Sharon Gai

Right now, many companies know that AI is something to pay attention to, but not sure where to start. When budgets are tight and you’re running a lean team, how do you do more with less? In this session, Sharon will teach businesses how to be more productive and efficient using AI. We will dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents.

You’ll discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability.

Session takeaways:

• Frameworks for evaluating your role and determining which part of
  your job to handover to AI
• Discover real-world examples and case studies of how AI is being
  used to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve outcomes
• Gain actionable tips on leveraging AI tools to make data-driven decisions, automate routine tasks, and allocate resources more effectively, ensuring your team can do more with less

The rules of retail are changing and being rewritten every day. To remain competitive, businesses must become more agile, innovative, and resistant to forces outside their control. Acclaimed speaker and author Sharon Gai discusses how AI and automation technology is revolutionizing e- commerce at every level from personalization and customer experience through supply chain.

Featuring case studies from Alibaba and Pattern, Amazon’s largest third party seller, this session will provide retail leaders with actionable insights on how to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences. Understanding these
developments will allow marketers to thrive and remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven retail landscape.

Keynote Takeaways:

• Discover trends in AI that will improve multi-channel supply
  chains
• Learn about AI-driven tools, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency
• Explore frameworks for analyzing disruptive technologies in the
  retail industry
• Gain clarity and direction on immersive and interactive shopping
  experiences, setting businesses apart from competitors

Over the past few years, we’ve seen AI become a game-changer, excelling
in what’s known as “Narrow AI” performing specific tasks with speed and precision. But there’s a big difference between Narrow AI and the elusive
“General AI”.

As we delegate repetitive tasks to AI systems, our focus must shift to
sharpening the uniquely human skills that set us apart. This keynote is designed for business leaders who are determined to future-proof their organizations and careers in this AI-driven landscape.

In just 45 minutes, Sharon Gai will deliver a high energy, insight-packed session, showing you what’s really happening in the AI world and what it means for businesses. This isn’t about catching up with AI—it’s about staying ahead with a strategy that emphasizes the human advantage.

Session Takeaways:

• What Will Be Outsourced vs. What Will Stay Human: Understand
  which roles and tasks are ripe for automation and where human
  ingenuity remains essential.
• How to Retain Your Competitive Edge: Learn practical steps to
  enhance uniquely human skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and
  relationship-building.
• Ready-to-Use Exercises for Today: Walk away with actionable
  strategies and exercises to keep yourself and your team relevant and
  indispensable.