Agenda

The agenda below highlights the key themes and conversations from Shoptalk Luxe 2026. We’re currently building our 2027 agenda, with exciting announcements coming very soon.

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13:00 - 18:00
Shopwalks
Monday, January 26
Add to calendar 01/26/2026 13:00 01/26/2026 13:00 Shopwalks Asia/Dubai

20:00 - 22:00
Industry Night - exclusively for Retailer and Consumer Brands
Monday, January 26
Add to calendar 01/26/2026 20:00 01/26/2026 20:00 Industry Night - exclusively for Retailer and Consumer Brands Location: Conrad Abu Dhabi (opposite the Emirates Palace)
Exclusively for Retailer and Consumer Brands 

Sponsored by Boundless

  Asia/Dubai

Location: Conrad Abu Dhabi (opposite the Emirates Palace)
Exclusively for Retailer and Consumer Brands 

Sponsored by Boundless

 

08:15 - 18:00
Registration Open
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 08:15 01/27/2026 08:15 Registration Open Asia/Dubai

10:30 - 11:00
Breakfast
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 10:30 01/27/2026 10:30 Breakfast Asia/Dubai

10:30 - 18:00
Show Floor Open
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 10:30 01/27/2026 10:30 Show Floor Open Asia/Dubai

11:15 - 11:25
Opening Address from Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 11:15 01/27/2026 11:15 Opening Address from Abu Dhabi Investment Office The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

11:25 - 11:30
Opening Remarks
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 11:25 01/27/2026 11:25 Opening Remarks The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Brand Stretch & Cultural Moves
Speakers

Zia Daniell Wigder

Global President, Connected Commerce

Hyve Group

Rebecca Bemhena

VP, Content, Luxe

Shoptalk

11:30 - 11:50
Chalhoub Group: Legacy, Reinvention and the Future of Luxury Retail
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 11:30 01/27/2026 11:30 Chalhoub Group: Legacy, Reinvention and the Future of Luxury Retail The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Michael Chalhoub

CEO

Chalhoub Group

Moderator

Ritu Upadhyay

Bureau Chief, Middle East

Women's Wear Daily

11:50 - 12:10
An Omani House, a Global Language: Culture as Amouage’s Bridge
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 11:50 01/27/2026 11:50 An Omani House, a Global Language: Culture as Amouage’s Bridge The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Marco Parsiegla

CEO

Amouage

Moderator

Zia Daniell Wigder

Global President, Connected Commerce

Hyve Group

12:00 - 14:00
Lunch
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 12:00 01/27/2026 12:00 Lunch Asia/Dubai

12:10 - 12:30
Designing Desire: Lessons from Luxury Hospitality for the Future of Retail
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 12:10 01/27/2026 12:10 Designing Desire: Lessons from Luxury Hospitality for the Future of Retail The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Philippe Zuber

CEO

Kerzner International

Moderator

Nick Blunden

President

The Business of Fashion

12:45 - 13:30
The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 12:45 01/27/2026 12:45 The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme

(Invite Only)

 Asia/Dubai

(Invite Only)

Speaker

Miral Youssef

President

Middle East & Africa, Kering

Moderator

Morin Oluwole

Member, Board of Directors

Breitling, Rituals & Biologique Recherche

13:00 - 13:10
The Future of Luxury Retail: AI-Powered Experiences by Shopify and EPAM
Tuesday, January 27
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 13:00 01/27/2026 13:00 The Future of Luxury Retail: AI-Powered Experiences by Shopify and EPAM

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:15 - 13:35
Inside the Gulf Luxury and Fashion Mindset with Snapchat
Tuesday, January 27
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 13:15 01/27/2026 13:15 Inside the Gulf Luxury and Fashion Mindset with Snapchat

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:40 - 13:50
The Art of Video in Luxury - Increasing Engagement and Unleashing the Power of Storytelling
Tuesday, January 27
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 13:40 01/27/2026 13:40 The Art of Video in Luxury - Increasing Engagement and Unleashing the Power of Storytelling

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

14:00 - 15:10
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 14:00 01/27/2026 14:00 Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme Asia/Dubai

15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon Refreshments
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:00 01/27/2026 15:00 Afternoon Refreshments Asia/Dubai

15:20 - 16:00
Designing Theatrical Spaces That Entertain, Captivate and Convert
Tuesday, January 27
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:20 01/27/2026 15:20 Designing Theatrical Spaces That Entertain, Captivate and Convert The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Crafting Unforgettable Elevated Retail Experiences
Speakers

Simon Mitchell

Co-Founder

Sybarite

Renaud Salmon

Chief Creative Officer

Amouage

Sara Al-Rashed

Founder

Asteri Beauty

Moderator

Niamh Butler-Walton

Senior Content Producer

Shoptalk

15:20 - 16:00
Next-Gen Search and Agentic Commerce
Tuesday, January 27
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:20 01/27/2026 15:20 Next-Gen Search and Agentic Commerce The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

The Next Digital Leap
Speakers

Maxime Girardeau

VP, AI Strategy & Transformation – Innovation Lead for Luxury

Capgemini

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

Deann Evans

Managing Director, EMEA

Shopify

Moderator

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S.

