New York, NY
Event Details
April 28, 2026
New York, NY
​Join Retail AI Council for a fascinating evening of wine, whiskey, and retail intelligence.
Bringing together senior retail leaders and the authors shaping today’s thinking on retail strategy, operations, innovation, and AI for a gallery-style evening built around conversation.
​The authors are part of the room, not the program. Expect thoughtful dialogue, small-group conversations, and one-on-one connections with decision-makers who are actively building modern retail businesses.
Featured Authors:
​• Andy Laudato, “Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing It Team”
• Ari Lightman, “Monster Transformation: Conquer Your Digital Fears, Be AI Ready, and Focus on What Matters to Your Organization”
• Tom McFadyen, “AI Best Practices for Commerce: Proven Use Cases of Artificial Intelligence“
​Please note: due to limited capacity and our goal of curating a thoughtful mix of retail leaders and industry partners, all ticket requests will be subject to approval.
Speakers
Tom McFadyen
Author & CEO of McFadyen Digital
Tom McFadyen founded McFadyen Digital 30+ years ago and has built a team of several hundred employees across North America, South America, and Asia. During 20+ years of digital commerce focus Tom has overseen 200+ large-scale implementations which cumulatively generate tens of billions of dollars of annual revenue. During 10+ years of focus on digital marketplaces he’s also overseen implementations which generate billions of dollars. He is a frequent speaker at IRCE, NRF, Shop.Org, and other eCommerce events. Tom also holds board & council positions at NRF, YPO, and the Oracle Commerce User Group.