COCREATE 2026LOS ANGELESMAP & AGENDA
TODAY is the best time in history to MAKE IT REAL Driven by the rise of Agentic AI and an instantly accessible global supply chain, the gap between an idea and a reality is now gone. Sourcing, negotiation, and cross-border trade are no longer barriers, and Alibaba.com is the operating system for global creation, putting enterprise-grade power directly into the hands of small business owners. CoCreate 2026 is your lab to Make It Real.
Event Map
EventAgenda
September 9
09:20 AM
Main Forum: Global Launch & Keynotes
11:30 AM
Keynote Speech byEarvin "Magic" Johnson
01:30 PM
Breakout Labs 1,2 & 3
02:00 PM
CoCreate Match - Part I
06:00 PM
Gala Dinner (By Invitation Only)
September 10
09:20 AM
Main Forum: Solutions & Future Tech
11:00 AM
CoCreate Match - Part II
02:00 PM
CoCreate Pitch 2026 U.S. Finals
Top 20 finalists Judges: Marcus Lemonis, Everette Taylor, Shiza Shahid, David Rogier, Barry Poznick
Key topics
Instant Product Innovation Can be RealTransparent Supply Chain Can be RealAgent-driven Ecommerce/Business Can be Real
Instant Product Innovation Can be RealTransparent Supply Chain Can be RealAgent-driven Ecommerce/Business Can be RealSeptember 9
09:20 AM
Main Forum: Global Launch & Keynotes
11:30 AM
Keynote Speech byEarvin "Magic" Johnson
01:30 PM
Breakout Labs 1,2 & 3
02:00 PM
CoCreate Match - Part I
06:00 PM
Gala Dinner (By Invitation Only)
September 10
09:20 AM
Main Forum: Solutions & Future Tech
11:00 AM
CoCreate Match - Part II
02:00 PM
CoCreate Pitch 2026 U.S. Finals
Top 20 finalistsJudges: Marcus Lemonis, Everette Taylor, Shiza Shahid, David Rogier, Barry Poznick
Key topicsInstant Product Innovation Can be RealTransparent Supply Chain Can be RealAgent-driven Ecommerce/Business Can be Real
Instant Product Innovation Can be RealTransparent Supply Chain Can be RealAgent-driven Ecommerce/Business Can be Real
Gala Dinnerfor VIP Pass & Invited Guests
TimeSep 9, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location Platinum Ballroom, JW Marriott LA Live 2nd Floor
Dress CodeBusiness Casual
Shuttle Bus TransferFrom LACC to Gala Dinner
Schedule5:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM
Station100m West of LACC South Hall Entrance
1Invited guests may board the shuttle bus with their event badge and sticker.
2Upon arrival, enter the hotel lobby and take the escalator on the right to the 2nd floor for Gala registration.
3Staff with signs will be available at both the station and hotel lobby to assist.
Lunchfor VIP Pass
Time12:00 PM
LocationVIP Lounge (Spot 17 on Map)
Coffee & Refreshmentsfor Premium & VIP Pass
Time3:00 PM
LocationRefreshment Area (Spot 18 on Map)
Gala Dinnerfor VIP Pass & Invited Guests
TimeSep 9, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location platinum ballroom , JW Marriott LA Live 2nd Floor
Dress CodeBusiness Casual
Shuttle Bus TransferFrom LACC to Gala Dinner
Schedule5:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:30 PM
Station100m West of LACC South Hall Entrance
1Invited guests may board the shuttle bus with their event badge and sticker.
2Upon arrival, enter the hotel lobby and take the escalator on the right to the 2nd floor for Gala registration.
3Staff with signs will be available at both the station and hotel lobby to assist.
