Ron Ijack | eTail Toronto

Ron Ijack

CTO Knix

With nearly 30 years of experience in IT, from startups to media, Ron Ijack has brought his breadth of knowledge to head tech teams at some of Canada’s leading retailers such as Canada Goose, Roots, and now Knix. With a focus on innovation, problem solving, and positive leadership, Ron has a track record of creating efficient and effective teams who are forward thinking and deliver results.

Day One, Tuesday, Oct. 7

12:00 PM Keynote Panel: Turning Data into Action: The Building Blocks for a Successful AI Strategy

To move AI from pilot projects to enterprise-scale impact, retailers must build the infrastructure, culture, and strategy to turn data into action. We will explore how leading retailers are implementing AI to drive measurable outcomes and overcome organizational barriers to allow AI to work at scale. Learn from real-world retail case studies where AI has moved from concept to competitive advantage.

  • Audit your data strategy to support scalable, real-time AI applications.
  • Break down data silos and build cross-functional systems that fuel AI effectiveness.
  • Integrate AI into core business functions to drive revenue, reduce waste, and enhance agility.
  • Prioritize use cases that deliver quick wins while building toward long-term transformation.
  • Establish governance frameworks that ensure ethical, responsible, and ROI-focused AI deployment.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ron.

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