Webinar: The Transformative Power of Retail Technology by The Food Institute

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Notice: Webinar Rescheduled

Thank you for your interest in The Transformative Power of Retail Technology webinar. Please note that the event, originally set for October 29 at 2 pm (ET), has been postponed.

We’ll announce the new date soon, so stay tuned for updates!

Thank you,

The Food Institute

George Zoitas

CEO of Westside Market NYC

George Zoitas, CEO of Westside Market, is a visionary leader with a passion for food and a commitment to excellence. He has transformed the gourmet grocery chain into a beloved New York City institution, recognized for its high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With over 25 years of experience, George brings a deep understanding of the grocery industry and its competitive demands.

A hands-on leader, George is involved in every aspect of the business, from sourcing premium ingredients to motivating his team. Under his leadership, Westside Market has expanded across New York, opening new locations and introducing innovative, locally sourced, and artisanal product lines designed to inspire and delight customers.

Michael Wang

Co-Founder & CEO at SIRL

Michael is the founder & CEO of SIRL, an AI-powered Real-Time Location System that can track asset locations and deliver timely and powerful insights. Its patented solution is unique on the market in offering a wireless energy-harvesting infrastructure that is lower costly to set up, highly accurate, supports a wide range of asset tags and all modern smart devices, and functions across indoor and outdoor sites. SIRL's solution serves multiple sectors, including supply chain & logistics, manufacturing, and retail.

Michael is a third generation electrical engineering Ph.D. with a passion for expanding the New York City technology entrepreneurship community. He was previously included in the Forbes 30-under-30 list under the Manufacturing and Industry category.

Waqqas Mahmood

Senior Director - Strategic IT Consulting, Marcum Technology

Waqqas Mahmood is a director in Marcum Technology’s Strategic IT Consulting group. He has been in the innovation space for almost two decades, helping organizations architect their digital future. Waqqas believes in creating a culture of innovation that nurtures new technologies and media that promote powerful and engaging solutions. He has a strong background in digital product management, human-centered design, and business transformation.

Waqqas brings to Marcum a solid understanding of structured strategy consulting from his experiences in the digital advisory practices at “Big Four” accounting and other national professional services firms. He has advised clients on digital strategy, IT modernization, customer experience, business process optimization and innovation, and has influenced mission-critical decisions by demonstrating strategic business needs and areas for operational performance improvement. He has hands-on technical program management experience and a solid track record of collaboration with colleagues, technology vendors, and partners.