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The Mission of The iRACE Initiative is to bring together Auburn University faculty and students with the industry to advance practice-based research, education, and outreach in the areas of Innovation in Retail and Consumer Experiences.

iRACE Lecture session

Technology and innovation are revolutionizing the retail and consumer worlds. The retail industry calls for a new kind of workforce equipped with the spirit of innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Read More>

iRACE Lecture session

Many people and organizations contribute to The iRACE Initiative as affiliated faculty, affiliated students, or corporate sponsors. Read More>

iRACE Lecture session

The iRACE Initiative offers diverse educational programs and events to connect students to the industry and help them embrace the spirit of innovation, confront challenges, and grasp opportunities brought by fast-paced technological advances. Read More>

iRACE Lecture session

The iRACE Initiative facilitates opportunities for corporate partners to connect with Auburn University researchers to generate innovative and value-added solutions to improve retail processes and consumer experiences. Read More>

iRACE Events & News

2026 iRACE Industry Lecture Series©

Speaker: Mr. Daniel Black

Founder & CEO, Glass-Media

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Topic: Shaping the Future of Hybrid Visual-Digital Merchandising: Where the Industry Is Headed and the Technologies Leading the Way

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August 24, 2026 | 12:00 - 12:50 pm

Virtual Lecture Via Zoom.

iRACE Events

iRACE Lecture session

iRACE Industry Lecture Series©

iRACE Lecture session

Annual lecture series on innovation featuring key industry speakers

iRACE Industry Lecture Series©

iRACE

iRACE Lecture session

iRACE Career Talk Series©

iRACE Brainstorming session

Meet and greet with industry mentors

iRACE Career Talk Series©

iRACE Brainstorming session

iRACE Research Brainstorming Sessions©

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