Deborah Weinswig

CEO & Founder at Coresight Research

Speaker

Deborah Weinswig is the CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, a data-driven global research and advisory firm that helps retailers, brands, and technology companies accelerate innovation and growth in a fast-changing retail landscape. For nearly two decades, Deborah has been a trusted voice at the crossroads of technology, finance, and retail — recognized globally as a leading analyst, strategist, and thought leader.

Deborah brings deep, cross-sector expertise spanning AI, the Metaverse, China, livestreaming, retail media, supply chain, commercial real estate, healthcare, and data monetization — translating complex trends into actionable insights for the boardroom and the stage alike. In 2023, she conceptualized and launched the retail industry's first AI Council, an invitation-only forum that has become an essential resource for brands, retailers, and technology companies navigating the AI era, and she now hosts AI-focused conferences around the world.

A best-selling author, sought-after keynote speaker, and member of the prestigious LinkedIn Top Voices program, Deborah is consistently ranked among the top retail influencers in the world. She currently serves on the public boards of GUESS, Primaris, and Xcel Brands, and is a board member of AAFA (American Apparel & Footwear Association), the ICSC Research Task Force, the Urban Land Institute, and YPO Retail — alongside her involvement with several charitable organizations.

Deborah is passionate about fostering dialogue and collaboration across the global retail and technology community, and about advancing social and environmental causes through her research and advocacy — making her a compelling, forward-looking voice for audiences seeking clarity on where retail, technology, and AI are headed next.

Signature Speaking Topics

• The Future of AI in Retail & the AI Council Playbook

• Retail Media, Livestreaming & the New Consumer Journey

• China & Global Retail: Trends Shaping What's Next

• Supply Chain, Commercial Real Estate & Data Monetization in the AI Era