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Tuesday, October 30 3. Improving Speed and Visibility in the Supply Chain 10:00AM - 10:40AM | Talk Show with Presentations Moving products from the point of production to the point of sale is complex. Products change hands repeatedly and each leg of the journey requires extensive decision-making and coordination. New technologies are enabling greater visibility and control in the supply chain: sensors help track inventory in real time during transit, cloud-based transportation management platforms allow players to collaborate and share information, and AI-based solutions help optimize the path from manufacture. Emerging platforms are also enabling farm-to-fridge food deliveries thereby vastly improving speed and cutting waste. In this session, executives from leading startups will discuss new solutions that are helping cut lead times and minimize out of stocks.

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T U E SDAY, OC TOBER 30

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Innovations in the Supply Chain: Advances in the Last Mile Innovations in the Supply Chain: Advances in the Last Mile covers the latest developments in curbside and in-store pickup as well as same-day, on-demand and in-home delivery. It also features some of the most innovative companies helping to drive grocery ecommerce forward with cutting-edge delivery solutions.

Tuesday, October 30 4. Track Keynote: Emerging Grocery Fulfillment Models and Strategies

5. Exploring New Delivery Options: One-Hour, In-Home and More

3:30PM - 4:10PM | Track Keynote

4:15PM - 4:55PM | Talk Show with Presentations

Retailers are deploying a variety of fulfillment models for online orders--they are fulfilling from warehouses, local stores or a combination of the two. Some have converted part of their existing store footprint to “dark stores” or are leasing fulfillment spaces in dense metropolitan areas to be able to provide quick delivery to urban shoppers. In this session, executives from leading retailers and startups will discuss how they’re approaching fulfillment and which new technologies they’re using in their quest to optimize efficiency.

Consumers increasingly expect faster delivery and a range of delivery options--last-mile fulfillment therefore continues to be one of the most rapidly evolving aspects of the retail supply chain. In this session, leading retailers and startups will share how they are pursuing new grocery delivery options, including one- or two-hour delivery timeframes and in-home deliveries. The speakers will discuss the investment in technology, people and partnerships that retailers need to make in order to provide more enhanced delivery offerings.

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Tuesday, October 30 6. Advances in Pickup Options 5:00PM - 5:40PM | Talk Show with Presentations Pickup has rapidly become a popular delivery alternative for shoppers and retailers alike, as it reduces the need for retailers to fulfill pricey home deliveries while providing customers with the option to collect products shortly after placing an order. Forward-thinking retailers are exploring options that range from designated pickup stations in stores to curbside and drive-through collection. Join us to hear leading retailers and startups share their experiences in implementing these initiatives and discuss some of the operational and technology challenges they face in rolling them out at scale.

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W EDN E SDAY, OC TOBER 31

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Workshop: Marketing and Loyalty Workshop: Marketing and Loyalty explores new tactics that retailers are deploying to attract shoppers and keep them coming back. The track covers how traditional loyalty programs are evolving and how both CPG brands and grocery retailers are leveraging content marketing to win over shoppers.

Wednesday, October 31 1. Managing Next Generation Customer Relationships: Single View of the Customer, Loyalty and More 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Presentations with Q&A Consumers have myriad choices when it comes to grocery shopping, including new options to purchase grocery products at online retailers, drug stores and dollar stores. Retailers must therefore go beyond traditional loyalty programs and weekly deals to keep customers coming back. This workshop will provide an in-depth look at how retailers are creating and maintaining a loyal customer base and address how brands and retailers should evaluate specific technologies as they build out their loyalty programs.

2. Content Marketing for Grocery and CPG 10:10AM - 11:10AM | Presentations with Q&A Consumers are learning about products from a variety of new sources and channels. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reading sponsored posts, listening to podcasts, following social media influencers, and watching video tutorials to be educated and inspired in a more authentic way. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also spending more time on channels where they can engage in two-way conversations with brands and influencers. This interactive workshop will outline the best practices for CPG brands and grocery retailers that are building out their content marketing strategy, including how to create compelling content, which platforms to target and how to measure success.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

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Workshop: Ecommerce Tactics for Grocery and CPG

Workshop: Ecommerce Tactics for Grocery and CPG provides an in-depth look at how CPG brands and grocery retailers are building out their ecommerce offerings. The track provides insight into the different technologies and solutions that companies are using to power their ecommerce offerings and how they are optimizing online prices and product assortments.

