DSN, The CPG Guys co-host Issue Summit at Lincoln Center in New York City
DSN and The CPG Guys will host the 26th annual Issue Summit on December 4th at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center.
The event will feature leading retailer executives, including Kevin Host, Senior VP of Pharmacy at Walmart, Angie Nelson, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy at Hy-Vee, Moira O'Toole, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at Ahold Delhaize USA, Dain Rusk, VP of Pharmacy at Publix, Rina Shah, SVP, Pharmacy Growth at Walgreens and Bala Visalatha, Senior Vice President, Growth & Chief Product Officer at Walgreens, as they explore the future of emerging care models and how retailers are using the total store to drive trips, grow the front-end, improve healthcare access/convenience and affordability.
Highlighting the event, the keynote address will come from renowned AI expert Ethan Mollick who will provide a look at the future of AI-driven healthcare, wellness and beauty.
An annual event, Issue Summit is a must-attend event for manufacturers, suppliers and retail executives of chain pharmacies throughout the market. This year's event with The CPG Guys will be an even bigger and more expansive event.
To register for the event, click here.
“With a focus on AI, we'll be covering industry-focused content that provides actionable insights,” the organizers said. "This is your opportunity to come together with industry leaders to learn, share, and strengthen your business relationships.”
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The CPG Guys is a media company that is focused on all things omnichannel, including education, analysis, events, awards, celebration of people, content and a growing podcast called “The CPG Guys.”
Consisting of Sri Rajagopalan, who has omnichannel experience with such companies as Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, Revlon and General Mills; Peter V.S. Bond, who has extensive loyalty and data expertise at companies like dunnhumby, IRi, CVS Health, priceline.com, PowerReviews & Fetch Rewards; and Bryan Gildenberg, who has retail commerce experience working at companies like Kantar Retail & Omnicom Commerce Group, the CPG Guys engage with industry luminaries to educate their audience on all things omnichannel.
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This year’s Industry Issues Summit will focus on the future of AI-driven health, wellness and beauty. Here is a brief agenda.
Keynote: The State of AI in Retail Today
Speaker: Ethan Mollick, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative and applied AI, is transforming industries by enhancing consumer personalization, targeting, and decision-making. Despite its presence and influence in retail evolution, many struggle to understand its practical applications and face challenges in integrating AI with self-care solutions.Leveraging AI to Forecast Retail Trends
How machine learning optimizes ordering, transportation, and minimizes out of stock at the shelfAI is Reshaping Consumer Attitudes, Research and Purchases
Use cases on how AI and machine learning have changed target marketing & consumer loyaltyPersonalizing Health & Wellness through retail media
A fireside chat hosted podcast style LIVE from the event by the CPG Guys. How AI is enabling and driving personal relevance to the consumer in an omnichannel eraConnecting Pharmacy to the Front-End
How the evolution of the modern pharmacy leads to trips and baskets in the front and center store—a panel discussion hosted by DSNBuilding A Better Box: Store Design for Next-Gen Shoppers
This fireside chat explores modern category management, focusing on AI-driven data and technology advancements with a leading grocery retailer.Improving Healthcare Outcomes through Collaboration and Technology
Finding efficient workflow solutions and synergies between pharmacy and suppliers to improve patient outcomesHow Technology, Social Media & Wearables Are Impacting Health, Wellness & Beauty Care
A fireside chat led by DSN and The CPG GUYSNetworking Reception
The Total Store Awards presented by DSN & The CPG Guys
Categories include: Omnichannel; Retail media; Seamless connections with Consumers/Patients; Health & Beauty; Technology.