CommerceNext Growth Show Announces Initial 2026 Speaker Lineup

100+ Senior Executives from Companies Including Alex Mill, Tractor Supply Co., Ulta Beauty, Mejuri, Bombas, Beyond Yoga, Kendra Scott, Fabletics and More to Speak

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CommerceNext, a community, event series and conference for marketing, ecommerce and technology leaders at retail and direct-to-consumer brands, today announced the initial speaker lineup for its 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show, scheduled for June 23–24, 2026, in New York City. The event will feature a dynamic community of trailblazers and changemakers, including more than 2,500 attendees and over 150 speakers from leading retailers, DTC brands and innovative technology companies, including Alex Mill, Tractor Supply Co., Ulta Beauty, Mejuri, Bombas, Fabletics, Kendra Scott, Authentic Brands Group and many more.

Featuring 60+ sessions, this year’s conference will spotlight the AI Intelligent Era, exploring how retail leaders are applying artificial intelligence not just as a technology layer, but as a practical tool for smarter marketing, merchandising, pricing and customer experience, while preserving the human judgment and connection that defines great brands.

“The 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show is shaping up to be our most impactful event yet. This year’s program goes beyond the AI conversation everyone is having. It’s about how retail leaders are actually putting intelligence to work across their organizations, while doubling down on the human connection that drives lasting brand loyalty,” said Jennifer Marlo, Head of Content, CommerceNext. “With an incredible roster of speakers from some of the most dynamic brands in retail, we’re bringing together the people and ideas that are defining what’s next for the industry.”

Featured retailers and brands speaking at the 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show include:

• Mickey Drexler — Chairman, Alex Mill & Founder, Old Navy & Madewell
• Kimberley Gardiner — Chief Marketing Officer, Tractor Supply Co.
• Jason LaRose — Chief Executive Officer, Bombas
• Aimee Bayer-Thomas — Chief Retail Officer, Ulta Beauty
• Majed Masad — Co-Founder & President, Mejuri
• Katia Unlu — Chief Commercial Officer, Boll & Branch
• Katie Babineau — CMO, Beyond Yoga
• Josh Friedman — SVP, Ecommerce & Digital, Ulta Beauty
• Jon Kosoff — CDO, Boot Barn
• Kim Heidt — Chief Retail Officer, Tecovas
• Adnan Somani — EVP of Digital Technology, Authentic Brands Group
• Sabrina Cherubini — CMO, FullBeauty Brands
• Adrian Rohr — VP, Marketing CRM, Fabletics
• Kristi Carlson — VP, Digital Technology, Kendra Scott
• Oscar Diaz — SVP, Technology & Digital Innovation, G-III Apparel Group
• Alexis Call — Head of Digital Merchandising & Site Experience, Stanley 1913
• Pooja Chandiramani — VP, Global Marketing Analytics and Media Strategy, Coach
• Vivian Chang — VP, Ecommerce, GNC
• Kartik Hosanagar — Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Human-AI Research

For an initial list of confirmed speakers and to learn more, please visit: growthshow.commercenext.com. Register to attend the show here.

About CommerceNext

CommerceNext is a community, event series and conference for marketing, ecommerce and technology leaders at retail and direct-to-consumer brands. In addition to the annual CommerceNext Growth Show, CommerceNext produces and hosts two executive retreats, regional networking events, podcasts, webinars, industry research, an executive dinner series and an online community. CommerceNext is part of CloserStillMedia which owns the largest global ecommerce events portfolio, including Ecommerce Expo UK, E Show Madrid, E Show Barcelona and Ecommerce Expo Asia. To learn more about CommerceNext, visit CommerceNext.com.