DAY 1 Wednesday | October 15

10:00 am - 10:30 am Check-In Opens

10:30 am - 10:45 am Exchange Orientation + Opening Remarks

10:45 am - 11:15 am CMP Research Signature Study | AI for CX: Presenting CMP Research Prism for Customer Analytics

Jordan Zivoder - Quantitative Research Lead, CMP Research

Companies are looking to better understand their customers so can serve them more proactively. That's one reason why 68% of companies are increasing investments in customer analytics tools. AI is expanding what analytics tools can do and better UX, ease of use, upgraded visualizations and more are helping analytics and Voice of Customer teams move beyond reactive data, like post-contact surveys. How should you differentiate customer analytics providers and what do marketplace trends suggest about this technology category? Learn more from CMP Research as it unveils its latest Prism for Customer Analytics Tools.

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Jordan Zivoder

Quantitative Research Lead
CMP Research

11:15 am - 11:45 am Keynote | AI-Accelerated Food Innovation in Retail & CPG: Cutting Launch Time & Elevating Food Safety

Varun Khanna - Founder, Variyaan Global | Former Executive at Chobani, PepsiCo, 7-Eleven, 7Eleven

With billions spent annually on promotional activity, the stakes for getting personalization right in consumer packaged goods (CPG) have never been higher. In this session, Varun Khanna shares insights from his new AI venture focused on unlocking the true potential of customer data and personalization in the CPG space. Drawing on real-world examples from billion-dollar CPG promo budgets, Varun will break down how advanced forecasting, AI, and data analytics can radically improve promo efficiency and eliminate waste.

Key Takeaways:

How AI and data analytics are transforming product development and forecasting

The role of hyper-personalized promotions in driving ROI across the CPG industry

Lessons learned from implementing AI at scale within billion-dollar brands

Why now is the time to move beyond spreadsheets and embrace intelligent automation

This session is designed for decision-makers looking to activate smarter, AI-driven strategies for growth and efficiency in CPG and beyond.

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Varun Khanna

Founder, Variyaan Global | Former Executive at Chobani, PepsiCo, 7-Eleven
7Eleven

11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lonestar Networking Brunch

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Business Meetings


2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Comfort Break

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Expert Inisghts | The Social Safety Balancing Act: Navigating Trust, Safety, and AI in CX

Nishtha Jain - Head of Innovation and Digital Technology, Takeda

As the digital world continues to evolve, the design of social platforms has far-reaching implications for user well-being, trust, and safety. In this forward-thinking keynote, Nishtha Jain examines the unintended consequences of current platform design and makes a compelling case for integrating safety as a core design principle. With the rise of generative and agentic AI accelerating user engagement and personalization, Jain explores the need for clearer accountability standards, including the potential for digital safety labels. Drawing from cross-industry examples and human-centered design approaches, this session challenges CX, UX, and technology leaders to prioritize trust, ethics, and user protection at the foundation of innovation.


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Nishtha Jain

Head of Innovation and Digital Technology
Takeda

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Quickfire Spotlight | 3 Stories, 30 Minutes, Real Results

In this fast-paced, TED-style session, three solution providers each take the stage for a focused 8–10 minute talk.


Each spotlight highlights a real customer experience challenge - and the solution that made a measurable impact. Clear, concise, and results-driven.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Masterclass A | The Future of Generative AI in CX: From Automation to Co-Creation

Generative AI is set to transform customer experience from simple automation to dynamic collaboration. This session explores how brands can leverage generative AI to create personalized content, design unique customer interactions, and co-create solutions in real time, enhancing engagement and satisfaction.


Key Takeaways:


Understand the evolution from AI-driven automation to generative co-creation


Identify opportunities for integrating generative AI in content and service delivery


Learn best practices for balancing AI creativity with human oversight


Explore case studies showcasing successful generative AI applications in CX


4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Networking break

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Fireside Chat: Designing for the Reptile Brain: Adaptive UX in an Age of Shrinking Attention Spans


In a world of infinite scrolls, instant gratification, and AI-generated everything, the pressure to capture attention—and deliver value—in seconds is greater than ever. But what does that mean for UX and CX design across digital experiences?


Join Sam Hanks, Director of UX and Analytics at the National Association of Realtors, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to future-proof digital customer experience in a corporate environment. From Pokémon Go Fest to real estate app redesigns, Sam’s journey bridges start-up hustle and brand-side stability—offering unique insight into how businesses can evolve their customer journeys through data-driven design and ruthless simplicity.


We’ll explore:


How to design experiences that reduce friction, cut through noise, and resonate with distracted users


The challenge of aligning product, marketing, and UX in slow-moving corporate structures


What adaptive UX really means—and why AI, while powerful, is no silver bullet


How to rethink the relationship between good design, customer service, and brand loyalty


Whether you're on the front lines of design or shaping customer strategy from the top, this session will help you think differently about the digital moments that define your brand.

In a world of infinite scrolls, instant gratification, and AI-generated everything, the pressure to capture attention—and deliver value—in seconds is greater than ever. But what does that mean for UX and CX design across digital experiences?

Join Sam Hanks, Director of UX and Analytics at the National Association of Realtors, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to future-proof digital customer experience in a corporate environment. From Pokémon Go Fest to real estate app redesigns, Sam’s journey bridges start-up hustle and brand-side stability—offering unique insight into how businesses can evolve their customer journeys through data-driven design and ruthless simplicity.
We’ll explore:
How to design experiences that reduce friction, cut through noise, and resonate with distracted users
The challenge of aligning product, marketing, and UX in slow-moving corporate structures
What adaptive UX really means—and why AI, while powerful, is no silver bullet
How to rethink the relationship between good design, customer service, and brand loyalty
Whether you're on the front lines of design or shaping customer strategy from the top, this session will help you think differently about the digital moments that define your brand.

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Think Tank| A Building Customer Loyalty in an Era of Rapid Change

With evolving technology and shifting customer expectations, building loyalty requires more than rewards—it demands authentic relationships and value. This think tank dives into strategies to foster trust, engagement, and long-term loyalty in digital-first experiences.


Key Takeaways:


Identify drivers of loyalty beyond traditional programs


Learn how to personalize loyalty experiences with technology


Explore the role of transparency and ethical business practices


Develop tactics to measure and sustain customer lifetime value


5:45 pm - 6:00 pm Comfort Break

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Business Meetings

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cowboys and Champagne Welcome Reception