Techtalks

Experience retail innovation in real-time at Groceryshop 2025 with Techtalks.
Back by popular demand, our TechTalks Stage, sponsored by Microsoft—centrally located on the show floor—brings together cutting-edge solutions and bold ideas that are shaping the future of retail. Industry leaders will take the stage for 10-minute rapid-fire sessions designed to deliver insights with impact—no fluff, just the future.
Last year, our attendees heard from experts from Microsoft, Zip, Crisp, Algolia, VusionGroup, Infor, BlueYonder, SymphonyAI, and more as they unveiled the latest advancements transforming how retail operates.
Stay tuned for more information regarding Techtalks at Groceryshop!
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The agenda:
Monday, September 29
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
Unlocking Retail’s Next Frontier: AI, Data Monetization & Retail Media for Collaborative Growth

Speakers:
Trent Becker, VP, Data & AI at VusionGroup
Cody Smith, Senior, Marketing Manager at VusionGroup
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM
PopSockets gets a grip on retail data with Crisp + Snowflake

Speakers:
Derk Herdes, SVP of Sales at Crisp
Kyle Chu, Sr. Manager FP&A and Business Intelligence Sr. Manager FP&A and Business Intelligence at PopSockets
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM
From Aisle to AI: The Next Generation of Grocery Growth

Speakers:
Michelle Cucchi, Product Marketing Director at Algolia
3:25 PM - 3:35 PM
Empowering grocery shoppers: The role of BNPL in navigating economic headwinds

Speakers:
Peter Volynsky, Chief Commercial Officer, US at Zip
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3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
Overcoming the Dilemma Facing Grocery Supply Chains

Speakers:
Mike Herder, VP, Supply Chain at Infor
Tuesday, September 30
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
Agentic AI for the Physical World: AiFi, Aldi, and Microsoft at the Frontier of Grocery Innovation
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Speakers:
Vic Miles, Regional Business Leader, Americas at Microsoft Corporation
Steve Carlin, CEO at AiFi
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM
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Speakers:
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM
Grocery & CPG: Breaking Down Internal & External Silos across the Supply Chain

Speakers:
Thomas Urh, Sr. Director of Pre-Sales at BlueYonder
3:25 PM - 3:35 PM
SymphonyAI

Speakers:
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
VusionGroup

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