Shoptalk

15:20 - 16:00
Gen Alpha to VICs and Beyond: New Research into Evolving Mindsets
Tuesday, January 27
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:20 01/27/2026 15:20 Gen Alpha to VICs and Beyond: New Research into Evolving Mindsets The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Inside the Minds of Tomorrow’s Luxury Consumers and the Forces Shaping Them
Speakers

Carla Buzasi

CEO

WGSN

Anne-Laure Colcy

EVP, Head of Global Luxury

Capgemini Invent

Moderator

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

15:20 - 16:00
8 Early-Stage Startups Pitch Game-Changing Solutions for the Future of Elevated Retail: Round One
Tuesday, January 27
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:20 01/27/2026 15:20 8 Early-Stage Startups Pitch Game-Changing Solutions for the Future of Elevated Retail: Round One The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Luxe Launchpad: Game-Changing Tech Reshaping the Future of Elevated Retail
Speakers

Melissa McDermott

Founder & CEO

Reclaim World

Max Sinclair

Founder & CEO

Azoma AI

Anabel Maldonado

Founder & CEO

Psykhe

Rebecca Griffiths

CEO & Founder

Primis CX

Simone Oloman

Founder & CEO

NIFT

Shahad Geoffrey

Co-Founder & CEO

Taffi

David Gravet

Co-Founder

Sthrive

Lydia Hartley

Co-Founder

Continue

Moderators

Carolin Wais

Partner

Plug & Play

Cristina Ventura

General Partner & Chief Catalyst Officer

White Star Capital

Albert Chan

Chief Experience Officer

Coresight Research

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S.

Shoptalk

16:00 - 16:05
Lunate: New Luxury ETF Listing Announcement
Tuesday, January 27
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:00 01/27/2026 16:00 Lunate: New Luxury ETF Listing Announcement The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Luxe Launchpad: Game-Changing Tech Reshaping the Future of Elevated Retail
Speaker

Sherif Salem

Partner & Head of Public Markets

Lunate

Moderator

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S.

Shoptalk

16:15 - 17:00
Gen-Z’S Luxury Rethink
Tuesday, January 27
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:15 01/27/2026 16:15 Gen-Z’S Luxury Rethink The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

16:30 - 17:10
Moments That Matter: Immersive Activations and Limited-Time Concepts with Lasting Impact
Tuesday, January 27
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:30 01/27/2026 16:30 Moments That Matter: Immersive Activations and Limited-Time Concepts with Lasting Impact The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Crafting Unforgettable Elevated Retail Experiences
Speakers

Richard Lems

Executive Director, Format & Design

Rituals

Stacy Lilien

President

LoveShackFancy

Moderators

Melissa Gonzalez

Principal and Founder

MG2 and MG2 Advisory

Niamh Butler-Walton

Senior Content Producer

Shoptalk

16:30 - 17:10
Inspiration and Discovery in Digital Shopping
Tuesday, January 27
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:30 01/27/2026 16:30 Inspiration and Discovery in Digital Shopping The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

The Next Digital Leap
Speakers

Francesco Bottigliero

Chief of Humanistic Technology

Foro delle Arti & Brunello Cucinelli

Emma McFerran

CEO

Lyst

Moderator

Adam Plom

VP, Content, Europe

Shoptalk

16:30 - 16:50
Luxury's Response to Changing Market Realities: New Global Economic Insights
Tuesday, January 27
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:30 01/27/2026 16:30 Luxury's Response to Changing Market Realities: New Global Economic Insights The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Inside the Minds of Tomorrow’s Luxury Consumers and the Forces Shaping Them
Speaker

Ira Kalish

Chief Global Economist

Deloitte

Moderator

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

16:30 - 17:10
Four Shortlisted Early-Stage Startups Present Game-Changing Solutions for the Future of Elevated Retail: Final
Tuesday, January 27
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:30 01/27/2026 16:30 Four Shortlisted Early-Stage Startups Present Game-Changing Solutions for the Future of Elevated Retail: Final The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Luxe Launchpad: Game-Changing Tech Reshaping the Future of Elevated Retail
Moderators

