Back in April, I wrote here to our Women in Retail Leadership Circle community about our sister brand Total Retail’s upcoming event, Total Retail Tech. This small-format show gathers select retail executives who oversee technology and marketing strategy together with leading technology providers. This year’s event will be held September 14-16 in Dallas. Qualified retail and brand executives receive complimentary event registration, hotel accommodations, meals, networking events, and travel arrangements.

Our team has been busy building out an industry-leading speaker lineup and thought-provoking event programming. Bringing hands-on experience and expertise to the stage, this year’s speaker lineup includes:

  • Ron Johnson, Apple Store Creator; Former CEO of J.C. Penney; Author, “Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius”
  • Dara Meath, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop
  • Velia Carboni, Chief Information Officer, SharkNinja
  • Scott Devlin, Chief Information Officer, The Vitamin Shoppe
  • Kaitlin Hutchinson, Senior Vice President, E-Commerce, Authentic Brands Group
  • Kristin Lovas, Executive Director, Digital, Anthropologie

Attendees at Total Retail Tech are industry leaders across retailers’ technology, information, marketing, digital, e-commerce, supply chain teams, among others. The event brings together executive-level decision makers (63 percent of attendees hold C-Suite roles) in a curated environment to connect with peers.

Here’s what a few past attendees have said about Total Retail Tech:

“The smaller group size allows for genuine connections and real conversations around business challenges.” — Senior Director, E-Commerce and Marketing, Alex Apparel Group

“An amazing opportunity to connect with both peers and solution providers in a meaningful way.” — Director of Marketing, Busy Beaver

If you’re vetting new technology solutions for your organization, searching for the latest marketing and digital innovations, or looking to connect with peers who understand the complexities of today’s ever-changing retail landscape, Total Retail Tech is the event for you.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the best-of-the-best in retail technology. Apply to attend Total Retail Tech 2026 here.