The agentic shift is no longer theoretical. AI-driven agents are influencing how products are discovered, evaluated, purchased, and managed.
Connected Commerce 2026 brings together senior retailer, brand, and commerce leaders to explore what this shift means in practice.
A forum for informed discussion and shared perspective on how commerce is changing, and how leaders can & should respond.
Connected Commerce centers on the practical implications of the agentic shift across commerce.
The audience includes retailers, brands, and commerce organizations operating at scale. People responsible for navigating transformation, not observing it.
Attendance is limited to preserve the quality of discussion and engagement.
Select partners and attendees are also invited to a private VIP dinner held the evening before the conference.
Join us for breakfast, registration, and early networking ahead of the day’s sessions.
CEO, Logicbroker
Commerce is entering a period of rapid change as AI begins to reshape not only how customers shop, but also how retailers and brands operate. In this short opening session, Omar Qari sets the context for the day, cutting through the noise to highlight what is materially different, what is overhyped, and where leaders should focus their attention over the next 12 months.
Chief Technology Officer, Just Food For Dogs
Head of Strategy & Insights, Cordial
Global Senior Director, M&M's Digital, Mars
CEO, Logicbroker
As discovery moves into AI-led environments, brands and retailers risk losing control of the customer relationship. This session explores how the shopping journey is fragmenting, what that means for growth and visibility, and how teams are adapting in real time.
Senior Product Manager, AI, LG Electronics
Global VP of Product and Content, Shoptalk
President, Omni Retail Enterprises
Growth is no longer driven by a single channel or a predictable funnel. As discovery fragments across marketplaces, social platforms, and increasingly AI-driven environments, brands are being forced to rethink where and how they invest. This session brings together operators and technology leaders to explore what is actually driving performance today, where returns are weakening, and how strategies are evolving as control over visibility and acquisition becomes more distributed.
CEO, Logicbroker
CEO, Logicbroker
CEO, Logicbroker
CEO, Logicbroker
AI agents are moving from novelty to infrastructure, and commerce is where the shift gets real. Buyers are starting to delegate research, comparison, and even purchase decisions to agents — which means the rules of discovery, merchandising, and fulfillment are quietly being rewritten.
In this talk, we’ll cut through the hype and look at what’s actually changing: how agents are reshaping the path to purchase, what it means for retailers and suppliers who’ve spent a decade optimizing for human shoppers, and where the real operational pressure is landing (hint: it’s not the checkout page).
You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of which agentic capabilities are production-ready today, which are still demoware, and the specific shifts in data, catalog, and connectivity that commerce leaders need to start making now to stay relevant in an agent-mediated market.
CEO, Logicbroker
AI agents are moving from novelty to infrastructure, and commerce is where the shift gets real. Buyers are starting to delegate research, comparison, and even purchase decisions to agents — which means the rules of discovery, merchandising, and fulfillment are quietly being rewritten.
In this talk, we’ll cut through the hype and look at what’s actually changing: how agents are reshaping the path to purchase, what it means for retailers and suppliers who’ve spent a decade optimizing for human shoppers, and where the real operational pressure is landing (hint: it’s not the checkout page).
You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of which agentic capabilities are production-ready today, which are still demoware, and the specific shifts in data, catalog, and connectivity that commerce leaders need to start making now to stay relevant in an agent-mediated market.
Founder & Managing Partner, Pilot Ventures
Founder, EURO Retail Partners LLC
The way customers discover products is shifting from traditional search to a mix of AI-led, marketplace, and platform-driven environments. As discovery moves offsite into LLMs, social, and third-party ecosystems, the role of onsite search and merchandising is also changing. This session explores how discovery is being reshaped across both offsite and onsite environments, what it means for visibility and control, and how retailers can adapt as the path to purchase becomes less direct and more distributed.
Chief Information Officer, David’s Bridal
Founder, sahuKART Group
Vice President, Digital & eCommerce, WHP Global
Chief Customer Officer, Logicbroker
AI ambition is easy. Execution is not. As companies move from experimentation to real use cases, the hard work quickly shifts to data quality, content structure, internal capability, orchestration, and the ability to test and learn at speed. This session brings together leaders who have moved beyond theory to share what AI readiness really looks like in practice, where the friction shows up first, and what teams need to get right before AI can deliver meaningful value.
Global Head of Retail GTM, Stripe
Agentic Commerce GTM, Stripe
AI is changing how people shop—not just where, but how purchases happen. This session explores how AI agents are beginning to move beyond chat to initiate and complete transactions on a shopper’s behalf, whether inside an app, an ad, or a conversation. We’ll look at how Stripe’s Agentic Commerce Suite makes your products discoverable and purchasable wherever those agents operate, and close with a Q&A to address some of the most common misconceptions about agentic commerce.
CEO, Logicbroker
AI agents are moving from novelty to infrastructure, and commerce is where the shift gets real. Buyers are starting to delegate research, comparison, and even purchase decisions to agents — which means the rules of discovery, merchandising, and fulfillment are quietly being rewritten.