Carolin Wais

Partner

Plug & Play

Cristina Ventura

General Partner & Chief Catalyst Officer

White Star Capital

16:50 - 17:10
Luxury's Response to Changing Market Realities: New Global Market Insights
Tuesday, January 27
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:50 01/27/2026 16:50 Luxury's Response to Changing Market Realities: New Global Market Insights The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Inside the Minds of Tomorrow’s Luxury Consumers and the Forces Shaping Them
Speakers

Nick Blunden

President

The Business of Fashion

Gemma D'Auria

Senior Partner, Global Leader of Apparel, Fashion & Luxury

McKinsey & Company

Moderator

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

17:20 - 18:00
The Sunset Session: Elevating Top-Tier Loyalty Through Private Brand Experiences
Tuesday, January 27
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 17:20 01/27/2026 17:20 The Sunset Session: Elevating Top-Tier Loyalty Through Private Brand Experiences The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Crafting Unforgettable Elevated Retail Experiences
Speakers

Josh Pullan

EVP, Global Head of Luxury Division

Sotheby's

Adam Sebba

Founder & CEO

The Luminaire

Charlotte Clark

Co-Founder

Inca Productions

Moderator

Christophe Cais

Founder & CEO

CXG

17:20 - 18:00
The Sunset Session: Digital Personalisation that Drives Sales
Tuesday, January 27
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 17:20 01/27/2026 17:20 The Sunset Session: Digital Personalisation that Drives Sales The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

The Next Digital Leap
Speakers

Sapna Parikh

SVP, Global Marketing & Digital

Fenty, Kendo Brands

Gareth Locke

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

LuxExperience

Moderator

Olof Darpö

Managing Director & Partner

BCG

17:20 - 18:00
The Sunset Session: The CEO Agenda Unveiled: Top Priorities for 2026 and Beyond
Tuesday, January 27
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 17:20 01/27/2026 17:20 The Sunset Session: The CEO Agenda Unveiled: Top Priorities for 2026 and Beyond The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Inside the Minds of Tomorrow’s Luxury Consumers and the Forces Shaping Them
Speakers

Gianluca Borghi

CEO

10 Corso Como

Marcella Wartenbergh

CEO

AWWG

Isabel Baert

CEO

Neuhaus

Mahmoud El Salahy

CEO

A Bathing Ape

Moderator

Nisreen Shocair

Founder & CEO

Shocase

17:20 - 18:00
The Sunset Session: What Luxury and Premium Brands Need Next from Technology Partnerships
Tuesday, January 27
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 17:20 01/27/2026 17:20 The Sunset Session: What Luxury and Premium Brands Need Next from Technology Partnerships The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Luxe Launchpad: Game-Changing Tech Reshaping the Future of Elevated Retail
Speakers

Carol Zhou

SVP, Business Innovations & Investments, China

Shiseido

Sean Seah

SVP, Strategy, Technology & Innovation

Langham Hospitality Group

Faruk Aysoy

Chief Financial Officer, Eastern Europe

Lacoste & GANT

Alessandro Pescara

CEO

ASPESI

Moderator

Stefano Galassi

Co-Founder & Open Innovation Director

Limitless Innovation

18:00 - 19:00
Networking Drinks
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 18:00 01/27/2026 18:00 Networking Drinks Asia/Dubai

18:30 - 21:00
Retailers & Brands Networking Dinners (Invite Only)
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 18:30 01/27/2026 18:30 Retailers & Brands Networking Dinners (Invite Only) (Transport Provided) Asia/Dubai

(Transport Provided)

08:30 - 18:00
Registration Open
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 08:30 01/28/2026 08:30 Registration Open Asia/Dubai

08:50 - 09:50
Private Breakfast sponsored by True (Invite Only)
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 08:50 01/28/2026 08:50 Private Breakfast sponsored by True (Invite Only)

Location: Lebanese Terrace
  Asia/Dubai

Location: Lebanese Terrace
 

09:00 - 09:50
Tabletalks
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 09:00 01/28/2026 09:00 Tabletalks Asia/Dubai

09:30 - 10:30
Breakfast
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 09:30 01/28/2026 09:30 Breakfast Asia/Dubai

10:00 - 11:10
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 10:00 01/28/2026 10:00 Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme Asia/Dubai

10:30 - 12:00
Morning Refreshments
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 10:30 01/28/2026 10:30 Morning Refreshments Asia/Dubai

11:20 - 12:00
Creating Spaces that Welcome, Connect and Convert
Wednesday, January 28
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 11:20 01/28/2026 11:20 Creating Spaces that Welcome, Connect and Convert The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Retail Meets Hospitality
Speakers

Sarah Coonan

Managing Director

Liberty

Suzanne Santos

Chief Customer Officer

Aesop

Derek Sulger

Chairman

Shanghai Tang

Moderator

Adam Plom

VP, Content, Europe

Shoptalk

11:20 - 12:00
The Power of the Hero Product: Unlocking Enduring Growth and Desirability Through Iconic Lines
Wednesday, January 28
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 11:20 01/28/2026 11:20 The Power of the Hero Product: Unlocking Enduring Growth and Desirability Through Iconic Lines The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Evolving to Sustain Brand Desirability
Speakers

