About NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show is a world-leading retail and ecommerce expo, taking place from Sunday, January 11 to Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City. Hosted by the National Retail Federation, the event brings together thousands of senior retail executives, technology innovators, and industry visionaries from across the globe to shape the future of retail.
Spanning three days of keynotes, sessions, and exhibits, NRF 2026 will spotlight the technologies and trends redefining the retail experience – including AI and automation, omnichannel commerce, supply chain innovation, and customer experience design. Attendees can expect insights from global retail leaders, hands-on access to the latest Ecommerce solutions, and networking opportunities that connect the industry’s most forward-thinking minds.
Who’s attending?
Tom McKenna, Co-Founder and CEO @ Ocula
Tom has spent his career developing cutting edge data & analytics capabilities for several of the world’s largest companies while working for the likes of Deloitte, dunnhumby and Bain & Company.
As Co-Founder and CEO at Ocula, he’s helping level the AI playing field for eCommerce clients like Boots, Coty & AO, using agentic AI copywriting to drives tangible results. Ocula’s AI copywriter creates brand-aligned, search-optimised product descriptions – at speed, at scale, and with zero IT involvement. Whether you’re launching new SKUs or optimising your long tail, Ocula’s AI copywriter is always on, proactively writing copy that helps maximise traffic and revenue, whilst boosting team efficiency by over 90%.
Greg Fletcher, CTO & Co-Founder @ Ocula
From obtaining my PhD in experimental particle physics to leading teams of data scientists and engineers, I’ve always been curious about how we can use cutting-edge scientific methods to drive meaningful results. Throughout my career I’ve seen the remarkable impact of AI on the retail space. However, I believe that we now need to democratise this transformative capability.
That’s why I founded Ocula Technologies with my co-Founder Thomas McKenna. Together, we’re revolutionising the e-commerce customer experience with Ocula, applying our manifesto of Actionable AI Today.