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OCTOBER 23RD, 2025  13:00

Retail is being rewritten in real time.

From AI-powered customer journeys and shoppable content to circular supply chains, data-driven revenue models, and resilient logistics, today’s most successful retailers are building not just for growth, but for lasting, profitable impact.

VERGE is Epicenter’s flagship event series for those on the edge of what’s next. This edition isn’t confined to one stage. It’s a cross-market experience, taking place in Stockholm, Helsinki, and Oslo, and uniting the Nordic ecosystem around one mission: to uncover the strategies, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of commerce.

With over 400 decision-makers in each city, VERGE brings together a curated mix of retailers, DTC brands, technology innovators, logistics leaders, and investors for a dynamic program of keynotes, panels, fireside chats, case studies, and networking activations.

During each event we will tackle the hard questions facing the industry: how to deliver seamless customer experiences across all channels, build transparent and circular supply chains, unlock new revenue through media and data, and design resilient operations in a world of constant change.

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Step into VERGE, the new global event series by Epicenter - the house of innovation.

At VERGE, we stand at the tipping point of what’s next. Designed for those who dare to explore, challenge, and redefine the future, this is where business, technology, and innovation collide.To be on the verge of something is not easy to describe, it's a feeling. And you have to be in the room to fully grasp it. 

See you at Epicenter.

AGENDA

11:30

Pre Verge: Roundtable Lunch

Before the programme begins, we're hosting three highly exclusive, off-the-record roundtables. A chance to confidentially discuss current market blockers, share hard-earned lessons, and co-create strategies with peers beyond the main stage topics. 

Retailers Only - A Safe Space Lunch (APPLY HERE)

A safe space created exclusively for retail leaders, hosted by Johan Munck, a retail veteran with extensive experience from transformations at Polarn O. Pyret, H&M and Esprit. Together we’ll explore one of the major themes for this year's VERGE event; how to create lasting value through new revenue models, with a special focus on recommerce and how that can drive profitable growth, strengthen brand loyalty and reshape the value of products over time.

The $100B Shrink Epidemic – A Practical Vision AI Cure - w. TRIGO (APPLY HERE)

A focused discussion on one of retail’s biggest challenges: the $100B shrink epidemic. Explore how Vision AI can protect revenue, reduce shrinkage, and increase operational safety with minimal disruption and fast ROI. 

NEW! How diversity drives growth w. Women in Tech (APPLY HERE) 

How does diversity actually impact business results, and what does it take to build teams that not only look different, but think differently and drive innovation?

During this lunch, Åsa Johansen, director of WIT, is gathering decision-makers for an open conversation on how a diversified team can become a true growth strategy. The focus will be on concrete examples, experiences, and learnings. 


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Johan Munck
CEO | International Executive | Interim Manager | Advisor | Board Professional
Åsa Johansen
Director, Women in Tech Sweden
Yuval Naor
Sales Director Nordics, Trigo
12:30

Doors open

13:00

WELCOME TO VERGE

13:10

This present moment used to be the unimaginable Future

Michael Johansson
Explorative Futurist at Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS)
13:25

Fireside Chat

Michael Johansson
Explorative Futurist at Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS)
Lia (Linda) Arvidsson
Futurist | Strategic Design Leader | Systems Thinker. Currently Futurist in Residence at H&M Group
13:45

From Crisis to Comeback: rebuilding Polarn O. Pyret

Johan Munck
CEO | International Executive | Interim Manager | Advisor | Board Professional
14:05

Unlocking Sustainable Growth: Turning Live Shopping into a Core Revenue Channel

Christian Vester
CEO & Co-Founder, Sprii
14:25

BREAK

14:45

Welcome back!

