We’ll dive into how composable commerce and artificial intelligence are transforming digital engagement. This is a unique opportunity to discover how our collaboration empowers enterprises to achieve agility, scalability, and intelligence in their commerce strategies. We’re not just talking about technology; we’re entering the era of agentic—where intelligent, autonomous experiences anticipate customer needs, adapt in real-time, and open doors to transformative growth. Expect an open, insightful discussion on how leaders can leverage this innovative landscape to strengthen customer relationships and unlock new avenues for value creation.
CIO
Executive Dinner
Where Composable Commerce Meets AI: Shaping the Era of Agentic Experiences
Visionaries
Anna Phalen
Enterprise Leader
Stripe
About Me
As a seasoned sales executive with more than a decade of experience across various sectors, Anna has honed her ability to drive revenue growth and foster exceptional customer relationships. Currently, as the Head of Enterprise for the Central region at Stripe, she focuses on business development with target logos across various industries. As a result of her journey, she has a rich understanding of revenue strategies, customer success, and a deep expertise in payments. Anna leverages her payments knowledge to help clients navigate the complexities of scaling globally and enhance their overall growth strategies.
Will Reale
Americas Partner Sales Leader
Stripe
About Me
Will is responsible for ensuring that solutions and capabilities from Stripe’s leading technology and services partners drive measurable and ongoing business value for Stripe users. Prior to Stripe, Will held sales leadership positions at Deloitte and IBM. He holds an MBA from UT-Austin, and a BA from Duke University. Will is based in Austin, TX.
Rameshwar Balanagu
Chief Enterprise Architect
UNFI
About Me
Rameshwar Balanagu is the Chief Enterprise Architect at UNFI and a globally recognized tech executive with over 20 years of experience driving Fortune 500 digital transformations. A Carnegie Mellon alumnus and Forbes Technology Council member, Rameshwar specializes in turning IT into a revenue engine. He famously achieved a 60% reduction in application footprint at UNFI by consolidating silos into a modern Lakehouse and has delivered over $15 million in operational benefits through optimized infrastructure. Beyond his technical mastery in AI, Quantum, and NIST-compliant cybersecurity, Rameshwar is a distinguished public speaker who connects ancient wisdom with modern technology. He is a trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards, offering a unique "5 Steps Framework" for scaling responsible AI and building resilient, future-ready cultures. A dedicated mentor, he is renowned for grooming the next generation of leaders, ensuring that enterprise innovation is always grounded in human insight and strategic integrity.
Sailesh Krishnamurthy
Head - Enterprise AI
7-Eleven
Manish Motiramani
Director, Advanced Analytics
Medtronic
David Sains
Director, IT
Tenet Healthcare
Chris Di Censo
Senior Enterprise Account Executive
commercetools, inc.
About Me
Chris is a seasoned enterprise sales leader with over a decade of experience driving growth for leading technology companies across commerce, marketing, and data-driven engagement. He recently joined commercetools as a Senior Enterprise Account Executive, where he helps organizations modernize their digital commerce with scalable, composable solutions. Prior to commercetools, Chris held senior sales roles at Kard, Cordial, Criteo, and AdRoll, working with global brands to unlock digital revenue opportunities, improve customer engagement, and streamline technology stacks.
October 8, 2025
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Where Composable Commerce Meets AI: Shaping the Era of Agentic Experiences
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