RETAIL 2.0 – Unlocking the $9.2 Trillion A.I. Revolution
Join us for a groundbreaking virtual workshop hosted by industry experts, Shish Shridhar, Global Retail Lead at Microsoft, and Greg Buzek, Founder and President of the IHL Group. This exclusive event, produced by RETHINK Retail for the esteemed Global Retail Leaders Community, is set to be an enlightening journey into the world of Generative AI and its profound impact on the retail industry across all verticals and categories.
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About the Workshop
Are you finding it hard to keep up with the latest information on how Generative AI is impacting your retail segment? We’ve got you covered.
Generative AI has emerged as a game-changer in numerous industries, and the retail sector is no exception. This cutting-edge technology empowers retailers to take their operations to new heights, creating original content and generating solutions autonomously. From personalized recommendations to optimized inventory management, Generative AI is revolutionizing the retail landscape by offering innovative and efficient solutions to industry challenges.
Featured Speakers

ShiSh Shridhar / Global Retail Startups Lead at Microsoft Corporation
ShiSh is the Global Retail Lead for Microsoft for Startups, spearheading the digital transformation of the Retail Industry through disruptive startups and cutting-edge innovations. With a 26-year tenure at Microsoft, ShiSh leverages his expertise in emerging technologies to solve business problems and drive competitive advantage for Retailers. ShiSh’s industry experience spans two decades, collaborating closely with renowned retailers and global brands, guiding them on their digital transformation journeys.
Recognized as a thought leader, ShiSh is part of the Rethink Retail’s Top 100 Influencers for 2022/2023, as well as being on the Retail Technology Influencers Top 100 list for 2022/2023. Not only does ShiSh contribute to the industry through his role at Microsoft, but he also serves on the Advisory Board of the Retail Transformation Center at George Mason University and act as a Professional Advisor at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.
ShiSh is also a serves as mentor and advisor for many retail startups. Beyond his professional pursuits, ShiSh indulges in a diverse range of hobbies. From exploring the realms of IoT and Ham Radio to engaging in location tracking and ocean navigation, ShiSh’s curiosity knows no bounds.
Greg Buzek / President of IHL Services
Greg Buzek is the Founder and President of IHL Group and one of the Founders of the Retail Orphan Initiative (www.retailROI.org), a charitable foundation that seeks to help the 400 million orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. In 15 years, RetailROI has been involved in over 290 projects in 28 countries helping an estimated 311,000 children through clean water, education, computers, language training and care.
Noted by RIS News as one of the Top 10 Influentials in Retail and the National Retail Federation as one of “The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future”, he has a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from The Ohio State University, and 30 years of experience in retail market analysis, business planning, product development, and consulting with Fortune 500 companies. He is also a member of the Top 100 Retail Influencers from ReTHINK Retail.
Greg is frequently quoted in BusinessWeek, RIS News, CIO Information Network, Information Week, Supermarket News, Vertical Systems Reseller, Kiosk Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and the Washington Post and has been used as a retail technology analyst on NBC Nightly News, CBS News, and CNBC. In addition Greg has been a guest lecturer for the Wharton School of Business and Belmont University.
In 2011 The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute honored Greg with the first ever Paul Singer Award that recognizes business and governmental leaders for going above and beyond their defined roles to advocate for better adoption and foster care policies worldwide. Before founding IHL, Greg worked with NCR Corporation and Sensormatic Electronics as a marketing and development executive on hardware, software, and electronic security products for the Retail Industry.