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A COMMUNITY SHAPING RETAIL'S FUTURE
If 2025 proved anything, it’s that World Retail Congress delivers the rooms and the results that matter. From Tesco’s Ken Murphy setting the tone, to powerhouse sessions with leaders from IKEA, Ocado, SHEIN, JD Sports, Magalu and more, delegates left with clear strategies on growth, AI, customer experience and international expansion—plus rare access through private briefings, boardroom debates and behind-the-scenes Flagship Store Tours.
Berlin, 27–29 April 2026, raises the bar again. Expect agenda-defining keynotes, closed-door discussions with global decision-makers, and practical takeaways you can apply the moment you’re back in-market. Come to sharpen strategy, accelerate partnerships and future-proof your business because the conversations shaping retail’s next decade will happen here. Register your interest now.
THE MEETING PLACE FOR RETAIL'S ELITE
At World Retail Congress you are in the room with the people who matter most, CEOs, founders and C-suite executives from the world’s most iconic brands, fastest-growing innovators and disruptive challengers. This is where strategy is debated, partnerships are formed, and the future of retail is written.
Every interaction is high-value and every conversation a chance to gain fresh insight, forge meaningful connections and open doors to opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. For ambitious leaders, there is simply no substitute for being part of this network.
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DELIVERING UNRIVALLED CONTENT
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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.
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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.
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FUELLING QUALITY CONNECTIONS
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OPENING RECEPTION
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INSPIRATION FROM RETAIL LEGENDS & THE NEXT GENERATION
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FOSTERS FUTURE RETAIL TALENT
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RECOGNISES LEGENDS
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the energy of World Retail Congress 2025, where global retail leaders connected in London to share strategies and shape the future of retail.
Join us in Berlin in 2026 to be part of the Retail Roadmap to 2030.
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"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."
"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."
"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."
“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.”
"Overall a great and motivating experience; you get to hear some of the most influential industry leaders, there is nowhere else this can happen."
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