World Retail Congress 2027

PARTNER WITH THE WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL RETAIL LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY

World Retail Congress brings together global retail leaders representing approximately $1 trillion in annual retail and consumer revenue. Build thought leadership, create strategic relationships and unlock commercial opportunities through a tailored partnership designed around your objectives.

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Connect with senior retail leaders

Meet the executives shaping the future of global retail face-to-face and build relationships with the people leading some of the world's most influential brands, businesses and emerging challengers.

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Build high-value relationships

Position your business within a carefully curated Congress environment created for meaningful connection. World Retail Congress 2026 brought together more than 800 senior retail leaders from over 45 countries.

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Turn visibility into commercial impact

From thought leadership and content to networking, experiences and high-impact brand visibility, the Congress team can create bespoke partnership opportunities around your business objectives.

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The people who attended the conference are some of the best minds in retail.
Tony Garrison VP of International, Bath & Body Works International
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The content is phenomenal and the quality of the delegates, the opportunities for networking plus the content that is extremely relevant every single year is what kept me coming for 19 years.
Jose Gomez Chief Development Officer, ETAM
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The quality of the conversations, the quality of the content, the quality of the networking, the calibre and variety of incredibly interesting and influential people in the retail sector that I think is unrivalled.
Catherine Brian Partner & MD, AlixPartners
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The experience in the room is probably second to none at any event I've ever been to.
Oliver Lawson CFO, Sigma Sports
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It's great for networking opportunities, lots of opportunities to connect and meet with others. We are definitely going to come back and be a sponsor next year.
Malin Andrée Global Retail Industry Leader, EY
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It's about being part of the conversation, in the room with people that you admire.
Todd Synder President
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World Retail Congress allows you to connect with your peers, to share ideas and to come together to solve for the future. It's a place of brain food, networks, community and common ambition.
Deborah Dolce SVP, TJX
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You get an incredible group of leaders in the room and you get some phenomenal speakers on the stage. And you really do get to think about retail in the future, not the now.
Heather Jackson CEO, GenM
Build Your WRC 2027 Partnership

WHERE GLOBAL RETAIL LEADERS MEET, CONNECT AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY

For 20 years, World Retail Congress has been the meeting place for the CEOs, founders, presidents and senior decision-makers shaping the future of retail worldwide.

Partnership with World Retail Congress gives your organisation access to an unrivalled community of influential retail leaders, helping you build thought leadership, develop strategic relationships, increase brand visibility and generate qualified commercial opportunities.


WHY PARTNER WITH WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS?

World Retail Congress attracts the most senior concentration of retail decision-makers anywhere in the industry calendar, creating a trusted environment for meaningful business conversations and long-term partnerships.

 

WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS 2026 BY THE NUMBERS

800+
DELEGATES
60%
RETAIL & CONSUMER BRANDS
45%
C-SUITE, FOUNDER, PRESIDENT OR CHAIR LEVEL
52+
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
160+
SPEAKERS
11,000+
DELEGATE CONNECTIONS FACILITATED

GUIDED BY THE INDUSTRY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS

The World Retail Congress programme is shaped by an Advisory Board of senior international retail executives.

Their involvement ensures the agenda focuses on the challenges, opportunities and priorities that matter most to retail leaders today, helping attract a highly relevant audience of decision-makers from across the global industry.

 

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DESIGNED AROUND YOUR OBJECTIVES

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Position your organisation alongside the industry's most influential voices through insight-led content, proprietary research and executive-level discussions.

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STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS


Build deeper connections with senior decision-makers through exclusive gatherings and targeted engagement opportunities.

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BRAND VISIBILITY

Increase recognition and credibility within the global retail community through integrated event and content activation.

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Lead the Conversations Shaping Global Retail

World Retail Congress gives partners the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the industry's most important discussions and position their organisation as a trusted voice among senior retail decision-makers.

Working closely with our content team, we create thought leadership opportunities aligned with your expertise, business objectives and the priorities of our retail audience.

Executive interview at World Retail Congress
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Executive Interviews

Take part in high-profile conversations with retail leaders, exploring strategic challenges, market shifts and future opportunities.

Panel discussion at World Retail Congress
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Panel Discussions

Join senior retailers and industry experts in curated debates focused on the issues transforming global retail.

Insight-led presentation at World Retail Congress
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Insight-Led Presentations

Share proprietary research, market intelligence, customer insights and practical case studies that help retail leaders navigate an evolving landscape.

Knowledge partnership at World Retail Congress
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Knowledge Partnerships

Develop original research and industry reports in collaboration with World Retail Congress, supported by a multi-channel promotional campaign that extends your visibility before, during and after the event.

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Digital Content

Engage our global retail community year-round through podcasts, reports, newsletters and specialist content programmes.

STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS

Reach the Leaders Others Struggle to Reach

World Retail Congress attracts some of the most senior and influential leaders in global retail, creating a unique environment for meaningful interaction and high-value conversations.

Our partnership programmes are designed to help you engage decision-makers in authentic settings where relationships can develop naturally.

Accelerator Programme Partnership at World Retail Congress
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Accelerator Programme Partnership

Build relationships with the next generation of retail leadership through one of the industry's most respected executive development programmes.

Private roundtable at World Retail Congress
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Private Roundtables

Host an invitation-only discussion with a targeted group of senior retail leaders around a specific industry challenge, innovation opportunity or strategic topic. Our team works with you to curate participation, ensuring highly relevant conversations and deeper engagement.

Executive dinner at World Retail Congress
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Executive Dinners & Private Functions

Create memorable experiences through exclusive breakfasts, lunches, dinners and private gatherings designed to strengthen relationships and open new commercial conversations.

Invitation-only networking at World Retail Congress
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Invitation-Only Networking Experiences

Engage key prospects and existing customers in smaller, highly curated environments that encourage genuine dialogue and relationship building.


 

BRAND VISIBILITY

Increase Recognition Across the Global Retail Community

Partnership with World Retail Congress positions your organisation alongside the brands, leaders and ideas shaping the future of retail.

Through integrated visibility opportunities, partners can raise awareness, strengthen credibility and remain front-of-mind throughout the Congress experience.

Opening Reception Partnership at World Retail Congress
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Opening Reception Partnership

Take centre stage during one of the Congress's most attended networking moments, creating early visibility and lasting impressions.

Registration and lanyard branding at World Retail Congress
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Registration & Lanyards

Place your brand at the heart of every attendee experience through high-profile event-wide visibility.

Speaker and VIP Lounge branding at World Retail Congress
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Speaker & VIP Lounge Branding

Align your organisation with senior speakers and influential delegates in one of the most exclusive environments at the Congress.

Multi-channel brand campaign for World Retail Congress
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Multi-Channel Campaigns

Extend your reach through integrated marketing activity across digital, content, social and event channels.

BUILD YOUR 2027 PARTNERSHIP

Every partnership starts with a conversation about your objectives.

Whether you're looking to establish thought leadership, engage senior retail decision-makers, strengthen strategic relationships or generate qualified business opportunities, we'll work with you to build a tailored partnership programme that delivers measurable outcomes.

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