Sharon Gai keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Sharon Gai – AI & Retail Innovation Strategist | Former Alibaba Executive | Author of « Ecommerce Reimagined »
Sharon Gai is an internationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and e-commerce strategy. Formerly at Alibaba, she advised global brands and even heads of state on digital transformation, AI adoption, and programmatic marketing. With a unique blend of Eastern and Western market insight, Sharon helps organizations become agile disruptors, boosting revenue and retention through cutting-edge technology.
She has delivered impactful keynotes for TEDx, Deloitte, LVMH, Nestlé, Walmart, UBS, Singularity University, and Tetra Pak. Named a Top Keynote Speaker by AAE in 2023, RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Expert, and a LinkedIn Community Top Voice in 2024, Sharon is also the author of the acclaimed book Ecommerce Reimagined, a deep dive into retail innovation in the AI era.
With a Master’s degree from Columbia University in Information Management and a BA in International Development from McGill, she combines rigorous academic training with hands-on experience from the forefront of digital disruption. A natural communicator, she also engages audiences through humor—on stage and in NYC’s stand-up comedy scene.
Notable Achievements
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Former Alibaba executive, expert in AI-led digital strategy.
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Author of Ecommerce Reimagined.
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Top Keynote Speaker (AAE, 2023), LinkedIn Top Voice (2024).
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Frequent guest on Bloomberg, ABC, Reuters, TechCrunch, and Wired.
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Speaker at global events for Uber, Coca-Cola, Puma, Walmart, Deloitte, and more.
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
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English
Key Themes & Expertise
1. How to Do More with Less Using AI
Boost productivity by identifying what to automate and what remains uniquely human.
2. From Click to Doorstep: How AI is Transforming Retail
Optimize logistics, reduce costs, and win with personalization in omnichannel commerce.
3. Culture Fluid: A New Mindset in an AI Age
Sharpen human skills that machines can’t replicate—like creativity and critical thinking.
Sharon bridges the gap between complex AI technologies and practical business applications. Her talks deliver strategic clarity, actionable frameworks, and real-world case studies—from Alibaba to Amazon’s retail ecosystem. Whether it’s rethinking leadership in an AI-driven age or navigating the new retail value chain, Sharon’s insights help audiences not only adapt to the future but lead it.