Lunchfor VIP Pass
Time12:00 PM
LocationVIP Lounge (Spot 17 on Map)
Coffee & Refreshmentsfor Premium & VIP Pass
Time3:00 PM
LocationRefreshment Area (Spot 18 on Map)
Day 1: Wednesday, September 9
Day 2: Thursday, September 10
Main Stage: Make It Real
8:30
Doors Open & Registration
9:20
Welcome + Highlight
Make It Real: Now is the Best Time in History to Build
Rah Mahtani: Head of US Marketing & Commercial Strategy, Alibaba.com
Elizabeth Field DiGiovanni: CEO & Founder, Parcel Air
9:50
Keynote
Make It RealKuo Zhang: President, Alibaba.com
Chris Kuo: GM, Alibaba.com Americas
Takis Georgakopoulos: CEO, Fiserv
Zoe (Zappitell) Lu: Exec Vice President, Helium10
10:50
Panel
Make It Happen: A Founder's Playbook for Building Brands in the AI EraHamza Naqvi: 2x Shark Tank Founder; Co-Founder, Amplify
Kent Yoshimura: Co-Founder & CEO, Neuro
Sergio Tache: Founder & CEO, Dossier
Melonie Carnegie: CEO, Growvana
11:25
Keynote
"Make It Real" How to WIN in BusinessEarvin “Magic” Johnson: Chairman & CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises; 2X NBA Hall of Famer
Afternoon Breakouts: The Technical Tracks
Lab 1: The Future Supply Chain
13:20
Keynote
How Real Founders are Trading Retainers for AI AgentsLana Hout: Co-Founder, The AI Chicks; Award-Winning M&A Advisor
Aisha Corpas Wynn: Co-Host, AI Chicks Podcast
Joshua Stancle: Founder & CEO, Clean Saint LLC
Elizabeth Field DiGiovanni: CEO & Founder, Parcel Air
13:50
Keynote
Profiting Through Product PersonalizationThomas Unterseher: Co-founder, One World Direct
14:10
Panel
Navigating a Changing Trade Landscape: A Working Session for LA's Micro, Small, and Medium BusinessesMaria Salinas: President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Cheung: President, LA Economic Development Office and World Trade Center LA
Christopher Luna: Publisher & CEO, California Leaders
14:40
Keynote
The Trust Layer Powered by AI: Safer Payments, Smarter Financing, Verified TradeYiran Li: Head of B2B financing solution, Alibaba.com
15:00
Keynote
Scaling from Product Launch to Brand GrowthSteven Blustein: Co-Founder & CEO, Product&Brands™
15:20
Keynote
Alibaba Payment Terms: Smart Capital Strategy for GrowthYiran Li: Head of B2B financing solution, Alibaba.com
Rayner Turley: Tech Partnerships Lead, Balance
Sophie Wang: Partnership Lead, Slope
Jacob Osborne: Founder & CEO, Global Parts Supply LLC / Supplying Demand
15:50
Flash pitch - Supplier
Flash pitch - SupplierAlibaba.com Suppliers: Leading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:00
Flash pitch - Supplier
Flash pitch - SupplierAlibaba.com Suppliers: Leading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:10
Flash pitch - Supplier
Flash pitch - SupplierAlibaba.com Suppliers: Leading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:20
Flash pitch - Supplier
Flash pitch - SupplierAlibaba.com Suppliers: Leading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:30
Flash pitch - Supplier
Flash pitch - SupplierAlibaba.com Suppliers: Leading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:40
Flash pitch - Supplier
Flash pitch - SupplierAlibaba.com Suppliers: Leading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
Lab 2: Agentic Business Masterclass
13:30
Keynote
The 1-Person Empire: Automating Growth with Accio WorkTia Ellis: Retail Pitch Expert; Founder, Wildflower Insight
13:50
Demo
Accio Work Unpacked: Where All Things Ecommerce Come TogetherZiwei Chen: Product Marketing Lead of Accio, Alibaba.com
14:20
Interactive Panel
From Prompt to Production: How Product Businesses Are Actually Putting AI to WorkAmy Wees: CEO, Amazing at Home eCommerce Consulting
Molly Mahoney: Founder & CEO, The Prepared Performer
Andrew Erickson: Co-Founder, InventoryHero
14:50
Panel
The Creator to Commerce Pipeline: Building Product Brands in the Creator EconomyGracey Ryback: Creator, Influencer Marketing Expert & Founder, SparkTok
Patrick Israel: Founder & CEO, Xtend Creators; Co-Founder, CreatorHub Live; Publisher, Creator Economy Talks
15:20
Keynote
"Omnichannel by Design." How the world's fastest-growing brands bridge the gap between digital and physical shelves.Brian Moran
15:40
Keynote
AI-Powered Social Commerce: The Next 10X Growth OpportunityCan Chan: Founder, TopTier League & TopTier Summit
16:00
Panel
Beyond the Pitch: The Seoul Winners MasterclassJustin Liu: US Country Manager, Alibaba.com
Seokjoong Kim: Founder, Vtouch, Inc.; CoCreate Pitch Seoul 2026 Gold Award Winner
Byunggun Kim: Co-Founder, Blue Apex; CoCreate Pitch Seoul 2026 Silver Award Winner
16:20
Keynote
The TikTok Breakthrough: Mastering Shop and Ads for Rapid Retail GrowthAndrew Brindle: VP of Business Development, Bellnova
16:50
Keynote
Automating E-Commerce Growth with Accio Work x Helium 10Carrie Miller: Education and Strategy Manager, Helium10
Lab 3: Ask Me Anything Session
13:30
AMA Hub
Championship Supply Chains: Sourcing Secrets from the NBA and OlympicsKian Golzari: Founder, Sourcing with Kian
14:15
AMA Hub
Pro Buyer Meetup: From First Alibaba.com Order to Million-Dollar BusinessJesse Michel: Founder & President, North Prostock
Danny Doan: CEO, Clawzania
David Higham: Owner, Hazel Grove Customs & Dave the Professor.
