Oracle Retail Summit

Registration

Location: Tappenbeck Foyer

Welcome & Introduction

• Paul Woodward

  GVP of Retail Product, Oracle

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The Three Forces Reshaping Retail—and How AI Helps You Win

• Jeff Warren

  Vice President RGIU Customer Operations, Oracle

Oracle’s Jeffrey Warren, vice president retail global business unit customer operations, explores how retailers are responding to three powerful forces: forging stronger connections with customers and supply chains, managing economic uncertainty and volatility, and adapting to the blending of retail business models. He’ll share how retailers are leveraging AI to stay agile, compete smarter, and build resilience for the future.

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Reimagining Retail with AI Across the Business

• Cormac Watters

  Executive Vice President of Applications for Oracle Europe, Middle East, and Africa

• Christian Wagner

  Director Digital FashionID, Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf Group

Cormac Watters, EVP and general manager of EMEA applications at Oracle explores how AI can connect every part of the retail chain—from the storefront to the shipyards—so European retailers can move faster, reduce bottlenecks, and unlock growth without adding complexity. Cormac will be joined by Peek & Cloppenburg share firsthand insights on succeeding in the age of AI.

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The Value of Customer Community

• Ania Diaz Espinosa

  Head of Global Store Front Office, Kering

• Yalla Rajeshwar Reddy

  Senior Manager Retail Excellence, Estee Lauder

• Dana Levitan

  VP of Customer Services, Oracle Retail

Leaders from the Oracle Retail Customer Community (ORCC) discuss the benefits of participating in the organization. ORCC leaders host webinars, recruit new members, and provide valuable feedback to Oracle Retail, alongside our Customer Advisory Boards and Solution Insider Groups. We use this feedback to inform our product roadmap decisions. Hear directly from our customer leaders to learn how you can get more involved, establish friendships, and drive a smoother implementation experience for your teams.

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Wrap up & Close

• Michelle Blichfeldt

  Global Director of Retail Marketing, Oracle

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Welcome Reception and Dinner

Breakers Beach House

Join us for a networking reception at Breakers Beach House. With sea views, great food, and a relaxed setting, it’s the perfect place to connect with retail peers, exchange insights, and build new connections.

Networking Breakfast

Location: Keizerzaal

Registration

Location: Tappenbeck Foyer

AI Inspired Retail: Driving Product Innovation across the Connected Retail Journey

• Paul Woodward

  GVP of Retail Product, Oracle

• David Clifton

  Senior Vice President, Consumer Industries Technology, Oracle

Hear how AI is driving smarter assortment and inventory planning, collaborative supply chain tools, and a marketplace of extensions—empowering retailers, suppliers, and partners to unlock efficiencies, accelerate innovation, and drive growth.

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Networking Break

Location: Tappenbeck Foyer

From Silos to Synergy: AI-Driven End-to-End Visibility and Integration

• Ornella Urso

  Senior Research Manager, IDC

Retail consumers demand personalized, seamless experiences across channels. Retail supply chains are more interdependent than ever. Visibility into retail processes end to end has moved from being just a back-office function to becoming the foundation of building customer engagement and loyalty and driving growth. In this session, learn how AI and unified commerce platforms can help retailers break down data silos and act with agility to meet customers’ rising expectations.

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Record Implementation: Kayanee Goes Live on Oracle Retail Cloud in Just 5½ Months

• Sohaib Masood

  Head of IT Applications, Kayanee

• Luis Guimarães

  Operations Manager, Retail Consult

Learn how Kayanee, a Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) company dedicated to women’s wellness, went live with a comprehensive Oracle Retail Cloud solution in just five-and-a-half months. Working with Oracle Retail Consulting, Kayanee delivered a smooth, efficient, and scalable foundation in record time, accelerating its market readiness and ability to grow.

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WE Fashion Restyles its Operations with Oracle Cloud

• Koen Aben

  European eCommerce Director, WE Fashion

• Richa Rawal

  Regional Director, Oracle Retail

• Laurent Jan van den Ham

  Business Transformation Manager, WE Fashion

Join Koen Aben, European eCommerce Director at WE Fashion, Laurent Jan van den Ham, Business Transformation Manager at WE Fashion, and Richa Rawal, Regional Director, Oracle Retail for an interactive session exploring WE Fashion’s journey with Oracle Cloud. Discover how this iconic, family-owned retailer—serving men, women, and kids in over 25 countries—is redesigning its business processes to drive greater agility and security across its omnichannel operations. Hear firsthand how leveraging Oracle Cloud is helping WE Fashion transform and future-proof its business in today’s fast-evolving retail landscape.

