AI for Everyone – Highlights from NielsenIQ C360

AI for Everyone – Highlights from NielsenIQ C360

By Katie Linendoll | Emmy Award-Winning Tech Influencer, Emcee & Panel Moderator

What happens when innovation meets strategy at scale? NielsenIQ C360—one of the most impactful gatherings of industry leaders shaping the future of consumer intelligence!

This year’s event brought together over 500 top retailers and global brands to explore the strategies and insights to drive consumer growth. It was an honor to take the stage and moderate two power-packed panels focused on where the industry is headed next.

Panel 1: “AI for Everyone”

In this timely conversation, we tackled what it truly means to democratize artificial intelligence across all industries. From smart automation to real-world use cases, this session focused on how AI is evolving from a buzzword to an absolute must for businesses. 

This panel was all about bridging the gap between innovation and accessibility—making AI not just powerful, but practical.

Featured Panelists:

  • Susan Paley, Conduit Venture Labs, former CEO of Beats by Dre

  • Jason Boyd, VP, Advanced Analytics at NielsenIQ

  • Ian Freitas, Director, Retail Innovation at Intel

Panel 2: “Tech and Durables: Innovation to Drive Performance”

This session brought together leaders across retail, manufacturing, and connected tech to discuss how durables and next-gen innovation are driving performance and reshaping product strategies.

From wearables and smart home devices to sustainability-driven design, the conversation focused on how consumer expectations are changing—and how brands must adapt.

Featured Panelists:

  • Harrison Gross, CEO of Lucyd

  • Rick Kowalski, Director, Industry Analysis and Business Intelligence, CTA (Consumer Technology Association)

  • Naveen Chhangani, SVP, Product & Strategy, ADT

  • Chris Korte, Global Director, NIQ

Why C360 Matters

Events like NIQ C360 are more than conferences—they’re launchpads for insight and action. These conversations reflect where the industry is going and how brands can use data and emerging tech, like AI, to stay ahead of the curve –plus they’re just really fun too! ☺ 

About Katie Linendoll

Katie Linendoll is an Emmy Award-winning tech expert, global emcee, and leading influencer in consumer technology and AI. Known for turning complex tech into compelling stories, she appears regularly on national television and has hosted stages for brands like IBM, Amazon, Teradata, and NIQ.

With a unique blend of media savvy and deep technical insight, Katie brings cutting-edge innovation to life—on screen and on stage.

Follow Katie on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for expert takes on AI, tech trends, and behind-the-scenes access to the biggest stages in innovation.

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