SAN FRANCISCO

Head to the registration desk to check in. Grab your badge and a bite to eat!

Listen in as Robyn Sue Fisher, the founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Smitten Ice Cream, discusses how she is reegineering ice cream! Fisher, who was dissatisfied with the corporate world and her frozen dessert options, decided she wanted to make being an adult a fun thing, so she chased after something she loved — ice cream — and made it better by using high tech to take it back in time, making it pure again (using all natural, local ingredients). It all starts with a story that includes a Stanford MBA, liquid nitrogen, a 40-pound machine bungee corded to a Radio Flyer wagon that she hauled around the streets of San Francisco selling made-to-order ice cream, hoping to not get arrested. Fisher is scrappy, smart and stubborn. She proves that “if there’s a will, there’s a way.”  You’ll love hearing her story!

Personalization is what every consumer now demands. Across the entire Maslow hierarchy of needs, digital keeps upping the expectations of ‘how personal is personal’? But it’s only half the equation. Success comes from turning personal interactions into shoppable moments. In this 10 min marriage of creativity and technology, get a boost of retail inspiration and data insight

Ready, set, go! Spend this networking power hour meeting and greeting new contacts as well as reconnecting with old friends! What makes Women in Retail Leadership Circle truly special is its extraordinary networking opportunities. We want you to leave this session with a whole new set of friends and a yearlong support system. What’s more, it’s fun! Take advantage of every minute of this power hour — and bring your business cards with you!

The retail industry is facing a whirlwind of change. How can retail leaders stay focused and maximize their impact during this dynamic time, while motivating their team to do the same? Join us for a quick introduction to the concept of Sustainable High Impact, where we’ll uncover tips to perform at your best.

Join us over lunch for Peer Circles! We’re matching you up by job function, so, for example, vice presidents of merchandising will be seated with other senior-level merchandising professionals, and together they can talk all things merchandising! Same goes for attendees involved in e-commerce, digital, finance, marketing, human resources, etc., etc. Enjoy lunch with some targeted networking!

Listen in to this great conversation with Nizzi Renaud, the chief marketing officer of Zazzle, an online marketplace that allows designers and customers to create their own products with independent manufacturers. Nizzi will discuss her career (she’s been been at some of the most successful startups in the world), as well as her work currently leading the marketing charge at Zazzle, where she’s taken the marketplace ecosystem to new heights. Take a listen to her story and hear what she’s been able to accomplish – we guarantee you will be impressed!

In this panel you’ll hear from three career coaches and leadership experts who will share their knowledge on topics ranging from negotiation best practices to creating your personal brand to enhancing your leadership effectiveness via your own personal style. You’ll learn how to build your career and deliver better business results at the same time. Be sure to take copious notes! And questions from the audience are encouraged!

Today, the pace of retail is moving a million miles a minute. And it’s no exception for these retail change agents. Listen as career journeys are shared, including life at a startup. In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll learn how these industry disruptors started and grew their businesses in a noisy, competitive retail environment; the technology trends they’re tracking; insights into how these change agents plan to scale their brands; and so much more!

Listen in as Sheree Waterson, the former chief product officer at Athleta, talks about her illustrious career, including her most recent work with the Gap Inc.-owned athletic apparel brand, as well as stints as the CEO of Nasty Gal, and chief product officer at lululemon athletica. She promises to talk candidly about her successes and challenges, share leadership tips, and give attendees an inside look at what it’s like to be a retail veteran.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to really get to know extraordinary women leaders in retail. We’re talking a no-holds-barred conversation with women who are changing the retail space. You’ll hear about the leadership strategies that have made them so successful, tips for managing during difficult and trying times, and, as always, funny stories from along the way. The leadership panel is always an inspirational, enlightening and energizing session, and one not to be missed. Plus, it’s a great way to kick off cocktail hour!

Cheers to a fabulous day! Join us for cocktails and networking — and a great time to discuss all of the wonderful speakers we’ve had throughout the day.