Alo Yoga Partners with invent.ai to Revolutionize Inventory Planning and Allocation with AI
Migros -a Top 50 Grocery Retailer Worldwide- reduces inventory days by 11% and increases availability by 1.7%
Academy Sports + Outdoors Drives Profitable Growth with Invent Analytics
Gurhan Kok
Founder and CEO
A pioneer in AI-driven retail decision-making, dedicated to transforming how retailers optimize inventory, pricing and operations. With a background in academia and a track record of driving innovation, he empowers leading brands to turn complexity into opportunity through advanced AI solutions.
Tav Tepfer
Chief Revenue Officer
A recognized leader in retail AI with a passion for helping retailers unlock the full potential of AI-driven decision-making, she brings decades of experience in driving growth and building strategic partnerships.
Align & connect: The kickoff
11am
Swing into Summit mode
Ease into the Summit with a casual afternoon at Stevens Park Golf Course. This optional outing is a great way to connect with fellow attendees, enjoy the outdoors, and get into the swing of things. Golf, club rentals (if needed), lunch, and beverages will be provided.
5-7pm
The Retail AI Summit begins with an evening designed for connection and conversation. We’ll gather at the Secret Garden, an outdoor oasis with sweeping views of Dallas, creating the perfect setting for cocktails and conversation as we set the stage and start exchanging ideas in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.
Day 1: Tuesday, April 29
Optimizing for success: AI, insights & innovation
9-9:45am
Transforming supply chains with agentic AI
Explore how agentic AI is reshaping retail supply chains, making forecasting, allocation and decision-making more precise and efficient.
9:45–10:15am
Customer spotlight: Academy Sports
Learn how Academy Sports + Outdoors uses invent.ai to support scalable growth, improve in-stock performance and strengthen inventory responsiveness across their 300-store network. This session will explore how the team shifted from siloed processes to a more connected, data-driven approach—leveraging AI to reduce lost sales, optimize replenishment and improve operational efficiency from distribution center to store.
10:45-11:15am
Navigating tariffs
Tariffs continue to create challenges for retailers, impacting sourcing, pricing and supply chain strategies. This forward-thinking session will explore how AI-driven decision-making helps retailers adapt quickly and reduce risk. Walk away with strategies to stay agile, make confident decisions and turn market uncertainty into a strategic advantage.
11:15-11:45am
Customer spotlight: Mattress Firm
Discover how Mattress Firm has partnered with invent.ai to streamline supply chain operations, improve forecast accuracy, and drive more strategic planning across stores and distribution centers. This session will highlight how the team is using AI-driven replenishment, merchandise financial planning, and promo pricing optimization to reduce manual effort, respond faster to demand changes, and focus more time on high-value strategic initiatives.
11:45am-1pm
Networking lunch
1-1:45pm
Roundtables
Engage in dynamic discussions on the most pressing challenges in retail today. These interactive sessions encourage open dialogue and knowledge sharing among industry leading peers.
1:45-2:45pm
How retailers use AI to improve customer satisfaction and business results
Through a research-backed view of the retail market with a focus on apparel, footwear, and specialty, this session will explore where retailers are investing in AI, what’s working, and how to avoid common pitfalls—with real-world examples and results.
2:45-3:15pm
Networking break
3:15-4pm
Panel session
Industry experts and retail executives come together to discuss key trends, challenges and opportunities in AI-driven decision-making and provide diverse perspectives shaping the future.
4-5pm
Awards and cocktails
Celebrate innovation and leadership in retail AI during this special awards ceremony.
6pm
Dinner
Continue the conversation in an intimate setting where meaningful connections and strategic discussions take center stage.
Day 2: Wednesday, April 30
Future-focused: Final takeaways & next steps
9-10am
AI. What’s Real vs. What’s Ideal.
In the last three years, the retail and consumer goods industry has experienced growth that would normally take almost a decade by pre-pandemic standards. With this explosive growth comes accelerated innovation in retail capabilities, advancements in consumer product manufacturing and supply chain processes, rapid advancement of e-commerce, an explosion of new start-up brands, and rapid adoption of cloud and new data + analytics + AI capabilities. In this presentation, we will highlight the top trends affecting our worldwide Amazon Retail and CPG customers and how brands are using AI to drive customer engagement, shopper experience, and more. What’s real, vs. what’s ideal?
10-10:30am
Customer spotlight: Famous Footwear
See how Famous Footwear implemented invent.ai’s markdown and promotional pricing optimization to improve sell-through, reduce markdown loss, and gain better visibility into inventory performance. Learn how AI-driven forecasting, automation and real-time insights are giving the team more confidence in pricing decisions while supporting efficient omnichannel fulfillment and supply chain execution.
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10:30-10:45am
Networking break
10:45-11:15am
invent.ai product roadmap
Take a closer look at what's next for invent.ai, including upcoming innovations designed to help you drive stronger business performance.
11:15-11:45am
Industry highlights
Stay informed on the latest trends, innovations and shifts in the retail landscape, with a focus on what will drive success in the months ahead.
11:45am
Departures
It’s bittersweet to say goodbye, but the learning and innovation doesn’t end here. Leave with new connections, fresh strategies and the superpowers to take your business to the next level.
