oracle retail crosstalk 2012, chicago, illinois
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CrossTalk 2012 Overview
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June 26-28, 2012 Swissôtel, Chicago IL www.oraclecrosstalk.com
CrossTalk is an exclusive conference that draws retail executives together to share insight around improving the performance of
their organizations.
The allure of CrossTalk lies in the community experience that is driven by retailers sharing best practices, delivering new insights,
discovering new trends and recognizing industry accomplishments. Within this elite forum, we strive to provide business value
to our customer community.
Attendance Profile
Expected Attendance Retail Attendees: 225 – 250
Sponsors: 25 - 30
Oracle Retail CrossTalk 2012
Sponsors: 25 - 30
Registration Retailers: Complimentary to Invited Guests
Sponsors: Included as part of sponsorship and number based on sponsorship level
Focus Areas Merchandising, Stores, Commerce, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Pricing, Planning
and Allocation, eCommerce, Customer Experience Management
Recommended Titles Vice President, CXO, and Senior Director
Industry Focus Specialty, Hard Line, Grocery, Fashion, and General Merchandisers
Number of Attendees Retailer: Up to 4 attendees from one retailer are permitted to attend CrossTalk (those
seeking additional headcount should contact your Customer Marketing Manager)
Sponsor: Based on the number allowed as per sponsorship level
Geographic Representation Global
7-11 MexicoAcademy SportsAdvance Auto PartsAholdAldo GroupArgos LtdAAFESBarnes & Noble CollegeBed Bath & BeyondBelk, Inc.Best BuyBJ's Wholesale Club
Eddie BauerEl Corte InglesEletrosomEurosetFamily DollarFarmatodoGaleria KaufhofGaleries LafayetteGander MountainGAP, IncGiant Food Stores Gordmans
MD Anderson Cancer CenterMedia-SaturnMills Supply IncMr Price GroupMusician's FriendNational Geographic SocietyNational PenNetrada NetshoesNEXCOMNordstromOrscheln Farm & Home
SUPERVALUTalbotsThe Cato CorporationThe Container StoreThe Disney StoreThe Kroger Co.The TJX CompaniesThe Walt Disney CompanyThe Wet Seal Inc. Toys R UsUrban Outfitters Inc.Veterans Canteen Service
2011 ATTENDEES211 RETAIL ATTENDEES, 94 COMPANIES, 13 COUNTRIES
BJ's Wholesale ClubBuild-A-BearBurlington Coat FactoryCarrefourCasa PernambucanasChalhoubCharming ShoppesChico'sCoachCVS CaremarkDSWEdcon
GordmansGrupo Pao de AcucarGroupe DynamiteGymboreeKaiser Permanente Kirkland'sLexisNexisLojas Salfer Louis VuittonLowe's CompaniesMacy'sMÁQUINA DE VENDAS
Orscheln Farm & HomeO'STIN (Sportmaster)OXXOPA Liquor Control BoardQatar Fuel (WOQOD)Reitmans Rogers CommunicationsSaks Fifth AvenueScheelsSinopharmSprintStein Mart
Veterans Canteen ServiceWarnacoWoolworthsWm Morrisons
Program Includes
• Executive Keynotes by CXO
• Access to Oracle Executive Leadership
• Retail Delivered Breakouts
� Connected Interactions
� Optimized Operations
� Actionable Insight
• Immersive Case Study Program via
Store ToursStore Tours
• Dedicated Technology Sandbox
• Tips & Tricks Sessions Sponsored by
ORUG
• Affinity Luncheon Topics
• Unlimited Networking Opportunities
• Oracle Retail Excellence Awards
2011 CrossTalk Results
7 Keynote Features, 4 Innovation Power Sessions
35 Customer Speakers featured in keynotes, breakout sessions, store tours
17 Affinity Discussion Groups
29 Sponsors
5 ORUG Special Interest Groups (SIG), 5 Customer Advisory Boards (CAB)
47 Award Nominees for 5 Oracle Retail Excellence Awards Categories
146 reference discussions facilitated
2011: • 211 Retail Attendees from 94 Retail Companies and 13 countries• 35 Customer Speakers• 146 Customer References• 29 Partner Sponsors• 47 Award nominations for 5 Oracle Retail Excellence Award categories
2010: • 126 Retail Attendees from 65 Retail Companies• 29 Customer Speakers featured in 23 Breakout Sessions and 3 keynote sessions
Historical Overview
• 29 Customer Speakers featured in 23 Breakout Sessions and 3 keynote sessions• 46 Customer References• 17 Partner Sponsors• 25 Award nominations for 4 Oracle Retail Excellence Award categories
2009: • 109 Retail Attendees from 52 Retail Companies• 25 Customer Speakers featured in 23 Breakout Sessions and 3 keynote sessions• 45 Customer References• 14 Partner Sponsors
• Swissôtel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601-9722
Phone: 312-565-0565
• First-class luxury and European-style
service that surpass all expectations, in a
dynamic location.
