Industry 2026: AI's Role in Transforming Retail, Finance, and Manufacturing with Rosemary DeAragon, Rinesh Patel & Tim Long, Snowflake

Episode notes

In this episode, Dana Gardner sits down with three industry experts from Snowflake: Rosemary DeAragon, Rinesh Patel, and Tim Long to explore how AI will transform retail, financial services, and global manufacturing in 2026. Together, they break down the forces reshaping consumer behavior, enterprise operations, and competitive dynamics across these sectors. Across all three industries, one theme is clear: in 2026, AI will no longer be a side experiment. It will be a foundational driver of growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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