Sign up for our awesome New York Tech Events weekly email newsletter.     LOCATION EVENT DETAILS <P>9th Annual Columbia Business School Conference <BR><BR> <STRONG>THE NEW RETAIL EXPERIENCE</STRONG> <BR><BR> The modern retail landscape is driven by an unprecedented combination of technology, cultural zeitgeist and shifting values of younger generations. This has had a significant effect on consumption and the way brands connect with their customers. Luxury is no longer defined by price, but rather by experience. Companies globally are thinking differently and redefining the ultimate retail space. <BR><BR> We are thrilled to host <STRONG>Chris Fiore</STRONG>, President of Henri Bendel; <STRONG>Robin Lewis</STRONG>, Author of "The New Rules of Retail", CEO of The Robin Report; <STRONG>Carole Silverman</STRONG>, CEO of Caudalie; <STRONG>Clement Kwan</STRONG>, President of Yoox Corp.; <STRONG>Al Sambar</STRONG>, Managing Partner at Kurt Salmon; <STRONG>Alan Tisch</STRONG>, Founder & CEO of Spring; <STRONG>Lauren Remington Platt</STRONG>, Co-Founder & CEO of Vnsette; <STRONG>Katina Mountanos</STRONG>, Co-founder of Manicube, and many others.</P>