Discover how AI-ready product data and connected experiences drive growth and innovation.
April 14–16, 2026
Bellagio Las Vegas
April 14
Registration Desk Open 11:30 am – 7:30 PM
12:00- 4:00 PM
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CAB and PAB sessions are closed-door, invitation-only working sessions designed to encourage candid discussion, direct feedback, and deeper collaboration. These forums focus on strategic priorities, roadmap input, and shared challenges shaping the future of connected commerce.
5:30 – 7:30 PM
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Join us to officially kick off Syndigo Connect with an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and relaxed networking with fellow customers, partners, and Syndigo leaders as we set the tone for the days ahead.
April 15
Registration Desk Open 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
8:00–9:00 AM
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DETAILS:
9:00–9:35 AM
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A bold look at what becomes possible when trusted data, AI, and human insight work together. This opening keynote explores how Syndigo is enabling AI-ready commerce at scale and what agentic experiences mean for the future of shopping.
Simon Angove
CEO, Syndigo
9:35–10:15 AM
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Based on new research across leading consumer brands, this keynote cuts through the AI noise to show how winning organizations are building intelligence across strategy, operations, and execution to compete and grow.
Russ Dieringer
CEO, Stratably
10:15–10:35 AM
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10:35–11:15 AM
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Retail, brand, and distribution leaders share what’s actually driving results today — from data accuracy and item readiness to AI-enabled workflows — and what suppliers must do to meet rising expectations.
Moderator: Russ Dieringer
CEO, Stratably
Jim Lyman
VP of eCommerce and Customer Enablement, Performance Food Group
Darla Nielsen
Global Marketing Technology Director
3M
Chethan Makam
Head of Enterprise Technology, 7-Eleven
11:15–11:30 AM
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11:30 –12:15 PM
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DETAILS:
Track: Executive | Functional Leader
PIM and MDM are the backbone of the enterprise digital value chain — ensuring trusted, governed product data across ERP, supply chain, commerce, syndication, analytics, and AI. In this session, learn how leading organizations are strengthening their master data foundation to establish a single source of truth, enforce governance at scale, accelerate item onboarding, and enable downstream systems and automation with confidence.
Helen Grimster
Director, Product Marketing for Product Experience, Syndigo
Samarth Mehta
GM & Head Of MDM Solutions, Thoughtspark
Jayaprakash Bodduna
Director of Merchandising IT, 7-Eleven
Geoff Barrenger
Head of Digital Technology Operations, Ralph Lauren
Track: Functional Leader
Practical strategies to remove friction, reduce rework, and accelerate product launches without sacrificing accuracy or compliance.
April Powell
Vice President, Services & Training, Syndigo
Crystal Derouin
Digital Experience & Syndication Manager, Kimberly Clark
Scott Nelson
Senior Product Manager, Amazon
Luke Hannemann
Product Content Syndication Manager, Bayer
Darla Nielsen
Global Marketing Technology Director
3M
Track: Practitioner
Hands-on best practices for improving item quality, governance, and velocity through modern PIM workflows.
Track: Practitioner
How to efficiently syndicate CORE and GDSN content using Syndigo’s latest capabilities to meet retailer demands faster and more reliably.
12:15–1:15 PM
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DETAILS:
1:15–2:00 PM
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DETAILS:
Track: Executive | Functional Leader
Why governed data and cross-functional alignment are critical to meeting regulatory, sustainability, and global scale demands.
Kate DiLorenzo
VP Food Service, Syndigo
Bob Carpenter
CEO, GS1 US
John Phillips
SVP, Customer Supply Chain & Go-to-Market, PepsiCo
Track: Functional Leader
How to deliver consistent, high-performing product experiences across digital and physical shelves — and measure what’s actually driving conversion.
Matt Leigh
SVP Customer Success, Syndigo
Jeff Hester
eContent Product Master Data Manager, Procter & Gamble
Prashant Gopal
Director Ecommerce Content, Spinmaster
Jordan Sisk
Sales Director of Digital Commerce, Procter & Gamble
Jim Bennette
Senior Director, Channels, Cloudinary
Track: Practitioner
Advanced PIM techniques to support growth, complexity, and cross-team collaboration at scale.
Track: Practitioner
This introductory session breaks down the fundamentals of how Ratings & Reviews influence shopper behavior and conversions. Discover how PowerReviews helps brands effortlessly gather customer feedback and expand reach through powerful syndication.
2:00–2:25 PM
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2:25–2:45 PM
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See how trusted product data powers smarter planning, planograms, and in-store execution — including a look at AI-driven cognitive space planning.
Wayne Usie
Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Yonder
Stephen Kaufman
Chief Strategy & Alliances Officer, Syndigo
2:45–3:15 PM
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AI is changing how products are discovered and selected. In this forward-looking session, Syndigo shares its point of view on the shift to agentic commerce — and why trusted, structured product data is becoming the competitive advantage that determines which products get recommended. Learn how Syndigo is building the connected product intelligence foundation that enables brands, distributors, and retailers to compete and win in an AI-driven marketplace.
