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

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.

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.

12:15-1:15pm: 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.

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.

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.