RRLIVE01: Google Cloud Next 2026, The rise of Agentic commerce with Mark Steel, Google Cloud

About this episode

The episode features a live conversation with Mark Steel from Google Cloud discussing the rise of Agentic Commerce at Google Cloud Next 2026 in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, you’re officially on the record during Google Cloud Next 2026. The #RealitiesRemixed podcast team is back at GCN’26 , recording live from the Strip, where bright lights collide with big ideas. This week, we’re swapping roulette wheels for real talk, hosting live conversations with Google leaders who are redefining what’s next across AI‑first enterprise transformation, agentic AI, data, sovereignty, security, and beyond . Expect sharp insights, bold opinions, and future‑shaping conversations, delivered straight from Las Vegas to your headphones. Dave, Rachel, and Rob kick off the event with Mark Steel , Director of Retail Industry, EMEA at Google Cloud, diving into the rise of Agentic Commerce and how AI agents are redefining the relationship between brands, retailers, and consumers. TLDR 00:24 – Guest introduction and this week’s key themes 00:52 – Hangout: new podcast equipment and roving reporter Rachel Belmonte 05:52 – Dig in: what to expect from Google’s announcements 11:41 – Conversation with Mark Steel 39:10 – Favourite BBQ picks Guest Mark Steel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksteel220/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Rachel Belmonte…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Chapman, Rachel Belmonte, Rob Kernahan

Guest: Mark Steel

Topics covered

• Agentic commerce
• AI-first enterprise transformation
• Data sovereignty
• Security
• Retail industry

Keywords

• Agentic commerce
• AI
• Google Cloud
• retail
• enterprise transformation
• data sovereignty
• security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google Cloud, Capgemini

Places: Las Vegas

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