Join industry experts Rick Watson and Nick Kaplan for an executive debrief on the strategies, tech, and "Big Show" breakthroughs that will actually define your 2026 roadmap.

The Rundown
The dust has settled on NRF 2026, and while "Agentic AI" stole the headlines, the real question remains: Is it a transformative engine for growth or just enterprise-level noise?In this high-octane 30-minute session, we’re moving past the glossy brochures to deliver a raw, unfiltered recap of the Big Show. We’ll dissect the major moves—including Google’s Unified Commerce Platform (UCP)—and separate legitimate breakthroughs from marketing fluff.

What’s on the Agenda:

• The Agentic Reality Check: An honest look at the year's biggest AI announcements and their immediate impact on retail operations.

• The Hits & Misses: A candid review of the innovations that soared and the trends that stayed grounded.

• The 2026 Playbook: Why boldness and adaptability are the only viable strategies in a year of rapid tech shifts.