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2025-04-02T18:00:00.0000000

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Leaders in Retail: 2025 Trends & Landscape

Join us in Toronto for a forward-looking conversation with senior retail and innovation leaders.

BrainStation Toronto
Wed, Apr 2, 2025
2025-04-02T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-04-02T23:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON How to get here
$35

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Michon Williams

Chief Technology Officer
Leslie Golts

Chief Marketing Officer
Marjan Anwar Khan

Chief Technology Officer
Jason Cassidy

President

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Michon Williams

Chief Technology Officer

Michon Williams is the CTO at Walmart, leading technology strategy across stores, supply chain, and merchandising. With leadership experience at TJX, BMO, and RBC, she drives innovation and operational excellence. Passionate about sustainability and diversity in tech, she is dedicated to fostering inclusive and forward-thinking solutions.
Leslie Golts

Chief Marketing Officer

Leslie Golts joined Roots as CMO in November 2023, bringing 15+ years of marketing leadership across top global brands. She leads marketing and studio teams to deliver consumer-focused content and experiences. An award-winning executive, she has driven iconic campaigns for Dove and led Liquid I.V.'s explosive launch in Canada.
Marjan Anwar Khan

Chief Technology Officer

As CTO, Marjan drives the Canada Goose’s tech strategy, leading system architecture, AI, automation, and transformation. She enhances processes, customer experience, and partnerships. Previously, she held leadership roles at Restaurant Brands Int., Tim Hortons, and Deloitte, with expertise in integration, operations and project management.
Jason Cassidy

President

Jason is an experienced executive with a track record of building brands and driving growth. He has launched his own CPG brand called PORTA, formerly led marketing for several large businesses like Tim Hortons and Pizza Hut, and is now the President of Endy, the Canadian mattress company. He was named an Emerging Leader in the 40 under 40 in 2022.

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The Future of Brand Storytelling in Retail

Explore how visionary retailers craft compelling narratives that forge deep emotional connections, foster brand loyalty, and drive long-term consumer engagement.
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The Role of Personalization in Brand Experience

Discover how cutting-edge data strategies and AI-driven insights are redefining personalization, elevating brand interactions, and curating bespoke consumer journeys.
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Retail Innovation: The Tech Shaping Tomorrow’s Brands

Unveil the groundbreaking technologies - AI, AR, and beyond - reshaping the retail landscape, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer-centric engagement.

How to Get Here

BrainStation Toronto

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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Finding Your Way

Located near Front St. West and Spadina Ave. at The Well, right next to the Indigo.
Entering The Building

Look for Quantum Coffee, enter the building, and follow the signs to the elevators.
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Take elevator to the 2nd floor. Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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BrainStation Toronto
Wed, Apr 2, 2025
2025-04-02T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-04-02T23:30:00.0000000Z

482 Front St W, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON Get Directions
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