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DateThu 20th March 2025
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Time09:30 - 11:30
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Event TypeIn-person
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AI in Retail: Transforming Digital & Operations Management
AI is transforming retail – but how do you separate hype from real impact? Join us for an exclusive breakfast briefing, where we’ll explore how AI is reshaping retail IT and operations.
We’re thrilled to welcome Neil Holden (Former CIO of Halfords) and Tim Walpole (Head of Product and Innovation of Retail Trust), who will share a practical framework for successfully adopting AI in retail – along with real-world outcomes, including a 100% reduction in network trouble tickets through Juniper Mist AI.
Agenda:
- Welcome to the event – Jane Hamlyn, MD Kerv Connect
- How Juniper MIST AI was embedded at Halfords, and how it impacted operations – Neil Holden, Former CIO of Halfords
- Why AI-driven networking is the right architecture to enable your digital goals & transformation journey – Keith Cahoon, Sales Leader and AI Specialist, Juniper Networks
- Harnessing Data and AI for Retail Excellence at Retail Trust – Tim Walpole, Head of Product and Innovation, Retail Trust
- Why Kerv and Juniper – practical experience of AI in UK retail – Richard Norman, CTO, Kerv
- Q&A – Kerv CTSO poses your questions to the panel – Rufus Grig, CTSO, Kerv
If you’re looking to unlock the power of AI in retail, this session is not to be missed!
Speakers
Neil Holden
Former CIO of Halfords
Neil is an accomplished and visionary executive with extensive experience spanning over two decades across technology, data, and business transformation sectors. Co-Founder of Ignite AI Partners and Former CIO of Halfords and AI in Retail Expert.
Neil is an accomplished and visionary executive with extensive experience spanning over two decades across technology, data, and business transformation sectors. Co-Founder of Ignite AI Partners and Former CIO of Halfords and AI in Retail Expert.
Tim Walpole
Head of Product and Innovation at the Retail Trust
Tim harnesses the power of technology to enhance the lives of 3 million retail colleagues. By leveraging data and AI, Tim provides actionable recommendations to retailers to boost the wellbeing of their workforce. An environmental advocate, Tim has successfully decreased the carbon footprint of the Databricks Lakehouse and data platform at the Retail Trust by over 30% using innovative technology scheduling and green software practices.
Tim harnesses the power of technology to enhance the lives of 3 million retail colleagues. By leveraging data and AI, Tim provides actionable recommendations to retailers to boost the wellbeing of their workforce. An environmental advocate, Tim has successfully decreased the carbon footprint of the Databricks Lakehouse and data platform at the Retail Trust by over 30% using innovative technology scheduling and green software practices.
Keith Cahoon
Juniper Mist AI Specialist
Keith is an experienced sales and marketing leader with in-depth experience gained at all levels within global technology vendors, Tier 1 and Tier 2 System Integrators, SMEs and start ups. Sales Leader and AI Specialist, Juniper Networks.
Keith is an experienced sales and marketing leader with in-depth experience gained at all levels within global technology vendors, Tier 1 and Tier 2 System Integrators, SMEs and start ups. Sales Leader and AI Specialist, Juniper Networks.
Jane Hamlyn
Managing Director
Richard Norman
CTO, Kerv Connect
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