Event overview

Welcome to Converge @ Walmart, the flagship retail-tech hybrid event hosted by Walmart Global Tech. This year, we will explore the exciting world of technology and its transformative impact on the future of retail. With a focus on elevating customer experiences, the event will bring together leading technologists, industry experts and thought leaders to share their vision and success stories of creating innovative shopping journeys.

Join us, as we delve into the mind of the modern customer and explore the latest tech trends shaping retail.

Why attend Converge?


We are at the cusp of a new era of retail that is people-led and tech-powered. The way people shop has evolved rapidly; they are more tech savvy and expect convenience anytime, anywhere.​

In its fourth edition, Converge @ Walmart aims to decode the role of technology in analyzing what next-gen customers value the most and how to win them over. Get ready to be inspired as we explore:
The synergy of human-AI collaborations
The synergy of human-AI collaborations
Discover how the fusion of human intuition and AI precision is crafting delightful customer experiences, adding a new dimension to retail.
Enriching shopping with GenAI
Enriching shopping with GenAI
Learn how GenAI is powering immersive and highly personalized experiences that help customers shop confidently and save precious time.
Supply chain intelligence
Supply chain intelligence
Explore advanced AI/ML architecture behind interconnected and frictionless movement of goods throughout the retail value chain.
Data
New-age shopping trends
Gain insights into how innovative experiences like social shopping and data-driven advertising are enabling retailers to connect more effectively with customers.
Blending retail ecosystems
Blending retail ecosystems
Unlock strategies for seamlessly integrating online and offline channels across the customer shopping journey.

Agenda

All sessions in Indian Standard Time (IST)

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10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Transforming retail with scalable tech platforms


10:55 AM - 11:15 AM

Personalization, innovation and the next generation of retail


11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Adaptive Retail: Powering cohesive shopping experiences


12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

Innovating for emerging markets: Using technology to decode customer preferences


12:25 PM - 01:00 PM

Optimizing the supply chain from infrastructure to intelligence


01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch

02:15 PM - 02:35 PM

Quick commerce: Delivering convenience and speed at scale


02:35 PM - 03:00 PM

Powering 'Social Commerce': Innovative tech for interactive shopping


03:00 PM - 03:40 PM

Building a people-led, future-ready organization


03:40 PM - 04:15 PM

AI-powered search and discovery: Shopping faster, smarter, better


04:15 PM - 04:40 PM

Retail advertising platforms: Diversifying revenue streams for profitability


04:40 PM - 04:55 PM

Sparkathon: Winner announcement

04:55 PM - 05:20 PM

Celebrity fireside chat


Shikhar Dhawan

Former Indian International Cricketer

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Visit our experience zone

Walmart is transforming its retail infrastructure with tightly integrated backend systems, intelligent supply chain, Machine Learning (ML)-powered customer insights and a gamut of advancements for enhanced customer experiences.

Drop by our experience zone for a one-of-a-kind interactive experience of our latest technologies powered by GenAI and Augmented Reality (AR).

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Blog posts

Explore how Walmart is using technology to redefine the future of retail.

Walmart is building a GenAI-powered shopping assistant

Discover how Walmart plans to leverage Generative AI to enhance the online shopping experience for customers and members—from inspiration to discovery to selection.

Walmart’s Element: A machine learning platform like no other

Walmart’s Element, a flexible machine learning platform simplifies the adoption of AI/ML at scale. Learn how Element empowers teams to accelerate time-to-market for AI solutions while reducing costs.

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From concept to reality: The journey of Shop with Friends

Customers increasingly expect retailers to provide intuitive and personalized shopping journeys that seamlessly integrate online and offline experiences. Using and deploying augmented reality (AR) to merge the digital and physical worlds is just one way we can bring adaptive retail to life for our customers.

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Walmart’s Generative AI search puts more time back in customers' hands

Walmart is harnessing the power of Generative AI to help customers find their desired products quickly and make confident purchase decisions.

#SparkConversations: How AR/VR amplifies customer experiences.

Sourabh Paithane, Senior Director of Product Management and Catalog at Myntra, shares how emerging tech is changing the face of fashion and retail.

#SparkConversations: How Generative AI will augment retail tech.

Rohit Chatter, Chief Software Architect, talks about driving efficiency and productivity with Generative AI.

Powering the present and enabling the future of retail

Walmart is leveraging emerging technologies to transform the way the world shops.​

#SparkConversations: What it takes to build cutting-edge retail-tech for the world?​

Deepali Dani, Talent Partner, talks about how talent at Walmart Global Tech is innovating for the future of retail.

Walmart foucs on growing..

Walmart leadership team visits bangalore india team meet with suppliers and partners.

Press Highlights

Tune in and read on as Walmart leaders explore the transformative role of technology in the retail landscape.

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