In bringing together the leaders, founders and owners of today’s major retail businesses, there are few more significant gatherings of the industry than World Retail Congress.
For 2024, the Congress was laser focused on the year’s theme: High Performance Retail. Across three days, unlock your business’ full potential and go for gold, by immersing yourself in our unrivalled programme of content and satellite learning and networking events.
Join us as we shape the future of global retail.
UNRIVALLED CONTENT
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Where great people tell great stories – of success, failure, transformation and lessons learned. The Congress focuses on content-led sessions which are honest, insightful and engaging.
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Uniting retailers, industry experts, technology providers, government stakeholders and academics to share their insights and solutions for your business. Learn from original and exclusive research and hear the latest market intel that can help take you – and the industry – forward.
"World Retail Congress brings together the best business leaders and industry innovators to address challenges, opportunities, and the future of global retail. The conference facilitates the most meaningful discussions for our industry."
FUELLING QUALITY CONNECTIONS
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INSPIRATION FROM RETAIL LEGENDS & THE NEXT GENERATION
"I made some great connections at the World Retail Congress - not to mention, got to speak on a panel with people I truly respect and admire in the industry. The entire experience was extremely beneficial."
Elaine Bowers-Coventry, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, Coca-Cola
“Thought provoking sessions with a great mix of mainstage and smaller group discussions. I enjoyed hearing the range of speakers from investors, retailers and tech partners. With so much change happening in our industry, this conference brings different perspectives to help leaders push their own thinking.”
A COMMUNITY SHAPING RETAIL'S FUTURE
Join the community at World Retail Congress to be surrounded by greatness. A closed space where the chiefs, the change-makers and the competition come together.
Retailers who attend are leading the world's most iconic brands, the fastest growing and the most innovative. From food to fashion, luxury to convenience, the Congress is a true cross-section of the global retail landscape. Bring your sales and supply chain teams, customer champions, store visionaries and sustainability heroes - it's cross-functional groups that make the most of their time at WRC.
We also welcome your future leaders. Through the Retail Executive Accelerator Programme, you can focus on your team’s development. Formulated in collaboration with our expert Advisory Board, this is for the leaders of tomorrow, to learn from each other and seasoned experts as they prepare to step into top leadership positions.
A SAMPLE OF 2023 ATTENDEES
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