RETAIL TRACK

Showcasing the transformative impact of AI on the retail landscape and its profound effects on customer experiences. Explore how AI technologies enable retailers to create hyper-personalised, seamless, and intuitive shopping journeys.

1400 – 1420

AI-Powered Global Trade: A New Paradigm to Drive Growth in SEA

This keynote explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of international e-commerce and unlocking new growth opportunities across Southeast Asia. As global trade shifts toward a more digital and integrated ecosystem, AI is proving to be a transformative force for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—optimizing cross-border supply chains, automating trade workflows, and enabling smarter market intelligence. The session offers a deep dive into the practical application of “AI + Industry” frameworks, examining how cutting-edge technological innovations are dismantling traditional trade barriers, driving operational efficiency, and establishing a sustainable framework for economic expansion in the region.

Speaker
Zhang Guan Nan
Head of Intelligence Business Department
Alibaba.com

1420 – 1500

Hyper-Personalisation vs Privacy — Striking the Balance

AI enables ultra-personalised retail experiences, but data privacy and trust remain top priorities. Panelists will discuss ethical AI, compliance with PDPA and GDPR, and strategies for building consumer trust while leveraging data for personalisation.

Panellists
Aishwarya Jayakumar
Head of Risk & Security Intelligence Solutions for Value-Added Services, Asia Pacific
VISA
Mingjian Gao
Vice-President of Global Business Group
Cloopen
Oh Pin-Ping
Partner
Bird & Bird
Moderator
Alex Toh
Partner
Magellan Law LLP

1500 – 1520

The Seamless Store: Integrating Physical & Digital Experiences

Explore how AI bridges the gap between online and offline retail through “cashierless” checkout, smart shelves, computer vision, and robotics. This session highlights how stores can offer frictionless experiences while optimising operations and inventory management.

1520-1600

From Experimentation to Enterprise-Wide AI Deployment

Many retailers pilot AI solutions but struggle to scale across multiple stores, channels, or regions. This panel explores lessons learned, integration challenges, change management strategies, and measuring ROI to ensure AI initiatives deliver business impact.

Adjunct Associate Professor Walter Lee
Adjunct Associate
National University of Singapore

1600 – 1620

AI-Driven Insights: Predicting Demand & Enhancing Customer Experience

AI-powered analytics provide actionable insights on product demand, inventory management, and consumer behavior patterns. This session covers predictive forecasting, intelligent replenishment, and how AI enables retailers to proactively respond to market trends and consumer needs.

1620 – 1700

The Future of ASEAN Retail — Competing in a Hyper-Connected Market

This panel explores how retailers in ASEAN can leverage AI to compete with global e-commerce giants, integrate fintech solutions, and localise offerings. Discussions include cross-border logistics, platform partnerships, and AI strategies for regional expansion.

Kenneth Phua
Fractional CXO
Replicast AI
Olivier Gergele
EY-Parthenon ASEAN and Singapore Consumer Products & Retail Leader
EY-Parthenon