Introducing the Microsoft for Startups CafAI Series at NRF 2024
At NRF 2024, the world’s largest retail expo, Microsoft for Startups & Avanade will host a series of roundtable discussions called the CafAI Series, featuring some of the most innovative startups and retailers in the industry. The CafeAI Series will explore three key topics: Customer Engagement, Data & AI, and Robotics & Automation. Each roundtable will include a panel of experts from Microsoft for Startups’ Pegasus portfolio. Attendees will have the opportunity to join the conversation through Q&A and network with Avanade, Microsoft, startups, and retailers after each session.
Register to Reserve Your Spot: CafeAI Series Registration
Sunday Jan 14. 2:30PM-3:15PM
AI-Powered Customer Engagement in Retail:
Moderated by: Wojtek Krok, Żabka Polska
This roundtable will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can help retailers create personalized, seamless, and engaging experiences for their customers across multiple channels. Learn from Innovative Startups from the Microsoft for Startups portfolio how AI can help you understand customer preferences, predict behavior, optimize pricing, recommend products, and more.
Startups Featured: Haut.AI, Getbee, zblocks, Crave Retail, Bria.AI
Monday Jan 15. 2:30PM-3:15PM
Unlocking Innovation, Growth and Loyalty through Data-Driven AI Transformation:
Moderated by: Alla Katzmann, Manor AG
This roundtable will discuss how data and AI can enable retailers to transform their business models, operations, and customer relationships. Hear from Innovative Startups from the Microsoft for Startups portfolio how data and AI can help you innovate faster, grow smarter, and build loyalty with your customers.
Tuesday Jan 16. 2:30PM-3:15PM
The Future of AI-Enabled Robotics and Automation in Retail:
Moderated by: Rasmus Hyltegård, Avanade
This roundtable will showcase how robotics and automation can enhance retail operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Discover how Microsoft for Startups partners are developing cutting-edge solutions for inventory management, delivery, customer service, and more using AI-enabled robotics and automation.
Startups Featured: Unbox Robotics, 1MRobotics , Fashable, Shopic
If you would like to schedule 1:1 meetings with the startups contact us via mfsgtm@microsoft.com
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3moThank you for your valuable post!
Business Development Executive @ Equifax | New Business Development
4moThis is my 1st year attending NRF. I cant wait to soak it all in!
Microsoft for Startups Go-To-Market Event Manager
5moI'll miss being there this year. Last year was such a success!
Passionate about experiences within retail and consumer goods | Public speaker | Event organizer | MVP Business Applications | Nordic Industry Architect @ Avanade, a Microsoft & Accenture Company
5moThis will be great!