Agenda
Check out our registration site for the most up-to-date schedule! Sessions, workshops, and round tables will continued to be announced through early June, so stay tuned.
At-a-glance-schedule
Sunday, July 13
2-4pm: Registration and Badge Pickup
Registration and badge pickup is open!
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
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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.
12:15-1:15pm: 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.
1:15-3:00pm: 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.
3:15-5:00pm: 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.
5:00-7:30 PM: Networking Event
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.
8:45-9:45am: Keynote
Prepare to be inspired and gain insights into the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of retail and technology.
9:45am-11:30pm: 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.
11:30-12:00pm: 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.
12:00-1:00pm: 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.
5:00-8:30 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
8:30-10:15am: 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: Boxed Lunch
Fuel up for the rest of the day’s activities with a boxed lunch.
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!



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.
Sessions & Workshops
Sessions & Workshops will be announced in early spring! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know of the latest news and announcements.