Retail Technology Conference
United States | Europe
RTC26: Bringing the Best Out West
From headline speakers and breakout insights to standout technology and unforgettable Tucson moments, RTC26 delivered big ideas and real momentum for retail. Watch the recap video and read the full event recap.
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Wrap Up Newsletter
Andy Bennett doesn't recap events. He reads the room. Four days in Tucson, and he's got some thoughts worth sitting with. If you were at #RTC26 or wish you were: this one's worth a read.
AI Security Features
What happens when AI connects your security cameras with your point of sale? Thank you to our partner Plexor for the collaboration, continued support, and showcasing what smarter retail intelligence can look like at #RTC26.
Mic Drop Moments
The sessions at #RTC26 have been delivering. Here are some moments from Day 1 that stuck.
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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