Alon Weinstock | eTail Asia

Main Conference Day 1, Tuesday, 24th March 2026

9:10 AM View from the Top: Leading through the fog – How can you leverage AI, real-time data, scenario modelling, and adaptive planning frameworks to reduce risk and improve resilience in a volatile world?

In today’s increasingly unpredictable global climate marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting consumer

behaviors traditional forecasting models are no longer enough. Retailers are grappling with planning challenges across inventory,

staffing, and sales as short-term disruptions and long-term uncertainty continue to grow.

Gain insights into how you can plan in cycles, build in flexibility, and make smarter decisions in the face of uncertainty.

11:10 AM Leaders Perspectives: From marketplace fatigue to D2C freedom - As platforms grow increasingly saturated and commissions rise, how can you reduce dependency, shift to profitable owned channels, and build smarter D2C strategies that reclaim margin and future-proof growth?

With rising commissions and increasing saturation, brands are rethinking their reliance on third-party marketplaces. Explore how smart D2C strategies and owned platforms can help you reclaim margin, build stronger customer relationships, and take back control of your growth. Expect discussions on pricing wars, D2C pivots, margin protection, and scaling without over-relying on deep discounting