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World Retail Congress 25-27 April 2023  

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2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

World Retail Congress

WORLD-CLASS IDEAS. INDUSTRY-DEFINING RELATIONSHIPS.

World Retail Congress is in a league of its own – annually welcoming the top c-suite executives from retail’s most inspiring businesses to meet face-to-face and develop lasting relationships that have real impact.

As a trusted source of strategic insight and a closed space for retail’s leading voices, we bring our partners closer to their target market in a curated environment that’s built for cultivating connections.

The World Retail Congress team are well versed in devising bespoke solutions over 14 years, supporting partners in securing millions in business through connections and conversations that have started at the event. With a range of potential opportunities available, ensure you are front-of-mind for retail’s elite

HOW YOU CAN PARTNER WITH US

Partnerships with World Retail Congress are bespoke and tailored to your objectives and what will be of most benefit to our senior retail audience. Below you’ll find some of the ways that you can partner and items that can be included.

Thought Leadership     Connections     Branding

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GEOGRAPHIC ATTENDANCE IN 2023

Geographic attendance

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

  • A custom-built report in partnership with us, based on one of our 2024 key pillars.

  • 3-month omnichannel marketing campaign to promote your report.

  • A speaking slot within our exciting talks programme to share the findings.

  • PR to spread your message far and wide.

  • Our 2023 Knowledge Partners were: Deloitte | AlixPartners | BCG

TRACK SESSION

  • Our tracks dive deeper into the topics of highest priority for our audience.

  • Track sessions take the form of 40-minute panel discussions or 15-minute stand-alone speaking slots; giving attendees the chance to surround themselves in a specific topic.

  • Get vital visibility with our retail audience and have your say on the important issues facing the industry.

  • Have your expertise promoted amongst a world-class speaking faculty on a key theme.

  • Attendance ranging from 80 -200 delegates.

BRAINS’ TRUST WORKSHOP

  • Display your superior knowledge and showcase yourself as a leader in the industry by running one of our Brains’ Trust Workshops.

  • These closed-door, Chatham House Rule sessions allow participants to connect and discuss top challenges in the retail industry.

  • This hands-on workshop will allow you to talk candidly to a group of delegates and really get their attention.

CONNECTIONS

HALL OF FAME

  • Our Hall of Fame was founded in 2007 and has since become an integral ceremony that honours retail’s most influential leaders.

  • Each year the Congress inducts three new members during an intimate dinner and awards evening.

  • Align yourself with retail’s most prestigious stars including 2023 inductees Mindy Grossman of Consello, Jennifer Woo of Lane Crawford Joyce Group and Marc Puig of Puig.

FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME

  • We have 4 sponsor spots available for our Future Leaders Programme, which we expect to be taken up quickly.

  • The Future Leaders programme brings a new generation of retailers to the event, with fresh ideas and innovative mind-sets.

  • Put your name against one of our most respected learning programmes that encourages new voices into the retail arena.

STUDY TOUR

  • Position yourself at the helm of our Study Tour, a highly acclaimed aspect of World Retail Congress.

  • Before the Congress commences, we take a group of retail leaders on a tailored tour of our host city, giving insight into the retail innovations there.

  • Have your input on the retail spots we visit, the agenda of the tour and what senior leaders you can connect with.

BRANDING

LANYARDS, REGISTRATION & CHARGING STATIONS

  • Have your branding across our lanyards, registration area or charging stations.

  • Providing something vital that our delegates need across the duration of the event, yours is a name that’s sure to be front of mind.

SPEAKER & VIP LOUNGE

  • The Speaker and VIP Lounge, located in the main networking area of the show, is the main area for speakers to relax, prepare and network at World Retail Congress

  • Position yourself front-of-mind for these special attendees with branding and gifting opportunities

  • All Lounge users are “tapped-in”, giving you valuable data from the most senior attendees.

PRIVATE MEETING ROOMS

  • Reserve a boardroom on-site to hold meetings, unite your team and allow you to engage prospects in a private space.

  • Define your space at the Congress with signage and an easy-to-find location.

OPENING PARTY

The opening party is open to all delegates and is the perfect way to end the first day of the Congress. In an exclusive venue, as a sponsor of the opening party, you will have the opportunity to host smaller groups, private drinks and hosted dinners. The evening provides an exciting and memorable place to network.

PRIVATE BREAKFAST BRIEFINGS & LUNCHES

Host a lunch with key retail leaders at the Congress hotel. World Retail Congress will organise the event and invite delegates on your behalf. The session format will be worked on collaboratively with you to incorporate both thought leadership and networking, allowing you to increase brand awareness and build fantastic relationships with retailers in an intimate environment.

DIGITAL BADGES

Introduced in 2022, making lasting connections is even easier with our digital delegate badges. Simply by ‘tapping’ the badge against another delegate’s badge, you’ll be able to exchange details which will be made available to you after the Congress. 

DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE

Download our sales brochure, which outlines our key services and opportunities. Our team will reach out to explain understand your objectives in more detail and discuss all the ways we can work together.

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