Krishna Nikhil

CEO

Hunza G

Alexis Mourot

CEO

Christian Louboutin

Moderator

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

11:20 - 12:00
Owning the Relationship: Direct vs. Curated Routes to Market
Wednesday, January 28
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 11:20 01/28/2026 11:20 Owning the Relationship: Direct vs. Curated Routes to Market The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Navigating New Routes to Market
Speakers

Marc Schmidt

Chief Digital Officer

Casablanca Paris

Sebastian Picardo

CEO

Monica Vinader

Jessica Schinazi

CEO

Away

Moderator

Amal Benichou

Managing Director - Global Luxury Lead

Accenture

11:20 - 12:00
Premiumisation 2.0: Elevating Brands, Products and Consumer Perception
Wednesday, January 28
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 11:20 01/28/2026 11:20 Premiumisation 2.0: Elevating Brands, Products and Consumer Perception The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Frameworks for the Future + Conversations
Speakers

Helene Goetzelmann

VP, Client Experience

L'Occitane

Vikki Kavanagh

Chief Commercial Officer

John Lewis & Partners

Moderator

Manal Naboulsi

LVMH Business Lead

Publicis Media Luxe

11:30 - 12:15
Leadership Circle: The Reuse Reset
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 11:30 01/28/2026 11:30 Leadership Circle: The Reuse Reset Asia/Dubai

12:00 - 14:00
Lunch
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 12:00 01/28/2026 12:00 Lunch Asia/Dubai

12:10 - 12:50
Empowering Frontline Teams through Technology and Skills for Elevated In-Store Experiences
Wednesday, January 28
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 12:10 01/28/2026 12:10 Empowering Frontline Teams through Technology and Skills for Elevated In-Store Experiences The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Retail Meets Hospitality
Speakers

Jamie De Cesare

Chief Technology Officer

Orlebar Brown

Ken Feyder

Chief Information Officer, Americas Region

Hermes

Massimo Basei

Chief Commercial Officer

Pandora

Alison Melville

Chief Innovation Officer

Reformation

Moderator

Giri Agarwal

Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

Incisiv

12:10 - 12:30
Listening as a Strategy: Using Social Signals to Stay Ahead
Wednesday, January 28
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 12:10 01/28/2026 12:10 Listening as a Strategy: Using Social Signals to Stay Ahead The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Evolving to Sustain Brand Desirability
Speakers

Elie Barnes

Chief Marketing & Digital Officer

Bremont Watch Company

Bettina Goesele

Chief Digital Officer

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Moderator

Kate Hardcastle MBE

Global Broadcaster & The Customer Whisperer

Hardcastle Collective

12:10 - 12:50
Recommerce and the New Customer Relationship
Wednesday, January 28
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 12:10 01/28/2026 12:10 Recommerce and the New Customer Relationship The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Navigating New Routes to Market
Speakers

Jessica Warch

Co-Founder & CEO

Kimaï

Geoff van Sonsbeeck

Founder & CEO

House of Baukjen

Kirsty Keoghan

General Manager, Fashion & Luxury, Europe

eBay

Moderator

Zofia Zwieglinska

Fashion & Innovation Reporter

Glossy

12:10 - 12:50
Winning China’s Next-Gen Luxury Shopper: Insights and Playbook
Wednesday, January 28
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 12:10 01/28/2026 12:10 Winning China’s Next-Gen Luxury Shopper: Insights and Playbook The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Frameworks for the Future + Conversations
Speakers

Alice Wong

President

Imaginex

Gabby Chen

President, Global Markets

Florasis

Nicolas Morineaux

CEO China

Galeries Lafayette

Moderator

Max Peiro

CEO

Re-Hub

12:30 - 12:50
Elevating a Brand for Long-term Aspiration and Value
Wednesday, January 28
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 12:30 01/28/2026 12:30 Elevating a Brand for Long-term Aspiration and Value The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Evolving to Sustain Brand Desirability
Speaker

Daniel Herrmann

Managing Director

COS

Moderator

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

13:00 - 14:00
Private Lunch Sponsored by Cenomi Centers (Invite Only)
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:00 01/28/2026 13:00 Private Lunch Sponsored by Cenomi Centers (Invite Only) Elevating Every Moment: Cenomi and Westfield’s Transformation of Luxury Mall Experience in Saudia Arabia

Location: Lebanese Restaurant

 Asia/Dubai

Elevating Every Moment: Cenomi and Westfield’s Transformation of Luxury Mall Experience in Saudia Arabia

