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Inspire 2026

Presented by Walmart Data Ventures

September 16–17

Rogers Convention Center | Rogers, Arkansas

Now in its fourth year, Inspire is the annual event that brings together Scintilla subscribers and merchants for two insights-packed days of learning, community, and idea exchange. Brands large and small take the stage to share the ways they use first-party data to help make better decisions, improve the customer experience, and grow their Walmart business.

Wednesday

  • Executive Keynotes
  • Fireside Chats
  • Panel Discussions
  • Product Vision

Thursday

  • Supplier Case Studies
  • Expert-Led Learnings
  • Industry Networking
  • Lunch Provided

Bookmark this page to stay up to date on the latest speakers, participating brands, and much more!

Currently confirmed for Inspire 2026

Executive Fireside

Mark Hardy

Mark Hardy

Senior Vice President

Walmart Data Ventures

Tracy Poulliot

Tracy Poulliot

Executive Vice President

eCommerce and Marketing, Walmart U.S.

Juan Galarraga

Juan Galarraga

Executive Vice President

RGM, Latin America, Walmart International

Analyst Perspective

Michael Lasser

Michael Lasser

Equity Research Analyst

Hardlines, Broadlines, and Food Retail, UBS

Steph Wissink

Steph Wissink

Senior Vice President

Investor Relations, Walmart

Merchandising Panel

Victor Padilla-Guerra

Victor Padilla-Guerra

Vice President

Entertainment, Toys and Seasonal, Walmart U.S.

Joel Parrish

Joel Parrish

Senior Vice President

Private Brands, Consumables, Walmart U.S.

Nicole Ryner

Nicole Ryner

Group Director

Strategic Initiatives, Walmart Data Ventures

Tasha Tandy

Tasha Tandy

Senior Vice President

Chilled Adult Beverage, Frozen, Candy & Convenience, Walmart U.S.

Ryan Waymire

Ryan Waymire

Senior Vice President

GMM, Adult Apparel, Walmart U.S.

Operations & Execution Fireside

Ebong Eka

Ebong Eka

Senior Director

Strategic Initiatives, Walmart Data Ventures

Kyle Kinnard

Kyle Kinnard

Executive Vice President

Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S.

Heather Seymore

Heather Seymore

Vice President

DMM, Snacks, Walmart U.S.

Product Overview

Patrick Murphy

Patrick Murphy

Group Director

Product Management, Walmart

Scintilla Insights Model

Jennifer Lindner

Jennifer Lindner

Senior Director

Product Marketing, Walmart Data Ventures

Scott Sutton

Scott Sutton

Director

Customer Success, Walmart Data Ventures

Breakout Sessions

Inspire 2026 attendees will hear how Scintilla insights, fueled by Walmart first-party data, helped these brands make big things happen this year!