The latest digital innovations in retail bring about a multitude of benefits, transforming the industry and enhancing various aspects of the customer experience, operational efficiency, and business strategies. Some of the key benefits for retailers can include enhanced customer experience, data-driven decision making and improved operational efficiency.

However, retailers can face several challenges when it comes to adopting digital solutions, hindering the integration of new technologies into their operations.

Join techUK and Hippo at Leeds Digital Festival for an insightful event exploring the latest innovations in retail technology. This event will feature industry leaders from retail and tech discussing how technology is transforming the retail sector, improving customer experiences, and driving business growth.

We'll hear from Adrian Berry, CTO at Asda, who will share his experience of innovations in the industry and insights from Asda as they seek to build a best in class retail technology systems following their divergence from Walmart.

The event will also hear from Catherine Shuttleworth, CEO of Savvy Marketing, who has worked with leading retailers and regularly features in media commentary on the industry, and James MacKenzie, Business and Commercial Director at Hippo, who not only leads on some of the latest innovation relevant for retail, but has over 15 years experience in the retail industry. 

Find a full agenda below and click on the link to book a spot. Audience lists will be shared with all host businesses and organisations participating in this event

Keynote Speakers

Adrian Berry

Adrian Berry

Chief Technology Officer, Asda

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Kerry Jenkin

Kerry Jenkin

Chief Information Officer, Great Rail Journeys

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Catherine Shuttleworth

Catherine Shuttleworth

CEO, Savvy

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Liz Whitefield

Liz Whitefield

Co-founder and Director, Hippo

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Agenda 

10:00-10:05

Introduction 

10:05-10:15  

Overview of tech innovation in the retail sector 

  • Catherine Shuttleworth, CEO, Savvy Marketing

10:15-11:00

Panel session

  • Catherine Shuttleworth, CEO, Savvy Marketing
  • Adrian Berry, CTO, Asda
  • Kerry Jenkin, Chief Information Officer, Great Rail Journeys
  • James Mackenzie, New Business and Commercial Director, Hippo

11:00-12:00

Q&A and Networking