14:50

How AI is Redefining Supply Chains into Strategy Engines

Joel Banck
Senior Customer Advisor, RELEX Solutions
15:10

Panel - Getting Closer to the Customer

Sofia Syrén
Chief Marketing and Assortment Officer, NordicFeel
Michael Sullivan
Head of Experience Nordics, Vaimo
Jemina Pomoell
Co-founder and CEO, Astrid Wild
15:40

Inside China’s Retail Revolution - and Why It Matters to Us

Michelle Qin
Co-Founder, Tritanium Ventures and Advisor / Investor
15:55

Fireside chat

Lydia Engholm
CEO Skinome
Jacob Wibom Westerberg
Founder, Orange Juice
16:15

THANK YOU // AFTERWORK

MEET THE MODERATOR

Filippa Billing Holst
C-level manager | Commercial strategist | Profitable scaling | Team development

A self-described "curious corporate hippie," Filippa has nearly two decades of experience in retail, driving strategic change, profitable growth, and business development for global brands like H&M, & & Other Stories, and Peak Performance. She has successfully scaled businesses across continents and most recently served as the Interim CEO of Hyber, a circular services market leader. 

C-level manager | Commercial strategist | Profitable scaling | Team development

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SPEAKERS (MORE TBA)

Lydia Engholm
CEO Skinome

Lydia has been the CEO of Skinome for six years and has been part of building the company from the start. Skinome is pioneering a new era of skincare with its concept of fresh skincare – products with shorter shelf life, higher efficacy, and no preservatives. Developed in their own lab in Hornstull, Skinome challenges the conventional beauty industry. Skinome has focused on direct-to-consumer e-commerce, achieving strong digital growth while building a highly engaged community.

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Fireside chat

Jacob Wibom Westerberg
Founder, Orange Juice

Jacob is the founder of Orange Juice, an agency that helps e-commerce brands grow through strategic advisory, profitability optimization, and marketing. He also hosts the e-commerce podcast “Noll till 100” and was recently nominated for Knowledge Sharer of the Year (Årets Kunskapsspridare) at the ESTAR Awards. Before founding Orange Juice, Jacob spent a decade working as a management consultant.

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Fireside chat

Mattias Jacobsson
CEO, NA-KD

Mattias Jakobsson is the CEO of NA-KD, one of Europe’s leading online fashion brands. With over a decade of experience driving growth and transformation in Nordic e-commerce, he brings a pragmatic, data-driven approach to scaling digital businesses. Before joining NA-KD, Mattias spent nine years at Jollyroom, where he held several executive roles including CEO, CCO, and CMO, helping the company grow into a multibillion-krona enterprise.

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Sofia Syrén
Chief Marketing and Assortment Officer, NordicFeel

Sofia Syrén is a seasoned executive and current Chief Marketing & Assortment Officer at Nordicfeel Group. With over two decades of experience driving growth and transformation across the retail sector, she brings a strategic, commercially-minded approach to scaling both brands and digital platforms.Before her current role, Sofia served as CMO at the e-commerce impact company Matsmart/Motatos, where she was instrumental in the company's international expansion and brand development, establishing its unique business model across multiple European markets. Prior to entering the world of high-growth e-commerce, Sofia held multiple senior roles in sales and marketing at global giants, including L'Oréal and Unilever, building a deep foundation in developing and scaling world-class consumer brands.

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Panel - Getting Closer to the Customer

Michelle Qin
Co-Founder, Tritanium Ventures and Advisor / Investor

Michelle is Co-founder and Partner at Tritanium Ventures, a brand-partner company helping consumer brands enter and scale across Asia. She brings a strong track record in e-commerce and digital marketing, having led growth initiatives for global fashion and sports leaders including adidas, H&M, and the Inditex Group. At H&M, Michelle served as Head of Growth for Asia, spearheading digital expansion in China, Korea, Japan, SEA and India.

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Christian Vester
CEO & Co-Founder, Sprii

Christian Vester is the CEO of Sprii, a live shopping technology company that helps businesses create more personal, authentic, and effective online shopping experiences. With a strong background in business development and strategy, he is passionate about empowering brands to connect with customers and boost sales through the power of live video commerce. 

