COLUMBUS CIRCLE LIVE! LONDON EVENT RECAP 2024

The fourth annual Columbus Circle LIVE! London event took place on Thursday, the 10th of October at The Soho Hotel. Leading retailers and experts gathered to network and learn more about key topics defining the industry.

WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING

Ignite AI Partners

“This year’s Columbus Consulting Circle Live event was a fantastic gathering of forward-thinking retail professionals, all deeply engaged with the subjects we covered, including the transformative potential of AI and data in business. I was inspired to see such active participation and insightful questions from attendees, sparking valuable conversations that I believe will drive real change in our industries. A big thanks to Columbus for creating such an interactive and impactful experience!”

- Neil Holden - Ignite AI Partners

Jon Williams

“Great interactive sessions and panel discussions. I especially enjoyed the thought provoking debate about the importance of data and getting ready to optimize AI to positively enhance our future retail businesses.”

- Jon Williams

Neil Rankine

“The Columbus Consulting event, brought together a varied mix of retailers, consultants & industry grandees, which led to as many interesting discussions in the coffee breaks as well as during the panel discussion. It was a good reminder of how interesting, exciting & diverse our industry is, despite some of its challenges. I look forward to connecting with some of the contacts made & next year's event.”

- Neil Rankine

Peter Kramers

“It was great to have a group of talented and experienced retailers in the room to discuss relevant issues that we are all asking questions about. I found the Data & AI panel discussion interesting, in particular how businesses started / are starting their journeys in using AI to create value.”

- Rachel Osborne

Charlotte Mackenzie

“I really enjoyed the Columbus Consulting event today. I thought the section on digital ID was particularly insightful. I’m looking forward to building on the connections I made today.”

- Charlotte Mackenzie

Chris Roye, Selectika

"A small but almost perfectly formed event. A very strong set of panelists with engaging topics and great audience interaction."

- Chris Roye, Selectika

Rachel Osborne

Jackie Nagnten LTD

"It was a succinct in a nutshell review of current retail issues trends and sentiment."

- Jackie Naghten, Jackie Nagnten LTD

Kezzler, on DPP

“A great day out with colleagues from Columbus Consulting and many, many experts from different retailers around the UK. Everyone wants to understand the AI opportunity better, and we had a great panel that deep dived into the topic. Some wonderful insights into the current state of retail from Andrew Jennings and Ian McGarrigle, and then I had the pleasure to participate in an excellent discussion on the future of Digital ID with experts in traceability and transparency. It was a lot to process, but super valuable! I'm looking forward to next year.”

- Cyrus Gilbert-Rolfe - Kezzler, on DPP

Katrina Duck

“Attending and speaking at the Columbus event was a truly rewarding experience. The intimate setting created an ideal space for open, honest, and highly interactive discussions, fostering meaningful engagement and the exchange of valuable insights. It was fantastic to connect with peers in such a collaborative atmosphere, making the experience both impactful and enriching.”

- Katrina Duck

Hannah Middleton

"An excellent opportunity to connect with others in the fashion industry and to exchange views. Some interesting points raised by those on the panels with some very insightful discussions around technology, data and AI usage across the industry."

Hannah Middleton

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