AI is transforming retail planning, but most teams still aren’t sure what that means in practical terms. This session explains the shift in plain language and shows how modern tools can meaningfully support planning work today.

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We cover:

• How planning has evolved from instinct and spreadsheets to connected, learning systems that reduce manual steps.
• What modern AI actually does in a planning workflow, and how it differs from the algorithms planners have used for years.
• Where machine learning adds real value, including forecasting, clustering, promo impact, seasonality, and other pattern-driven insights.
• How large language models help planners think faster, by interpreting questions, diagnosing trends, and summarizing complex data in seconds.
• What agentic AI can automate, from gathering data and running simulations to preparing reforecasts and surfacing next-best actions.
  

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how AI can ease the mechanical work, support better decisions, and give planners more time for strategy and collaboration.