
Find Your People

DALLAS - The JOULE
May 6 & 7, 2025
One introduction can change your life.

The world’s highest density of cool retail and real estate folks
Michael Townsend, Townsend & Associates
Cocktail Party
Drinks on the house.
The Automatic Cocktail Party occurs at the close of the first day’s programming and brings together the entire attendee group for a fun and memorable evening of superb food, drink, and live music.




Fantastic Food & Drink
No soggy ham sandwiches.
Automatic celebrates food and the people and businesses behind it. Fun lunches are included on both days and you won’t leave hungry.




Cool Merch
No mousepads.
Automatic has cool merch included, fun pieces that make memories




Ladies Lunch
The Ladies Lunch brings together industry leaders to build relationships.
Women represent the strongest force shaping the retail and hospitality industry and the lunch presents an opportunity to celebrate these leaders.




Property Tour
Get an insider’s look at what’s next.
We provide transportation to and from an epic project where you’ll hear from


Retail Accelerator
Helping emerging brands grow through the Automatic Network
We bring emerging brick & mortar businesses the tools they need to grow:
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Growth capital providers
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Location technology
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Fresh real estate and ops talent
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Design insights
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Established brand leader mentorship


Small Groups
Learn from the best in an intimate setting.
Each day of Automatic is filled with a series of small group talks. Choose your own adventure and join whatever peaks your interest.
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Emerging retailers
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Design solutions
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Investment ideas
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Unique capital sources
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New project reveals




Personalized Introductions
One introduction can change your life.
Automatic connects brick & mortar pros so that new business opportunities emerge. We get to know you and then introduce the people you need to know, all in a chill environment.




Online Community
Connect with other members before, during, and after the event.
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Search member profiles
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View property details
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Learn from experts
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Connect with chat



AGENDA
Choose your own adventure.
MONDAY, MAY 5
5:00 pm – Sponsor Reception (Premium Event Pass Holders)
TUESDAY, MAY 6
8:00 am – Coffee Reception
8:45 am – Welcome & Kickoff
9:00 am – Opening Presentation
10:00 am – Small Group Sessions
Noon – Lunch
2:00 pm – Small Group Sessions
3:00 pm – Off-site Property Tour
5:00 pm – Cocktail Party
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
9:00 am – Coffee Reception
8:45 am – Welcome & Kickoff
9:00 am – Opening Presentation
10:00 am – Retail Accelerator
11:00 am – Fireside Chat
Noon – Ladies Lunch
2:00 pm – Small Group Sessions
3:00 pm – Emerging Retailer Panel
4:00 pm – Giving Kitchen Awards & Farewell Toast
FAQs