In this talk, we’ll cut through the hype and look at what’s actually changing: how agents are reshaping the path to purchase, what it means for retailers and suppliers who’ve spent a decade optimizing for human shoppers, and where the real operational pressure is landing (hint: it’s not the checkout page).
You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of which agentic capabilities are production-ready today, which are still demoware, and the specific shifts in data, catalog, and connectivity that commerce leaders need to start making now to stay relevant in an agent-mediated market.
Former Chief Digital & Information Officer, Ralph Lauren
Building AI capability is only part of the challenge. The real complexity lies in leading organizations through change while the rules are still being written. Drawing on deep experience across retail, technology, and organizational design, this session explores how leaders are navigating uncertainty, aligning teams, and making decisions without clear precedent. It will focus on what it actually takes to move from capability to adoption, and how organisations can evolve to operate effectively in an AI-driven environment.
Chief Technology Officer, American Furniture Warehouse
VP of Sales, Logicbroker
Many organizations are eager to adopt AI, but moving from experimentation to real capability requires far more than deploying tools. Drawing on first-hand experience building an AI orchestration layer inside a large retail business, this session explores what it takes to become truly AI ready. It covers the realities of data quality, governance, security, and internal capability, as well as what it means to move from early experimentation into leading change across the organization.
Global Strategy Director, Merchandising & Revenue Growth, Microsoft
Overview: Retail and consumer goods leaders are entering a new era—one where “Frontier Firms” harness AI, data, and intelligent agents to fundamentally rewire how decisions get made across the business. This session explores what separates the leaders from the rest of the market and how retailers and brands can move from experimentation to scaled impact—driving speed, resilience, and profitable growth.
CEO, Logicbroker
AI agents are moving from novelty to infrastructure, and commerce is where the shift gets real. Buyers are starting to delegate research, comparison, and even purchase decisions to agents — which means the rules of discovery, merchandising, and fulfillment are quietly being rewritten.
In this talk, we’ll cut through the hype and look at what’s actually changing: how agents are reshaping the path to purchase, what it means for retailers and suppliers who’ve spent a decade optimizing for human shoppers, and where the real operational pressure is landing (hint: it’s not the checkout page).
You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of which agentic capabilities are production-ready today, which are still demoware, and the specific shifts in data, catalog, and connectivity that commerce leaders need to start making now to stay relevant in an agent-mediated market.
SVP – Retail Stores, Operations & Retail Development, Michael Kors
Founder & CEO, Retail Consulting Inc.
Customer expectations are evolving quickly, but translating those shifts into meaningful changes in experience and execution is far less straightforward. This session explores how changing behaviors around discovery, decision-making, and engagement are impacting real business decisions. It will focus on how teams are adapting in practice, where expectations are outpacing delivery, and what organizations are doing to respond in a more dynamic and customer-led way.
Co-Founder & CEO, Joy
Chief Growth Officer, Virtualstock
As AI reshapes how products are discovered and experiences are delivered, building for this new environment requires a different approach. This session explores what it looks like to create AI-native products and experiences in practice, from early experimentation to scaling real-world use cases. It will focus on how teams are thinking about product, data, and user experience in an environment where AI is not just a feature, but a core part of how value is created.
CEO, Logicbroker
After a day of exploring how commerce is evolving and how organizations are responding, the challenge becomes what to do next. This closing session distills the key themes into clear priorities, helping teams focus on what matters most over the next 6–12 months. It will cut through the noise to highlight where to act, where to wait, and how to move forward with confidence.
Join us for a closing reception with drinks and informal networking to wrap up the day.
Connected Commerce 2026 brings together senior commerce leaders for practical discussion on how discovery, decision-making, and operational readiness are changing as AI becomes more central to the buying journey.
Partnerships at Connected Commerce are structured around contribution. Our partners support the agenda, format, and the relationships that make the day valuable for attendees.
It’s an opportunity to show up in the right context, with the right audience, and be part of a credible industry moment built around real priorities.
Senior leaders across retail, brands, platforms, and commerce infrastructure responsible for growth, customer experience, or technology strategy. This is a strategic commerce forum, not an introductory AI event.
Connected Commerce focuses on how the decision making process for retail and brand leaders are changing, not just what’s new in the eCommerce industry. Sessions examine real shifts in customer behavior, expected growth outcomes for digital commerce in 2026, and the execution decisions leaders need to make in the agentic commerce era, all while providing insights into the trade-offs leaders are making to stay competitive.
The agenda prioritizes independent leadership perspectives, case-led real-world discussions, and practical insights from some of eCommerce’s most influential leaders. Sponsors do not pitch from the stage nor will sales teams pitch solutions.
Strategic and applied. All discussions are grounded in real go-to-market decisions, organizational impact, and investment priorities.
A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for customers and partners. Industry attendees may qualify for a discounted rate. Please fill out our form to confirm eligibility and access available ticket options.
If you are navigating how AI and agent-led systems will reshape commerce decisions, this is where the conversation happens.
