Fashion & AI @ Macy’s

ABOUT THIS EVENT
We’re bringing together founders, builders, and operators to discuss the next wave of fashion tech—from secondhand discovery and AI creative workflows to enterprise merchandising decisions at global brands.
Whether you work in retail, build in tech, or are just curious, join us for a panel of industry leaders, curated networking, and Macy's-exclusive beauty experiences.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Insights — A panel of experts across fashion, retail, AI, startups, and merchandising on what’s changing, what’s hype, and what’s next.
Perks — Enjoy a beauty bag with fragrance sampling, a complimentary beauty touch-up, and a $10 gift card to shop during the event!
A Curated Room — Connect with ambitious, curious leaders building at the intersection of retail and tech.
SPEAKER DETAILS
Zoe Chamberlin Founder & CEO of Natty, a social app reimagining how people discover and connect over vintage and secondhand fashion. Zoe brings the founder lens on building at the intersection of AI, fashion, and community.
Colette Dionne Johnson Founder of In Haus and founding team member of FASHIONOLOGY, a fashion-tech summit convening 1,400+ founders, investors, and innovators around AI, virtual try-on, and the future of retail. Colette brings the ecosystem-builder lens on where fashion tech is moving.
Rebecca Rothman Senior Director of Merchandising, Leather Goods at Tory Burch, with 15+ years across buying, planning, and merchandising at brands including Jimmy Choo, Elie Tahari, Marc Jacobs, and Saks Avenue. Becky brings the operator lens on how fashion brands make product, customer, and retail decisions.
Kurt Walker Founder of Sprello, an AI workflow canvas that enables fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to build repeatable, production-ready creative pipelines from concept to campaign. A former builder on the Google Shopping and Maps growth teams, Kurt brings the developer lens on leveraging AI to streamline visual assets and merchandising workflows.
WHO WE ARE
AI After 5 is a curated community of ambitious women learning, applying, and building with AI. We believe what you do from 5–9 shapes your success in your 9–5. Through hands-on workshops, collaborative learning, and meaningful connections, we help women develop the confidence and skills to grow their careers, launch new ventures, and thrive in an AI-first world.