Speaking Engagements
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Past Speaking Engagements
Fancy Food 24/7 2021
The Bonfire Effect: How Physical Retail Will Survive A Digital Future
At the upcoming Specialty Food Association's Fancy Food 24/7 digital event, Kevin Kelley describes how Shook Kelley helps retailers convene consumers around their brand bonfires.
When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Time: 11am – 12pm
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!
NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show
Revitalizing Customer Experience with Community-Centric Strategies
Retail success stories are written by companies that are simultaneously crushing it in the now and primed for what's next. NRF 2026 calls it The Next Now.
Join Kevin Kelley and Shannon DeVito, senior director of book strategy and customer experience with Barnes & Noble, for a fireside chat exploring the impact of retail on community and creating store environments that tap into discover, delight, escape, and social bliss.
Learn more and join us here!