Location: Picke 1 and 2

Networking Lunch

Location: Keizerzaal

Breakout Sessions

AI-Powered Merchandising: Unlock Supply Chain Synergy for Retail Success

• Sergio Ferreira

  Senior Product Strategy Director, Oracle

This session will delve into the ways AI can revolutionize retail merchandising strategies and create a ripple effect of efficiency across the supply chain, enabling attendees to discover its role in driving retail success and customer satisfaction.

Location: Panorama 7

The Power of Integrated Merchandising and Logistics

• Laurent Bihler

  Senior Director, Sales Consulting, Oracle Retail

• Julian Stephan-Etheridge

  Supply Chain Management Specialist, Oracle

Join us to discover how the integration of Oracle Retail Merchandising Foundation Cloud and Oracle Logistics Cloud can help retailers gain real-time visibility into inventory levels, adapt quickly to changing demand and supply chain constraints, streamline order fulfillment, provide import transparency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Location: Panorama 8

Luxury Retail Reinvented: Selfridges' Xstore Story

• Andrew Wasley

  Head of Architecture & Business Analysis, Selfridges

• Michael Abela

  GVP CS4I Retail Omnichannel, Oracle

Discover how iconic luxury department store Selfridges is redefining the retail experience by leveraging Oracle Xstore to meet specific business needs. With over a century of history and renowned for its unmatched product curation, Selfridges operates at a scale that demands flexibility, agility, and precision.

Location: Panorama 1, 2, 3

Networking Break

Location: Tappenbeck Foyer

Breakout Sessions

Driving Retail Performance: Leveraging Technology for Global Expansion

• Katie Metcalf

  Merchandise Development Lead, Matalan

• Stuart Elborn

  Head of Product and Delivery, Primark

• Moderator: Antony Wildey

  VP, Global Solution Consulting, Oracle Retail

Join executives from UK-based fashion retailers Matalan and Primark as they discuss the technologies and strategies they’re using to optimize merchandise operations, enhance customer experiences, and manage global expansion.

Location: Panorama 7

Optimize Retail Assortment and Inventory with AI

• Mary Vorus

  Retail Product Strategy Director, Planning, Oracle

• Amanda Woodly

  Sr. Product Strategy Director, Oracle

In this session, we’ll explore how AI is changing the way retailers manage their assortment and inventory planning, improving efficiency, personalization, and profitability. Gain practical insights to harness AI for better assortments, inventory control and pricing, leading to outstanding retail performance.

Location: Panorama 8

How Integrated Xstore and Payments Accelerate Store Rollouts and Enable Frictionless Omnichannel Experiences

• Florian Reremoser

  Head of Retail IT, Swarvoski

• Michael Colpitts

  Senior Product Strategy Director, Oracle

• Niklas Brüning

  VP Global Business Development, Adyen

Join us for an insightful discussion featuring Florian Reremoser from Swarovski, as we explore how integrating Oracle Xstore Point of Service with advanced payment solutions enables rapid in-store rollout and delivers seamless omnichannel experiences. Discover how leading retailers can harness the powerful partnership with their payment provider to reduce time-to-market, unify payment processes, and meet evolving customer expectations. The session will highlight Swarovski’s firsthand journey, address key integration strategies, and offer practical insights for retailers seeking competitive differentiation.

Location: Panorama 1, 2, 3

Networking Break

Location: Tappenbeck Foyer

Breakout Sessions

Preparing for the Next Chapter: Cape Union Mart Accelerates Inventory Planning with Oracle Cloud

• Grant De Waal

  Group CIO, Cape Union Mart Group

• Tania Neethling

  Enterprise Application Manager - Merchandise and Supply Chain systems, Cape Union Mart Group

Hear how Cape Union Mart, one of South Africa’s leading outdoor and lifestyle retailers, is taking a fresh approach to inventory planning. Working with Oracle Retail Consulting, Cape Union Mart has gained a unified view across its entire supply chain, streamlining forecasting and replenishment and aligning teams for faster, more effective decision-making.

Location: Panorama 8

Xstore and CrowdTwist: Give Customers a Seamless Loyalty Experience Across Channels

• Michael Colpitts

  Senior Product Strategy Director, Oracle

• Emily Rudin

  Vice President, Loyalty Product Strategy & Growth, Oracle

This session will explore how retailers can leverage Xstore and CrowdTwist, Oracle’s powerful point of service and loyalty solutions, to drive customer engagement, recognition, and loyalty by placing loyalty data at the associate’s fingertips.

