Elizabeth Drori

Elizabeth Drori

Chief Marketing Officer Kizik
Elizabeth Drori
Elizabeth Drori is Chief Marketing Officer at Kizik, the leader in hands-free footwear. She is responsible for developing and executing Kizik's global brand strategy, leading marketing efforts across all consumer touchpoints, and driving the e-commerce business. Drori has a track record of guiding retail organizations and leading successful marketing efforts for global, omnichannel brands. Prior to Kizik, Drori was Chief Marketing Officer and GM of Ecommerce at Sperry, where she played a pivotal role in repositioning the brand and driving cultural relevance through partnerships and activations. Before that, Drori headed up marketing for Walmart's fashion business and held roles at Converse and Boston Consulting Group, where she was a senior marketing leader and consultant, respectively. Drori received her MBA from Harvard Business School and lives in Newton MA.

Wednesday, August 12

12:15 PM Main Stage: Keynote Panel Debate: The AI Hype Gap: Navigating the Real Challenges and Cultural Pushback in an AI-Driven World

AI promises to revolutionize retail workflows, yet the hype gap reveals real hurdles like integration failures, data silos, and cultural resistance that stall adoption and breed skepticism. Leaders must navigate team pushback, ethical dilemmas, and measurable ROI demands to bridge this divide without alienating talent or overpromising miracles. In this keynote panel debate, provocative voices clash on turning AI rhetoric into reality, exposing pitfalls and charting paths for genuine transformation amid workforce realities.

  • Navigating the gap between AI hype and practical business realities by identifying real-world challenges
  • Addressing cultural resistance and employee concerns around AI adoption and workforce impact
  • Evaluating the technical hurdles of AI integration, including data quality, legacy systems, and skill shortages
  • Balancing ethical considerations, privacy, and regulatory compliance while scaling AI initiatives effectively

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

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