Location: Lebanese Restaurant

13:00 - 13:45
The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:00 01/28/2026 13:00 The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme (Invite Only) Asia/Dubai

(Invite Only)

Speaker

Candice D'Cruz

VP, APAC

Hilton Luxury Brands

Moderator

Josephine Wylie

Content Director, Luxe

Shoptalk

13:00 - 13:10
Beyond Keywords: From Intent into Revenue with AIwith Athena XAI
Wednesday, January 28
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:00 01/28/2026 13:00 Beyond Keywords: From Intent into Revenue with AIwith Athena XAI

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:15 - 13:25
Customer Story Spotlight
Wednesday, January 28
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:15 01/28/2026 13:15 Customer Story Spotlight

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:30 - 13:40
Luxury in the Age of Agentic Commerce
Wednesday, January 28
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:30 01/28/2026 13:30 Luxury in the Age of Agentic Commerce

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:45 - 13:55
Personalisation at scale - how Orlebar Brown built higher converting customer journeys
Wednesday, January 28
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:45 01/28/2026 13:45 Personalisation at scale - how Orlebar Brown built higher converting customer journeys

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

14:10 - 15:20
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 14:10 01/28/2026 14:10 Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme Asia/Dubai

15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon Refreshments
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 15:00 01/28/2026 15:00 Afternoon Refreshments Asia/Dubai

15:30 - 15:40
Welcome Back Remarks
Wednesday, January 28
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 15:30 01/28/2026 15:30 Welcome Back Remarks The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Hannah Redfern

SVP, Shoptalk Europe & Shoptalk Luxe

Shoptalk

15:40 - 16:00
Defining the Sweet Spot: How HUGO BOSS is Bridging Premium and Luxury
Wednesday, January 28
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 15:40 01/28/2026 15:40 Defining the Sweet Spot: How HUGO BOSS is Bridging Premium and Luxury The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Daniel Grieder

CEO

Hugo Boss

Moderator

Kirsty McGregor

Journalist & Fashion Industry Advisor

16:00 - 16:40
Reimagining Value in an Experience Economy
Wednesday, January 28
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 16:00 01/28/2026 16:00 Reimagining Value in an Experience Economy The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speakers

Michael Ward

Managing Director

Harrods

Anne Azais De Vergeron

CEO

Repossi

Michael Grieve

Chief Brand Officer

Jumeirah

Moderator

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

17:00 - 17:40
Seamless by Design: Creating a Truly Unified Customer Experience
Wednesday, January 28
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:00 01/28/2026 17:00 Seamless by Design: Creating a Truly Unified Customer Experience The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Connecting the Customer Journey
Speakers

Amit Keswani Manghnani

Chief Omnichannel & AI Officer

Chalhoub Group

Natalie Lee

VP, Omnichannel & Client Development

Louis Vuitton

Tawny Brown

SVP, Omnichannel

Paige Denim

Moderator

Niamh Butler-Walton

Senior Content Producer

Shoptalk

17:00 - 17:40
Lifestyle Crossovers That Expand Brand Equity and Blur Industry Lines
Wednesday, January 28
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:00 01/28/2026 17:00 Lifestyle Crossovers That Expand Brand Equity and Blur Industry Lines The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Partnerships Fuelling Elevated Retail's Next Wave
Speakers

Oliver Cooke

Chief Marketing Officer

Stone Island

Alex Schellenberger

Chief Brand and Marketing Officer

Mandarin Oriental

Julie Bourgeois

CEO

ANINE BING

Moderator

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S.

Shoptalk

17:00 - 17:20
Growth Strategies for the Markets Everyone's Watching: Middle East & Africa
Wednesday, January 28
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:00 01/28/2026 17:00 Growth Strategies for the Markets Everyone's Watching: Middle East & Africa The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Unlocking Global Markets
Speaker

Miral Youssef

President

Middle East & Africa, Kering

Moderator

Sujata Assomull

Contributing Editor

Vogue Business

17:00 - 17:40
Identifying and Launching New Growth Categories
Wednesday, January 28
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:00 01/28/2026 17:00 Identifying and Launching New Growth Categories The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Frameworks for the Future + Conversations
Speakers

Julia Goddard

CEO

Harvey Nichols

Alison Melville

Chief Innovation Officer

Reformation

Moderator

Ida Palombella

Equity Partner, Global Fashion & Luxury Co-Leader

Deloitte

17:20 - 17:40
Growth Strategies for the Markets Everyone's Watching: India & South East Asia
Wednesday, January 28
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:20 01/28/2026 17:20 Growth Strategies for the Markets Everyone's Watching: India & South East Asia The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Unlocking Global Markets
Speakers

