Shopping 2030: Beyond Search and Chatbots | by Hitech Advisors & JP Morgan

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Bellevue, WA

Description:

Commerce is evolving at a rapid pace – as new technologies and AI capabilities change the digital and physical experience of buyers and sellers. What will the AI enabled future bring for this critical domain?

Join us as we explore the shift from AI systems that simply search and chat to those that can truly enable reactive and proactive shopping experiences.

Industry experts and leaders from big tech, startups, AI research, investment, and entrepreneurship will examine what comes next—and what it means for organizations, builders, and decision-makers navigating the post-LLM landscape.

Key Discussion Points:

Where are the biggest platform and retail opportunities in the post search and post chat world, for established companies, entrepreneurs, and investors?
How do we as professionals keep abreast of the evolution of the domain and capture growth?
What are the biggest risks?
The transition to Action-Oriented Agents.
How will AI bring a truly seamless physical and digital commerce experience?

Enjoy refreshments, networking, and insights from some of the top minds shaping the future of retail. This event is hosted by Hitech Advisors and sponsored by JPM Private Bank.

Please note: This is a private event. Attendance may be declined for individuals doing sales or marketing, or those affiliated with competing organizations.

Speakers:

Srinivas Paluri

CTO at BuyWander

Srinivas Paluri is a seasoned technology executive and CTO at BuyWander, specializing in data platforms, AI, and cloud infrastructure. With leadership experience managing large-scale engineering and data teams, he has driven data strategy and platform innovation at organizations like Zillow Group. Srinivas is known for building high-performing teams and scalable, customer-centric data systems, with deep expertise spanning machine learning, distributed systems, and customer data platforms. A Stanford GSB alumnus, he is a frequent speaker on data, AI, and the future of technology-driven customer experiences.

Mariya Zorotovich

General Manager of Consumer Industries at Intel.

Mariya Zorotovich is the General Manager of Consumer Industries at Intel, where she leads the expansion of advanced computing solutions for retail, hospitality, venues, and retail banking. Through close collaboration with ecosystem partners, her organization defines and shapes solutions that apply edge AI technologies to create meaningful customer and business impact. Mariya brings a unique, end-to-end perspective shaped by a career spanning cloud software, computing technologies, and firsthand retail leadership. An advocate for transformative change, Mariya helps organizations navigate technology shifts by aligning people, processes, and platforms to drive measurable outcomes. Recognized as a RETHINK Retail 2026 Top Retail Expert and KSV’s 2024 Top 100 Women in Tech, she contributes to boards, councils, and community initiatives including the Retail Industry Leaders Association, the AI Coresight Council, and the Seattle Women’s Leadership Association.

Rucha Joshi

AI Product Leader at Albertsons

Rucha Joshi is an AI Product Leader with over 12 years of experience pioneering the future of e-commerce. Currently serving as the Group Product Manager for AI Products at Albertsons, she leads the strategy for the next generation of grocery commerce, focusing on how AI agents reshape customer discovery and purchasing. Rucha recently spearheaded the launch of Albertson’s conversational AI search—a shoppable assistant built with responsible AI guardrails that earned the Baymard Institute’s Top 1% UX Award for Mobile Search in 2025. Starting her career as a software engineer, Rucha possesses a unique ability to bridge deep technical ML capabilities with customer-centric design. Prior to Albertsons, she drove ML-powered product strategy and double-digit growth at Amazon Fashion, Levi Strauss, and Macy’s. Today, she is deeply passionate about responsible AI and building the infrastructure for an agent-first retail world.

Michele Fisher

Global Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft

Michele Fisher is a Global Director of Business Strategy at Microsoft where she works with senior leaders across industries to shape AI transformation across customer experiences, marketing, and growth strategies. She brings deep expertise in data‑driven decision‑making, go‑to‑market strategy, and emerging AI patterns that power modern customer engagement. Michele is a frequent advisor, collegiate lecturer, and speaks with passion for turning complex data challenges into practical, business‑ready outcomes.

Haresh Sangani

Founder and CEO at Hitech Advisors

Haresh Sangani is the CEO of Hitech Advisors, leveraging technology to improve business and life. Prior to that, Haresh co-founded Faira, the most modernized e-commerce platform for buying and selling homes in the US. He held leadership roles at Amazon, AT&T, Kronos, and several startups before turning founder and entrepreneur. Also serves as an advisor to select executives and founders.

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