Chuck Gahun,

Chuck Gahun

Principal Analyst

Chuck is a leader in Forrester’s Digital Business & Strategy practice serving business and digital executives. His research coverage includes content management systems (CMSes), product information management (PIM) systems, and commerce services and strategy for B2B and B2C companies. Chuck helps executives design strategies that deliver customer and business value by partnering with technology vendors and services providers.

Research Coverage

Planned Research

What research can you expect from Forrester in the next 12 months? Updated biweekly, our publishing plan will keep you current with market and technology trends. Use the link below to download a list of our upcoming research.

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April 17th, 2026 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM Webinar

The State Of Agentic Commerce, 2026

Agentic commerce is evolving quickly and intermediating how consumers discover products. Digital and commerce leaders must adapt, but separate hype from reality first with consumer behavior data. Join Chuck Gahun and Emily Pfeiffer as they deep dive into the evolution of agentic commerce and practical strategies for 2026.Key takeaways: Understand the difference between owned and non-owned (distributed) agentic commerce.Understand the evolution of agentic commerce and how it is impacting different industries.Leave with a clear understanding of Forrester’s agentic commerce framework to guide strategic decisions as technology continues to evolve in 2026.Target audience level: all levels
August 4th, 2026 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM Webinar

Top Emerging Technologies For 2026: Agentic Commerce

Accelerate innovation with deeper insights about why agentic commerce is important, when it will likely pay off, and how others are beginning to use it. Agentic commerce brings AI agents into shopping and procurement experiences, enabling autonomous product discovery, recommendations, and transactions across owned and non-owned environments.In this webinar, we share the latest expert insights, practical considerations, and key steps you and your team can take with this emerging approach to buying and selling. Join us to learn how agentic commerce is evolving and how firms can prepare to unlock value while navigating trust, data, and ecosystem challenges.Key takeaways: Gain an understanding of how AI agents are reshaping commerce and procurement workflows.Identify use cases where agentic commerce can reduce friction and accelerate conversions.Learn the foundational steps required to enable safe, scalable adoption.Target audience level: all levels