BiteSized: The Tech and Capital Shaping Consumer Brands
BiteSized: The Tech and Capital Shaping Consumer Brands
A focused mini-conference on how technology and capital are influencing consumer brands
Retail is being redefined in real time and driven by rapid advancements in technology, shifting consumer expectations, and the increasing flow of capital into new platforms, tools, and infrastructure.
From AI and data platforms to new retail models and supply chain innovation, the pace of change is accelerating and companies are being forced to adapt faster than ever.
Yet many of the investors, operators, and builders driving this transformation are right here in Northwest Arkansas.
This BiteSized conference is designed to bring those leaders into the same room—without the need to travel coast to coast—for practical, execution-oriented conversations about what’s actually being built, funded, and scaled across retail today.
This is a curated room for a conversation about capital deployment, technology adoption, and what retailers are actually looking for right now.
Who Should Attend
This event is built for leaders actively shaping the future of retail, including:
Retail & Brand Executives navigating digital transformation, omnichannel strategy, and operational complexity
Investors & Corporate Ventures deploying capital into retail, commerce infrastructure, and emerging technologies
Entrepreneurs & Operators building or scaling solutions across data, AI, supply chain, and retail enablement
Audience size is intentionally limited (~75) to enable real discussion and high-quality connections.
Accelerated Conference-style Agenda (only 3 Hours)
9:00 – 9:30 | Arrival & Coffee
Light networking and soft start
9:30 – 9:40 | Opening Remarks
Speakers: [to be announced]
9:40 – 10:05 | Investor Panel
How Capital Finds the Category Leader
Speakers: [to be announced]
10:15 – 10:40 | Entrepreneur Panel
How Tech Improves the Bottom Line
Speakers: [to be announced]
10:50 – 11:15 | Enterprise Panel
How Retailers & Brands are Taking Action
Speakers: [to be announced]
11:25 – 11:45 | Keynote Conversation
Speaker: [to be announced]
11:45 – 12:00 | Closing Remarks & Connections
Arkade + Endeavor