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Lia (Linda) Arvidsson
Futurist | Strategic Design Leader | Systems Thinker. Currently Futurist in Residence at H&M Group

Lia Arvidsson is a strategic systems thinker and design leader with over 20 years of experience in global retail and digital communication. As Futurist in Residence at H&M Group, she builds the organization’s foresight and futures thinking capability, helping them navigate complexity and anticipate multiple possible futures. Her work is focused on provoking and inspiring the critical thinking needed to explore what’s possible, ensuring that strategic change starts with people. 

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Joel Banck
Senior Customer Advisor, RELEX Solutions

Joel Banck is a retail innovator with over a decade of experience working with leading retailers and manufacturers across EMEA and the US. He specializes in bridging strategy, technology, and practical execution to turn future challenges into opportunities. With a strong focus on innovation and next-generation solutions, Joel helps organizations transform supply chain and business planning processes, driving measurable value, sustainable growth, and long-term success. Passionate about shaping the future of retail, he brings both strategic insight and hands-on experience to ensure innovation translates into real-world impact.

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Michael Sullivan
Head of Experience Nordics, Vaimo

Michael is a Strategic Visionary and Creative Leader renowned for redefining digital brand experience and driving growth for global brands, including LVMH, Marriott, and Porsche. As Head of Experience, Nordics at Vaimo (and formerly Accenture Song), he leverages his 1,200+ digital solutions delivered to help C-suite leaders elevate their digital transformation and user experience.

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Panel - Getting Closer to the Customer

Jemina Pomoell
Co-founder and CEO, Astrid Wild

Jemina is co-founder and CEO of Astrid Wild, a female-focused outdoor brand founded in 2019. The company creates outdoor wear for female shapes with the mission to make outdoor life inclusive, attractive, and comfortable for all women. The brand, rooted in co-creation with its online community, is challenging the male-centered outdoor norm, while operating with a predominantly digital, data-driven business model. Prior to Astrid Wild, Jemina spent a decade working with strategic and financial advisory.

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Panel - Getting Closer to the Customer

Michael Johansson
Explorative Futurist at Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS)

Michael Johansson helps leaders see possibilities where others see obstacles. With 25+ years of experience guiding executives through transformation, he shows how to not just face the future – but actively shape it. He's part of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, where he works on both commercial and societal projects with actors ranging from local organizations to global players.

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Åsa Johansen
Director, Women in Tech Sweden

Åsa Johansen is the Director of Women in Tech Sweden – a non-profit organization with over 30,000 members and 50 corporate partners working to encourage more women to enter and remain in the tech industry. With a background in communications, PR, and events, Åsa has extensive experience in building bridges between business, tech, and society. She is passionate about inclusion, representation, and creating concrete pathways for women into the tech industry.

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Pre Verge: Roundtable Lunch

Before the programme begins, we're hosting three highly exclusive, off-the-record roundtables. A chance to confidentially discuss current market blockers, share hard-earned lessons, and co-create strategies with peers beyond the main stage topics. 

Retailers Only - A Safe Space Lunch (APPLY HERE)

A safe space created exclusively for retail leaders, hosted by Johan Munck, a retail veteran with extensive experience from transformations at Polarn O. Pyret, H&M and Esprit. Together we’ll explore one of the major themes for this year's VERGE event; how to create lasting value through new revenue models, with a special focus on recommerce and how that can drive profitable growth, strengthen brand loyalty and reshape the value of products over time.

The $100B Shrink Epidemic – A Practical Vision AI Cure - w. TRIGO (APPLY HERE)

A focused discussion on one of retail’s biggest challenges: the $100B shrink epidemic. Explore how Vision AI can protect revenue, reduce shrinkage, and increase operational safety with minimal disruption and fast ROI. 

NEW! How diversity drives growth w. Women in Tech (APPLY HERE) 

How does diversity actually impact business results, and what does it take to build teams that not only look different, but think differently and drive innovation?

