Agenda
Sunday, July 13
4-7pm: Ignite Kickoff
Get ready to kick off Ignite at the Sunday Kickoff. Connect with fellow attendees, enjoy delightful cocktails, and be among the first to explore our innovative product lab. This is the perfect opportunity to network and dive into the exciting features and advancements we have in store for you.
Monday, July 14
8:00-8:30am: Morning Buzz
Start your day with a hot cup o’ joe and fresh ideas. Meet retailers, tech innovators, and industry experts in the Product Lab, where connections are made and bold strategies take shape.
8:30-9:15am: Opening Keynote
Kick off your Ignite experience with an inspiring opening keynote from industry leaders. Gain insights into the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of retail and technology.
9:30am-11:45am: Sessions & Workshops
Expert-led sessions and workshops designed to simplify operations, enhance customer experiences, and help you thrive. Learn how to unify retail touchpoints, leverage AI-driven insights, and automate with confidence..
12:00-12:30pm: Award Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate outstanding achievements within the ECRS community. The award ceremony will recognize and reward those who have made significant contributions and demonstrated excellence in their respective fields.
12:30-1:15pm: Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with fellow attendees. This is a great opportunity to discuss the morning’s sessions and share your experiences.
1:30-4:30pm: Sessions & Workshops
Continue your learning journey with more engaging sessions and workshops. Delve deeper into specific areas of interest and participate in hands-on activities that will provide practical takeaways.
5:00-7:30 PM: Welcome Reception
Cap off the first day of Ignite with a warm welcome reception. Mingle with peers, meet new connections, and relax in a casual setting. Enjoy refreshments and light appetizers as you wind down and reflect on the day’s highlights.
Tuesday, July 15
8:00-8:45am: Morning Buzz
Wake up to fresh insights and hot coffee. Connect with peers, swap success stories, and discuss new ideas before another dynamic day of learning begins.
9:00-10:30am: Keynote
Prepare to be inspired and gain insights into the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of retail and technology.
10:30am-12:00pm: Sessions & Workshops
Expert-led sessions and workshops designed to simplify operations, enhance customer experiences, and help you thrive. Learn how to unify retail touchpoints, leverage AI-driven insights, and automate with confidence.
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with fellow attendees. This is a great opportunity to discuss the morning’s sessions and share your experiences.
1:00-5:00pm: Sessions & Workshops
Continue your learning journey with more engaging sessions and workshops. Delve deeper into specific areas of interest and participate in hands-on activities that will provide practical takeaways.
5:30-8:30 PM: Conference Party
This is where business meets celebration. Enjoy a night of entertainment, interactive experiences, and industry camaraderie, all while celebrating the CATAPULT® community’s shared success.
Wednesday, July 16
8:00-8:30am: Morning Buzz
One last morning to connect, reflect, and fuel up before an exciting final day of local CATAPULT store tours, Sessions, & Workshops
8:30am-12:00pm: Sessions, & Workshops
Expert-led sessions and workshops designed to simplify operations, enhance customer experiences, and help you thrive. Learn how to unify retail touchpoints, leverage AI-driven insights, and automate with confidence.
11:00am-3:00pm: NEW! Store Tours
See CATAPULT in action with tours of local CATAPUL stores
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with fellow attendees. This is a great opportunity to discuss the morning’s sessions and share your experiences.
1:00-3:00pm: Closing Event
Ignite may be ending, but the momentum is just beginning. Reflect on key insights, celebrate new connections, and leave feeling empowered to take your business to the next level. The best is yet to come!
Sneak Peek at some of the Session Topics
NEW! Advanced CATAPULT Training Certificate – Choose Your Focus Area
ECRS is offering Ignite 2025 attendees the opportunity to earn an Advanced CATAPULT Training Certificate. By attending a series of workshops, attendees can earn their certificate in a specific focus area including Loyalty, Supply Chain Automation, or Analytics & Reporting. This series of workshops is designed for individuals seeking technical mastery and will take a hands-on approach to product areas critical for optimizing the automation that CATAPULT can provide your store or enterprise.
Session: Aesthetics & Messaging Matter: Customizing WebCart & Creating Engaging Ads
First impressions matter, especially in the realm of online shopping where the customer experience is defined not just by WebCart’s functionality, but also by the choices you make about the look and feel of your site and the way you communicate purchase incentives. In this session you’ll learn the tips, tricks, and best practices for customizing WebCart’s aesthetics and creating engaging ads across a variety of touchpoints.
In this session you’ll learn how to:
Use CSS to customize WebCart’s color scheme
Understand basic color theory
Customize background images for optimal visual appeal
Make smart font choices
Create engaging ad content
Session: Driving Organizational Transformation: Leveraging Change Management to Implement CATAPULT Cognition
In this session we will explore how to effectively use change management strategies to implement CATAPULT Cognition across your organization. Participants will learn how to communicate the benefits of Cognition, develop training programs, and establish feedback and support systems to ensure a smooth transition. We will also cover best practices for user management, including onboarding and offboarding procedures, to maintain security and efficiency. By the end of this session, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to drive organizational transformation and empower decision-making at all levels.
In this session you’ll learn how to:
Use proven change management techniques
Communicate the value of Cognition
Design Cognition-centric training programs
Facilitate onboarding & offboarding
Workshop: Food Safety First: Achieving FSMA Compliance with CATAPULT
The Food Safety & Modernization Act implemented a new rule designed to enforce more proactive food traceability across the supply chain. As a critical link in that chain, CATAPULT retailers must take measures to ensure their compliance with these regulations. This workshop will cover the tips, tricks, and best practices you need to achieve compliance within CATAPULT.
In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
Understand CATAPULT’s data flow as it relates to FSMA regulations
Modify your inventory for compliance alignment
Ensure your reporting is properly configured
Session: FSMA 101: An Overview of the Food Safety RegulatioT
Like so many regulatory mandates, the Food Safety & Modernization Act can be difficult to interpret, especially for newcomers. In this session we’ll present an overview of the regulation and discuss its implications for members of the ECRS CATAPULT Community.
Key Questions we’ll answer in this session:
How should I revise my SOP’s and CATAPULT usage to ensure compliance?
Which sub-sections of FSMA are you responsible for as a retailer?
Are my requirements different based on the specific vertical market in which I operate?
Where in the supply chain is the information captured?
What is the deadline for compliance?
What is the penalty for non-compliance?
Sessions & Workshops
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