Global Retailing Ideas Summit 2022 - Hybrid | Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing | 27 April 2022 | Student Unions, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA

The summit will blend the old with the new. It will bring back the in-person experience with some new programming with the virtual engagement that proved to be highly successful from this year.

Ideas Summit INFORMATION
Next year’s event promises to be the best yet. We will be blending together the reach and convenience of a virtual event with the intimacy and immersion of the in-person event. But that’s not all. We are planning some very different and unique programming features that will make this event one not to miss. Please check back over the summer for these announcements.

This summit is a wonderful opportunity for companies to share the story behind their brand and to connect with leaders in the retailing and brand industry. The event attracts 750 leaders and future leaders from retailers, brands and retail tech companies as well as university faculty and students from leading programs from across the country. This attraction is driven by insightful presentations by leading executives at companies driving change in this dynamic industry and other influential thought leaders. This high quality yet intimate event provides a great opportunity for conference sponsors to connect with this diverse and high-level group of attendees. This coming edition will feature both in-person and virtual opportunities
to highlight your brand and reach these many leaders in memorable and productive ways.

2022 Speakers

Terry J. Lundgren
Chairman and CEO, Retired, Macy’s, Inc.

J.K. Symanck
CEO, PetSmart

Sarah Quinlan
Managing Director and Founder
SAQ Economic Advisory LLC

Shawn Outler
Chief Diversity Officer, Macy’s Inc.

Matthew Shay
President and CEO, National Retail Federation

Frank Ha
VP of North America Nike Stores, Nike

Ray Sliva
Chief People Officer, Best Buy

Nurtac Afridi
CEO, Godiva

Kiera Fernandez
Senior Vice President of Talent & Change and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Target

George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga
Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, SEPHORA

Craig Brommers
Chief Marketing Officer, American Eagle

Melanie Cornell
Chief Learning Officer, Best Buy

Stacia Andersen
EVP of Merchandising and Customer Experience, PetSmart

James Hudson
Director – Global Talent Acquisition, Nike

Brandon Stephens
Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Levi Strauss & Co.

Michael Forrest
CEO, Surefront

Elizabeth Wood
Chief Human Resource Officer, Retired, Levi Strauss & Company

2022 Sponsors

• Placer.ai
• Amoobi
• Surefront
• Macy's
• Cemosoft
• SAP
• SUPIMA
• Winston Retail
• Leonisa
• PetSmart
• Visit Tucson