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25th May 2022, 8am to 10am - The Shard, London  

HERO_Microsoft Retail Breakfast

Coffee, croissants & digital debate: the true value of innovation in retail.

Join us for an in-person breakfast with a view as Ascent CTO Alex James, Chief Data Scientist Rich Pugh and BrewDog’s Tom Reding explore the relationship between digital innovation and true business value in retail. Covering best practice innovation frameworks, key technical themes for 2022 and real-world case studies and anecdotes, it’ll be a great – and thought provoking - start to your day.

What you’ll take away:

  • A clear view of the drivers for digital innovation
  • A proven framework to structure and communicate your digital initiatives
  • An understanding of the trending tech enablers in retail for 2022
  • Some great stories and anecdotes from leaders in the retail industry.

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Is this session for me? What will it cover?

This session is perfect for ecommerce, product, technology and digital leaders in retail businesses looking to roadtest or refine their innovation plans and strengthen their connection with broader business value.

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Drivers for change & the role of digital innovation.

The consumer of 2022 may be used to digital-first experiences, but they expect businesses to continue raising the bar across all buying channels: ecommerce, physical settings, marketplaces, social media and apps. How does digital help you build better experiences, drive efficiencies, optimise conversion and promote loyalty?

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Business value domains.

How does value show up in your business? How do you focus the impact of your digital initiatives - and make your business more:

  • Informed
  • Efficient
  • Intelligent
  • Engaging
  • Sustainable?

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The Digital Opportunity Canvas.

How do you prioritise, structure and communicate your digital initiatives? Do they create cumulative impact or do you find yourself delivering disconnected pockets of value? Find out how using a framework like the Digital Opportunity Canvas will help you get the most out of your digital investments.

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Key technology enablers for 2022.

What are best-in-class retailers focussing on this year?

  • Service-oriented architecture
  • Omnichannel experience
  • Mobile-first
  • Single customer view
  • Data platform.

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Real-world stories.

Our special guest Tom Reding shares his vast ecommerce experience first-hand. Find out how BrewDog’s Group Digital Director led the charge to convert in-bar drinkers to online consumers for better business.

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Breakfast with a view.

Join us on the 9th floor of the Shard for a day of innovation planning and design thinking, fuelled by a patisserie breakfast and a selection of hot lunch options.

Find us at the Horizon LLP offices:

9th floor
The Shard
33 St Thomas St
London
SE1 9RY

Google Maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y7Juy1JsgjRGUYp99

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Meet your hosts.

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Rich Pugh

Chief Data Scientist, Ascent

With more than 20 years’ experience helping companies create value from data, Rich has worked across a variety of industries, helping businesses around the world increase profit margins, solve operational challenges and delight their customers.

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Alex James

Chief Technical Officer, Ascent

Alex James is a business technologist, founder and lifelong software engineer. As Ascent’s Chief Technology Officer he is a huge proponent of the software-driven business, helping customers convert inefficient spend into technical investment and increase ROI.

Alex James is Ascent's Chief Technology Officer.

Alex James is Ascent's Chief Technology Officer.

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Tom Reding

Group Digital Director, BrewDog

Tom leads the team responsible for ecommerce, digital marketing, product development and customer service in BrewDog’s international businesses.

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Get in touch.

We help customers build game-changing products, deliver pivotal data and software projects and build strong internal teams. Got a question or challenge in mind?

We’re ready when you are.

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