Candice D'Cruz

VP, APAC

Hilton Luxury Brands

Irina Kulikova

VP of Strategic Development and Integration Europe & Emerging Markets

The Estée Lauder Companies

Moderator

Sujata Assomull

Contributing Editor

Vogue Business

17:50 - 18:30
The Sunset Session: Measuring and Empowering the Cross-Channel Customer Journey
Wednesday, January 28
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:50 01/28/2026 17:50 The Sunset Session: Measuring and Empowering the Cross-Channel Customer Journey The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Connecting the Customer Journey
Speakers

Axel Winter

Chief Digital Officer

Siam Piwat

Gaetano Sodo

Chief Digital Officer

Loro Piana

Laurent Lenoir

Chief Ecommerce Officer, APAC

Lacoste

Moderator

Martin Barthel

Managing Director & Partner

BCG

17:50 - 18:30
Unlocking Growth in the GCC
Wednesday, January 28
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:50 01/28/2026 17:50 Unlocking Growth in the GCC The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Partnerships Fuelling Elevated Retail's Next Wave
Speakers

H.E. Noor Al Tamimi

Board Member

Abu Dhabi Chamber

Charles Awad

Chief Brand Officer

Majid Al Futtaim

Alison Rehill-Erguven

CEO

Cenomi Centers

Moderator

Chloé Reuter

Founder

Reuter Ventures

17:50 - 18:10
The Sunset Session: Decoding the Global Luxury Market
Wednesday, January 28
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:50 01/28/2026 17:50 The Sunset Session: Decoding the Global Luxury Market The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Unlocking Global Markets
Speaker

Pauline Coquet

Partner

Bain & Company

Moderator

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

17:50 - 18:30
The Sunset Session: Who Is the VIC Now? Identifying and Building Loyalty with the Most Valuable Customer
Wednesday, January 28
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 17:50 01/28/2026 17:50 The Sunset Session: Who Is the VIC Now? Identifying and Building Loyalty with the Most Valuable Customer The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Frameworks for the Future + Conversations
Speakers

Helene Phillips

Chief Client Officer

Jimmy Choo

Marc Schmidt

Chief Digital Officer

Casablanca Paris

Moderator

Moira Boyle

Senior Director, Global Head of Luxury

Wealth-X

18:10 - 18:30
The Sunset Session: Redefining Growth in a Founder-Led Luxury House
Wednesday, January 28
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 18:10 01/28/2026 18:10 The Sunset Session: Redefining Growth in a Founder-Led Luxury House The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Unlocking Global Markets
Speaker

Alexis Mourot

CEO

Christian Louboutin

Moderator

Rebecca Bemhena

VP, Content, Luxe

Shoptalk

18:30 - 20:00
Networking Drinks
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 18:30 01/28/2026 18:30 Networking Drinks Asia/Dubai

18:45 - 19:30
The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme, Entrepreneurial Leadership Inside Companies
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 18:45 01/28/2026 18:45 The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme, Entrepreneurial Leadership Inside Companies (Invite Only) Asia/Dubai

(Invite Only)

Speaker

Ingie Chalhoub

Founder & CEO

Etoile Group

Moderator

Angela Farrugia MBE

Founder

Brand x Society

19:00 - 22:00
VIP Dinner
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 19:00 01/28/2026 19:00 VIP Dinner (Invite only)
Sponsored by Rezolve Ai
Rezolve-AI.jpg Asia/Dubai

(Invite only)
Sponsored by Rezolve Ai
Rezolve-AI.jpg

08:15 - 15:00
Registration Open
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 08:15 01/29/2026 08:15 Registration Open Asia/Dubai

08:45 - 09:35
Tabletalks
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 08:45 01/29/2026 08:45 Tabletalks Asia/Dubai

09:30 - 10:30
Breakfast
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 09:30 01/29/2026 09:30 Breakfast Asia/Dubai

09:45 - 10:05
Cultures of Curiosity: Nurturing AI Experimentation at Scale
Thursday, January 29
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 09:45 01/29/2026 09:45 Cultures of Curiosity: Nurturing AI Experimentation at Scale The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Leading Modern Retail Teams
Speaker

Julie de Moyer

Chief Data Officer

LVMH Beauty

Moderator

Kristyna Smetanova

Managing Director, Consumer

True Search

09:45 - 10:05
Lessons in Positive Reinvention: Brands Bold Enough to Pivot
Thursday, January 29
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 09:45 01/29/2026 09:45 Lessons in Positive Reinvention: Brands Bold Enough to Pivot The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Catering to Evolving Customer Needs
Speakers

Yehuda Shmidman

Founder, Chairman & CEO

WHP Global

Kerry Byrne

CEO

Belstaff

Moderator

Angela Farrugia MBE

Founder

Brand x Society

09:45 - 10:25
Next-Gen VIC Loyalty: Harnessing Data to Anticipate & Delight
Thursday, January 29
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 09:45 01/29/2026 09:45 Next-Gen VIC Loyalty: Harnessing Data to Anticipate & Delight The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Data-Driven Desirability: Redefining Loyalty
Speakers

Luigi Caterino

Founder & CEO

The Longevity Suite

Malik Abu-Ghazaleh

Head of Digital, Omnichannel & IT, MEA Region

Tiffany & Co.

