2018 AGENDA
TUESDAY / JUNE 12, 2018
1:00 pm | Registration desk opens
2:00 – 4:30 pm | ICX Tours
ICX Tours
The DFW area is home to many exciting venues with engaging interactive technology. The ICX Tours are a great way to see this technology in action and to get to know many of your fellow attendees.
Attendees will be able to choose one of the following venues:
• NorthPark Center
• Perot Museum of Nature and Science
• Reflect Digital Innovation Lab
• The Star – Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters
5:00 – 7:00 pm | Welcome Reception
Join us in the ICX Discovery Zone on opening night for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our speakers, sponsors and your fellow attendees.
- Sponsored by Reflect
WEDNESDAY / JUNE 13, 2018
7:00 am | Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am | Opening Remarks
• David Drain | Senior VP of Events | Networld Media Group
• Christopher Hall | Managing Director | ICX Association
• Lee Summers | CEO | Reflect
8:15 am | Opening Keynote
Creating Magic Through a Personalized, Friction-Free User Experience
In 2017, Fast Company recognized Carnival Corporation as being among the “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies” in both the design and travel categories. Fast Company specifically recognized Carnival for its work in developing the Ocean Medallion, a high-tech wearable device that enables the world’s first interactive guest experience platform capable of transforming vacation travel into a highly personalized and elevated level of customized service.
John Padgett, one of the integral members of Disney’s MagicBand and MyMagic+ project, brought his expertise to Carnival and will share with attendees what it took to bring these big ideas to fruition.
- Sponsored by Reflect
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
John Padgett
Chief Experience & Innovation Officer
Carnival Cruise Lines
9:00 am | Refreshment Break
9:30 am | Breakout Session
Delight Customers and Drive Innovation with AI
In today’s competitive market, a growing number of retailers are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help transform their businesses.
Merchants worldwide are relying on the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI and machine learning to make better use of big data, which allows them to streamline their operations, manage their inventory and supply chain with greater efficiency, and create innovative new business models to help run their businesses more strategically.
With the insights AI provides, retailers are delivering the kind of personalized experiences and precision marketing that attract and retain customers, and building omnichannel environments to serve customers anytime and anywhere—in stores, online, and on the go.
Panelists:
• Laura Rea Dickey | CEO | Dickey’s Barbecue
• Dawn Dickson | Founder/CEO | Flat Out of Heels/PopCom
• Jeff Donaldson | Founder & CEO | Intriosity
Moderator:
• Christie Rice | Worldwide Digital Signage Segment Manager | Intel
- Sponsored by Intel
9:30 am | Breakout Session
Creating Synergy Between the Online and Offline World
For all the talk of omnichannel — with some people despising the word — we still have a long way to go. What customers do online (whether desktop or mobile) doesn’t always translate to the offline (in-store) world.
“Seamless” is the magic word to describe an experience where a customer can interact with a brand whenever, and wherever, they want and the brand can easily interact with the customer on its journey. What’s needed to create this synergy?
Panelists:
• Shannan Coghill | Global Experience Director | Michael Kors
• Ignaz Gorischek | VP of Architecture | CallisonRTKL
• Jennifer Moretti | Senior Manager, Marketing Research | Rent-A-Center
Moderator:
• Jonathan Rosen | SVP, Content, Strategy & Creative Services | | PRN, a STRATACACHE company
- Sponsored by Scala
10:30am | Refreshment Break
11:00 am | Breakout Session
Meeting the Demand for Delivery and In-Store Pickup
With time-pressed schedules and the convenience it brings, home delivery is one of the hottest topics of the day. What started with Amazon has spread to all levels of the retail and restaurant industries.
In this session, we will discuss working with third-parties; handling order online, pickup in store and how to deliver great customer experiences when customers don’t go through a traditional buying experience.
