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The stage setup for Converge @ Walmart, with purple light beams. In the center of the stage is a large screen which says ‘Converge @ Walmart’. On the left of the stage is a screen that says ‘Power the Present, Enable the Future’. The stage setup for Converge @ Walmart, with purple light beams. In the center of the stage is a large screen which says ‘Converge @ Walmart’. On the left of the stage is a screen that says ‘Power the Present, Enable the Future’.

Converge @ Walmart

Showcasing a people-led, tech-powered future of retail.

The 2023 edition of Converge @ Walmart was an immersive experience, bringing together over 30 speakers across industries and academia, to explore themes such as retail innovation, automation and the impact of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality.


The event featured an interactive experience zone allowing attendees to engage with the latest innovations. Winners from Sparkathon, a competition for the student community to develop creative ideas to solve complex retail problems, were also recognized at the event.

Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech, stands on the stage of Converge @ Walmart.

In the spotlight:
The best of Converge @ Walmart

Watch the highlights from the latest edition of our flagship retail tech event.


The future of retail: How tech is reshaping the shopping landscape
Discover how Walmart drives retail innovation through tech-powered supply chain optimization and personalized shopping experiences. Watch the complete fireside chat between Balu Chaturvedula, SVP & Country Head, Walmart Global Tech and Srini Venkatesan, EVP, U.S. Omni Platforms and Tech.

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Curtain raiser

Balu Chaturvedula, SVP & Country Head, Walmart Global Tech in India, sets the stage with a glimpse into the defining moments of the past year and the evolution of Converge @ Walmart.

Keynote

Suresh Kumar, EVP, CTO & CDO, Walmart Inc., takes us on an exciting journey into the transformation of Walmart’s innovations across the retail tech landscape.

The future of retail: How tech is reshaping the shopping landscape

Discover how Walmart drives retail innovation through tech-powered supply chain optimization and personalized shopping experiences.

Beyond payments: Building the full stack of the customer's financial journey

Customer-centricity helps businesses deliver the best customer experiences and build lasting success. The CEO of PhonePe shares how they empower every step of their customers’ financial journeys.

The evolving role of tech in retail: How emerging tech is enabling customers, sellers and associates to interact seamlessly

From AI in retail, to retail automation, discover how emerging technologies are elevating and aligning retail experiences for customers, sellers and associates.

Cloud-powered experiences and the next generation of AI: How technology powers better lives

Discover how cloud-powered retail experiences and AI are reshaping the retail landscape, enhancing customer engagement and supporting better lives.

The profound synergy of humans and machines:

The future of AI and retail automation

Gain insights on platform-based thinking, the human-machine partnership and the interconnected future of retail automation.

The recipe for epic success

Discover the role of technology in building a successful personal brand that can create endless opportunities and shape our lives.

Enhancing convenience for billions in the era of Generative AI: Data-driven products and platforms that tell compelling stories

Learn about the transformative power of GenAI in leveraging retail data analytics to enhance customer experiences.

Unlocking the secret recipe for harnessing deep tech in retail

Explore the impact of deep tech in solving futuristic challenges and shaping a sustainable future for retail innovation.

The clean deal: Exploring new age transportation, sustainability and automation in supply chain management

Learn about the convergence of connected supply chains and consumer demand for traceability. Discover how industry leaders are shaping real-time, visible supply chain automation in retail.

Breaking barriers: An agri-tech twist to traditional offerings

Learn how Hoovu Fresh is transforming the age-old flower industry with tech. Explore retail innovation and automation for sustainable practices.

From immersive shopping experiences to driving impact: Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are transforming the world of retail

From experiments to mainstream adoption, hear from tech leaders as they discuss how AR and VR contribute to retail innovation.

Celebrity fireside chat

Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane shares stories from the field, experiences that have shaped his career and his journey as a start-up investor.

Converge @ Walmart in the news

A split screen on the stage of Converge @ Walmart. On the left hand side, the screen displays a presentation slide titled Cycles of Change. On the left hand side, the screen displays Suresh Kumar, EVP, CTO and CDO, Walmart Inc. speaking about the slide.