LJ Merchant: President, MedTech Kits
Hanna Ma: Director, Key Accounts, Alibaba.com U.S. — West
Stella Shen: Director, Key Accounts, Alibaba.com U.S. — East
15:05
AMA Hub
The Female Founder Meetup: Scaling Brands, Capital, and CommunityJennifer Morris: Founder, Ship Happens
Susie Levitt: Entrepreneur & Retail Growth Strategist; Founder, Susie Levitt Consulting
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson: Entrepreneur, Investor & Best-Selling Author; Co-Founder, LumiNicole; Co-Creator & Executive Producer, Test Invest Media
16:00
Influencer Hub
Influencer Hub Check-inTurn your social presence into global influence. Join the on-site Influencer Hub session and use your expertise to inform, inspire, and empower the global B2B community.
16:40
Influencer Hub
Beyond the Feed: Turning Influence into Lasting Brands, Shows, and CompaniesBarry Poznick: Executive Producer, Shark Tank & The Voice; Founder, Idea Maze Entertainment
Gloria Zhu: Founder & Investor, Bearcat
CoCreate Match
14:00 - 15:30
CoCreate Match Part 1
Supercharge your network with 10-minute surprise matches, where every conversation could spark your next big opportunity. We welcome all attendees to participate in CoCreate Match.
16:00 - 17:00
Alibaba.com VIP Buyer & Seller Matchmaking
Private session for pre-registered participants Hosted by Hanna Ma & Stella Shen
Day 1: Wednesday, September 9
Day 2: Thursday, September 10
Main Stage: Make It Real
8:30
Doors Open & Registration
9:20
Make It Real: Now is the Best Time in History to Build
Rah MahtaniHead of US Marketing & Commercial Strategy, Alibaba.com
Elizabeth Field DiGiovanniCEO & Founder, Parcel Air
9:50
Make It Real
Kuo ZhangPresident, Alibaba.com
Chris KuoGM, Alibaba.com Americas
Takis GeorgakopoulosCEO, Fiserv
Zoe (Zappitell) LuExec Vice President, Helium10
10:50
Make It Happen: A Founder's Playbook for Building Brands in the AI Era
Hamza Naqvi2x Shark Tank Founder; Co-Founder, Amplify
Kent YoshimuraCo-Founder & CEO, Neuro
Sergio TacheFounder & CEO, Dossier
Melonie CarnegieCEO, Growvana
11:25
"Make It Real" How to WIN in Business
Earvin “Magic” JohnsonChairman & CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises; 2X NBA Hall of Famer
Afternoon Breakouts: The Technical Tracks
Lab 1: The Future Supply Chain
13:20
How Real Founders are Trading Retainers for AI Agents
Lana HoutCo-Founder, The AI Chicks; Award-Winning M&A Advisor
Aisha Corpas WynnCo-Host, AI Chicks Podcast
Joshua StancleFounder & CEO, Clean Saint LLC
Elizabeth Field DiGiovanniCEO & Founder, Parcel Air
13:50
Profiting Through Product Personalization
Thomas UnterseherCo-founder, One World Direct
14:10
Navigating a Changing Trade Landscape: A Working Session for LA's Micro, Small, and Medium Businesses
Maria SalinasPresident & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Stephen CheungPresident, LA Economic Development Office and World Trade Center LA
Christopher LunaPublisher & CEO, California Leaders
14:40
The Trust Layer Powered by AI: Safer Payments, Smarter Financing, Verified Trade
Yiran LiHead of B2B financing solution, Alibaba.com
15:00
Scaling from Product Launch to Brand Growth
Steven BlusteinCo-Founder & CEO, Product&Brands™
15:20
Alibaba Payment Terms: Smart Capital Strategy for Growth
Yiran LiHead of B2B financing solution, Alibaba.com
Rayner TurleyTech Partnerships Lead, Balance
Sophie WangPartnership Lead, Slope
Jacob OsborneFounder & CEO, Global Parts Supply LLC / Supplying Demand
15:50
Flash pitch - Supplier
Alibaba.com SuppliersLeading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:00
Flash pitch - Supplier
