NWA Tech Summit | Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce

ROGERS CONVENTION CENTER
October 28-29, 2024

The 2026 NWA Tech Summit brings together business leaders, innovators, and technology professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way organizations operate. Attendees will gain valuable insights into AI-driven operations, workforce transformation, supply chain innovation, and organizational readiness.

Taking place on September 1, 2026, at The Ledger in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Summit will feature thought-provoking discussions, practical strategies, and meaningful networking opportunities. Hosted in Northwest Arkansas, one of the nation’s leading centers for retail, supply chain, and business innovation, the NWA Tech Summit connects the people, ideas, and technologies shaping the future of business.

2026 Content Pillars:

View the schedule below for the agenda and speakers for the NWA Tech Summit. Our theme this year is Homegrown, and we’re excited to bring you insights and innovations from the heart of Northwest Arkansas.

Cultivating Local Innovation, Shaping the World

Shelley Simpson, MBA, President & CEO, J.B. Hunt

Innovation at the Core: Transforming Supply Chains for the Future

Dennis Anderson, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, ArcBest

Not Broken, Just Ready for Redesign: Scaling Omnichannel Healthcare

Marcus Osborne, MBA, Chairman, RightMove Health

Transforming the Moving World

Cyrus Sigari, MBA, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, UP Partners

Retail Workflow Transformation

Explore how AI is reshaping retail operations—from merchandising and category management to shopper engagement and in-store execution. Learn how retailers are using AI to work smarter, move faster, and improve decision-making.

Supply Chain + Operational Intelligence

Discover how AI is improving forecasting, planning, visibility, and coordination across supply chains and business operations. Focuses on creating more efficient, agile, and data-driven organizations.

People, Leadership + Responsible AI Adoption

Learn how companies can prepare their workforce and leadership teams for AI. Covers change management, workforce readiness, governance, security, and responsible implementation strategies.

Build or Buy: Making Smart AI Investments

Understand how organizations evaluate AI solutions, select technology partners, and decide whether to build capabilities internally or purchase existing solutions. Connects business challenges with practical AI applications and innovators.

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2026 Sponsors

Axiom

Paloalto Networks

Slalom

Walmart

2026 Sponsors

Axiom

Paloalto Networks

Slalom

Walmart

Featured Speakers

David Glick — Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Services, Walmart

Archimedes Stuk — Vice President, Agent Building, Walmart

Lance Dunkin — Senior Director, Merchandising (DMM: Meat & Merchandising AI Acceleration), Walmart

David Keefauver — Executive Vice President of People, J.B. Hunt

Vaden Spurlock — Vice President, Talent Management, Tyson Foods

Andy Wilson — Executive Director, Doing Business in Bentonville

Ben Roberts — Chief Marketing Technology Officer, Outdoor Cap

Matt Waller — NewRoad Capital Partners / University of Arkansas