It seems like yesterday that we were at the 2022 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, enjoying the warm Chicago weather and dishing on all things retail with our retail friends…more than 4,000 of them! That’s right, after the ups and downs of the pandemic, folks were eager to connect and collaborate in person! The inaugural event, hosted by Retail TouchPoints, gave attendees an exciting forum to dig into the latest technologies and strategies driving the next era of connected commerce. And boy, did they get it!
With 3 dedicated micro-events, 80+ sessions, 16 total tracks and 200+ speakers overall, there was no shortage of insights and best practices to get from the brightest minds in the industry! There were a variety of cutting-edge topics discussed such as:
Livestream Shopping
Marketplaces
Social Commerce
Metaverse Capabilities
NFT-Powered Communities
BNPL
Influencer Marketing
Creator Economy
DTC Innovation
Check out the audience demographics of our retail community:
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A special thanks to our amazing community for joining us at #RICE22!
The #RICE22 agenda was filled with exclusive events like Store Tours, cocktail receptions, the Brand Experience Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards reception. And, of course, attendees had access to two immersive show floors with a vast array of sponsors/exhibitors to network and connect with. Thank you again to our sponsorship community for your dedication and support in making the event a success!
Here are some of our favorite snaps from the event:
Be sure to SAVE THE DATE for the 2023 event! We’re headed back to the Windy City at McCormick Place scheduled for June 13-15, 2023 to dive even deeper into the latest and greatest retail innovations driving the industry forward. Interested in speaking on stage in 2023 or know an industry expert that would be a perfect fit? Be sure to submit here. We look forward to seeing you all again in Chicago next year!
