Agentic Commerce and the New Consumer Economy

As AI systems evolve from recommendation engines into autonomous agents capable of discovery, decision-making, and transaction execution, a new era of commerce is emerging. From intelligent shopping assistants and AI-driven retail operations to transaction-grade explainability and consumer trust, this session explores how agentic AI is reshaping customer journeys, merchant ecosystems, and the future of digital commerce. How should retailers, platforms, and consumers prepare for a world where AI agents increasingly act, decide, and transact on our behalf?