Only technology can bring seamlessness in retailing: Walmart

The Hindu featured Suresh Kumar in an article where he shares insights into big disruptions in retail.


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The stage set up for Converge @ Walmart, with green and purple beams of light.

Converge @ Walmart is back to power the present and enable the future of retail! 

CXO Today featured Converge @ Walmart as the right platform for discovering retail technologies that are playing a key role in driving growth, personalization and customer delight.

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Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech standing on the stage of Converge @ Walmart and applauding, while an image of Chandrayaan-3 is displayed on the screen behind him.

AI, cloud services disrupting retail industry: Experts at Walmart event

Business Standard featured Suresh Kumar and Balu Chaturvedula in an article exploring the future of retail


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Converge @ Walmart in frames 

Experience the essence of Converge @ Walmart through these memorable snapshots.

Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech, stands on stage introducing a panel discussion at Converge @ Walmart.
Anshu Bhardwaj, SVP and COO, Walmart Global Tech, and Jeyandran Venugopal, CPTO, Flipkart, engage in a discussion on stage at Converge @ Walmart.
Vishal Krishna, Founder, UpstreamLife Media Pvt. Ltd., and Hari Vasudev, EVP, Global Tech Platform, Walmart Global Tech, in a fireside chat on stage at Converge @ Walmart.
Panel discussion on stage at Converge @ Walmart, featuring Prashanti Bodugum, VP, eCommerce, U.S. Omni Platforms Tech, Walmart Global Tech; Prashant Warier, Co-founder and CEO, Qure.ai; Soma Biswas, Professor, IISc and Mausam, Professor, IIT Delhi.
Akhil Vishwanatham, VP, Technology, Walmart Global Tech, converses with Ankur Warikoo, entrepreneur, author, and creator, on stage at Converge @ Walmart.
Tathagat Verma, Sr. Director, TechOps, Walmart Global Tech; Raghu Krishnananda, CPTO, Myntra; Subram Natarajan, Director, Customer Engineering, Google and Amith Singhee, Director, IBM Research, stand together on stage at Converge @ Walmart after a panel discussion.
Panel discussion on stage at Converge @ Walmart between Mrinal Chatterjee, VP, Engineering, Walmart Global Tech; Ravikiran Annaswamy, CEO and Co-founder, Numocity and Dr. Fathima Benazir J, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Azooka Labs.
Panel discussion taking place on stage at Converge @ Walmart, featuring Rajiv Bhuta, VP, Product, Walmart Global Tech; Hemant Badri, SVP, Supply Chain, Customer Experience and ReCommerce, Flipkart; Kapil Mahajan, Global CIO, Allcargo Logistics and Abhishek Nehru, Co-founder, Ripplr.
Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech and Srini Venkatesan, EVP, U.S. Omni Platforms Tech, Walmart Global Tech engage in a discussion on the stage of Converge @ Walmart.
Panel discussion on stage at Converge @ Walmart between Raghavan Balakrishnan, VP, Engineering, Walmart Global Tech; Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Co-founder, Wakefit; Ramneek Khurana, Co-founder, Lenskart and Manohar Swaminathan, Sr. Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research India.
Walmart Global Tech associates sing on stage at Converge @ Walmart.
: A participant at Converge @ Walmart watches a digital display of Walmart’s innovations at the event’s Experience Zone.
Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech, and Hari Vasudev, EVP, Global Tech Platform, Walmart Global Tech, stand together on stage at Converge @ Walmart with two winners of Sparkathon holding a cheque that was awarded to them.
Mohit Mathur, Head of Strategy and Operations, Walmart Global Tech, and Aman Gupta, Co-founder and CMO, boAt, engage in conversation on the Converge @ Walmart stage.
Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech, presents a token of appreciation to Indian cricketer, Ajinkya Rahane, on the Converge @ Walmart stage.
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