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20:00 - 22:00
Monday, January 26
Add to calendar 01/26/2026 20:00 01/26/2026 20:00 Retailer & Consumer Brand Welcome Reception Location: Conrad Abu Dhabi (opposite the Emirates Palace) Asia/Dubai

Location: Conrad Abu Dhabi (opposite the Emirates Palace)

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

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

11:30 - 11:50
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 11:30 01/27/2026 11:30 Keynote The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker
Moderator
11:50 - 12:10
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 11:50 01/27/2026 11:50 Keynote The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

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

12:10 - 12:30
Tuesday, January 27
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 12:10 01/27/2026 12:10 Keynote The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker
Moderator
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 12:45 01/27/2026 12:45 The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme; Leading Through Transformation: How Women Navigate Influence, C (Invite Only) Asia/Dubai

(Invite Only)

Speaker
Moderator
13:00 - 13:55
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 13:00 01/27/2026 13:00 Discovery Stage Sessions Location: The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

Location: The Discovery Stage

14:00 - 15:10
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
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:00 01/27/2026 15:00 Networking Break Asia/Dubai

15:20 - 16:00
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
Moderator
15:20 - 16:00
Tuesday, January 27
The Monet Stage
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:20 01/27/2026 15:20 Search Without Searching: Generative AI and Next Gen Search The Monet Stage Asia/Dubai

The Next Digital Leap
Speakers
Moderator
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 15:20 01/27/2026 15:20 10 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
Moderators
15:20 - 16:00
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
Moderator
16:30 - 16:50
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
Moderator
16:30 - 17:10
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
Moderator
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 16:30 01/27/2026 16:30 4 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
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
Moderator
16:50 - 17:10
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
Moderator
17:20 - 18:00
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
Moderator
17:20 - 18:00
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
Moderator
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
Moderator
17:20 - 18:00
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
Moderator
18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, January 27
Add to calendar 01/27/2026 18:00 01/27/2026 18:00 Networking Drinks Asia/Dubai

18:30 - 21:00
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)

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

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

09:30 - 10:30
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 09:30 01/28/2026 09:30 Private Breakfast sponsored by True (Invite Only) A Breakfast Roundtable on the Executives Elite Brands Need

Join Kristyna Smetanova, a trusted talent advisor to the world’s most influential brands, and Gail Tifford, former CMO of WW, seasoned operator, board director, and marketing talent architect, for an intimate conversation on what it truly takes to future-proof a brand. Together, they unpack the leadership profiles that enable brands not only to endure volatility but also to quietly rise above it. Expect insights on the rare CMO and GTM capabilities that unlock anticipation, innovation, and iconic status.

Location: Lebanese Terrace


 
Asia/Dubai

A Breakfast Roundtable on the Executives Elite Brands Need

Join Kristyna Smetanova, a trusted talent advisor to the world’s most influential brands, and Gail Tifford, former CMO of WW, seasoned operator, board director, and marketing talent architect, for an intimate conversation on what it truly takes to future-proof a brand. Together, they unpack the leadership profiles that enable brands not only to endure volatility but also to quietly rise above it. Expect insights on the rare CMO and GTM capabilities that unlock anticipation, innovation, and iconic status.

Location: Lebanese Terrace


 

10:00 - 11:10
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
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 10:30 01/28/2026 10:30 Networking Break Asia/Dubai

11:20 - 12:00
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
Moderator
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
Moderator
11:20 - 12:00
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
Moderator
11:20 - 12:00
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
Moderator
12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 12:00 01/28/2026 12:00 Lunch Asia/Dubai

12:10 - 12:50
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
Moderator
12:10 - 12:30
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
Moderator
12:10 - 12:50
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
Moderator
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
Moderator
12:30 - 12:50
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
Moderator
13:00 - 14:00
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 - 13:55
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:00 01/28/2026 13:00 Discovery Stage Sessions Location: The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

Location: The Discovery Stage

Add to calendar 01/28/2026 13:00 01/28/2026 13:00 The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme; Leading with Humanity: Presence, Kindness and High-Performance (Invite Only) Asia/Dubai

(Invite Only)

Speaker
Moderator
14:10 - 15:20
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
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 15:00 01/28/2026 15:00 Networking Break Asia/Dubai

15:30 - 15:40
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

15:40 - 16:00
Wednesday, January 28
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 15:40 01/28/2026 15:40 Keynote The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker
16:00 - 16:40
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
Moderator
17:00 - 17:20
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
Moderator
17:00 - 17:40
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
Moderator
17:00 - 17:40
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
Moderator
17:00 - 17:40
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
Moderator
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 Asia/Dubai

Unlocking Global Markets
Speakers
Moderator
17:50 - 18:10
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
Moderator
17:50 - 18:30
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
Speaker
Moderator
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
Moderator
17:50 - 18:30
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
Moderator
18:10 - 18:30
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
Moderator
18:30 - 20:00
Wednesday, January 28
Add to calendar 01/28/2026 18:30 01/28/2026 18:30 Networking Drinks Asia/Dubai

Add to calendar 01/28/2026 18:45 01/28/2026 18:45 The Shoptalk Luxe Elevate Programme, Entrepreneurial Leadership Inside Companies: Turning Ideas into (Invite Only) Asia/Dubai

(Invite Only)

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

(Invite only)
Sponsored by Rezolve Ai
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08:45 - 09:35
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 08:45 01/29/2026 08:45 Tabletalks Asia/Dubai

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

09:45 - 10:25
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
Moderator
09:45 - 10:05
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
Moderator
09:45 - 10:25
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
Moderator
09:45 - 10:05
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
Speakers
Moderator
10:05 - 10:25
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
Moderator
10:05 - 10:25
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
Moderator
10:30 - 12:00
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 10:30 01/29/2026 10:30 Networking Break Asia/Dubai

10:35 - 11:15
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
Moderator
10:35 - 10:55
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
Moderator
10:35 - 11:15
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
Moderator
10:35 - 11:15
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
Moderator
10:55 - 11:15
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
Moderator
11:25 - 12:35
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
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 12:00 01/29/2026 12:00 Lunch Asia/Dubai

13:00 - 13:55
Thursday, January 29
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 13:00 01/29/2026 13:00 Discovery Stage Sessions Location: The Discovery Stage Asia/Dubai

Location: The Discovery Stage

14:00 - 14:10
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
Moderator
14:10 - 14:30
Thursday, January 29
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 14:10 01/29/2026 14:10 Keynote The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker
14:30 - 14:50
Thursday, January 29
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 14:30 01/29/2026 14:30 How Lane Crawford is Future-Proofing a 175-Year-Old Business The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speaker
Moderator
14:50 - 15:10
Thursday, January 29
The Gallery Stage
Add to calendar 01/29/2026 14:50 01/29/2026 14:50 The Shoptalk Luxe Edit: The New Playbook to Elevate Retail The Gallery Stage Asia/Dubai

Speakers
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
Moderator
15:25 - 16:05
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
Moderator
16:15 - 16:55
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
Moderator
16:15 - 16:55
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
Moderator