London · June 2026
Where retail's brightest minds converge with artificial intelligence
AI In RETa.iL Conference
Conference Schedule
Programme
Session 1 — Signal to Shelf to Strategy
Aparna Galiasso
Head, Americas Retail & Consumer Goods Business Development, Amazon Web Services
Session 2 — From Content Creation to Content Intelligence: How AI is enabling a new way to understand the value of organic content
Meribeth Parker
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Asina Group Ltd
Mary Homer
Chair, Loaf; formerly Chief Executive Officer, Topshop & The White Company
Jodie Blake
Chief Marketing Officer, Manolo Blahnik
Session 3 — Retail Leader Case Study
Mohammed Beig
President & Chief Financial Officer, Janie and Jack
Session 5 — Rackspace Technology
To be announced
Vishruth Setty
Rarely Heard Voices
Karan Thorat
Rarely Heard Voices
Guy Roberts
Rarely Heard Voices
Session 6 — AWS Moderated Panel
Aparna Galiasso
Head, Americas Retail & Consumer Goods Business Development, Amazon Web Services
Toni Radzihovska
Vice President, Product (Ecommerce), Ocado Technology
Session 7 — Retail Leader Case Study
Cassandra Bergsland
Customer Director, MR PORTER
Session 8 — Retail Leader Case Study
Dan Finley
Chief Executive Officer, Debenhams Group
Travel information
Transportation
For The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D 3DH
- Click here for directions to The Soho Hotel.
- Conveniently located just a three-minute walk from the Dean Street Exit of Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Easy access awaits!
- On-street parking is available, and if you prefer a nearby car park, look no further than Q Park, Poland Street, London W1F 7NQ.
In Case of Tube Strike
Live Updates
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Services Running Normally
- Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will be running normally on strike days.
- The vast majority of buses will be running normally throughout these strikes.
Alternate Routes to The Soho Hotel
Elizabeth Line
Take the Elizabeth line to Tottenham Court Road, then walk south (~5 min) to Richmond Mews.
Bus
Routes 14, 19, 38 stop on Shaftesbury Avenue, a short walk to the hotel via Dean Street.
Overground
Take the London Overground to Highbury & Islington, then connect to the Elizabeth line toward Reading/Hayes.
Taxi / Rideshare
Black cabs and Uber are readily available. Direct address: 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DH.
What to know
Event Information
Dietary Requirements
We want to ensure your culinary experience is just as memorable as the AI In RETa.iL gathering itself. We will cater for all standard dietary requirements. If you have any specific dietary needs, please let Sarah Smyth know in advance and we will ensure these are accommodated.
Sarah.Smyth@rarelyheardvoices.com →Dress Code
Unleash your inner fashion guru and join us in the stylish realm of Conference Casual. This dress code strikes the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism, allowing you to express your unique style while keeping things relaxed and engaging.
Good to know
FAQs
Cloakroom
Cloakroom facilities are available on the lower ground floor.
Dress Code
Conference casual.
Restrooms
Facilities are available adjacent to the screening room.
Time
Arrive between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM for registration and a delicious networking breakfast.
Accommodation
Looking for somewhere to stay? We have arranged a preferential rate with IHG Hotels in London. Click below to explore available options.
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