RIS is proud to host the
2009 Retail Technology Conference, the 3rd annual invitation-only event that broke the conference mold by eliminating miles of aisles and mass crowds. For 2009,
RTC continues its successful hybrid model of must-attend speaker sessions combined with intimate networking opportunities and a select group of key industry vendors in a low-pressure environment. The theme of this year's conference is carefully chosen to be of high value to retailers in challenging times. Now more than ever, retailers must focus is on improving performance and driving results. To make this happen, business initiatives must be combined with smart technology support.
To help retailers find out how the industry is adjusting to current economic pressures, a key session will focus on the debut of the
19th Annual Retail Technology Trends Study, done in partnership with Gartner. This will be the first major industry study of the year that takes the pulse of retailers in the post-Christmas environment and the findings will set the stage for what will happen throughout 2009.
Other highlights of the carefully crafted agenda include:
* Opening keynote about How to Thrive in a Dynamic Economic Climate
* Masters Workshops and Concurrent Sessions organized in three tracks: Store & Operations Innovation, Cross-Channel Retailing and Merchandising & Customer Experience
* The Shifting Consumer Landscape: How You Need to Respond
* Transformation Through Innovation: Start Planning for Rebound Now
Being Held in Conjunction with Retail Technology Conference