• Accommodations are just a short walk to
The Venue
• Accommodations are just a short walk to
the downtown financial and business
district and only steps away from
fabulous shopping on The Magnificent
Mile.
• Airport: Within 20 miles of Chicago's
major airports - O'Hare International and
Midway
Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
Previous Sponsors - 201129 Sponsors
� No attendance permitted from non-sponsoring partners� No partners speaking on the program (excluding participation in innovation session)� If you have a partner who would like to participate, please reach out to [email protected].
2012 Sponsorship Packages
Agenda
• This year we’ll take full advantage of being
in downtown Chicago for our two evening
events!
• Welcome Reception – a reception on the
water at the Navy Pier with great food,
music and even fireworks!
• Final Evening Event - a private dinner at
soldier field. Meet Chicago Bear players
CrossTalk Evening Events
soldier field. Meet Chicago Bear players
and get an insiders view of this historic
stadium!
The Retail Experience
• ORUG: Co-located with CrossTalk and grew attendance by 40 companies vs. 5 companies attending
Collaborate.
• ORUG Special Interest Groups (SIG): Stores (9), Supply Chain (8), Planning (10) and Merchandising (13)
to engage in enhancement voting.
• Over 55 retailers from 37 companies participated in
the Store Tour Event which featured Best Buy, and
their use of the Oracle Retail Advanced Inventory
Planning, as well as Planning, as well as
Chico’s FAS talking about the use of Oracle ATG Web
Commerce solutions.
Retail Excellence Awards
The Oracle Retail Excellence Awards are given to those companies
and individuals that are among a distinguished group of customers
who have been recognized for using Oracle Retail solutions in
innovative best practices, efficient operations, and achieving results
through leveraging technology.
Outstanding Achievement in
Business PerformanceAdvance Auto Parts
Outstanding Achievement in Chico’s FAS Inc.
2011 Oracle Retail Excellence Awards Winners
Nominate your company, executives or peers today www.oraclecrosstalk.com.Nominations close at 6 p.m. EST on April 15, 2012
Outstanding Achievement in
Customer ExperienceChico’s FAS Inc.
Innovator of the Year Netshoes
CIO of the Year Shankar Sitapati, National Pen Co
Retail Executive of the Year Stephen Carvelli, Chico's FAS, Inc.
Feedback from Retailers
“CrossTalk is the event for Retailers. It is the best event to give retailers the ability to network with
other retail customers and understand how they are solving the common issues retailers face”
- Kristen Ruffing, SUPERVALU
“CrossTalk is a well done event and attracts many of Oracle's retail customers which allows for good
networking opportunities. Customer presentations are well done”
- Laurie Lofgren, Warnaco
“The attendee list was fantastic and the topics were very relevant to today's challenges”
- Stephen Carvelli , Chicos- Stephen Carvelli , Chicos
“Good information on trends by Oracle briefings and good learnings’ from retailers experiences”
- Eduardo Trujillo, 7-Eleven Mexico
“A great event! The focus on the product is where the value of the event is”
- Alex Real, AAFES
Feedback from Retailers
“CrossTalk is at the top of my list of conferences to attend. It is specific to Retail and the Oracle
Retail Suite of Products” - Leckram Prashad, Aldo Groupe
“CrossTalk is the best event, as its focus is purely retail and the level of networking is good”
- Martin Rodgers, Argos Ltd
“Great, informative sessions and networking with other retailers”
- Neal Lassila, Disney Store
