Speaker Video: Google’s Thu Ya Kyaw on AI Innovation in Retail

January 21, 2026

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Speaker Video: Google’s Thu Ya Kyaw on AI Innovation in Retail

Retail Show Australia 2026 is pleased to welcome Thu Ya Kyaw, Developer Advocate at Google Cloud, as a keynote speaker at the upcoming event in Melbourne.

In this exclusive speaker video, Thu Ya Kyaw shares a preview of his keynote session, “Google AI Innovations and Applications for the Retail Industry.”

The session will explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the retail landscape and enabling more personalised, engaging customer experiences.

During his keynote, Thu will discuss how retailers can leverage technologies such as generative AIproduct discoveryvisual searchimage and video generation, and virtual try-on to better understand and serve increasingly niche customer segments. He will also examine why these innovations are becoming critical for retailers seeking to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

As a Developer Advocate at Google Cloud, Thu Ya Kyaw works closely with developers and organisations to help them apply cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies to real-world challenges. His insights offer practical perspectives on how AI-driven innovation can unlock new opportunities across the retail industry.

Retail Show Australia 2026 will take place on 22 September 2026 in Melbourne, bringing together retail leaders, technology experts and innovators to explore the future of retail.

Watch the full speaker video above and join us at Retail Show Australia 2026 to discover how AI is shaping the next generation of retail experiences.

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