Big Ideas Session
Empowering the Front Line with AI: 7‑Eleven and Hy‑Vee’s Â鶹´«Ã½ Transformation
Monday, January 12
9:15 AM–10:00 AM | Stage 5, Level 1
- Matt Green, Director, Human Resources Services and HRIS, 7‑Eleven
- Becky Olson, Senior Principal Product Manager, Hy‑Vee
- Kalan Comba, Chief Technology Officer, Â鶹´«Ã½
Learn how top retailers 7‑Eleven and Hy‑Vee use Â鶹´«Ã½ to empower frontline teams. Discover strategies for boosting productivity, engagement, and retention by leveraging real‑time insights and intelligent workforce planning.
Event Agenda
Connect with us at NRF 2026!
From insightful talks to hands-on workshops, this is your chance to learn, connect, and grow with your retail peers. Scroll down to take a look at the full agenda and start planning your experience.
Sunday, January 11
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1:1 Demo Session with Â鶹´«Ã½
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Booth 5057, Expo Hall
Want to dive deeper? Our solutions experts are here for all your IT needs. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 demo.
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AI Value Conversations with Â鶹´«Ã½
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Â鶹´«Ã½ Meeting Rooms
Explore the retail-focused AI capabilities of Â鶹´«Ã½ Illuminateâ„¢ during a 30-minute consultation, and discover how Â鶹´«Ã½ can help you translate insights into faster AI adoption.
Invitation-only event.
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Workforce Management Workshop
12:00 PM–1:00 PM | Meeting Room 2D01
Join Â鶹´«Ã½ and Connors Group for a hosted lunch tailored for retail leaders. Explore how Â鶹´«Ã½ Workforce Management helps streamline store operations, optimize labor to demand, and reduce the complexity of managing large hourly workforces. See how a unified platform can lower turnover; strengthen manager effectiveness; and deliver the consistent, high-quality customer experience today’s shoppers expect.
Invitation-only event.
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Retail Store Tours
2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Select retail stores
Â鶹´«Ã½ will be hosting retail delegates for curated store tours of our Â鶹´«Ã½ customers throughout NYC.
Invitation-only event.
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Exclusive Michelin-Level Reception with Â鶹´«Ã½
6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Rockefeller Plaza
Â鶹´«Ã½ invites retail delegates to indulge in an exclusive Michelin-star culinary experience, complemented by expertly crafted drinks in an intimate, upscale setting.
Invitation-only event.
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Retail Insiders Party
9:00 PM–11:30 PM
Â鶹´«Ã½ is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Retail Insiders Party this year. Join us for premium cocktails, delicious food, and conversation with retail leaders.
Invitation-only event.
Monday, January 12
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Merchandising Breakfast
7:30 AM–8:30 AM | Meeting Room 2D01
Join Â鶹´«Ã½ for a hosted breakfast for an inside look at merchandising integration with our retail partner Island Pacific. Together, Â鶹´«Ã½ and Island Pacific deliver a fully connected next-generation retail ERP that unifies merchandise planning, finance, store operations, and the frontline workforce. By eliminating data silos and creating one real-time view of inventory, sales, and labor, retailers can make faster decisions, improve margin performance, and keep stores and channels operating smoothly.
Invitation-only event.
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1:1 Demo Session with Â鶹´«Ã½
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Booth 5057, Expo Hall
Want to dive deeper? Our solutions experts are here for all your questions. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 demo.
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AI Value Conversations with Â鶹´«Ã½
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Booth 5057, Expo Hall
Explore the retail-focused AI capabilities of Â鶹´«Ã½ Illuminateâ„¢ during a 30-minute consultation, and discover how Â鶹´«Ã½ can help you translate insights into faster AI adoption.
Invitation-only event.
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Empowering the Front Line with AI: 7-Eleven and Hy-Vee’s Â鶹´«Ã½ Transformation
9:15 AM–10:00 AM | Stage 5, Level 1
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Matt Green
Director, Human Resources Services and HRIS, 7-Eleven
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Becky Olson
Senior Principal Product Manager, Hy-Vee
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Kalan Comba
Chief Technology Officer, Â鶹´«Ã½
Join us to discover how innovative retailers transform the frontline worker and manager experience by leveraging the power of the Â鶹´«Ã½ platform.
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Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Lunch Workshop
12:00 PM–1:00 PM | Meeting Room 2D01
Join Â鶹´«Ã½ and Paradox for an exclusive lunch designed for retail talent and operations leaders. Learn how Â鶹´«Ã½ helps you attract and hire top store and distribution-center talent at scale—so you can stay staffed to meet fluctuating demand and deliver great customer service. Hear how to transform high-volume retail hiring with faster, smarter, more personal experiences powered by conversational AI, reducing time-to-fill and helping candidates move seamlessly from application to their first day on the floor.
Invitation-only event.
Tuesday, January 13
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1:1 Demo Session with Â鶹´«Ã½
9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Booth 5057, Expo Hall
Want to dive deeper? Our solutions experts are here for all your questions. Reach out to schedule a 1:1 demo.