Toni Stoeckl

Chief Marketing Officer

Starwood Hotels

Moderator

Guillaume des Rotours

Global Head of Luxury

KPMG

09:45 - 10:25
New Marketing and Personalisation Technologies
Thursday, January 29
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 09:45 01/29/2026 09:45 New Marketing and Personalisation Technologies The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Tech that Elevates
Speakers

John Imah

Founder & CEO

SpreeAI

Anna Germanos

Group Director FMCG, Luxury, Retail & E-commerce, MENA

Meta

Georgina Nelson

Founder & CEO

TruRating

Moderator

Alex Baker

Founder

Disrupt Retail

10:05 - 10:25
Building a Data-Driven Culture That Scales
Thursday, January 29
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:05 01/29/2026 10:05 Building a Data-Driven Culture That Scales The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Leading Modern Retail Teams
Speaker

Laurent Malaveille

Chief Digital, IT & Business Support Officer

Clarins

Moderator

Vinay Mony

SVP

Merkle

10:05 - 10:25
A New Creative Chapter: Unlocking Growth Through Creative-Commercial Synergy
Thursday, January 29
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:05 01/29/2026 10:05 A New Creative Chapter: Unlocking Growth Through Creative-Commercial Synergy The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Catering to Evolving Customer Needs
Speakers

Jonathan Saunders

Chief Creative Officer

& Other Stories

Lina Söderqvist

Managing Director

& Other Stories

Moderator

Angela Farrugia MBE

Founder

Brand x Society

10:30 - 12:00
Morning Refreshments
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:30 01/29/2026 10:30 Morning Refreshments Asia/Dubai

10:35 - 11:15
Leading through Radical Pivots That Paid Off
Thursday, January 29
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:35 01/29/2026 10:35 Leading through Radical Pivots That Paid Off The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Leading Modern Retail Teams
Speakers

Barbara Campos

CEO

Joseph

Fahed Ghanim

CEO, Lifestyle

Majid Al Futtaim

Moderator

Adam Plom

VP, Content, Europe

Shoptalk

10:35 - 10:55
Aspirational Yet Accessible: Blending Economy, Elegance and Innovation
Thursday, January 29
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:35 01/29/2026 10:35 Aspirational Yet Accessible: Blending Economy, Elegance and Innovation The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Catering to Evolving Customer Needs
Speaker

David Gandy

Model & Founder

David Gandy Wellwear

Moderator

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

10:35 - 11:15
Unlocking Product-Level Intelligence with Emerging Technologies
Thursday, January 29
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:35 01/29/2026 10:35 Unlocking Product-Level Intelligence with Emerging Technologies The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Operationalising Data for Growth
Speakers

Rajesh Shanmugasundaram

Chief Technology Officer

Breitling

Stacia Carr

Chief Technology & Product Officer

Vestiaire Collective

Andrew Xeni

Founder & Chairman

Nobody's Child

Moderator

Carlos Sanchez Altable

Partner

McKinsey & Company

10:35 - 11:15
Technologies Unlocking Unified Commerce
Thursday, January 29
The Pop Art Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:35 01/29/2026 10:35 Technologies Unlocking Unified Commerce The Pop Art Stage Asia/Dubai

Tech that Elevates
Speakers

Sam Atkinson

CEO

Swap Commerce

Stephanie Crespin

Founder & CEO

Reflaunt

Moderator

Alex Baker

Founder

Disrupt Retail

10:55 - 11:15
Aspirational Yet Accessible: How Modern Brands Blend Economy and Elegance
Thursday, January 29
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:55 01/29/2026 10:55 Aspirational Yet Accessible: How Modern Brands Blend Economy and Elegance The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

Catering to Evolving Customer Needs
Speakers

Albin Johansson

CEO

Axel Arigato

Noura Sakkijha

Co-Founder & CEO

Mejuri

Moderator

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

11:25 - 12:35
Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 11:25 01/29/2026 11:25 Meetup & Hosted Retailers & Brands Programme Asia/Dubai

12:00 - 14:00
Lunch
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 12:00 01/29/2026 12:00 Lunch Asia/Dubai

13:00 - 13:10
Elevating Digital Experiences for Retail and Luxury as AI Changes Consumer Expectations
Thursday, January 29
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 13:00 01/29/2026 13:00 Elevating Digital Experiences for Retail and Luxury as AI Changes Consumer Expectations

