Controversial Author and Co-founder of “Africa’s Amazon” to deliver keynote at Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg

Founder of Africa's answer to Amazon joins Digital Retail Forum 2020 (DRF2020) as Keynote Speaker
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 21, 2020/ -- Marek Zmysłowski, Polish-born entrepreneur focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets, has been confirmed as a Keynote Speaker at the Digital Retail Forum 2020 (https://DigitalRetailForum.co.za/) — taking place on 29 January at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa.

#DRF2020 (https://DigitalRetailForum.co.za/) aims to bring together more than 200 retail industry leaders and experts to focus on how emerging technologies — such as Ai, IoT, drones, digital payment solutions, new eCommerce models and mobility — are disrupting the retail sector.

Zmysłowski co-founded Jumia Travel – Africa’s Biggest Hotel Booking Portal listed on NYSE as part of Jumia Group and HotelOnline.co. In 2014, he was chosen as one of the Ten Most Important People in Tech by IT News Africa Magazine and is a Lead Mentor at Google’s Launchpad and World Bank’s XL Africa Program.

Attendees will not only have the opportunity to meet Zmysłowski but also grab a signed copy of his latest book "Chasing Black Unicorns" at the event.

Other confirmed speakers for DRF 2020 include:

Pieter VanEyssen, Principal Solution Consultant, GenesysTanya Long, Chief Operating Officer, Argility Technology GroupMark Young - CEO of GetBucks South AfricaAlastair Tempest - CEO at Ecommerce Forum AfricaDylan Piatti - Africa Strategist: Consumer Business Industry, DeloitteTilene Narainan - Head of Convenience Retailing SasolSimon Marland - Retail CIO, Nedbank Neil Rankin - Founder and CEO of Predictive Insights
Key Topics include:

The 'Retail Apocalypse': Separating Hype from RealityHow eCommerce giants are shaping the future of retailEnhancing brand image and increasing sales through social mediaAssessing new retail payment solutions and how they impact customer experienceOptimizing Inventory Management and Supply Chains with TechnologyLeveraging AI to Impact Your Bottom Line and CXeCommerce: Opportunities presented by new models and disruptive technologies
How to participate:

Join as an attendee (https://bit.ly/38miMcq) : Learn from some of the most powerful brands, mavericks and visionaries that are setting the pace for change and driving disruption in retail.

Join as a speaker:: Showcase your thought-leadership. Share your insights and experience. Shape solutions to critical business challenges.

 Join us as an exhibitor (https://bit.ly/2NOdpLh) : Reinforce your position as a leading provider of technology solutions.

For those looking for maximum exposure, our sponsorship and exhibition packages offer a great opportunity to showcase your brand, speak and present your solutions to a select audience. Packages are available for all budgets, but spots are limited.

For more information about this conference, visit:  https://DigitalRetailForum.co.za/

Controversial Author and Co-founder of “Africa’s Amazon” to deliver keynote at Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg

Controversial Author and Co-founder of “Africa’s Amazon” to deliver keynote at Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg

Controversial Author and Co-founder of “Africa’s Amazon” to deliver keynote at Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg

Controversial Author and Co-founder of “Africa’s Amazon” to deliver keynote at Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg

Controversial Author and Co-founder of “Africa’s Amazon” to deliver keynote at Digital Retail Forum, Johannesburg