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Find Your People
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DALLAS
May 5 & 6, 2025
WYLY THEATRE

One introduction can change your life.

18 HOURS WITH THE BEST IN BUSINESS

The world’s highest density of cool retail and real estate folks

Michael Townsend, Townsend & Associates

Automatic Atlanta 2024
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SPONSORING PARTNERS

Opening Reception

 The best events begin with a party.

Join us the evening of May 5th for a reception celebrating Automatic attendees.

Cool Merch

No mousepads.

Automatic has cool merch included, fun pieces that make memories

Fantastic Food

No soggy ham sandwiches.

Automatic celebrates food and the people and businesses behind it. Fun lunch included on both days and you won’t leave hungry.

Retail Accelerator

Helping emerging brands grow through the Automatic Network

We bring emerging brick & mortar businesses the tools they need to grow:

  • Growth capital providers

  • Location technology 

  • Fresh real estate and ops talent

  • Design insights

  • 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.

  • Emerging retailers

  • Design solutions

  • Investment ideas

  • Unique capital sources

  • 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.

Cocktail Party

Drinks on the house.

The Automatic Cocktail Party brings together the entire attendee group for a fun and memorable evening of superb food, drink, and live music.

Online Community

Connect with other members before, during, and after the event.
  • Search member profiles

  • View property details

  • Learn from experts

  • Connect with chat

SPEAKERS

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Reed Kracke

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Michael Davis

Founder & CEO

Homegrown

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John Lewis

Director of Real Estate & Investments

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Tony Montero

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Henry Cohanim

Founder

FLHO

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Donald Moore

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Mitchell Baldridge

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Jeffrey Wong

VP, Business Development

Major Food Group

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Christy Taylor

Partner

Chioco Design

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Rachel Abeles

Senior Vice President

Bloomingdale's

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Erin Shannon

Global Real Estate Strategy

Reformation

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Guss Firestein

Chief Development Officer

Maman​

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Caroline Johnson

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Morris Adjmi

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Gin Braverman

Founder & Creative Director

Gin Design Group

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Robert LeBlanc

Founder & Creative Director

LeBlanc + Smith

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Aly Dean

Head of Real Estate Development

Rooftop Cinema Club

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Rob Miles

Vice President of Real Estate

Flower Child

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Greg Kraus

Managing Director

Invesco​

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Carey Bringle

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Jeremy Zidell

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George Banks

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Taryn Brandes

Founder

Brand Urban

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Jen Hidinger

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Jess Bruner

Founding Partner

Bond Retail Partners

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Brandon Cohanim

Founder

FLHO

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Chris Maguire

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Will Heidel

Founder

RE Community Partners

FAQs

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