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:15 - 13:25
From first purchase to VIP: The 8-Stage Hourglass Framework For Luxury Repeat Revenue
Thursday, January 29
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 13:15 01/29/2026 13:15 From first purchase to VIP: The 8-Stage Hourglass Framework For Luxury Repeat Revenue

The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:30 - 13:40
ROI Measurement - MMM That Scales Around The Worldwith Everybody Eats
Thursday, January 29
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 13:30 01/29/2026 13:30 ROI Measurement - MMM That Scales Around The Worldwith Everybody Eats The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

13:45 - 13:55
From Cart to Cargo Hold: How Airlines Are Rewriting E-Commerce Delivery with SmartKargo
Thursday, January 29
The Discovery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 13:45 01/29/2026 13:45 From Cart to Cargo Hold: How Airlines Are Rewriting E-Commerce Delivery with SmartKargo


The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai


Brand Stretch & Cultural Moves
14:00 - 14:15
Welcome Back Remarks
Thursday, January 29
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 14:00 01/29/2026 14:00 Welcome Back Remarks The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Imran Amed

Founder & CEO

The Business of Fashion

Moderator

Zia Daniell Wigder

Global President, Connected Commerce

Hyve Group

14:15 - 14:35
From Couture to Culture: Vera Wang on Building and Scaling an Iconic Brand
Thursday, January 29
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 14:15 01/29/2026 14:15 From Couture to Culture: Vera Wang on Building and Scaling an Iconic Brand The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Vera Wang

Founder & Creative Director

Vera Wang

Moderator

Kirsty McGregor

Journalist & Fashion Industry Advisor

14:35 - 14:55
How Lane Crawford is Future-Proofing a 175-Year-Old Business
Thursday, January 29
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 14:35 01/29/2026 14:35 How Lane Crawford is Future-Proofing a 175-Year-Old Business The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker

Jennifer Woo

Chairman & CEO

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group

Moderator

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S.

Shoptalk

14:55 - 15:10
The Shoptalk Luxe Edit: The New Playbook to Elevate Retail
Thursday, January 29
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 14:55 01/29/2026 14:55 The Shoptalk Luxe Edit: The New Playbook to Elevate Retail The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speakers

Rebecca Bemhena

VP, Content, Luxe

Shoptalk

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

15:25 - 16:05
Driving Transformation through Cross-Functional Collaboration
Thursday, January 29
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 15:25 01/29/2026 15:25 Driving Transformation through Cross-Functional Collaboration The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Leading Modern Retail Teams + Key Takeaways
Speakers

Tiffany James

Global Chief Digital Officer, Miu Miu Beauty

L'Oréal Luxe

Marcel Nakam

CEO

Jonak

Marie-Theres Mangelsdorf

Chief Client & Digital Officer Montblanc

Pietro Comito

Head of Group Strategy & Transformation

Ferragamo

Moderator

Olivier Abtan

Partner & Managing Director

AlixPartners

15:25 - 16:05
Where the Smart Money’s Going: What Consumer Brand Investors Are Backing Next and Why
Thursday, January 29
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 15:25 01/29/2026 15:25 Where the Smart Money’s Going: What Consumer Brand Investors Are Backing Next and Why The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Catering to Evolving Customer Needs
Investment Signals and Future-Bet Brands
Speakers

Miray Topay

Partner

L Catterton

Melis Kahya

Managing Director & Head of Consumer

EMEA General Atlantic

Nicholas Brown

Managing Partner

Imaginary Ventures

Moderator

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S.

Shoptalk

16:15 - 16:55
Shoptalk Luxe 2026: Key Takeaways
Thursday, January 29
The Van Gogh Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 16:15 01/29/2026 16:15 Shoptalk Luxe 2026: Key Takeaways The Van Gogh Stage Asia/Dubai

Leading Modern Retail Teams + Key Takeaways
Speakers

Adam Plom

VP, Content, Europe

Shoptalk

Rebecca Bemhena

VP, Content, Luxe

Shoptalk

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S.

Shoptalk

Moderator

Ben Miller

VP, Original Content & Strategy

Shoptalk

16:15 - 16:55
Future-Bet Commerce: Curated, Digital, Desirable
Thursday, January 29
The Mondrian Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 16:15 01/29/2026 16:15 Future-Bet Commerce: Curated, Digital, Desirable The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai

Investment Signals and Future-Bet Brands
Speakers

Alfredo Bandini

Co-Founder & CEO

Born Outside

Nina Briance

Founder & CEO

Cult Mia

Joshua Hirsch

CEO

Danielle Frankel

Moderator

Marie Driscoll

Adjunct Professor

The New School

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