BUILDING THE RETAIL ROADMAP TO 2030

Retail leaders are navigating constant change, from AI and digital transformation to shifting consumer behaviour and supply-chain pressures. Thriving in this environment requires strategies that deliver sustainable, scalable and profitable growth.

In 2026, World Retail Congress will be hosted in Berlin, Europe’s retail innovation capital. The event brings together CEOs and senior retail executives to address the challenges of today and develop forward-looking strategies that will define the future of global retail.

Over three days, the programme delivers insights from global CEOs, C-suite decision-makers and leading international brands, providing the strategic foresight and practical tools needed to drive growth through to 2030.

50+
COUNTRIES
5
CONTENT PILLARS
800+
ATTENDEES
150+
Expert Speakers

Berlin is our Host City

Hear from the World's Foremost Voices in Retail

BE AT THE HEART OF OUR GLOBAL RETAIL COMMUNITY

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ATTEND

Connect with global retail leaders at World Retail Congress. Be inspired by bold ideas, forge meaningful partnerships, and shape the future of retail.

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"It’s about being part of the conversation, in the room with people that you admire “
Todd Snyder
President | Todd Snyder
"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 Brien
Partner & Managing Director | AlixPartners
"The networking and connections are great, but for me it's about mental stimulus, it’s about looking outside, finding out what others are doing, bringing creativity back into my business"
Thomas Baker
CFO | Whittard of Chelsea
"It’s just the highest level of all the retail summits"
Ray Clacher
CCO | BrandAlley
"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
"It’s about validation… and the stimulation from the content, that is a big thing for me."
Peter Wood
CEO | AllSaints

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