Tarun Chandrasekhar
Chief Product Officer, Syndigo
3:15–4:15 PM
CET
A practical blueprint for moving from AI experimentation to AI-powered execution, focused on trust, governance, quality data, and decision frameworks that scale.
Sol Rashidi
4:15–4:30 PM
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4:30–5:30 PM
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5:30–6:30 PM
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6:30–9:30 PM
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Step into an unforgettable evening at the Syndigo Speakeasy. This modern take on a speakeasy invites you to unwind and connect over dinner and expertly crafted drinks, all set to the backdrop of music and curated entertainment. We’ll also take time to celebrate what matters most—our customers—by honoring standout achievements with awards. It’s more than an event; it’s a night to gather, toast, and celebrate in style.
April 16
Registration Desk Open 8:00 am to 3:15 pm
8:00–9:00 AM
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DETAILS:
9:00–9:05 AM
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9:05–10:05 AM
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A powerful reminder of the human side of transformation, focused on resilience, leadership, and mindset as essential drivers of growth and innovation.
Colin O’Brady
10:05–10:25 AM
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How retail media, product content, and AI are converging to reshape online discovery — and what brands must do to connect media and commerce for growth.
Duncan Painter
CEO, OMNI and Commerce, Omnicom
Claudia Johnson
Technical Advisor to the CEO, OMNI and Commerce, Omnicom
10:25–10:45 AM
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10:45–11:15 AM
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Organizations are at different stages of their product data journey — some are optimizing operations at scale, while others are building the foundation for long-term growth. In this customer-led session, leaders from Buffalo Games and John Boos share how they approached transformation from two perspectives — optimizing retail syndication and preparing for AI-driven workflows at scale, and selecting a trusted MDM and full PXM foundation built on measurable ROI. This session highlights how trusted master data, structured governance, and measurable outcomes drive real business impact — whether you’re optimizing today or building the foundation for tomorrow.
DETAILS:
Britt East
Chief Information Officer, John Boos & Co.
Matt Krueger
SVP of Digital Commerce, Buffalo Games
Leah Allen
Chief Marketing Officer, Syndigo
Track: Practitioner
Highlighting Syndigo’s full suite of Syndication and Data Validation Services designed to help you maximize the value of your product content.
Track: Practitioner
How parallel workflows enable teams to work independently while staying aligned, reducing delays and accelerating time-to-outcome.
11:15–11:25 AM
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11:25 –12:10 PM
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DETAILS:
Track: Executive | Functional Leader
How automation, connected workflows, and AI translate into real revenue, efficiency, and scale — with frameworks leaders can apply immediately.
Benny Blum
SVP Product, Syndigo
Matt Krueger
SVP of Digital Commerce, Buffalo Games
Christine McNerney
Vice President of Retail Operations, Thrive Market
Track: Functional Leader
How Enhanced Content, Ratings & Reviews, and Digital Shelf Analytics work together to build shopper trust and lift conversion.
Riley Jenkyn
VP Commercial Success, Syndigo
Kylie Anderson
Omnichannel Marketing Associate, Chomps
Rhys Hall
Web Merchandiser, MillerKnoll
Ai-Ling Tham
eCommerce Marketing Enablement, McCormick & Co.
Dan Kartchner
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), DetailPage
Track: Practitioner
How parallel workflows and smarter task management drive efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks.
Track: Practitioner
Build efficient workflows to meet unique retailer requirements without slowing teams or sacrificing quality.
12:10–12:20 PM
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12:20–12:45 PM
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12:45–1:45 PM
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DETAILS:
1:45–2:30 PM
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DETAILS:
This introductory session provides a clear, practical overview of how Attribute Value Mapping & Transformation helps you prepare and deliver product data that meets recipient requirements with precision and efficiency.
Equips teams to build tailored applications that extend platform capabilities, streamline operations, and reduce reliance on external tools-driving agility, innovation, and competitive advantage
Learn how automation simplifies Enhanced Content creation while improving quality, consistency, and shopper engagement.
2:30-3:15 PM
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DETAILS:
This deep-dive session is designed for users ready to take their mapping and transformation capabilities to the next level. Building on the fundamentals, we’ll explore advanced configuration techniques that enable greater control, flexibility, and automation in preparing product data for syndication.
Scaling adoption through enablement & partners- how training, certification, and a strong partner ecosystem help organizations adopt the SDK faster and scale innovation with confidence.
To compliment our Practitioner Track sessions, all attendees will have access to the on‑site Syndigo Expert Bar—a dedicated space where users can book one‑on‑one time or stop by spontaneously to get personalized guidance. Whether you’re troubleshooting a specific workflow, exploring a new feature, or looking for tips to streamline your publishing processes, our experts are ready to help you unlock more value from the Syndigo platform.