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27TH APRIL 2023  
16:00-18:00

Are you ready to see what's in store for the future of Retail?

Welcome to RETAIL TALKS at Epicenter Store, the ultimate panel discussion about how Retailers can take their brand and in-store experiences to the next level with cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies. Discover how to win over customers, boost sales, and leave the competition in the dust!

Our expert keynote speaker, Anna Bergare from H&M Laboratory, will join our passionate retail moderator, Linda Pimmeshofer, along with a panel of experts who will share the latest trends and insights on how technology is revolutionizing and transforming the retail industry.


Together at RETAIL TALKS, we'll explore ways to:

  • Enhancing brand and in-store experiences with the right tech
  • Unified commerce - Merging all tech
  • Leveraging Web 3.0 to stay ahead of Competitors
  • AR and the Future of Commerce
  • Innovative marketing strategies in "Allverse's."
  • How Ai will change the way we know Retail


Join us, and invite your colleagues or anyone interested in learning about these cutting-edge technologies and their potential in the retail industry. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and network with other retail professionals!

We look forward to seeing you on 27th April 2023, 16.00-18.00
at Epicenter Store - The world's first and only experimental hub for retailers.

***Complimentary dinner and refreshments for all participants.

Directly following RETAIL TALKS, we will have the launch party and grand opening of our new Retail Lab Store. If you want to stay for the second part of the evening - you have to make sure to RSVP for that event too. For all information and RSVP for the launch party: CLICK HERE.

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Schedule

15:45

Doors Open

Take your seats

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Epicenter Store
16:00

Epicenter Store Team on Stage

Linus Kaasik, Coco Jacoel & Foki Soirak

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Epicenter Store
Meet the Team
16:05

Meet our Moderator

Linda Pimmeshofer

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MODERATOR
Linda Pimmeshofer
16:10

Technology and its impact on retail

THE LABORATORY, H&M GROUP - Anna Bergare

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The Laboratory, H&M Group
Anna Bergare
16:25

Enhancing brand and in-store experiences with the right tech

ITAB - Martin Skyborn

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ITAB
Martin Skyborn
16:40

Unified commerce - Merging all tech

NEW BLACK - Pim Vijftigschild

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New Black
Pim Vijftigschild
16:55

Leveraging web 3.0 to stay ahead of competitors

WEB3 | METAVERSE STRATEGIST - Ilgi Evecan Duran

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Web3 | METAVERSE STRATEGIST
İlgi Evecan Duran

Interview

JOURNEE - Ida Kymmer 

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JOURNEE
Ida Kymmer
17:10

AR and the Future of Commerce

AUKILABS - Neil Redding

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AUKILABS
Neil Redding
17:25

Innovative marketing strategies in “Allverse’s“

ADOBE - Johan Lopes Helgesson

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ADOBE
Johan Lopes Helgesson
17:40

How AI will change the way we know Retail

BITYNAMICS - Ather Gattami

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BITYNAMICS
Ather Gattami
17:55

Thank you from Epicenter Store

Epicenter Store
Meet the Team
18:00

Retail Talks Ends & Launch Party for The Retail Lab store starts

Time to celebrate! Grand opening and launch party for The RETAIL LAB STORE. Sign up and get on the list --> HERE 

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Our Speakers

Epicenter Store
Meet the Team

Our team consists of the dynamic trio of Linus Kaasik, Foki Soirak, and Coco Jacoel, together with our members, creates Epicenter Store - an Experimental Retail Platform.

linus@epicenterstockholm.com
foki@epicenterstockholm.com
coco@epicenterstockholm.com

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MODERATOR
Linda Pimmeshofer

After spending over 20 years in the software industry, Linda believes that times have never been more exciting and challenging in the intersection between retail and tech. As a dedicated advocate for change, Linda spends her days inspiring retailers to embrace digital transformation and supporting them throughout their journey. Linda is also profoundly engaged with the startup and partner communities, seeking new collaborations to push the retail industry into the future. She firmly believes that digitalization is more than just automation; it's about using intelligence in every process, starting with customer insights. By leveraging data to make informed decisions at every step of the business, retailers can deliver personalized, relevant experiences to their customers across every touchpoint. Linda's thesis on the importance of leveraging data to provide personalized customer experiences is not only a key driver for profitability but also a critical factor in ensuring long-term sustainability.

