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DX3 Conference Returns to Toronto March 6 – 7, 2019

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By Craig Patterson  

The popular DX3 Conference will be held again on March 6-7 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and it is expected to be bigger and better than ever. More than 60 industry speakers and 50 immersive exhibitions will be part of the event that is expected to see more than 4,000 attendees over the two days. [Buy Tickets Here]

DX3 is considered to be Canada’s leading conference for retailers, marketers and tech innovators, and this year it’s under new management. Given the massive attendance, DX3 is also a great place for networking as well as hearing from industry insiders.

With a focus on celebrating diversity, key industries such as cannabis and A.I., and how technology and female entrepreneurs are changing the retail landscapeDX3 2019 will feature the brightest minds to provide engaging content and exhibits for Canada’s retailers, brands and agencies,” said Hifazat “Faz” Ahmad, President and CEO, DX3. 

Some interesting talks will be part of this year’s DX3, including on topics such as: 

  • Fearless Female Entrepreneurs — the panel will be moderated by Michele Romanow, Dragon on  CBC’s Dragons’ Den and Cofounder of Clearbanc,

  • Cannabis Spotlight –The Next Big Thing in Retail

  • How AI Helps Create Personalized 1:1 Customer Relationships, 

  • Future of Agencies and Brand Strategy Vs. Business Strategy,

  • Transformation in the Retail Industry

  • Disruption as a Tool for Innovation, and

  • Industry Spotlight: Bank as a Retailer.

 “DX3 2019 will showcase a line-up of diverse and thought-provoking talks, workshops and exhibits so that our guests will be able to take fresh new perspectives and disruptive technologies back to their clients,” said Azka Ijaz, Content Director, DX3. “It’s more than a conference, DX3 is an interactive hub where Canada’s most creative minds in retail, marketing and tech come to learn, exchange ideas and make relationships with interesting people that can last a lifetime.”

A broad range of speakers will share powerful content about current digital, marketing an retail trends. Speakers include top executives from international and Canadian businesses such as Decathlon, Starbucks, TD Bank, BMO Financial Group, eBay, LCBO, Snap Inc., MediaNet, Turo, Endy, Hiku, Aldo, Viral Nation, Knix, Paramount Fine Foods, Nielsen Canada, Church + State and mini mioche. Speakers will take to the stage at DX3 2019 to share powerful content about current digital, marketing and retail trends.

As well, exhibits at DX3 will offer immersive experiences that will also allow guests to interact hands-on with the latest technology and content strategies. This year’s exhibitors at DX3 include Vitamin Talent, Heyday, Creative Niche, EY, Nielsen, Manage Engine, OFI, Peersway, ShipStation, Pelmorex, and Royal Roads University, among others. 
 
Tickets to DX3 are now available to purchase, can be found here.

As well, members of the media that are interested in applying for accreditation can email michelle@clutchpr.com

We look forward to seeing everyone there, as Retail Insider will also be in attendance.

*Partner content. To work with Retail Insider, email: craig@retail-insider.com.

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