8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Networking Reception
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
My Digital Shelf Welcome Speech
Sarah Kingham
Director, My Digital Shelf

9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
Co-Chairperson's Introduction and Event Overview
Shobha Kansal
PhD Candidate, Industry Consultant, & Advisory Board Member,
My Digital Shelf

9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
From Positioning to Purchase: Relaunching Legacy Brands Through Digital, Retailer Media & Ecommerce
Andy Monfalcone
Senior Director Of Marketing, Central Garden & Pet

Overview:
Explore how purpose-driven branding can differentiate your CPG brand in a competitive market
Learn how to foster an agile, test-and-learn culture that keeps your brand ahead of the curve
9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Welcome to the Switcher Economy: Where Price Trumps Preference, and Loyalty Is Up for Grabs
Chris Cubba
Chief Revenue Officer, Snipp

Brendon Lemon
Director Business Development, Snipp

Overview:
Explore how top CPG brands are using promotions, personalisation, and first-party data to win back attention, drive trial, and build lasting loyalty
Learn why deal-seeking is driving unprecedented brand switching and redefining what brand loyalty means for CPGs
Hear how digital offers are being used to drive product trial and capture critical shopper data
Get a tactical playbook on how shopper marketers can activate smarter, loyalty-focused promotions—right now
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM
Roundtable 1 - Understanding the OmniShopper
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Networking Coffee Break
10:55 AM - 11:20 AM
Bridging Digital & Physical Shopper Marketing Strategies
Bob Waibel
Senior Director, Commerce Marketing, Conagra Brands

Overview:
Discover how shopper marketing has evolved into a data-driven, omnichannel discipline that bridges brand and retail objectives
Learn how emerging technologies and shifting shopper behaviors are reshaping the in-store and digital experience
Find out how to create a seamless shopper journey by integrating digital media, in-store activations, and personalized engagement
11:20 AM - 11:45 AM
Scaling the Omnicommerce Landscape: How to Build, Activate, and Optimize Omnichannel Strategy
Genevieve Bila
Product Manager, Where to Buy & Shoppable Commerce Solution, PriceSpider

Justen Meyer
Director of Sales, PriceSpider

Overview:
Gain insights on how to align cross-functional teams around a scalable eCommerce framework built on readiness, engagement, and acceleration
Learn how to drive operational excellence through optimised product content, retail partner enablement, and global campaign execution
Discover how to integrate commerce performance data into internal systems for real-time visibility, smarter planning, and accountable spend
11:45 AM - 12:10 PM
Roundtable 2 - Engaging with the OmniShopper
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Networking Lunch Break
1:10 PM - 1:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Understanding & engaging with the OmniShopper
Bob Waibel
Senior Director, Commerce Marketing, Conagra Brands

Dominic Soria
Senior Director, Food, Walmart Connect

Kate Winston
Senior Omni Channel Sales Manager, Digital Experience Group, Hormel Foods

Overview:
Discover how OmniShoppers drive incremental sales, higher lifetime value, and increased engagement across multiple touchpoints
Learn how to integrate data, technology, and personalization to create a frictionless shopping journey across digital and physical channels
Find out which key metrics, from awareness to purchase, best evaluate omnichannel success and drive actionable insights
Explore the roles of media teams, retailers, and category buyers in influencing shopper behavior and ensuring a cohesive strategy
1:45 PM - 2:10 PM
Winning with Data: Powering Promotions in Real Time, Everywhere
Ian Clark
Vice President of Sales, ShopLiftr
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Genevieve Castonguay
Director of Marketing, ShopLiftr
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Overview:
Learn how to amplify trade promotions instantly across any retailer, region, or channel—eliminating silos and enabling true agility to win in-store shopper dollars.
Discover how real-time data streams help you react to shifting shopper behaviors with precision and speed, staying first to market with the right offer.
See how dynamic, data-driven promotions adapt in real time and deliver true incremental sales lift—online and in-store—across all touchpoints.
Experience how to change offers and messaging on the fly, targeting loyal, lapsed, and competitive shoppers with tailored, multi-language promotions—achieving hyper-relevance and creative impact at scale.
2:10 PM - 2:35 PM
The Power of Partnerships: Unlocking New Growth in Today’s Challenging Retail Landscape
Michael La Kier
Vice President, Brand Development, Independent Grocers Alliance

