About the Summit

Created by retailers, for retailers under the expert guidance of industry advisors, The Retail Summit does things differently.

Getting you closer access to inspirational leaders, highlighting the most innovative and impactful stories in retail today and hosting a range of networking opportunities to support meaningful connections.

The Retail Summit is a global, content-led event for c-level executives from across retail to come together to learn, connect and debate. Bringing together +1000 of the brightest minds of the global retail community, it is the premier platform to shape the future of retail.

As retail emerges from the seismic impact of the global pandemic, the retail landscape has changed – permanently and profoundly. Those businesses who pivoted quickly, prioritised their brand’s purpose and capitalised on soaring digital penetration are reaping the rewards and taking market share.

Against this backdrop of innovation and change, it has never been more vital for global retail leaders to come together to share personal insights, meet face-to-face with industry disruptors and debate future trends.

The meeting place for this years 2022 Summit at the the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai – a truly fitting platform for engaging and entertaining this congregation of the greatest minds in retail.

Expert speakers

Embrace cross-sector ideas
Join the pioneers
Meet global icons

2022 SPEAKERS

Hard hitting content

Catch up on-demand
Get to the point
New ways of learning

Watch 2022 SESSIONS

Real connections

Build lasting relationships
Discover new brands
Celebrate diversity

EXPLORE PARTNERS

Embrace cross-sector ideas

Next-generation customer experience and incredible branding isn’t unique to retail. Learn from the trend-setters in parallel industries including F&B, hospitality and lifestyle who are leading the way. Bring back a new outlook and fresh ideas to your organisation.

Join the pioneers

Turning the spotlight on disruptors from across the world, be the first to hear from new, innovative brands changing the face of retail. Get inspired and take away new thinking from the trailblazers! The Summit features these brands on the same platform as the legacy names too – so there’s no searching for them in graveyard shifts or breakout rooms!

Meet global icons

Get closer to the industry legends who have shaped the retail world. Hear stirring, personal insights from the most inspirational names in retail and connect with them through intimate interviews and spotlight sessions. Leave with a reignited passion for the industry.

Inspirational stories, amazing conversations and collaborations with global thought leaders, my peers and wonderful attendees. I came away with a wealth of knowledge that I am confident will be beneficial for continued ambitious and robust growth.

Lyndon Cormack
Co-Founder, Herschel Supply Co.
A truly professional, innovative and globally minded Retail Summit. The hospitality, content and professionalism was second to none. A great experience.

Chris Davis
VP, Global Marketing, New Balance
Truly outstanding. It was fantastic for any business that wants to stay ahead of the global business curve when it comes to technology, experience and hospitality.

Edie Rodriguez
Chairman, Americas, Ponant Cruises
Once again, thanks for an excellent Summit, and I mean it. Quality of speakers, specially the keynotes, was superb. I look forward to next year’s summit.

Vikram Idnani
CIO, Reliance Retail
We were very impressed by the calibre of those in the room at The Retail Summit. We met with decision makers from various businesses that have the ability to transform our trajectory as brand in the months and years to come.

David Lochhead
Founder, Finlay and Co.