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Shop! MarketPlace 2026

9:00 - 9:20 AM

Thursday May 7

Main Stage Session

9:30 - 9:50 AM

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session

11:00 - 11:20 AM

Thursday May 7

Main Stage Session

12:00 - 12:20 PM

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session

12:30 - 12:50 PM

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session

1:00 - 1:20 PM

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session: Breaking the Beige: Designing Emotionally Charged Retail Experiences that Scale (Stage 1)

While brands scale, the real challenge is growing without losing what makes your in-store experience special. This session will explore how leading retailers balance efficiency and expansion while protecting the emotional spark that sets them apart. Discover why standing out in a sea of sameness is more than a design decision, it's a strategy for relevance, loyalty, and long-term impact. Learn how thoughtful evolution can preserve authenticity, spark connection, and keep experiences meaningful as brands grow. Takeaways:

  • Learn how to scale without losing brand magic
  • Discover why differentiation drives loyalty
  • Explore strategies to evolve without sameness

1:30 - 1:50 PM

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Wednesday May 6

Main Stage Session - Opening Keynote

12:00 - 12:20 PM

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

2:00 - 2:20 PM

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

2:30 - 2:50 PM

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

4:00 - 4:20 PM

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

4:30 - 4:50 PM

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session