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NWA Tech Summit

September 1, 2026

Description

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of business—from retail and supply chain to workforce strategy and enterprise operations. The 2026 NWA Tech Summit brings together business leaders, innovators, and technology professionals to explore how AI is changing the way organizations operate and compete.

Taking place Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM at The Ledger in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Summit will feature visionary keynote speakers, executive panel discussions, practical strategies, and meaningful networking opportunities with leaders driving AI transformation across some of the world's most influential organizations.

Hosted in Northwest Arkansas—one of the nation's leading centers for retail, supply chain, logistics, and business innovation—the NWA Tech Summit connects the people, ideas, and technologies shaping the future of business.

Content Pillars

Retail Workflow Transformation

  • Explore how AI is reshaping retail operations—from merchandising and category management to shopper engagement and in-store execution. Learn how retailers are using AI to work smarter, move faster, and improve decision-making.

Supply Chain + Operational Intelligence

  • Discover how AI is improving forecasting, planning, visibility, and coordination across supply chains and business operations. Focuses on creating more efficient, agile, and data-driven organizations.

People, Leadership + Responsible AI Adoption

  • Learn how companies can prepare their workforce and leadership teams for AI. Covers change management, workforce readiness, governance, security, and responsible implementation strategies.

Build or Buy: Making Smart AI Investments

  • Understand how organizations evaluate AI solutions, select technology partners, and decide whether to build capabilities internally or purchase existing solutions. Connects business challenges with practical AI applications and innovators.

Featured Speakers

  • David Glick — Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Services, Walmart
  • Archimedes Stuk — Vice President, Agent Building, Walmart
  • Lance Dunkin — Senior Director, Merchandising (DMM: Meat & Merchandising AI Acceleration), Walmart
  • David Keefauver — Executive Vice President of People, J.B. Hunt
  • Vaden Spurlock — Vice President, Talent Management, Tyson Foods
  • Andy Wilson — Executive Director, Doing Business in Bentonville
  • Ben Roberts — Chief Marketing Technology Officer, Outdoor Cap
  • Matt Waller — NewRoad Capital Partners / University of Arkansas

Additional speakers will be announced soon!

Why Attend

  • Hear directly from executives leading AI transformation at Walmart, J.B. Hunt, Tyson Foods, and other innovative organizations.
  • Learn practical strategies and real-world use cases that can be applied within your organization.
  • Explore how AI is reshaping retail, supply chain, operations, workforce strategy, and enterprise decision-making.
  • Connect with executives, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from across the region.
  • Build valuable relationships through curated networking with peers and industry leaders.
  • Leave with actionable insights to help your organization successfully navigate the next era of AI-driven business.

Whether you're a C-suite executive, technology leader, operations professional, HR leader, entrepreneur, or innovation strategist, the 2026 NWA Tech Summit is your opportunity to gain practical insights, build meaningful connections, and help shape the future of business in an AI-powered world.

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Name: Emily Medlock
Email: emedlock@bentonvillearea.com
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