Retail Technology Conference
United States | Europe
Join Us at RTC26 U.S. — Tucson Awaits!
Get ready to join industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries at the stunning JW Marriott in Tucson, Arizona from May 11th – 14th, for RTC26 U.S. This dynamic event will feature inspiring conversations, cutting-edge technology showcases, and invaluable networking opportunities. Whether you’re eager to explore the latest retail trends, connect with like-minded professionals, or gain actionable insights to propel your business forward, RTC26 is the must-attend event of the year.
Stay tuned for more details and prepare to experience unforgettable moments that will shape the future of retail technology in an exceptional setting.
Meet our 2026 RTC Speakers
Frank Gleeson
Frank Gleeson is the President and CEO of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Frank has deep experience in foodservice and convenience retailing. As president & CEO of Aramark Northern Europe from 2017 to 2024, he oversaw a team of over 20,000 employees across 2,800-plus locations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Barclay Blair
As Sr. Managing Director of DLA Piper's AI Innovation Team, Barclay advises both the firm and its clients on the applications of AI while driving the innovative use of emerging technologies. Barclay has led several high-profile consulting engagements at the world's leading institutions to help them globally transform the way they manage information.
Eric Boles
Eric Boles is the CEO and Founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a leadership training, and development company, headquartered in Lakewood, Washington. He is a thought leader in business strategies and provides in-depth coaching and consulting to help organizational leaders maximize their human assets and increase productivity and peak performance.
Kalpana Mahesh
Kalpana Mahesh is the Head of the Gen AI & Data Solutions Architects organization at AWS and focuses on accelerating customer business outcomes. Her background includes the diverse areas of machine learning, data, software development, hardware engineering, battery management, and IoT along with global customer & business management. She holds 2 patents in the energy harvesting space, has a MS EE from Missouri Science & Technology University and a MBA from SMU. Her passions outside of work are f
Naveed Lalani
Naveed is an entrepreneur, executive, and early-stage investor, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Plexor, a visual AI company for retail. He launched his first venture, Rally, after leaving graduate school; Rally was used by 60K causes and facilitated over $1B in fundraising. He has founded startups across payments, mental health, AI and other industries.
Rigvi Chevala
Rigvi Chevala, Chief Product & Technology Officer at ServiceChannel, is a seasoned executive and a pragmatic leader with 20 years of experience in building enterprise scale software products.
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Increased Brand Visibility
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Lead Generation & Networking Opportunities
RTC draws influential decision-makers and industry leaders, providing you with opportunities to generate leads, forge meaningful relationships and establish strategic partnerships.
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