Overview:
Retail is being reshaped by fragmentation, inflation, digital acceleration, and evolving shopper behavior.
In this era of disruption, no one can do it alone…shared insights, reach, and innovation are key.
Retailers and CPGs must partner to become co-creators of customer value if they want to grow.
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Coffee Break
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Winning The Big Game : Inspiring Consumers with a Multi-Brand Omni Activation
Kate Winston
Senior Omni Channel Sales Manager, Digital Experience Group, Hormel Foods

Overview:
Keeping messaging authentic for multiple CPG brand Id’s
Partnering and leveraging the power ESPN
Delivering a consumer-centric ecommerce experience with Instacart
3:25 PM - 3:50 PM
Channel Marketing Segmentation
Jenn Dougherty
Senior Manager, Channel Marketing Strategic Accounts, Grocery/Mass,
Suntory Global Spirits

Overview:
Discover why a consistent channel strategy is critical for driving brand loyalty and shopper conversion
Learn how to tailor messaging, promotions, and content to meet the unique demands of each retail channel
Explore strategies for integrating digital, social, and in-store touchpoints to ensure cohesive brand engagement
Get insights on key performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and refine channel strategies over time
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Co-Chairperson's Event Summary and Closing Remarks
Shobha Kansal
PhD Candidate, Industry Consultant, & Advisory Board Member,
My Digital Shelf

4:00 PM - 4:05 PM
My Digital Shelf Thank you and Closing remarks
Sarah Kingham
Director, My Digital Shelf

4:05 PM – 5:05 PM
Networking Drinks Reception
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Networking Reception
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
My Digital Shelf Welcome Speech
Sarah Kingham
Director, My Digital Shelf

9:05 AM - 9:15 AM
Co-Chairperson's Introduction and Event Overview
Shobha Kansal
PhD Candidate, Industry Consultant, & Advisory Board Member,
My Digital Shelf

Rachel Nimmons
Vice President, eCommerce & Digital Marketing,
DripDrop Hydration

9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
From Awareness to Action: Elevating Digital Commerce Through Cross Functional Influence
Julie Liu
Director of Digital Commerce, Ghirardelli

Overview:
Explore common challenges in aligning cross-functional teams and effective strategies to overcome them
Understand the power of communication and storytelling in engaging shoppers and driving conversions
Learn a proven framework for influencing internal teams and achieving digital commerce success
9:40 AM - 10:05 AM
Transforming Digital Commerce at a Global Snack Giant
Jie Cheng
MBA Lecturer & Former Global VP & Head of Digital Commerce at Mondelēz
Overview:
Setting up an ambitious vision and rallying the organization with strong executive commitment
Implementing the strategy with the right people and operation model, right process and the right tools
Executing with discipline and rigorous progress tracking and course correction
10:05 AM - 10:30 AM
Menu for Success: Harnessing Digital Shelf Intelligence for FSAs
Quinn Meineke
VP Client Partnership US, Shalion

Jack Lindberg
Head of Product, Shalion

Overview:
Explore the evolving role of Food Service Aggregators (FSAs) in shaping competition and consumer choices
Learn how brands can use digital shelf intelligence to optimise visibility, capture demand, and drive growth on FSAs
Discover strategies to leverage FSAs’ convenience to strengthen consumer connections and build loyalty
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Networking Coffee Break
10:55 AM - 11:20 AM
Winning with Walmart: Mastering Omnichannel Activation for Seamless Shopper Engagement
Laurel May
Director, Omni Shopper Marketing - Walmart & Club,
The Kraft Heinz Company

Karen Gorbatenko
Team Lead, Walmart Connect

Overview:
Discover how to win the omnichannel path to purchase at Walmart by meeting shoppers wherever they are.
Learn the key ingredients for success—insights, creative, tactical planning, and merchant engagement.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Kraft Heinz case studies that brought omnichannel strategies to life with Walmart.
11:20 AM – 11:45 AM
Turning Headwinds Into Wins: Navigating Price, Share, and Visibility on the Digital Shelf Amid Tariff Disruption
Eddy Salas
Senior VP of Retail Strategy, Dataweave

Overview:
Uncover how brands and retailers can transform regulatory and tariff headwinds into market advantages
Explore real-world strategies to build digital shelf readiness: defending price competitiveness, protecting share, and maintaining visibility in disrupted categories.
Learn how leading brands are adapting with smarter bundling, re-badging, and pack-sizing strategies to stay discoverable and competitive in eCommerce
11:45 AM - 12:10 PM
Launching Innovation That Delivers: Omnichannel Strategies for Success
Diana Macia
Director eCommerce US Salty, Kellanova

