Speaking Engagements
NRF '25 Retail's Big Show
Making Your Stores Irreplaceable: How Retailers Can Survive and Thrive in the Replacement Economy
We live in an age where everything can be replaced through an app on a handheld device. So, how can physical stores compete with these easier, cheaper, and more convenient digital replacements? They can tap into other human desires, such as the need for sensory stimulation, belonging to a community, and participating in cultural celebrations. For the last three decades, Kevin Ervin Kelley—an experience designer and author of IRREPLACEABLE—has been helping retailers compete on dimensions other than price, variety, and convenience. During this provocative presentation, he will outline the key principles, tools, and techniques he and his team deploy to help retailers deliver store experiences that are irreplaceable.
Learn more and register here.
Past Speaking Engagements
NGA 2024 Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit
The Retail Rebels
Join Kevin Kelley for his talk on The Retail Rebels: Learn how independent retailers can thrive admidst competition on Tuesday, October 29 at 4:15PM at the 2024 Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit.
This annual event hosted by the National Grocers Association (NGA) is designed for the leadership teams of the independent grocery industry.
Register here!
HNGRY Summit
Creating Theatre Out of Food in the Digital Age
New technologies continue to change the world we know, but what does that mean for the food industry? Join Kevin Kelley for his breakout session on food in the digital age.
The 2024 HNGRY Summit will bring together thoughtful minds across the chain to examine our future food system through conversation, ideation, and collaboration.
To grab a delicous bite and join the conversation, register here!
ULI Utah 2024 Trends Conference: Future Forward
The Business Case for Designing Extraordinary Places
How does exceptional design transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary and meaningful places? Kevin Kelley and a panel of fellow experts will discuss how designers and developers can create environments that enrich vibrant and connected communities while achieving financial outcomes.
Highly anticipated each year, ULI Utah's Trends Conference provides a deep dive into Utah's real estate landscape and the nation's leading trends.
Learn more and register here!