Wednesday, October 31 1. Understanding Ecommerce Technologies for Grocery and CPG

2. Optimizing Pricing and Assortment for Ecommerce

9:00AM - 10:00AM | Presentations with Q&A

10:10AM - 11:10AM | Presentations with Q&A

Most grocery retailers and CPG companies are at the early stages of embracing ecommerce --they have yet to select all the digital technologies that will power their direct and wholesale offerings. This workshop provides a framework for companies who are going through the process of selecting ecommerce technologies, from core solutions to build their online stores to enhanced digital offerings. It will outline some of the key areas ecommerce leaders need to evaluate when it comes to new digital technology, and outline the criteria they should use when assessing different solution providers.

Every retailer struggles to offer the right products at the right prices. This session looks at how retailers are leveraging data to manage merchandising and pricing more effectively, from using predictive analytics to better forecast demand to testing new approaches to pricing that maximize sales and profits. This session will address which tactics have been proven most successful for different types of businesses.

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

W EDN E SDAY, OC TOBER 31

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Track

Workshop: Supply Chain

Workshop: Supply Chain examines the technologies and strategies that CPG brands and grocery retailers should prioritize as they invest in their supply chains. The track looks at how emerging technologies and platforms can improve lead times and cut down on waste in the supply chain.

Wednesday, October 31 1. Prioritizing Supply Chain Investments to Lower Costs and Shorten Lead Times 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Presentations with Q&A A variety of technology solutions are emerging to modernize the grocery supply chain, ranging from automated demand forecasting to transportation route optimization. However, deploying these solutions can be costly and complex. This workshop will explore the results retailers have seen after upgrading different parts of the supply chain. The session will also address how organizations can prioritize their supply chain investments and collaborate effectively with technology providers.

2. Managing and Reducing Waste in Grocery 10:10AM - 11:10AM | Presentations with Q&A Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply chain is rife with inefficiencies and inaccurate information--the result is that each player has to hold safety stock, creating waste at almost every part of the supply chain. Additionally, CPG companies have launched a wide range of new SKUs to address new consumer preferences, leaving them and retailers with large amounts of unsold inventory. This workshop will explore the various new models and technology solutions that can help minimize shrink in the supply chain as well as help retailers cost-effectively dispose of unsold products before they expire.

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

SPEAKERS

Anil Aggarwal

Daniel Alegre

@anildaggarwal

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Other

Lara Antognoli

President, Retail & Shopping Google

Founder, Chairman & CEO Groceryshop

Director Shopping Partnerships Google

Heather Bergstein

Marisa Bertha

Head of E-Commerce Remy Cointreau USA

Director, 7-Ventures 7-Eleven

@dalegre

Primary Location(s): US

Ron Bonacci

Type: Tech

@MarisaAllen11

Primary Location(s): US

Gayitri Budhraja

VP of Marketing and Advertising Weis Markets

Type: Tech

Daphne Carmeli

VP of Sales e.l.f. Beauty

Founder & CEO Deliv

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/ Retailer

Primary Location(s): US

Ken Cassar

Type: Brand/ Retailer

Brand/ Retailer

Larry Cheng

Principal Analyst, VP Slice Intelligence

Managing Director Volition Capital

N/A

Primary Location(s):

Type:

@larryvc

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/ Retailer

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-Tech

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Research

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Investor

SPEAKERS

Zia Daniell Wigder

Dave Donnan

Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer Groceryshop @zdwigder

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Other

Peter Fedchenkov

Founder INS - Decentralized Consumer Ecosystem

Type: Startup-Tech

Founder & CEO Function of Beauty

@ddofbanff

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Consultant

Ken Fenyo

Consumer Markets Lead, Fuel By McKinsey McKinsey & Company

@pfedchen

Primary Location(s):

Zahir Dossa

Senior Partner A.T. Kearney

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Consultant

Type: Startup-D2C

J. Skyler Fernandes Managing Director of Investments Cleveland Avenue

Type: Investor

VP, eCommerce Constellation Brands

@adouzet

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-D2C

Weston Gaddy

Co-Founder and Partner Radian Capital

@jskyfernandes

Primary Location(s):

Wayne Duan

Co-Founder & CEO Ollie

@zahir_dossa

@kfenyo

Primary Location(s):

Alexandre Douzet

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Investor

Brand/ Retailer

Nilam Ganenthiran Chief Business Officer Instacart

@westongaddy

Primary Location(s):

Type:

@nilamg

Primary Location(s): US

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

Type: Startup-Tech

SPEAKERS

Lynne Gillis

Principal Information Resources Inc.

