Anne Marie Stephen is the CEO and founder of kwolia, an innovative advisory brand that specializes in connecting consumer-driven industries with technology innovations to bridge the gap between physical and digital worlds. With a focus on providing insights and facilitating connections, kwolia helps accelerate innovation initiatives for companies in various sectors such as technology, retail, entertainment, and hospitality. In addition to her role at kwolia, Anne Marie is also the founder of RetailInnovationLounge.

com, a global experiential tech event. With her expertise in customer experience and trend forecasting in the retail industry, Anne Marie has worked with renowned companies including IBM, Panasonic, Toshiba, Microsoft, and Disney, among others. Recognized as a thought leader, Anne Marie frequently speaks at prominent events such as SXSW, Shoptalk, and Ad Tech, where she shares her insights on the future of retail, innovation, and marketing.

She is also a featured writer for esteemed publications like Chain Store Age and Retailing Today. Overall, Anne Marie Stephen and kwolia are dedicated to driving innovation and fostering connections between industries through their consulting, event marketing, communications, and innovation information products