Sharon Gai
From Alibaba to global stages — Sharon Gai reveals how AI and Innovation are reshaping commerce. Former GM at a billion-dollar unicorn and author of Ecommerce Reimagined, she brings China’s cutting-edge trends to the world.
Biografie
Sharon Gai is an expert in AI and innovation. From Alibaba to global stages — Sharon Gai reveals how AI and Innovation are reshaping commerce. Former GM at a billion-dollar unicorn and author of Ecommerce Reimagined, she brings China’s cutting-edge trends to the world.
Sharon Gai helps organizations become agile disruptors in their industries so they can increase revenue and retain users. In her tenure at Alibaba, she advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing and AI. She has worked with TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, Walmart, LVMH, Nestle, Tetra Pak, Twilio and many others. She is in the AAE list of Top Keynote Speakers in 2023. She is a RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Expert and a LinkedIn Community Top Voice in 2024. Sharon Gai has appeared on Bloomberg, Reuters, ABC, CBC, CCTV, TechCrunch, Retail Asia, Wired, and The Next Web. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined. Sharon has an Honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Information Management from Columbia University. When she is not globetrotting, she is jamming on the electric keyboards or making people laugh in New York’s stand up comedy scene.
Biography Sharon Gai
Sharon Gai is a Chinese-born Canadian speaker who has had 10+ years in ecommerce, digital marketing and branding. Immigrating at a young age to a new country where she did not speak the local language has trained her skills of adaptability and resilience as well as sparking her inner creativity where she is able to connect to both the East and the West. A Global Shaper in the China chapter of the World Economic Forum, Sharon Gai has an Honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Information Management from Columbia University.
Sharon Gai started her career in e-commerce at a Fortune 500 systems integrator, enabling SMB’s to conveniently order computer hardware online. She was then selected to be a part of the Alibaba Global Leadership Academy, a brainchild program of Jack Ma with a 0.3% acceptance rate, that hired global leaders to globalize Alibaba’s internal business groups. In her tenure at Tmall, China’s largest ecommerce platform, she has advised large to emerging internet-viral brands in crafting their digital marketing and online e-commerce strategy in China.
Sharon Gai has served as the Head of Global Key Accounts in Tmall providing thought leadership in omnichannel strategies for Xiaomi, Adidas, AS Watson, P&G and H&M. She has been the keynote speaker in 100 ecommerce and retail conferences such as Shoptalk, Ecomworld, Etail, and Ecommerce Asia with over 40,000 attendees as well as the presenter to governments and heads of states on the developments of the tech industry in China. Sharon Gaihas appeared on CCTV, Techcrunch, Retail Asia, The Next Web, and the Singularity University and enjoys sharing with the world the latest trends from China. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined: Retail and Ecommerce in China.
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TOPICS SHARON GAI AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
How to do more with less using AI
Right now, many companies know that AI is something to pay attention to, but not sure where to start. When budgets are tight and you’re running a lean team, how do you do more with less? In this session, Sharon will teach businesses how to be more productive and efficient using AI. We will dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents. You'll discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability.
Session takeaways:
- Frameworks for evaluating your role and determining which part of your job to handover to AI
- Discover real-world examples and case studies of how AI is being used to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve outcomes
- Gain actionable tips on leveraging AI tools to make data-driven decisions, automate routine tasks, and allocate resources more effectively, ensuring your team can do more with less
From Click to Doorstep: How AI is Transforming Retail Value Chain
The rules of retail are changing and being rewritten every day. To remain competitive, businesses must become more agile, innovative, and resistant to forces outside their control. Acclaimed speaker and author Sharon Gai discusses how AI and automation technology is revolutionizing e-commerce at every level from personalization and customer experience through supply chain. Featuring case studies from Alibaba and Pattern, Amazon’s largest third party seller, this session will provide retail leaders with actionable insights on how to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences. Understanding these developments will allow marketers to thrive and remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven retail landscape.
Keynote Takeaways:
- Discover trends in AI that will improve multi-channel supply chains
- Learn about AI-driven tools, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency
- Explore frameworks for analyzing disruptive technologies in the retail industry
- Gain clarity and direction on immersive and interactive shopping experiences, setting businesses apart from competitors
Culture Fluid: A New Mindset in an AI-Driven Age
Over the past few years, we’ve seen AI become a game-changer, excelling in what’s known as "Narrow AI"—performing specific tasks with speed and precision. But there’s a big difference between Narrow AI and the elusive "General AI”.
As we delegate repetitive tasks to AI systems, our focus must shift to sharpening the uniquely human skills that set us apart. This keynote is designed for business leaders who are determined to future-proof their organizations and careers in this AI-driven landscape.
In just 45 minutes, Sharon Gai will deliver a high-energy, insight-packed session, showing you what’s really happening in the AI world and what it means for businesses. This isn't about catching up with AI—it's about staying ahead with a strategy that emphasizes the human advantage.
Session Takeaways:
- What Will Be Outsourced vs. What Will Stay Human: Understand which roles and tasks are ripe for automation and where human ingenuity remains essential.
- How to Retain Your Competitive Edge: Learn practical steps to enhance uniquely human skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and relationship-building.
- Ready-to-Use Exercises for Today: Walk away with actionable strategies and exercises to keep yourself and your team relevant and indispensable
Literatuur
Ecommerce Reimagined: Retail and Ecommerce in China
This book offers a practical guide to Chinese ecommerce markets for businesspeople and scholars. China represents a $5.6 trillion retail market, with the highest ecommerce penetration rate in the world.