Jon Glick

Jason Goldberg

Partner, Customer Experience and Loyalty PwC

@lynnegillis

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Research

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Consultant

Primary Location(s): US

Andrew Ive

CEO Boxed

Type: Startup-D2C

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Investor

Type: Other

Primary Location(s): Israel

Nicky Jackson

Managing Director Food-X / SOSV

Type: Startup-Tech

Lauren Jupiter

Founder & CEO RangeMe

@TheFundingGuru

Nick Green

Co-Founder & CEO CommonSense Robotics

Co-Founder & CEO Thrive Market

@retailgeek

Chieh Huang

Primary Location(s):

Elram Goren

SVP Commerce Publicis.Sapient

Managing Partner AccelFoods

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-Tech

Startup-D2C

Barbara Kahn

Patty & Jay H. Baker Professor of Marketing The Wharton School

@NickySJackson

Primary Location(s):

Type:

@barbarakahn

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Investor

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Research

SPEAKERS

Heather Kang

Oskar Kaszubski VP of eCommerce Acceleration Kellogg

Global VP, Digital Commerce

Mars Wrigley Confectionery

Andy Katz-Mayfield Co-Founder and CEO Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

@eOskar

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/ Retailer

Tim Laseter

Managing Director in Advisory Pricewaterhouse Coopers Advisory LLC

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/ Retailer

Type: Consultant

Senior Director, Retail Evolution The Hershey Company

@AndyKatzM

Primary Location(s): US

George Lawrie

Type: Startup-D2C

Zoe Leavitt

VP & Principal Analyst Forrester Research

Senior CPG Analyst CB Insights

@LaseterTim

Primary Location(s):

Brian Kavanagh

Stuart Landesberg Co-Founder & CEO Grove Collaborative

@gadawgnar

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

@Stu_land

Primary Location(s): US

Phil Lempert

Europe

Type: Research

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Research

Startup-D2C

Paul Lightfoot

President & CEO Consumer Insight, Inc.

CEO BrightFarms

@zoe_leavitt

Primary Location(s):

Type:

@plightfoot

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Research

Primary Location(s): US

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

Type: Startup-D2C

SPEAKERS

Tim Madigan

VP eCommerce Tyson Foods

David Marcotte

SVP Operations Strategic Advisory Services Kantar Consulting

Rafeh Masood

Chief Digital Officer BJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wholesale Club

Geoffrey McFarlane Co-Founder & CEO Winc Wines

@rafehm

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Michele McNamara VP, eCommerce Chobani

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Consultant

Sanjiv Mehra

Co-Founder & Co-CEO eos Products

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Carrie Messing

Head of Private Brand FreshDirect

Steve McGowan

RVP, Shopper & Consumer Activation Mondelez International

@geoffwinc

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-D2C

Ben Miller

Global Insight Director IGD

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Barnaby Montgomery Co-Founder & CEO Yummy.com

@BenMiller_IGD

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Primary Location(s): Europe

Type: Research

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-D2C

SPEAKERS

Rich Nanda

David Moran

Zak Normandin

Consumer Products Strategy & Growth Leader, Principal Deloitte

Co-Founder Eversight

Co-Founder & CEO DIRTY LEMON

PJ Oleksak

JB Osborne

Chief Growth Officer FreshDirect

Co-Founder & CEO Red Antler

@zaknormandin

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-Tech

Marc Oshima

Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer AeroFarms

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-D2C

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Consultant

Luke Petherbridge President & CEO ShopCore Properties

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Real Estate

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-D2C

Primary Location(s): US

Greg Pulsifer

Type: Brand/Retailer

Brand/Retailer

Primary Location(s): US

Kyle Ransford

VP Global Ecommerce General Mills

Primary Location(s):

Type:

Type: Startup-D2C

Other

Nick Rellas

Founder & CEO Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

Primary Location(s):

Type:

Co-Founder & CEO Drizly

Primary Location(s): US

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

Type: Startup-D2C

SPEAKERS

Ryan Saghir

Yuni Sameshima

Head of Digital Marketing Sabra Dipping Company

Co-Founder & CEO Chicory

Katerina Schneider

Frank Scorpiniti

Founder & CEO Ritual

Arthur Sevilla

CEO Earth Fare

Head of CPG Vertical Strategy Pinterest

@yunisameshima

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Tina Sharkey

Co-Founder & CEO Brandless

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-D2C

Startup-Tech

Primary Location(s): US

Diana Leza Sheehan

Type: Startup-D2C

Primary Location(s): US

Bill Smith

VP, Retail & Shopper Insights Kantar Consulting

@TinaSharkey

Primary Location(s):

