Speaking Engagements
Shoptalk Fall
The Evolving Role of Physical Stores
Shoptalk Fall is gathering the 150+ industry leaders whose decisions will shape retail in 2027. Speakers will host candid conversations about AI, channel growth, stores, and the future customer.
Kevin Kelley will lead a town hall session on "The Evolving Role of Physical Stores" on Tuesday, September 29 at 3:25PM. Learn more and join us here!
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Past Speaking Engagements
ULI Carolinas 4th Annual Meeting
Concurrent Session – Deep Dive: Brownfields, Active Transportation and Creative Placemaking
Terry Shook will participate in the Urban Land Institute Carolinas District Meeting on March 24. The fourth annual event features mobile workshops, keynote sessions, panels and networking opportunities. Along with Jay Levell from Whitepoint Partners, Terry will speak on Creative Placemaking and the energy around community.
AMDP Alumni Annual Reunion
Guest Talk
This year marks the 26th Harvard Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP) Alumni Reunion. Hosted at the new home of AMDP, the innovative David Rubenstein Treehouse is part of the first phase of Harvard's Enterprise Research Campus.
Kevin Kelley will provide a guest talk on Tuesday, July 14th at 10:00AM. The event is open to alumni and their guests. Learn more here!
ICBA 2026: Currents of Opportunity
The Hidden Advantage: The Social & Emotional Playbook for Modern Retail
Since 1927, the Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) has supported the independent operation of college stores. ICBA programs and services are designed to help stores remain independent and be financially and operationally successful.
This year marks the 100th annual ICBA conference. Join Kevin Kelley (Wednesday, February 4 at 1:20PM) as he shares his proven playbook for winning on meaning rather than margins, and on convening rather commoditizing. Attendees will learn how to design sensory-rich, emotionally engaging, community-building retail experiences that elevate relevance, loyalty, and long-term value.
Learn more and join here!