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Oracle Retail Cross Talk

Thank you to our retail community and sponsors for making Oracle Retail Cross Talk 2023 a success. We are grateful to have connected with our friends, colleagues, and partners to share lessons learned, best practices, and innovative ideas about the future of modern retail.

Agenda

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Oracle Retail Cross Talk Registration Opens

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

Opening Keynote: The Evolution of the Oracle Retail Platform

  • Ballantyne Ballroom

  • Speakers:
    Mike Webster, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Oracle Retail

    John Gray, Vice President of Solution Development, Oracle Retail

Networking Break

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

Customer Keynote: Dollar General—Success Without Borders, Market Expansion at Speed

  • Ballantyne Ballroom

  • Speakers:
    Rob Massie, Head of Technology- Emerging Markets, Dollar General

    Mitchell Mount, Managing Director - Technology Consulting - Retail & CPG, Accenture

Welcome Reception

  • Ballantyne Bar and Rose Garden

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow retail executives, our sponsors, and Oracle executives in this casual opening reception.

Morning Workout

  • Union on Lower Level

Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Retail Consult

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

General Session: Delivering Continuous Innovation

  • Ballantyne Ballroom

A Platform Evolved: A New Dimension of Productivity and Innovation

  • John Gray, Vice President of Solution Development, Oracle Retail
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Continuous Innovation and Insights: Applying AI to Retail

  • Saraswati Yagnavajhala, Chief Retail Artificial Intelligence Scientist, Oracle Retail
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Panel: Accelerating Retail Personalization at Scale

  • Moderator: Rudy Kulas, Managing Director, Deloitte
  • Panelists:
    Billy Murray, Vice President of Enterprise Business Solutions, Abercrombie & Fitch
    Jeff Warren, Vice President, Oracle Retail
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Networking Break

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

Breakout Session 1

Rogers & Hollands | Ashcroft & Oak: Delivering a Sparkling Omnichannel Customer Experience

  • Carolina

  • Speakers:
    Brent Stern, President, Rogers Enterprise
    Jennifer Polumbo, Solutions Manager, Omnichannel POS & Payments, Oracle Retail
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Hibbett Retail: A Connected View of Inventory Planning for Buyers, Planners, and Execs

  • Fairway

  • Speakers:
    Alicia Kahn, Vice President of Planning & Allocation, Hibbett
    Wendy Etkind, Director, Planning Product Strategy & Product Management, Oracle Retail
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Flink: Online Grocery Takes the Fast Lane to Digital Transformation

  • Overlook

  • Speakers:
    Lucas Rietz, Director of ERP and Processes, Flink
    Hugo Lopes, Senior Business Consultant, Retail Consult
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Networking Luncheon | Sponsored by Wipro

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

Breakout Session 2

Staples: Tips for planning your Oracle Retail Xstore upgrade

  • Carolina

  • Speakers:
    Hemant Pasala, Director IT, Retail Applications, Staples
    John Murphy, Store Operations, Staples
    Nick Wislocki, Vice President of Omnichannel Strategy and Development, Oracle Retail
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Ulta Beauty: Beautiful Possibilities with Visual Insights & Planning

  • Fairway

  • Speakers
    Andrea Deliman, Senior Manager, Assortment Process & Analytics, Ulta Beauty
    Justine Kesich, Senior Assortment Analytics Analyst, Ulta Beauty
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Innovation Spotlight: Maximizing Margins in Grocery

  • Overlook

  • Speakers
    Carla Anderson, Senior Cloud Architect, Oracle Retail
    Chad Timm, Senior Director - Merchandising Product Strategy/Management, Oracle Retail
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Networking Break

  • Carolina Foyer

Breakout Session 3

Ulta Beauty: Putting Polish on the Customer Experience

  • Carolina

  • Speakers:
    Derek Chaput, Senior IT Manager, Ulta Beauty
    Taral Desai, Senior IT Director Store and Salon Systems, Ulta Beauty
    Sam Bhamidipati, Senior Client Partner, Infosys
    Michael Colpitts, Senior Director, Omnichannel Strategy, Oracle Retail
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New Inventory Planning and Lifecycle Pricing Optimization Capabilities

