From Hype to Hard Results: AI as an Operating Advantage in Retail & Sports

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The conversation around AI has changed. In 2026, the focus isn’t on what the technology might do, but on the granular work of making it perform at scale. Most leaders are now moving past the “experiment” phase and seeking ways to turn these tools into a permanent operational advantage.

Net Solutions is hosting an exclusive dinner at Point Seven in New York on March 11, 2026, to facilitate a much-needed reality check. This is not a showcase, a pitch, or a panel. It’s a candid, peer-level conversation among operators comparing notes on what’s actually working – and what isn’t – inside their organizations.

The Focus: Real Operating Experience

  • Measurable Results: Where AI is delivering actual ROI today.
  • The “Why” Behind the Stall: Honest talk on why pilots fail and how to pivot.
  • Operational Strategy: How teams are organizing and upskilling in practice.
  • Cross-Industry Intel: What Retail and Sports can learn from each other as automation accelerates.

The Environment

  • A Meaningful Conversation Among Peers: A space for honest conversation about real challenges.
  • Operator-to-Operator: No pitches, no panels, and no vendors.
  • Applied Insights: Focus on real-world execution, not polished case studies.

In an environment where AI noise often obscures utility, these exclusive discussions provide leaders the opportunity to validate their strategies against real-world peer experiences.

The objective is clear: bypass the pitch and focus on the hard results that will define the next generation of AI leaders.

Location: Point Seven, 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026,

Time: 6 pm – 10 pm ET

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