During this lunch, Åsa Johansen, director of WIT, is gathering decision-makers for an open conversation on how a diversified team can become a true growth strategy. The focus will be on concrete examples, experiences, and learnings. 


Read more

Yuval Naor
Sales Director Nordics, Trigo

Yuval Naor is the VP of Business Development at Trigo, a leader in Loss Prevention Vision AI. He partners with retailers to detect storewide theft and reduce shrink. He also helps retailers adopt autonomous, “Just Walk Out”–style store formats and checkout-free experiences. An expert in retail technology, loss prevention, and the Nordics market, Yuval advises on market entry, strategic partnerships, and growth across Europe.

Read more

Pre Verge: Roundtable Lunch

Before the programme begins, we're hosting three highly exclusive, off-the-record roundtables. A chance to confidentially discuss current market blockers, share hard-earned lessons, and co-create strategies with peers beyond the main stage topics. 

Retailers Only - A Safe Space Lunch (APPLY HERE)

A safe space created exclusively for retail leaders, hosted by Johan Munck, a retail veteran with extensive experience from transformations at Polarn O. Pyret, H&M and Esprit. Together we’ll explore one of the major themes for this year's VERGE event; how to create lasting value through new revenue models, with a special focus on recommerce and how that can drive profitable growth, strengthen brand loyalty and reshape the value of products over time.

The $100B Shrink Epidemic – A Practical Vision AI Cure - w. TRIGO (APPLY HERE)

A focused discussion on one of retail’s biggest challenges: the $100B shrink epidemic. Explore how Vision AI can protect revenue, reduce shrinkage, and increase operational safety with minimal disruption and fast ROI. 

NEW! How diversity drives growth w. Women in Tech (APPLY HERE) 

How does diversity actually impact business results, and what does it take to build teams that not only look different, but think differently and drive innovation?

During this lunch, Åsa Johansen, director of WIT, is gathering decision-makers for an open conversation on how a diversified team can become a true growth strategy. The focus will be on concrete examples, experiences, and learnings. 


Read more

Johan Munck
CEO | International Executive | Interim Manager | Advisor | Board Professional

Johan has extensive experience driving sustainable transformation across international markets. As former CEO of Polarn O. Pyret, Johan led the Swedish childrenswear brand through a major restructuring, achieving record financial results while reducing environmental impact. His leadership is rooted in a people-first, sustainability-driven approach that connects profitability with purpose. 

Read more

Pre Verge: Roundtable Lunch

Before the programme begins, we're hosting three highly exclusive, off-the-record roundtables. A chance to confidentially discuss current market blockers, share hard-earned lessons, and co-create strategies with peers beyond the main stage topics. 

Retailers Only - A Safe Space Lunch (APPLY HERE)

A safe space created exclusively for retail leaders, hosted by Johan Munck, a retail veteran with extensive experience from transformations at Polarn O. Pyret, H&M and Esprit. Together we’ll explore one of the major themes for this year's VERGE event; how to create lasting value through new revenue models, with a special focus on recommerce and how that can drive profitable growth, strengthen brand loyalty and reshape the value of products over time.

The $100B Shrink Epidemic – A Practical Vision AI Cure - w. TRIGO (APPLY HERE)

A focused discussion on one of retail’s biggest challenges: the $100B shrink epidemic. Explore how Vision AI can protect revenue, reduce shrinkage, and increase operational safety with minimal disruption and fast ROI. 

NEW! How diversity drives growth w. Women in Tech (APPLY HERE) 

How does diversity actually impact business results, and what does it take to build teams that not only look different, but think differently and drive innovation?

During this lunch, Åsa Johansen, director of WIT, is gathering decision-makers for an open conversation on how a diversified team can become a true growth strategy. The focus will be on concrete examples, experiences, and learnings. 


Read more

From Crisis to Comeback: rebuilding Polarn O. Pyret

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