  • Fairway

  • Speakers:
    David Fleischer, Product Strategy and Management – Retail Analytics and Planning, Oracle Retail
    Ryan Somers, Product Strategy – Retail Analytics and Planning, Oracle Retail
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Placing Price at the Center of Your Retail Operations

  • Overlook

  • Speakers:
    Amy Selby, Customer Value and Adoption Director, Oracle Retail
    Grant De-Waal, CIO, Cape Union Mart

Networking Break

  • Carolina Foyer

Breakout Session 4

Kaiser: Reimaging an Integrated Customer Experience

  • Carolina

  • Speakers:
    Jeremy Hitz, Application Development Lead, Kaiser Permanente
    Michael Colpitts, Senior Director, Omnichannel Strategy, Oracle Retail
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WH Smith North America: Soaring to the Cloud

  • Fairway

  • Speakers:
    Josh Bellendir, Chief Information Officer, WH Smith North America
    Jason Gautereaux, Vice President, Oracle Retail North America West
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.: Zero Downtime on the Path to Innovation

  • Overlook

  • Speakers:
    Billy Murray, Vice President of Business Solutions, Abercrombie & Fitch
    Patty Weinrick, Director of IT, Abercrombie & Fitch

Networking Break

  • Carolina Foyer

Breakout Session 5

Panel Discussion: Create an Agile Flexible Store Layout by Aligning Fit and Format with Staples and Total Wine & More

  • Carolina

  • Moderator: Corey Gale, Sr. Director, Omnichannel Strategy, Oracle Retail
  • Panelists:
    Hemant Pasala, Director IT, Retail Applications, Staples
    Christopher Foster, Director, POS Programs and Operations, Total Wine & More
    Michael Colpitts, Senior Director, Omnichannel Strategy, Oracle Retail
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Interactive Discussion: Inventory Strategies for the Future

  • Fairway

  • Speakers:
    Amanda Astrologo, Partner, Parker Avery
    Mary Vorus, Director of Customer Value and Adoption, Oracle Retail
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Casey’s General Stores: Fueling Speed to Value during a Transformation

  • Overlook

  • Speakers:
    Mary Hodapp, Director, IT Engineering, Casey's General Stores
    Rudy Kulas, Managing Director, Deloitte
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Networking Cocktail Hour

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

Buses Depart for Evening Excursion

  • Hotel Lobby

Rev your engines. We are going to a quintessential Charlotte destination to enjoy dinner, drinks, and unique networking opportunities. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is a high-tech venue designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike. The venue includes hands-on exhibits, artifacts, and interactive areas for our guests. And yes, you will have the opportunity to race! Challenge your peers and enjoy some moonshine to celebrate your victory. Racing legend, broadcast analyst, and entrepreneur, Rusty Wallace will be available to sign autographs at our event.

Casual dress and dinner will be served.

Buses return to the Hotel

Morning Workout

  • Union on Lower Level

Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Infosys

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

Customer Panel: Delivering Customer Value and Continuous Insight

  • Ballantyne Ballroom

  • Moderator: Lara Livgard, Senior Director Customer Value and Adoption, Oracle Retail
  • Panelists:
    Grant De-Waal, CIO, Cape Union Mart
    Nathan Gray, Vice President Merchandise Planning and Allocation, Helzberg Diamonds
    Laura Andrade, Vice President of IT & CIO, Waldos Dolar Mart de Mexico

Networking Break

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

Closing General Session: The Power of the Community with Abercrombie and Walt Disney

  • Ballantyne Ballroom

  • Moderator:
    Dana Levitan, Vice President, Oracle Retail
  • Panelists:
    Bill Boezinger, Manager Merchandise Systems and Process Development, The Walt Disney Company
    Patty Weinrick, Director of IT, Abercrombie & Fitch

Networking Lunch | Sponsored by KPMG

  • Ballantyne Ballroom Foyer

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