Charlie Ninegar

Chief Operating Officer DSS Games

Charlie is a operational and sales leader with many years of experience accelerating growth for lifestyle-oriented consumer goods brands like DSS Games, Nixon, and Spy Optic in complex, multi-channel markets. Known for his ability to foster innovation and build high-performing teams, he focuses on transforming businesses through data-driven strategies, financial expertise, and collaborative leadership. Charlie is also dedicated to mentoring emerging professionals and startups through his volunteer work with a young business accelerator program, helping them build strong foundations for lasting success.

Monday, February 23: Summit Day

4:00 PM AI: Panel: Readying Your Employees for The Future Reality: Getting People Bought in to Using AI Everyday

As AI becomes an integral part of daily retail operations, employee adoption is essential to unlocking its full potential. The future of work depends on preparing teams to confidently embrace AI tools that enhance productivity, decision-making, and customer experiences. During this panel, hear from leaders who have successfully driven AI buy-in across their organizations, sharing practical strategies to engage employees, overcome resistance, and foster a culture where AI is seamlessly integrated into everyday workflows by:

Learning strategies to build employee trust and enthusiasm for AI adoption
Discovering effective training programs and resources
Understanding how to address common fears and resistance
Exploring change management best practices

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

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