Converge @ Walmart 2024 | A flagship retail-tech event

The 2024 edition of Converge @ Walmart brought together over 35 speakers across industries and academia to explore the transformative power of technology in retail. They shared perspectives on the latest tech-powered shopping trends, shedding light on the evolving expectations of next-gen customers.

The event featured an interactive experience zone where attendees were immersed in some of Walmart’s latest innovations. Winners from Sparkathon, an open innovation challenge for the student community to develop creative ideas to solve complex retail problems, were also recognized at the event.

Relive some of the best moments of Converge @ Walmart.

Curtain raiser

Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head, Walmart Global Tech, sets the stage with a glimpse into the exciting future of retail.

Keynote

Suresh Kumar, EVP, Global CTO and CDO, Walmart Inc., delves into the 'why' behind customer behavior and discusses strategies to bring Adaptive Retail to life.

Transforming retail with scalable tech platforms

Walmart leaders explore how building robust platforms can empower retailers to transform the way they meet the unique and rapidly evolving needs of customers.

Personalization, innovation and the next generation of retail

In this conversation, explore how the strategic integration of technology and data empowers retailers to better understand customer sentiment and adapt their products and strategies to meet the diverse and evolving needs of customers globally.

Adaptive Retail: Powering cohesive shopping experiences

The lines between the offline and online worlds are blurring more than ever. Today, it’s about bringing the best experiences of one channel to another and creating a unified, seamless shopping journey. In this session, discover how next-gen technologies are bringing this to life.

Innovating for emerging markets: Using technology to decode customer preferences

In this discussion, learn how advanced technologies and data analysis can help retailers decode shopping behaviors and innovate for emerging markets across different geographies.

Optimizing the supply chain from infrastructure to intelligence

In this session, gain insights into the latest tech advancements shaping the future of supply chain logistics, demand forecasting and inventory optimization.

Quick commerce: Delivering convenience and speed at scale

Customers today expect instant gratification. In this discussion, dive into how tech-powered logistics can help retailers give customers what they want, when and where they want it, faster than ever before.

Powering 'Social Commerce': Innovative tech for interactive shopping

Social media is the new digital storefront where people shop effortlessly as they scroll. In this conversation, learn about the latest innovations driving Social Commerce and the exciting possibilities on the horizon.

Building a people-led, future-ready organization

In this discussion, get to know new-age strategies to build a talent powerhouse that is equipped for tomorrow's opportunities and challenges.

AI-powered search and discovery: Shopping faster, smarter, better

Ever wished your favorite retailer could read your mind? In this conversation, gain insights on how GenAI and data-driven tech are creating more personalized and intuitive experiences for customers.