Type:

Type: Brand/Retailer

Jaron Waldman

Founder & CEO Shipt

Co-Founder & CEO Curbside

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Other

Rachel Wein

Founder & President Wein Plus

@KR_DianaS

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Consultant

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-Tech

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-Tech

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Consultant

SPEAKERS

Deborah Weinswig Founder & CEO Coresight Research

Ethelbert Williams Head of Ecommerce The Boston Beer Company

@debweinswig

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Research

Brendan Witcher

VP & Principal Analyst Forrester Research

@tellnation

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Brand/Retailer

Michael Wystrach

@BrendanWitcher

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Research

Lidia Yan

Co-Founder & CEO Freshly

CEO NEXT Trucking

@mikewystrach

Primary Location(s): US

Type: Startup-D2C

Primary Location(s): US

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

Type: Startup-Tech

Level

SPONSORS

Forter

Google

Mercatus Technologies

Shipt

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

Level

SPONSORS

MyWebGrocer

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

Level

SPONSORS

1010data

Adobe

Bazaarvoice

Boomerang Commerce

CommonSense Robotics

Content Square

Janrain

OrderGroove

STRATACACHE

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

Level

SPONSORS

E-COMMERCE MEDIA · SAMPLING · DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

1010data

Afresh

BrandShare

Criteo

Dropoff

Dunnhumby

ECRS

Eversight

Ibotta

InContext Solutions

ItemMaster

Janrain

Manhattan Associates

OneSpace

ParcelWirx a division of RTS Retail

Precima

RELEX Solutions

Roadie

Salsify

SHELF.AI

Slice Intelligence

Ultimate Data, a divison of Wiland

Valassis Digital

The New Event for CPG Brands and Grocery, Drug, Convenience, Discount & Other Stores

Level

SPONSORS

Answer Rocket

Axcelora

Bringoz

Brand View

Caper

Catchoom

ChangeUp

CI Value

Grability

Inductive Intelligence

JDA

Jovian Technologies

Kustomer

Onfleet

Parcel Pending

Roadie

ShopLiftr

ShopScanGo

ShoptoCook

Teemo

Thinfilm

uberall

Winsight

From the Team that Created Shoptalk www.groceryshop.com info@groceryshop.com

Schedule

REGISTRATION Sun: 12:00PM - 6:30PM Mon: 7:00AM - 5:00PM Tues: 7:00AM - 5:00PM

SUNDAY

MORNING

OCTOBER 28

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

7:00AM - 8:15AM

7:00AM - 8:45AM

OCTOBER 29

OCTOBER 30

Breakfast

8:30AM - 10:40AM

Track Sessions

Breakfast

Networking Break (in Exhibit Hall)

10:45AM - 11:45AM

(Prescheduled Only)

(in Exhibit Hall)

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program

AFTERNOON

12:00PM - 12:40PM

Keynotes

12:40PM - 2:00PM

Lunch

Networking Break

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program

2:35PM - 3:15PM

Keynotes

3:30PM - 5:40PM

Track Sessions

10:45AM - 11:45AM

(Prescheduled Only)

12:00PM - 12:40PM

Keynotes

Lunch

1:20PM - 2:20PM

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program (Prescheduled Only)

2:35PM - 3:15PM

Keynotes

3:30PM - 5:40PM

Track Sessions

4:40PM - 5:00PM

EVENING

Networking Break 5:10PM - 5:20PM

5:20PM - 6:20PM

9:00AM - 11:10AM

Hosted Retailers & Brands Program

12:40PM - 2:00PM 1:20PM - 2:20PM

(Prescheduled Only)

Opening Remarks

Breakfast

Track Sessions

10:45AM - 11:45AM

2:30PM - 4:40PM

OCTOBER 31

8:30AM - 10:40AM

Track Sessions

Fly In

Track Sessions

EXHIBIT HALL Sun: 6:15PM - 7:30PM Mon: 8:30AM - 6:40PM Tues: 8:30AM - 5:40PM

5:40PM - 6:40PM

Networking Reception (in Exhibit Hall)

Keynotes

6:20PM - 7:30PM

Welcome Reception (in Exhibit Hall)

7:00PM - 9:30PM

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Retailers & Brands Dinners (Prescheduled Only)

Poolside Reception

Fly Out