Forum Agenda & Sessions
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Explore CRC's 2026 Walmart Forum agenda below, featuring analyst-led presentations, retailer deep dives, and forward-looking discussions designed to help you navigate today's evolving Walmart landscape. Additional speakers and agenda details will be announced in the coming weeks. |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 |
 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT |
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Speed Networking Event |
| *Pre-Registration Required* Conifer Bentonville 321 SE 2nd St Ste 100 Bentonville, AR 72712 |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT |
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Welcome Cocktail Reception sponsored by
Conifer Bentonville |
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM CT |
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Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM CT |
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Welcome & Opening Remarks Ben Metzger
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| 8:10 AM - 8:50 AM CT |
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The Big Picture: Macro & Retail Scott Bender |
| 8:50 AM - 9:00 AM CT |
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Q&A with CRC Retail Analysts |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT |
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Walmart Deep Dive - Part 1 Aubrey Jones
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| 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM CT |
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Networking Break |
| 9:50 AM - 10:10 AM CT |
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From Search Results to AI Recommendations: The New Rules of Product Discovery AI is fundamentally changing how shoppers discover and evaluate products. As AI-powered experiences reshape the path to purchase, brands must rethink how they drive visibility, influence recommendations, and connect shoppers with the right products. Join Stackline as we explore how these changes are impacting product discovery on Walmart and what brands can do to adapt their content, retail media, and measurement strategies. Learn practical actions you can take today to improve discoverability and prepare your organization for the next generation of commerce. presented by |
| 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM CT |
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Walmart Deep Dive - Part 2 Ben Metzger
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| 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM CT |
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Q&A with CRC Retail Team & Stackline |
| 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM CT |
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Final Remarks Ben Metzger
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| 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM CT |
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Lunch & Learn with SPS Commerce
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| 12:20 PM - 1:00 PM CT |
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NEW for 2026 Josh Spicher
Claire Obertin
Michael Konrad
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| *Please note: Additional speakers and session details to be announced. This agenda is subject to change. |