Panelists:
• Amber Gadsby | Director of Digital Retail Experience | Domino’s Pizza
• Judy Mottl | Editor | Retail Customer Experience
• Tim Young | CEO | eatsa
Moderator:
• Elliot Maras | Editor | Kiosk Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
11:00 am | Breakout Session
Create the Future: Building an Innovation Lab
If you have an innovation lab, have thought about starting one or simply want to learn more, this session is for you. Labs can help make your innovation ideas a reality and can be started at a low cost. A primary benefit is to test and iterate new technologies in-house before rolling out system-wide.
In this session, we’ll talk about where to start, getting buy-in, how to be successful and lessons from industry professionals.
Panelists:
• David DiMeo | Co-Founder | Robo Retail
• David Kepron | VP, Global Design Strategies | Marriott International
• Tom Walsh | VP, Global Store Development | Under Armour
Moderator:
• Christiana DiMattesa | Director of DTC Retail Marketing, Brand House & Factory House | Under Armour
12:00 pm | Lunch
Lunch & Learn
How can new technology meet the needs of the consumer?
• Daniel Hartmann | President & CEO | Goldfinger
The technology behind customer experience
• Christie Rice | Worldwide Digital Signage Segment Manager | Intel
1:00 pm | Exhibits
ICX Discovery Zone
The ICX Discovery Zone will be open throughout the ICX Summit for attendees to get hands-on demonstrations of the innovative customer engagement technology developed by Summit sponsors. But to make sure you have enough time to visit all booths, we’re setting aside this time on the agenda so you can explore the Discovery Zone without missing any sessions.
2:30 pm | Breakout Session
Interactive Technologies Disrupting the Store
Advancements in technologies available are both exciting and disruptive. In this session, we will talk about interactive and traditional digital signage and the role of technologies such as facial detection, BLE beacons, touch interactivity, analytics, AR/VR, mobile integration and more.
This will be a deep dive into the applications of the technology and the benefits for retailers to increase engagement and drive sales and experiences.
Panelists:
• Angela Gearhart | Vice President, Brand Experience | Sleep Number
• John Miller | CEO | Cali Group
• Tori Peterson | Sr. Program Manager, Visuals & Experiences | Microsoft Stores
Moderator:
• Richard Ventura | VP, Business Development & Solutions | NEC Display Solutions of America
- Sponsored by NEC Display Solutions
2:30 pm | Breakout Session
Top 10 Tips for Successful Pilot Projects
Before rolling out any large enterprise digital signage or kiosk deployment, it is vitally important to conduct a pilot test. We’ll address how to properly prepare and execute a pilot so that it produces measurable results with which you can make an educated decision whether to move forward with a full rollout.
Panelists:
• Jordan Fraser | Account Executive, Publisher Solutions | Vistar Media
• Charles Ogilvie | Head of Innovation | J. Walter Thompson
Moderator:
• Jeff Martin | President & CEO | Right Media Solutions
- Sponsored by Right Media Solutions
3:30 pm | Refreshment Break
4:00 pm | Breakout Session
Capturing Connections
As marketers, we constantly strive to build long-lasting connections with our shoppers. In this Era of Experience, we merge insights, artistry and technology to create and sustain these relationships.
This session dives into the minds and behaviors of today’s shoppers. We’ll peel back the layers and reveal how great brands like Levi’s and Polaris use content and technology to meet and exceed their customers’ expectations.
Speakers:
• Mason Page | EVP Strategic Business Planning | Reflect
• Lee Summers | CEO | Reflect
4:00 pm | Breakout Session
Press Play: The Role of Audio in Store
Ba dum. Just two notes and we know it’s the theme from Jaws. Music and other forms of audio can have a significant impact on our experience. How should brands use audio in their venues to create the desired effect without driving employees batty? Done right, you can set the mood, convey important information and stimulate sales.
Panelists:
• Michelle Adams | Founder | Marketing Brainology
• Mitch Frazier | CEO | Reynolds Farm Equipment
• Christopher Rivera | Managing Member | Canton Car Wash
Moderator:
• Brent Oakley | CEO & Co-Founder | Vibenomics
- Sponsored by Vibenomics
6:30 – 9:30 pm | Awards Dinner Party
ICX Association Elevate Awards @ Topgolf
Each year the ICX Association Elevate Awards are presented at a unique location and this year is no exception. Attendees of the 2018 ICX Summit will be treated to an evening at Topgolf for golf, games, food and fun!
