Retail Event #1: Paris Retail Week
Why you should attend: Paris Retail Week is one of Europe’s biggest retail events, bringing together more than 15,000 participants and 330 vendors. This three-day event offers conferences, workshops, tours, announcements, and awards in an experiential format. The event producers are dedicated to providing a platform for sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices for all retailers. This is an established conference that will appeal to a general audience of retailers.
Location: Paris, France
Date: Sept. 20 to 22, 2022
Fee: Free with badge registration on the website
Type: Physical
Official website: https://en.parisretailweek.com/
Retail Event #2: InternetRetailing: eCommerce Berlin Expo
Why you should attend: Every year, this event features more than 50 experts sharing their insights on different stages. eCommerce giants such as Google, Audible, and Facebook are represented, establishing the Berlin Expo as a meeting place for innovative retailers and key decision-makers in eCommerce. This conference is geared toward eCommerce retailers, so you may want to skip it if you haven’t made the digital transformation yet.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date: May 5, 2022 (check the website later for 2023 dates)
Fee: Free with preregistration
Type: Physical, but if you miss it, you can catch a recording on the website
Official website: https://internetretailing.net/events/e-commerce-berlin-expo
Retail Event #3: IRX: Internet Retailing Expo
Why you should attend: IRX focuses on providing solutions, inspiration, and advice regarding technologies that brands and retailers need to be competitive in today’s global marketplace. You’ll hear from speakers who’ve recently experienced rapid growth, participate in workshops, and network with brand executives and other retailers. You can also find new suppliers and come home with solutions you can implement immediately. IRX is primarily focused on technology, so if you need help with the digital side of your business, this conference may be a good choice.
Location: Birmingham, England
Date: May 11 to 12, 2022 (check the website later for 2023 dates)
Fee: Free with preregistration
Type: Physical
Official website: https://internetretailingexpo.com/welcome
Retail Event #4: EuroShop
Why you should attend: In 2023, EuroShop topics will include sustainability, smart stores, connected retail, customer centricity, and more. It will comprise nine dimensions through which you can choose the topics that interest you most, including retail technology, retail marketing, shoplifting mitigation, store design, and visual merchandising. EuroShop is one of the largest trade fairs, and it will have something for everyone.
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Date: Feb. 16 to March 2, 2023
Fee: Free with preregistration
Type: Hybrid, with physical and digital events
Official website: https://www.euroshop-tradefair.com/
Retail Event #5: Shoptalk Europe
Why you should attend: More than 200 industry leaders and rising stars will be speaking on critical trends and opportunities. More than 3,000 key decision-makers from Europe’s most innovative retailers, brands, startups, investment firms, real estate operators, tech firms, and media companies will attend. You’ll have the chance to network with and learn from the industry’s best. If you’re interested in learning about the cutting edge of retail, Shoptalk Europe is where you’ll find it.
Location: London, England
Date: June 6 to 8, 2022
Fee: £2,195 for attendees
Type: Physical
Official website: https://shoptalkeurope.com/
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