Sister publication Furniture Today, a BridgeTower Media brand and the leading authority in the home furnishings industry, has lined up internationally recognized AI and innovation expert Sharon Gai as the keynote speaker at the Leadership Conference 2026.
Gai’s keynote session, presented by Bread Financial during the Dec. 1-3 event, will equip furniture retailers with the insight and strategies needed to get ahead of AI’s disruption.
She has guided some of the world’s most influential organizations through digital transformation, including Alibaba, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Lenovo, Nestlé, LVMH, UBS, TEDx and Singularity University. At Leadership Conference 2026, Gai will bring those global insights directly to the home furnishings industry, helping retailers understand how to harness AI with confidence and build organizations ready for what comes next.
“The furniture industry stands at a pivotal moment,” said Bill McLoughlin, Furniture Today editor in chief. “Those who embrace AI strategically will build lasting competitive advantages. I look forward to sharing a roadmap for retailers who are ready to lead.”
During her keynote presentation, Gai will show how to:
- Understand what Agentic AI means for furniture retail.
- Identify opportunities to do more with fewer resources.
- Prepare organizations before disruption impacts their business.
- Build an AI strategy that creates a lasting competitive advantage.
The Furniture Today Leadership Conference annually convenes more than 100 furniture retailers from 40 leading organizations, collectively representing $20.5 billion in retail buying power. This year’s theme, “Built to Last. Built to Lead.,” reflects a focus on legacy and leadership for an industry navigating rapid change.
A keynote announcement video previewing Gai’s session is now available online. Registration for the Furniture Today Leadership Conference 2026 — set for Dec. 1-3, at the JW Marriott in Miami — is now open, and seats are limited. To register and secure hotel accommodations at the JW Marriott Miami, visit www.leadershipcon.com.
