Yael Kochman
December 14, 2025
Retail’s Big Show is loud, but knowing where to stand is what actually gets you heard.
As NRF returns to New York from January 11–13, 2026 at the Javits Center, it’s shaping up to be the biggest, most innovation-heavy “Retail’s Big Show” yet, especially on AI, which is why our focus is heavily on NRF 2026 tech.
AI isn’t just a theme this year, it’s the organizing principle. Many vendors, from enterprise players to startups, are pitching “agentic AI,” “connected retail platforms,” “AI for supply chain & inventory,” and “AI-driven shopper experiences.” If you want to see how AI is already reshaping retail, NRF 2026 is where those stories will be told. That’s why the AI Stage, demos, and retail-AI-focused networking are arguably the best ROI for attendees this year.
Here’s our game plan for how to make the most of NRF, especially if you care about retail tech, AI, and want to connect Israeli retail-tech companies with global brands.
If you need help finding the best move for the biggest retail conference of the year, we are happy to help guide you. Book an Expo Tour.
As NRF returns to New York from January 11–13, 2026 at the Javits Center, it’s shaping up to be the biggest, most innovation-heavy “Retail’s Big Show” yet, especially on AI.
Here’s our game plan for how to make the most of NRF, especially if you care about retail tech, AI, and want to connect Israeli retail-tech companies with global brands.
What to Watch On-the-Main Stages
Why You Should Care About AI This Year
AI has moved from “interesting technology” to “mandatory infrastructure.” This year, NRF is less about predicting the future and more about proving what’s already in motion. From automated store ops to dynamic merchandising, AI is finally at the point where retailers are implementing, not just imagining. That’s why the AI Stage, the hands-on demos, and AI-focused networking will deliver the strongest ROI.
NRF is always a three-day festival of side events, invite-only mixers, brand dinners, and AI-focused gatherings, and this is where the real relationship-building happens. The official agenda may draw you in, but the off-agenda rooms are where retailers share what they actually need, startups show what they really built, and partnerships start.
If you’re on the lookout for cutting-edge technologies, we’ve created a map to help you easily find all the Israeli retail tech companies at NRF 2026.
Placer.ai – The leader in foot traffic analytics, generating instant insights into physical-world behavior. (Booth 1089)
Bright Data – AI-powered eCommerce insights including pricing, assortment, benchmarking, and review analytics. (Booth 705)
SimilarWeb – Digital intelligence platform providing comprehensive data to help businesses win market share. (Booth 2547)
SparkBeyond: SparkBeyond is an AI-powered research engine that generates actionable insights and innovative solutions by automating the entire data science process. (Booth 805)
Nayax – A comprehensive payment platform and management system serving global retailers (Booth 6211)
This year, as part of the Nayax booth, 3 additional Israeli companies who have been founded or acqured by Nayax will be presenting as well:
Quicklizard – An AI-powered pricing optimization platform that helps retailers and DTC brands maximize revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction through dynamic pricing. (Booth 4176)
Chargeflow – AI-driven platform automating chargebacks end-to-end to improve win rates and protect revenue. (Booth 815).
Cloudinary – world-class visual experiences by optimizing and delivering rich media at scale. (Booth 2140)
Cymbio – The connective layer between brands and retailers enabling inventory sharing, real-time data sync, and streamlined cross-channel order management. (Booth 706)
Jurni – AI funnel engine driving commerce growth through automated optimization.
Metriko.ai – Dual-layer AI platform autonomously optimizing retail and eCommerce performance.
Kahoona – A first-party data activation platform built for the open web and a cookieless future. (Booth 708)
Pairzon – AI-driven marketing platform maximizing ROAS using in-store + online transactional data to power precision targeting. (Booth 709)
Eikona – Computer vision platform detecting missed scans and reducing checkout loss.
emaze.ai– Brings marketing’s emotional power into sales by turning everyday customer messages into hyper-personalized, on-brand visuals that drive measurable engagement and conversion automatically, at scale. (Booth 808)
Moonshot AI – A no-code platform that optimizes eCommerce automatically using generative AI to run constant CRO experiments without design, dev, or analytics resources.
Sagarmatha – Uses machine learning to optimize retail personalization, in-store decisions, and CPG collaboration.
Catch – A multi-agent AI platform that delivers highly personalized experiences at every customer touchpoint, influencing real-time decisions to power in-store retail media and unlock new measurable growth opportunities (Booth 3303)
Selectika – Visual-AI platform that automatically tags apparel inventory to power smarter search, SEO, personalization, trend analysis, and size recommendations.
Corsight – Next-generation facial recognition technologies designed with a high standard of privacy protection. (Booth 904)
Forter – Forter is the leader in e-commerce fraud prevention, processing billions in transactions and protecting consumers from credit card fraud and identity theft. (Booth 4438)
Fabric – A robotic fulfillment platform transforming supply chains through micro-fulfillment. (Booth 6339)
Onebeat – AI-driven retail optimization that turns short-term customer behavior predictions into daily operational actions. (Booth 1733)
Wiliot – Ambient IoT platform that uses battery-free smart tags to connect physical goods to the cloud in real time. (Booth 3469)
Gain – AI employees supporting procurement, merchandising, and supply chain workflows. (Booth 8041)
Algoretail – Enhances on-shelf availability and streamlines in-store operational workflows.
Cust2Mate – Smart shopping cart platform that enhances the in-store experience and improves retailer operations. (Booth 4062)
Oriient – Indoor GPS with no hardware, no WiFi, and no beacons — accurate, scalable, and frictionless.
iCape – Simple and affordable video analytics platform improving retailers’ sales and profits.
Paperweight AI – Paper-based smart sensors providing real-time shelf inventory visibility. (Booth 8040)
Pricer – Shelf-edge automation and electronic shelf labels powered by real-time infrared communication. (Booth 6229)
Radix Technologies – Radix offers a comprehensive cloud platform that automates retail and CPG operations, focusing on digital in-store execution and merchandising compliance. (Booth 908)
SensePass – Disruptive mobile payments platform enabling seamless online and in-store checkout. (Booth 909)
Shekel – AI-driven weight-based retail security and checkout technology. (Booth 1828)
Shopic – Smart carts equipped with AI to improve customer experience and capture real-time store insights. (Booth 809)
Storee.ai – STOREE.AI provides an AI-based visual recognition platform for CPG brands and retailers to monitor shelf execution, product visibility, and pricing in real-time. (Booth 907)
Trigo – AI-powered, frictionless checkout that identifies items with high precision to deliver a seamless store experience. (Booth 1328)
WiseSense – Solutions for secure self-shopping and real-time inventory visibility. (Booth 6102)
YOOBIC – A Frontline Experience Platform that equips store employees with communication, learning, and task management tools. (Booth 5265)
NRF isn’t just a conference anymore, it’s where the retail industry quietly resets its roadmap for the next 12 months. Which is why NRF 2026 tech, AI and more will be paramount to networking for a successful season. The companies you meet, the tech you discover, and the conversations you have will shape the partnerships and pilots that define 2026. Whether you’re exploring AI, scouting new solutions, or mapping your innovation strategy, use this week in New York intentionally.
See you in New York! And if you want guidance on which retail-tech solutions or AI innovations will be the best fit for your brand, we’re always happy to help. Book an EXPO tour with us.
