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Top Retail Conferences to Attend in 2025: Quick Guide

Attending retail conferences is an excellent way to stay ahead of industry trends, connect with peers, and discover the latest innovations shaping the future of retail. To help you plan your year, here’s a month-by-month breakdown of the top retail events to attend in 2025.

January: NRF Big Show

  • When: Jan 12–14, New York City, USA
  • Why Attend: The Oscars of retail, with 800+ exhibitors, 40K attendees, and groundbreaking innovations.

February: EuroCIS

  • When: Feb 18–20, Dusseldorf, Germany
  • Why Attend: A focused retail tech trade show with cutting-edge solutions and award-winning innovations.

March: Shoptalk Spring

  • When: Mar 25–27, Las Vegas, USA
  • Why Attend: Joyful networking, insightful content, and unique speed-dating-style meetups.

April: Retail Technology Show

  • When: Apr 2–3, London, UK
  • Why Attend: A dive into the advanced UK retail market, now in a larger venue.

May: World Retail Congress

  • When: May 12-14, London, UK
  • Why Attend: A premier global event for senior retail executives, discussing the future of the industry.

June: A Busy Month

  • NRF APAC: Jun 3–5, Singapore — Asia-Pacific’s retail hub.
  • Shoptalk Europe: June 2-4, Barcelona, Spain — Retail innovation with unmatched food and vibes.
  • VTEX Day: June 2-3, São Paulo, Brazil — A mix of world-class speakers and Brazilian charm.

September: Back-to-Business

  • NRF Europe: September 16-18, Paris, France — NRF’s European debut.
  • Shoptalk Fall: September 17-19, Chicago, USA — Focused on retail transformation.
  • Groceryshop: September 28-01 October, Las Vegas, USA — Grocers’ go-to event.

November: Closing Strong

  • Retail Summit: November 11-12, Dubai, UAE — Global retail discussions in a dynamic market.
  • Tech for Retail: November 24-25, Paris, France — Tech innovations for the European market.

Start planning your year and make 2025 your most connected and innovative year yet!

 

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