We will announce the speakers closer to the event.
Three debates. One room voting on each.
Topic 1. Foundation: "Retailers should reshape workflows with AI now, even if their data foundation isn't ready."
Every retail org has the same fight happening inside it right now — product wants to ship, data engineering says the pipes aren't ready. Who's right?
Topic 2. Strategy: "Retailers should prioritize building their own AI agents over optimizing for third-party agents like ChatGPT and Perplexity."
When the customer's front door is an agent, whose agent is it?
Topic 3. People: "Companies will regret AI-driven layoffs.”
This Watson Live event is presented by KIBO Commerce, and supported by Power Digital and Ekyam
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The event can be found as part of RetailClub Breakthru Experiences listings. These are only available to registered RetailClub attendees. Registered attendees receive login information after registration and get multiple reminders during the selection period (Aug 17-Sep 4) to opt into everything they’re interested in attending.
Registered attendees opt in via the RetailClub app/platform under Breakthru Experiences. This is the same place they complete their Breakthru Meetings profile.
Ensure you pick the activation marked “Watson Live! The Retail AI Debates at RetailClub Presented by KIBO Commerce“ to be part of a normally standing room only event.
Host: Rick Watson
Event Details:
Date: September 22, 2026
Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM PT
Venue: Broad Street Oyster Company, 1 Main St #1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