Alibaba.com SuppliersLeading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:10
Flash pitch - Supplier
Alibaba.com SuppliersLeading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:20
Flash pitch - Supplier
Alibaba.com SuppliersLeading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:30
Flash pitch - Supplier
Alibaba.com SuppliersLeading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
16:40
Flash pitch - Supplier
Alibaba.com SuppliersLeading Suppliers Showcase their newest products
Lab 2: Agentic Business Masterclass
13:30
The 1-Person Empire: Automating Growth with Accio Work
Tia EllisRetail Pitch Expert; Founder, Wildflower Insight
13:50
Accio Work Unpacked: Where All Things Ecommerce Come Together
Ziwei ChenProduct Marketing Lead of Accio, Alibaba.com
14:20
From Prompt to Production: How Product Businesses Are Actually Putting AI to Work
Amy WeesCEO, Amazing at Home eCommerce Consulting
Molly MahoneyFounder & CEO, The Prepared Performer
Andrew EricksonCo-Founder, InventoryHero
14:50
The Creator to Commerce Pipeline: Building Product Brands in the Creator Economy
Gracey RybackCreator, Influencer Marketing Expert & Founder, SparkTok
Patrick IsraelFounder & CEO, Xtend Creators; Co-Founder, CreatorHub Live; Publisher, Creator Economy Talks
15:20
"Omnichannel by Design." How the world's fastest-growing brands bridge the gap between digital and physical shelves.
Brian Moran
15:40
AI-Powered Social Commerce: The Next 10X Growth Opportunity
Can ChanFounder, TopTier League & TopTier Summit
16:00
Beyond the Pitch: The Seoul Winners Masterclass
Justin LiuUS Country Manager, Alibaba.com
Seokjoong KimFounder, Vtouch, Inc.; CoCreate Pitch Seoul 2026 Gold Award Winner
Byunggun KimCo-Founder, Blue Apex; CoCreate Pitch Seoul 2026 Silver Award Winner
16:20
The TikTok Breakthrough: Mastering Shop and Ads for Rapid Retail Growth
Andrew BrindleVP of Business Development, Bellnova
16:50
Automating E-Commerce Growth with Accio Work x Helium 10
Carrie MillerEducation and Strategy Manager, Helium10
Lab 3: Ask Me Anything Session
13:30
Championship Supply Chains: Sourcing Secrets from the NBA and Olympics
Kian GolzariFounder, Sourcing with Kian
14:15
Pro Buyer Meetup: From First Alibaba.com Order to Million-Dollar Business
Jesse MichelFounder & President, North Prostock
Danny DoanCEO, Clawzania
David HighamOwner, Hazel Grove Customs & Dave the Professor.
LJ MerchantPresident, MedTech Kits
Hanna MaDirector, Key Accounts, Alibaba.com U.S. — West
Stella ShenDirector, Key Accounts, Alibaba.com U.S. — East
15:05
The Female Founder Meetup: Scaling Brands, Capital, and Community
Jennifer MorrisFounder, Ship Happens
Susie LevittEntrepreneur & Retail Growth Strategist; Founder, Susie Levitt Consulting
Kendra Bracken-FergusonEntrepreneur, Investor & Best-Selling Author; Co-Founder, LumiNicole; Co-Creator & Executive Producer, Test Invest Media
16:00
Influencer Hub Check-in
Turn your social presence into global influence. Join the on-site Influencer Hub session and use your expertise to inform, inspire, and empower the global B2B community.
16:40
Beyond the Feed: Turning Influence into Lasting Brands, Shows, and Companies
Barry PoznickExecutive Producer, Shark Tank & The Voice; Founder, Idea Maze Entertainment
Gloria ZhuFounder & Investor, Bearcat
CoCreate Match
14:00 - 15:30
CoCreate Match Part 1
Supercharge your network with 10-minute surprise matches, where every conversation could spark your next big opportunity. We welcome all attendees to participate in CoCreate Match.
16:00 - 17:00
Alibaba.com VIP Buyer & Seller Matchmaking
Private session for pre-registered participants Hosted by Hanna Ma & Stella Shen
