Engage 2019 Photo Album and Video: Celebrating Retail Unlimited

For the fourth year in a row, Aptos Engage brought together the retail industry's most innovative executives, thought leaders and technology experts to learn, collaborate and explore the unlimited space of retail.

Below you can find a video recap and photos that capture the spirit of the event. You can also view the entire Engage 2019 photo gallery here. If you download and share any of the photos on social media, be sure to use the official hashtag, #AptosEngage19.

Aptos Engage 2019 was held at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Fla from April 29 – May 2. Attendees praised the 2019 conference, noting the heavy emphasis on networking opportunities, real world customer stories shared throughout the event, and the content-rich tracks based on each attendee's role and solution interests.

Aptos Engage 2019: In Photos

[caption id="attachment_16073" align="alignnone" width="650"] Aptos CEO and Culture Leader, Noel Goggin welcomed attendees on April 30 to the Engage conference. Goggin shared several key messages including his perspective that retail transformation requires not only a vision, but the courage to engage differently, change and evolve.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16076" align="alignnone" width="650"] During Goggin's opening keynote, several Aptos customers took the stage to share first-hand accounts of their technology transformation journeys with Aptos. Pictured here is Finish Line's Brittany Schubert who discussed how Aptos Merchandise Financial Planning has helped the company achieve "right product, right place, right plans."[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16115" align="alignnone" width="650"] Always one of the most sought after experiences during Engage, spots started filling early for the structured networking session.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16118" align="alignnone" width="650"] Aptos VP of Retail Innovation, Nikki Baird kicked off Tuesday afternoon with a look at the current state of retail and how technology has evolved to keep pace.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16082" align="alignnone" width="650"] Aptos' Ian Rawlins, Vikas Aron, Nick Leeper and Dave Sheekey join Baird on-stage to provide an update on the latest advancements across Aptos' end to end retail suite.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16085" align="alignnone" width="650"] The Genius Bar at the Engage Hub was the hot spot at the conference to network, recharge and get expert advice on Aptos solutions.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16088" align="alignnone" width="650"] Attendees enjoyed an evening at SeaWorld Orlando that included aquarium tours, roller coaster rides, games, delicious food and excellent company.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16091" align="alignnone" width="650"] While the roller coaster and aquarium at SeaWorld were a big hit, Louie the sloth was certainly the crowd favorite![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16094" align="alignnone" width="650"] Brendan Witcher, VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester took the main stage Wednesday to discuss the top tech investments in retail - what's hot, and what's not![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16109" align="alignnone" width="650"] For Engage executive track attendees, they enjoyed a Retail Innovation Safari on Wednesday. The group visited X Studios, explored Disney Springs and finished with an immersive hyper reality experience that examined the future of digital shopping.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16097" align="alignnone" width="650"] Throughout the conference, customers and colleagues were presented with Think Differently Awards. Pictured here is The Vitamin Shoppe's Scott Devlin receiving an award for Retail Transformation.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16121" align="alignnone" width="650"] Nikki Baird took the stage once again to moderate the "Now. New. Next." panel that offered distinct perspectives to help retailers thrive in the world of Retail Unlimited.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16124" align="alignnone" width="650"] Continuing the Aptos commitment to raise money for RetailROI and the Bercy, Haiti project, Aptos raffled bags generously donated by TUMI. In addition, a portion of each Engage registration was donated to RetailROI. During the conference, Noel Goggin announced that to date, Aptos has raised over $175,000 in support of RetailROI.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_16106" align="alignnone" width="650"] Engage attendees concluded the event dancing the night away at the annual Customer Appreciation party. Cheers to another successful Engage![/caption]