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VIDEO

SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN

Reimagining the Value Chain: How SAP IBP, Business Network, and AI Drive Bottom-Line Transformation

Tushar Bhalla, CTO of CloudPaths; Christa Leong, VP of SAP and IT PMO at Array Technologies; and Dhaval Desai, Senior Director and Group Engineering Lead at Microsoft, share how SAP IBP, the SAP Business Network, and AI come together to drive bottom-line transformation. They explore how integrated planning, real-time collaboration, and intelligent automation unlock visibility, improve forecast accuracy, break down silos, and elevate value chain performance end to end.

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VIDEO, MARKETING

TikTok, X, Threads, Bluesky – Hot Takes on Disruptor Platforms

Moderator John Field, Head of Brand Marketing at Phillips 66, leads a candid conversation with social media leaders from Costco, CoxHealth, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Lenovo on navigating disruptor platforms like TikTok, X, Threads, and Bluesky. Together, they explore how shifting platform dynamics, ownership changes, and emerging ad opportunities impact brand strategy—and how to decide when to lean in, sit out, or simply observe.

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VIDEO, MARKETING

Leading Your Marketing Strategy with Vision and Innovation

Felicity Carson, Chief Marketing Officer at Onsemi, shares how visionary leadership and strategic innovation can elevate marketing’s role in driving business value. She highlights real-world examples and a proven framework for aligning vision with product innovation—offering actionable insights to help leaders create standout customer experiences and drive sustainable growth.

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VIDEO, MARKETING

A New Era of Loyalty Powering the Future of Customer Experiences

Amanda Bailey, Vice President of Customer Marketing & Loyalty at Lowe’s Companies, Inc., shares how Lowe’s is redefining loyalty for a new era of personalized, omnichannel customer experiences. She explores how AI, digital tools, and data-driven marketing strengthen value propositions, deepen engagement, and empower customers—while navigating evolving expectations, privacy challenges, and the future of long-term loyalty.

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VIDEO, MARKETING

How to Survive and Thrive as an Elite Marketer

Francesca Cardarelli, CMO of McDonald’s Canada; Chris Hewitt, Global Head of Brand and Marketing Technology at Sun Life; Katie Williams, CMO US at Haleon; and Navneet Singh, VP of Marketing for Network Security at Palo Alto Networks, explore what it takes to survive and thrive as an elite marketer today. This panel dives into purpose-driven leadership, emerging trends, and the evolving paths of modern marketing—offering candid insights on navigating rapid change, guiding teams, and choosing which trends truly deserve attention.

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VIDEO, MARKETING

Innovation in Marketing and Customer Experience: Master your Marketing Strategy and Align Your Resources to Significantly Increase ROI

Vidya Ramnath, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Emerson, shares how to accelerate growth by mastering your marketing strategy and putting customer experience at the center. She explores how smart marketing investments and digital transformation can align teams, strengthen customer loyalty, and significantly increase ROI.

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SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN

Transform Your Supply Chain to Accelerate Growth: Lessons from Ulta Beauty’s Bold Overhaul

Heather Lane, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Systems at Ulta Beauty, shares how Ulta is transforming its supply chain to fuel long-term growth and elevate the customer experience. In this fireside chat, she explores the company’s innovative MFC model, the smart technologies enabling faster and more accurate operations, and the leadership practices that balance automation with workforce engagement—offering practical lessons for any organization undergoing change.

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SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN

AI at Scale: Transforming Microsoft’s Cloud Supply Chain Planning

Joanna Kostecka, VP of Global Cloud Supply Chain Planning at Microsoft, shares how AI is transforming Microsoft’s cloud supply chain by accelerating speed, accuracy, and intelligent decision-making at scale. She reveals Microsoft’s playbook for building AI-ready teams, simplifying processes, and deploying high-impact AI—from intelligent agents to next-generation forecasting that’s reshaping how business gets done.

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SUPPLY CHAIN — NA, VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN

Build a Supply Chain That Thrives in Uncertainty: AI, Agility & Data

Craig Sutton, Vice President of Industry 4.0 at Eaton Corporation, shares how to build supply chains that thrive in uncertainty by combining AI, agility, and data. He explores how to turn AI into a true decision-making engine, eliminate data blind spots, and design flexible, insight-driven networks that anticipate demand and deliver lasting customer value.

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VIDEO, SUPPLY CHAIN

AI at Scale: Transforming Microsoft’s Cloud Supply Chain Planning

Joanna Kostecka, VP of Global Cloud Supply Chain Planning at Microsoft, shares how Microsoft is transforming its global cloud supply chain with AI at scale. She reveals how AI acts as a true co-pilot in planning and decision-making—accelerating speed, accuracy, and agility—while offering a practical playbook for building AI-ready teams and driving innovation across the enterprise.

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FOOD MANUFACTURING, VIDEO

How to Leverage Economic Development for Your Next Capital Project

Chris Burger, Assistant Vice President at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, shares how manufacturers can leverage state, regional, and local resources to reduce risk, unlock incentives, and secure federal funding for new facilities or expansions. Drawing on real-world Virginia examples, he outlines how to engage EDAs early and maximize the strategic value of every dollar of capital investment.

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FOOD MANUFACTURING, VIDEO

From Compliance Burden to Competitive Advantage

Grayson Hoberg, Managing Director at Kerr Consulting, shares how food manufacturers can stay ahead of evolving regulations and customer standards through integrated quality assurance and compliance solutions. He explores how Sage X3 helps balance risk, quality, and cost while scaling operations and aligning compliance initiatives with long-term business goals.

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VIDEO, FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

Beyond Audits: Transforming Food Safety with Real-Time Risk Scoring

Kevin Davies, Chief Revenue Officer at Provision, shares how real-time risk scoring transforms food safety from a reactive audit exercise into a proactive, data-driven strategy. Through practical tools, automation, and real-world case studies—including an 82% complaint reduction—he shows how teams can turn everyday FSQA records into insights that drive alignment, continuous improvement, and smarter decision-making.

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VIDEO, FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

FSMA 204 Building Blocks: Laying a Strong Foundation for Supply Chain Traceability

Julie McGill, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy & Insights at Trustwell; Takashi Nakamura, VP of Corporate R&D and Food Safety at Del Monte Fresh Produce; and Hiba Kakish, Director of Global Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Little Caesars, share how to build a strong foundation for FSMA 204 compliance. They outline the essential building blocks for traceability, from implementing key data practices and ensuring accuracy to aligning with regulations and strengthening end-to-end supply chain visibility.

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