As supply chains worldwide face unprecedented challenges, artificial intelligence is no longer just a support tool — it is critical for supply chain resiliency. NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe will bring together European and international companies to explore how AI is revolutionizing the supply chain. The event will be held from September 16-18 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
AI is Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: Innovative Players Gather at Retail’s Big Show
Nearly 500 global exhibitors will participate, including 50 companies specializing in AI solutions for supply chain management. They will showcase how cutting-edge technology, generative AI and streamlined technological interfaces can optimize operations, enhance the customer experience, and meet growing environmental and regulatory demands.
Key supply chain solution providers will include:
- Intelligent platforms for forecasting, planning, and real-time logistics such as SymphonyAI, o9 Solutions, RELEX Solutions, Blue Yonder, and MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES.
- Advanced predictive AI technologies, automated workflows, and dynamic inventory optimization from companies like EKYAM.AI, NEXTAIL LABS, INCREMYS, AI NOTIFY, GONI LABS, and ATTUNEO – BEYABLE.
- Last-mile delivery and reverse logistics experts integrating robotics, embedded AI, and sustainability into their operational models, including VANONGO, GALAM ROBOTICS, STORK, REVERS.IO, CHRONOPOST, and LA POSTE – COLISSIMO.
- Back-end operations ensuring seamless customer experience execution from providers such as TOSHIBA Global Commerce Solutions, CENTRIC SOFTWARE, MaPS Systems, SOCLOZ, and MONSTOCK.
Event highlights and conference program
Attendees will explore how AI is transforming every aspect of the supply chain: forecasting, orchestration, last-mile delivery, returns, automation, and real-time management.
Tuesday, September 16
- Thematic Session: “Building a High-Performance Supply Chain with Agility, Talent, and AI” presented by Mark Irvin, EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Best Buy.
- Panel Discussion: “How AI is Redefining the Supply Chain,” featuring Marcello Pace, CEO of SCARPE&SCARPE / PITTAROSSO.
Wednesday, September 17
- Thematic Session: “Unifying Experiences: Enhancing Customer Engagement In-Store and Online,” by Fernanda Dalben, CMO and Retail Marketing Expert, Dalben Group.
- Panel Discussion: “Conad Nord Ovest Transforms Its Supply Chain with Sopra Steria Next and RELEX to Create Value Through Vision, Change Management, and Technology,” with Emanuele Galo, Retail, Fashion & Industry Consulting Director at Sopra Steria Next; Elena Perico, Head of Change Management and Enterprise Projects; and Marcello Lorenzini, Innovation and IT Directo