The evening will start with drinks, appetizers and the presentation of the ICX Association’s annual Elevate Awards. Dinner will be served after the brief awards ceremony and then it will be time to hit some balls!
Buses will depart the Omni Frisco at 6:15 pm to take Summit participants to Topgolf, less than 10 minutes away.
- Sponsored by Cineplex Digital Media
THURSDAY / JUNE 14, 2018
7:00 am | Breakfast
8:00 am | Breakout Session
Beating Amazon and Other Tech Giants at Their Own Game
What lessons can we learn from the e-commerce disruptors? Why are these disruptors opening brick-and-mortar stores?
E-commerce companies know their customers, know what customers are interested in, can bring the value of customer reviews, offer ease of ordering and an almost “endless aisle.”
Brick-and-mortar has the advantage of try before you buy, consultative selling, and ease of returns. Those who can leverage their stores effectively can develop a winning strategy.
Panelists:
• Jaime Bettencourt | SVP, Premier Sales & Account Management | Mood Media
• Becky Snider | GM, Mizuno Brand Experience Center | Mizuno USA
• Winston Wm. Wright | Brand Consultant
Moderator:
• Christopher Hall | Managing Director | ICX Association
- Sponsored by Mood Media
8:00 am | Breakout Session
When are Kiosks the Right Solution?
About 15 years ago, it seemed like kiosks were the technology solution for every challenge or opportunity. Fast forward several years and it appeared mobile was the universal solution. Now we realize that consumers won’t always download your app or use your kiosk.
This session will help identify when kiosks are the right solution and will look at case studies of kiosk success and lessons learned from trial and error.
Panelists:
• Paul Epperley | Director, Technology Portfolios | Sodexo
• Jason Raymer | Director of Sales | Bluegrass Cellular
• Jarred Smith | Manager of Digital Experience | Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores
Moderator:
• Jeff Pinc | Director of Sales | Panasonic USA
- Sponsored by Panasonic
9:00 am | Refreshment Break
9:30 am | Breakout Session
How New Technology Enhances the Customer Experience
Changes in technology and design drive and inspire innovation in many fields, but there are few markets where these efforts are as visible to the consumer as in the interactive customer experience. The emerging tools and techniques that we will discuss will enhance the customer engagement and provide new, insightful ideas for increasing user interaction.
In this session, we’ll talk about the current state of touchscreen technology and where it is going. We’ll also touch on software trends and features as well as the hardware, software and enclosure integration.
Panelists:
• Daniel Hartmann | President & CEO | Goldfinger
• Les O’Nan | Partner/President/CEO | Gaming Solutions Worldwide
• Brad Pommen | President | SMRT1 Technologies
Moderator:
• Robert Abou Jaoude | Sales Executive | Betson Enterprises
- Sponsored by Betson Enterprises
10:30 am | Refreshment Break
11:00 am | Closing Keynote
Giving Guests an All-Access Pass to Your Brand
You want to make it as easy as possible for customers to do business with you. Rafik Hanna will share how Taco Bell is stepping up its digital offerings as the brand continues its journey to become a $15 billion company with 9,000 restaurants globally by 2022. The brand continues to deliver same-store sales growth by driving innovation, new store development and creating a frictionless customer experience. One key to Taco Bell’s success is a strong partnership with its franchisees to deliver world-class operations.
With a renewed focus on technology and greater access to the brand for consumers, Rafik will describe how Taco Bell is giving its customers “all access” through a variety of platforms, including self-service kiosks, web, mobile, and delivery.
Speaker:
• Rafik Hanna | Senior Director, All Access | Taco Bell
- Sponsored by Cineplex Digital Media
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Rafik Hanna
Senior Director, All Access
Taco Bell
12:00 pm | Summit adjourns