Nina Johnson
Sr. Director Business Transformation (RGM, Strategy, I&A), Kellanova

Overview:
Get insights on proven strategies for launching successful innovations across categories and channels.
Learn how to build a holistic launch plan that connects online campaigns with in-store execution.
Hear how to take an omnichannel approach to innovation to drive impact across the full path to purchase.
12:10 PM - 12:35 PM
eCommerce & Omnichannel strategies for growth
Raja Odedra
Director eCommerce Strategy & Innovation, Ferrero

Overview:
Learn about the key KPIs that matter most for eCommerce and Omnichannel growth.
Get the learnings on how to build internal capability through effective training frameworks.
Explore Digital Shelf frameworks to drive cross functional collaboration and accelerate growth.
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Networking Lunch Break
1:35 PM - 2:00 PM
Can Retail Media build brands?
Martin Knight-Jones
Vice President Marketing – Adult Care, Kimberly-Clark

Overview:
Understand the role of upper-funnel retail media in building brand awareness while also driving short-term sales.
Learn how to leverage Amazon Video and Amazon Live to enhance brand image, engage consumers, and boost conversions.
Explore best practices for integrating retail media into a cohesive marketing strategy that aligns with broader business goals.
Analyze real-world case studies to evaluate the effectiveness of retail media in driving both brand awareness and sales performance.
2:00 PM - 2:35 PM
Panel Discussion: Retail Media activation 2.0 - scaling up your brands on Retailer platforms
Panel Moderator
Andrew Lipsman
Founder & Chief Analyst, Media, Ads + Commerce

Elizabeth Perryman
Head of Marketing and Partner Experience, Albertsons Media Collective

Diana Macia
Director eCommerce US Salty, Kellanova

Michael Peroutka
Head of Ads & Agency Partnerships, Gopuff

Overview:
How brands can strategically allocate Retail Media spend and accurately measure return on ad investment
Whether the Marketing Mix Model is the best approach for measuring Retail Media impact or if alternative methods are more effective
How retailers decide when to allocate budget toward Trade Marketing versus Retail Media
Who owns Retail Media within retail organizations, from both a budget and strategy perspective
2:35 PM - 3:00 PM
One Brand, Two Worlds: Consumer Expectations Across the Digital Divide
Melissa Myres
Director, Account Management, 84.51°

Overview:
Explore the current omnichannel landscape, highlighting key customer trends and the acceleration of digital growth
Meet the modern omnichannel shopper: who they are, what they want, and why they opt for in-store or online
Discover what drives shoppers to hit “buy”—and what it takes to get them to do it more often online
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Networking Coffee Break
3:25 PM - 3:50 PM
Managing the Ever-Changing World of Amazon
Lu Castillo
Global Director of eCommerce, Essity

Overview:
Learn how to maximize Amazon’s AI-powered assistant, Rufus, to gain valuable insights, optimize product listings, and enhance decision-making
Understand the key differences between Amazon’s first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) selling models and how to choose the best approach for your business goals
Take advantage of Amazon’s expanding business platforms, including new advertising tools and B2B opportunities, to drive brand growth and increase sales
3:50 PM - 4:15 PM
Unlocking Impulse Categories Online
Kelley Walczak
Director, Omnichannel Sales, Mars Wrigley

Betsy Fitzgibbons
Customer & Shopper Insights Lead: Digital, Mars Wrigley

Overview:
Learn how Mars Digital Store Labs is being used to test and optimize digital shopping experiences for greater consumer engagement
Understand the key drivers of impulse purchasing beyond confectionery and how they can be applied to other categories
Explore effective strategies for triggering impulse purchases in online retail to increase conversion and basket size
4:15 PM - 4:40 PM
Unlocking Impulse Categories Online
Coco Kyriopoulos
Director, Direct to Consumer, Rich Products Corporation

Overview:
Explore how data-driven personalization enhances the DTC shopping experience and drives consumer loyalty
Discover best practices for creating personalized content, offers, and messaging that resonate with consumers
Understand the role of subscription models, loyalty programs, and exclusive offerings in building long-term relationships
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM
Co-Chairperson's Introduction and Event Overview
Shobha Kansal
PhD Candidate, Industry Consultant, & Advisory Board Member,
My Digital Shelf

Rachel Nimmons
Vice President, eCommerce & Digital Marketing,
DripDrop Hydration

4:50 PM - 4:55 PM
My Digital Shelf Thank you and Closing remarks
Sarah Kingham
Director, My Digital Shelf

4:55 PM – 5:55 PM
Networking Drinks Reception