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The Laboratory, H&M Group
Anna Bergare

Anna Bergare, Product Owner Seam and Business Developer at The Laboratory, H&M Group. Anna has a long retail experience, initially as a communications consultant and the last 20 years within H&M Group in various positions within communications/PR, marketing, branding, and innovation. Anna has, among other things, developed store concepts like H&M Karlaplan and the Groups first brand infusion store format in Berlin called Mitte Garten. Today Anna ran a digital wardrobe service test called Seam.

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ITAB
Martin Skyborn

Meet Martin Skyborn, the product manager for digital solutions at ITAB, a market leader in retail technology. With over 20 years of experience in digitization and business development, Martin helps retailers improve their operational efficiency and create an engaging customer experience in-store with various solutions such as digital screens, queuing systems, payment solutions, and customer analysis tools. ITAB provides technical solutions and services for retail environments in over 30 countries.

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New Black
Pim Vijftigschild

Pim Vijftigschild, is Chief Commercial & Partner Officer at New Black, passionate about retail innovation. Pim has helped international brands & retailers such as Rituals Cosmetics, Kiko Milano, Dyson International, Intersport International, Red Wing Shoes, and many more unlock opportunities with contextual commerce, creating impactful customer journeys. With his extensive experience in Business Development, Pim helps global brands and retailers unlock the best technology and allows them to adapt to change.

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Web3 | METAVERSE STRATEGIST
İlgi Evecan Duran

İlgi is a pioneer in innovation and technology, having made a significant impact on the business world with her ventures. She has helped global brands and established start-up accelerator programs, mentored over 30 start-ups, and partnered with accelerators and VC programs such as Outlier Ventures, Google, Antler, and Techstars. İlgi is a prominent figure in the Web3 scene and has delivered keynote speeches at major events, including the World Economic Forum, NFTNYC, and InvestHK with Gameon. Her remarkable achievements have earned her recognition as one of the Top 100 Women shaping the Metaverse and Web3 space in 2022. She was also named among the 86 women business leaders in Sweden by Breakit.

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JOURNEE
Ida Kymmer

Meet Ida, a true globetrotter with an impressive background in Peace and Conflict Studies. She's lived in eight countries and speaks five languages! But that's just the beginning; her expertise in creative technologies is extensive. She's worked on 3D interior screens for SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and even on 3D musicals and early VR applications of architectural renderings.

Recently, Ida joined Journee, where she's focused on the future of the metaverse and web3. With her deep understanding of current developments, she's working tirelessly alongside the best partners in the web3 space to make the cloud-rendered Journee solution the most immersive, seamless, and accessible. And did we mention she's a frequent keynote speaker and panelist? She's spoken at prestigious events like the World Economic Forum, SXSW, and many more. Impressive, right?

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AUKILABS
Neil Redding

Neil Redding is a tech guru and the Head of Product at Auki Labs, a groundbreaking spatial computing startup that merges the digital world with the physical one. He has a wealth of experience in engineering, strategy, experience design, and business modeling. He is a trusted advisor to some of the biggest names in the business world, including Cadillac, Macy's, Verizon, Visa, and Nike. Neil is also a keynote speaker, author, and innovation architect who has graced the stage at numerous conferences worldwide. He is the editor of Near Future of Retail and has a forthcoming book, The Ecosystem Paradigm.

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ADOBE
Johan Lopes Helgesson

Meet Johan Lopes Helgesson. He is a respected Adobe veteran with over a decade of experience. He has a strong background in software development and a creative flair that drives his passion for content, data, and entrepreneurship. Johan is noted for his exceptional design and user experience skills. He has a track record of delivering award-winning digital services to top media, design, and advertising agencies in Sweden and the UK.

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BITYNAMICS
Ather Gattami

Meet Ather Gattami. He is the founder and CEO of Bitynamics, a company that develops superefficiency AI solutions. He holds Master of Science degrees in Engineering Physics and Mathematics from Lund University and was awarded the prestigious "Extraordinary Achievements" prize for being Sweden's youngest and fastest engineering student. Dr. Gattami has worked at MIT and Ericsson Research, where he led the Emerging Technologies team for the 5th-generation communication system. He holds over 20 international patents and has served as a senior AI expert at RISE AI and Head of Research at AI Sweden.

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