Location: Panorama 1, 2, 3

Networking Break

Location: Tappenbeck Foyer

Breakout Sessions

Retail Financials: the Value of Integrating Oracle Retail and Fusion Cloud Financials Applications

• Laurent Bihler

  Senior Director, Sales Consulting, Oracle Retail

• Lee Clinton

  Senior Product Architect, Oracle

Discover the power of combining the retail and financial data in these Oracle applications to make better-informed decisions, optimize inventory, and boost productivity. This integration is the secret weapon for retailers seeking a competitive edge.

Location: Panorama 7

Lifecycle Pricing Optimization: Towards a markdown strategy for success

• Christian Wagner

  Director Digital FashionID, Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf Group

• Amanda Woodly

  Sr. Product Strategy Director, Oracle

• Klaus Sentker

  Chairman Of The Board, Retail Consult

Join this fireside chat between leaders from Oracle, Peek & Cloppenburg and Retail Consult and learn about this International Department Store Retailer‘s path to quick wins through a pricing strategy aligned with business goals customer demand, and changing market conditions.

Location: Panorama 8

Mobilizing the Store Experience: OVS Accelerates Digital Transformation with Oracle Retail Cloud

• Andrea Corneo

  Global Director IT Retail, OVS

• Michael Colpitts

  Senior Product Strategy Director, Oracle

Learn how OVS, Italy’s leading fashion retailer, with more than 2,000 stores worldwide, is bringing mobility to the sales floor. By implementing Oracle Retail Cloud solutions, including Xstore Point of Service and Customer Engagement, OVS is transforming how associates connect with shoppers, improving speed, personalization, and satisfaction. Hear about the challenges the company faced, the steps it took, and the surprising outcomes.

Location: Panorama 1, 2, 3

Networking Dinner at Keizerzaal

Join us for a Networking Dinner at Keizerzaal—an evening with a beautiful view, great food, and the chance to connect, share ideas, and build lasting professional relationships.

Networking Breakfast

Location: Keizerzaal

Welcome

• Paul Woodward

  GVP of Retail Product, Oracle

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Shining bright with Standardization: Swarovski’s journey to global Xstore standardization and effortless upgrades

• Alexander Zangerl

  Head of IT, Swarovski

Discover how Austrian-based jewellery and accessories brand Swarovski is modernizing its global retail operations with an integrated rollout of Oracle Retail Xstore Mobile Point of Service. Gain insights for your own mobile-first POS implementation, including ways to empower store associates and deliver personalised customer experiences.

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How AI is Changing the Retail Landscape

• Amanda Woodly

  Sr. Product Strategy Director, Oracle

Join us as Oracle Retail AI expert Amanda Woodly, senior product strategy director at Oracle explores the evolution of AI and its profound impact on the retail industry. Amanda will take us on a fast-paced journey from the early stages of AI adoption through recent breakthroughs in Generative AI and real-world success stories.

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Networking Break

Location: Tappenbeck Foyer

Galeries Lafayette Restyles Enhances its Merchandising and Inventory Operations with AI-enabled Oracle Retail Cloud Solutions Suite

• Stéphane Zantain

  CIO, Supply Chain, Galeries Lafayette

• Thierry Schnelzauer

  CIO, Department Stores, Galeries Lafayette

Discover how iconic French department store chain Galeries Lafayette uses Oracle Retail solutions to make smarter merchandising decisions, derive real-time inventory insights, improve operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences across its 290 stores and online channels.

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Seamless Journeys in Luxury: Kering’s Mobile-First POS Transformation

• Elena Pedron

  Global Sale & Client Omnichannel Director, Kering

• Alberto Tha

  Senior Director, Continental Europe, Oracle

• Vincenzo Criscuolo

  Managing Director for Retail, Accenture

Discover how Kering is redefining luxury retail with the global rollout of Oracle Retail Xstore NewPOS. Learn how a mobile-first, omnichannel platform is empowering store associates to deliver seamless, personalized, and compliant shopping journeys, supported by features like tap-to-pay, tax-free refunds, and connected global payments. Backed by strong partnerships, real-time integration, and a scalable SaaS backbone, Kering is accelerating innovation and elevating the in-store journey, bringing agility, simplicity, and excellence to luxury retail worldwide.

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Closing Remarks

• Alberto Tha

  Senior Director, Continental Europe, Oracle

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Networking Lunch

Location: Keizerzaal