the trusted
voice of the
retail industry

february 4 - 5, 2025 / FAIRMONT RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

The Trusted Voice of The Retail Industry

february 4 - 5, 2025
FAIRMONT RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Collaborate on the radical solutions we need to address our new retail reality.

Our goal is to foster collaboration and cooperation among global retailers, policymakers, and innovators by addressing the biggest topics of the day with a focus on generating actionable solutions and bridging divides in a polarized landscape.

2025 Program Tracks

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025 Global Speakers

The 2025 RLC Global Forum will gather top business luminaries from both private and public sectors, including the most respected voices in global retail. Our speakers include leading CEOs, boundary-pushing innovators, and key policymakers who will provide attendees with deep insights and solutions-oriented strategies.

This forum is an exclusive chance to learn from the voices that matter most in retail, offering critical analysis and visionary ideas that will drive the industry forward.

Be part of the conversation where business leaders discuss the critical topics making headlines — and where the moments themselves make headlines.

Who Attends?

Join a diverse group of professionals from retail, real estate, technology, and finance sectors. Our attendees include top industry leaders eager to share insights and forge new partnerships.

Retail, Brands & Real Estate Groups

Discover innovative strategies and expand your network by connecting with leading industry figures and exploring sessions focused on the latest market trends and opportunities.

Shopping Centers, Mega Projects

Gain insights into consumer behaviors and new project developments, while networking with peers to discuss collaboration opportunities and future retail landscapes.

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Leaders

Learn about evolving consumer expectations and network with top professionals to enhance guest experiences and service innovations.

Government & Public Agencies

Explore partnerships and discuss regulatory impacts with government leaders to foster sustainable growth and community development.

Ecommerce & SMEs

Access valuable sessions on digital transformation and market expansion and connect with potential partners and investors to propel your business forward.

Fintechs, Payments & VCs

Engage with innovators and investors to explore new technologies, investment opportunities, and strategies for financial growth in the retail sector.

Big Tech & Infrastructure

Delve into the latest tech advancements that are shaping the retail industry and network with other tech leaders to discuss future collaborations.

Investors & Industry Analysts

Examine market trends, potential investment opportunities, and gain insights from thought leaders to inform your investment strategies.

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Q&A

Someone attending the RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting should expect an enriching environment where they can engage with top industry leaders and gain insights into the latest retail trends and strategies. The summit offers robust networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers and experts, fostering valuable business relationships. It’s an ideal platform for learning, sharing, and innovating among the brightest minds in the broad global retail sector.

The impact areas of the RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting focus on advancing retail and the broader interconnected industries leadership, enhancing strategic collaborations, and fostering innovation across the sector. The meeting serves as a catalyst for exchanging ideas and setting future retail trends, emphasizing the importance of leadership in shaping the industry’s agenda. These annual meetings are pivotal in promoting networking among all leaders and enhancing the collective knowledge and strategies of the community.

The RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting works towards its objectives through three key pillars:

Driving Positive Change: The meeting gathers influential leaders and innovators in environments that stimulate bold discussions, aiming to make impactful decisions that shape the future of the retail industry.

Cross-Industry and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: By bringing together leaders from all parts of the retail value chain along with stakeholders like community groups and policymakers, the forum fosters collaborations that address critical industry challenges.

Global Platform with Local Focus: The forum strives to include diverse geographic perspectives while focusing on purpose-driven initiatives that are relevant to local communities, thus addressing long-term industry trends.

The theme “Rebuilding a Shared Future” was selected to capture the essence of our times—marked by significant geopolitical, economic, and technological changes.

Our goal is to foster collaboration and cooperation among global retailers, policymakers, and innovators by addressing the biggest topics of the day with a focus on generating actionable solutions and bridging divides in a polarized landscape.

These include the new global retail order, the impact of artificial intelligence, the imperative of ethical digital inclusion, and rising challenges in international markets, escalating trade, regulatory and cost pressures, global sourcing and supply chain issues, and the essential push for sustainable profitable growth.

The event is scheduled over the course of 2 days in Riyadh and will feature sessions on two plenary stages and in breakout rooms. It includes an extensive exhibition area for attendees to engage with partners, exclusive roundtables, and media booths for interviews with media partners. Additionally, the summit offers a VIP lounge for private meetings, a series of specialized workshops, and ample opportunities for in-depth dialogue and networking. This comprehensive setup ensures a dynamic environment for learning, collaborating, and building valuable connections.

To register for the event, since it is invite-only, interested parties should request an invitation through the designated page on our website. Once your request is received, it will be reviewed for approval. If approved, you will receive an official confirmation, granting you access to this exclusive event. This process ensures a curated gathering of participants, enhancing the quality and relevance of interactions at the summit.

A dedicated app will be available and shared with confirmed attendees for logistics such as the agenda and the speakers as well as sponsors’ overview, networking capabilities and real-time announcements.

You can stay connected through the official website and social media channels for updates and information on future events