There’s Still Time to Register for IoT, Big Data Retail Summit in Toronto (November 15-16)

Craig Patterson
Craig Patterson
Now located in Toronto, Craig is a retail analyst and consultant at the Retail Council of Canada. He's also the Director of Applied Research at the University of Alberta School of Retailing in Edmonton. He has studied the Canadian retail landscape for the past 25 years and he holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Degrees. He is also President & CEO of Vancouver-based Retail Insider Media Ltd.

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Retailers that leverage IoT, Big Data technologies in different aspects of their businesses can both increase their profitability and gain a competitive advantage. However, knowing which technologies to invest in and what the ROI of IoT can be can sometimes be difficult to ascertain without guidance.

Fortunately, all of this will be discussed at the IoT, Big Data Retail Summit, which takes place at St. Andrew’s Club (150 King Street West) in Toronto on November 15-16, 2016. The conference will cover topics such as optimizing the supply chain, tech adaptation in retail, and creating new channels and business streams. There’s also a reduced rate for retailers. Recently confirmed speakers will also cover topics with respect to having a digital-first approach and the ROI of IoT.  

New Speakers for IoT, Big Data Retail Summit

Some of the most recent additions to the speaker line-up are from:

In addition, new speakers include:

  • Director Customer Insights – Jackman Reinvents
  • SVP Customer Experience & Digital Channels – Rogers Communications
  • Founder – Brainsights
  • CEO and President – GALE Partners
  • Co-Founder and CEO – Aislelabs

Sessions from these new speakers include “Introducing a Digital First Mentality into B2B Organizations,” “Shifting Traditional Marketing to Digital First Marketing,” and “Investing Right into Technology & The ROI of IoT.” 

For the latest speaker and program updates, download the conference brochure here: www.iotevents.ca/event/retail

There is also a new Gold Sponsor for this conference, namely Architech. 

 

Register for this event today to secure your spot: www.iotevents.ca/event/retail

For more information, you may reach the conference organizers, IoT Events, via email at info@iotevents.ca or over the phone at +1 (647) 775-1610. 

*Sponsored. To have your event (or product or service) profiled on Retail Insider, email: craig@retail-insider.com*

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web: October 6, 2016



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