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World Retail Congress 25-27 April 2023  

27th - 29th April 2026 | Intercontinental Hotel | Berlin

 

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27th - 29th April 2026 | Intercontinental Hotel | Berlin

 

Why Attend World Retail Congress?

World Retail Congress

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.

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UNRIVALLED CONTENT

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HONEST & INSPIRATIONAL STORIES

HONEST & INSPIRATIONAL STORIES

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.

EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

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.

 

EXPLORE THE 2025 AGENDA

THOUGHT-PROVOKING SESSIONS

THOUGHT-PROVOKING SESSIONS

The Congress hosts private, Chatham-House Rule roundtables and workshops that allow participants to share openly with peers. Sessions are designed to be challenging, refreshing and practical so you leave with a game-plan.   

FUELLING QUALITY CONNECTIONS

OPENING RECEPTION

OPENING RECEPTION

The Opening Reception is an essential moment in the Congress, allowing delegates to relax and unwind in an exclusive environment. Get to know your peers and make connections that will last in this special time
INTIMATE NETWORKING

INTIMATE NETWORKING

The Congress helps to connect individuals you would never normally get to meet from across the industry through intimate lunches, roundtable sessions and workshops. 

MAKING CONNECTING EASIER

MAKING CONNECTING EASIER

Our digital delegate badges make connecting even easier. Simply by ‘tapping’ badges, attendees are able to exchange details and pick up their conversations after the Congress.

INSPIRATION FROM RETAIL LEGENDS & THE NEXT GENERATION

FOSTERS FUTURE RETAIL TALENT

FOSTERS FUTURE RETAIL TALENT

The retail revolution is here and it’s imperative to identify and encourage the industry’s future leaders and disruptors. The Future Retail Challenge is our unique competition which gave university students from around the world the chance to present their retail concept in front of an esteemed panel of expert judges and global retailers.
RECOGNISES LEGENDS

RECOGNISES LEGENDS

Retail wouldn’t be the vibrant, fast-paced environment it is without the legends who have shaped it, demonstrating their vision, passion and inspiration for the sector. From the likes of Tommy Hilfiger and Jo Malone to Sir Paul Smith, we celebrated their achievements and legacy within retail with personalised sessions and their induction into the Hall of Fame.
  • "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."
    Laura Alber
    President & CEO | Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
  • "Inspiring sessions with open sharing and conversations on how we all can continue to deliver great experiences in retail, it is also a great forum to meet retail thought-leaders."
    Martin Urrutia Islas
    Head Retail Innovation | The Lego Group
  • "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."
    Adam Pritzker
    Founder | Assembled Brands
  • “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.”
    Elaine Bowers-Coventry
    Chief Customer and Commercial Officer | Coca-Cola
  • "Overall a great and motivating experience; you get to hear some of the most influential industry leaders, there is nowhere else this can happen."
    Paolo Cimbri
    Global Retail Director | Helly Hansen Group

WHO ATTENDS?

2025 HIGHLIGHTS

Take a look at some of our favourite moments from this year's show, then register your interest to join us in Berlin from 27th - 29th April 2026. 

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SEE YOU IN BERLIN!

Join us from the 27th - 29th April 2026 for the next iteration of World Retail Congress. Register your interest to be the first to know when registration goes live.

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