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WHERE ASIA'S RETAIL VISIONARIES SHAPE THE FUTURE

Welcome to World Retail Lab Asia - the premier gathering for senior retail leaders driving innovation, transformation, and growth across the region. 

From the global crossroads of Hong Kong to the fast-evolving streets of Shenzhen, this two-day immersive experience brings together 300 influential retail executives to chart the future of retail in Asia and beyond. Join us for deep dive content and retail store exploration.

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25 

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2

STUDY TOUR CITIES

300+ 

ATTENDEES

50+

SPEAKERS

WHAT TO EXPECT

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS

Engage in high-level plenary conference sessions featuring global retail trailblazers, disruptive thinkers, and regional change-makers. Together, we’ll explore the major forces shaping the retail landscape through to 2030 — from AI and omnichannel evolution to sustainability, supply chain transformation, and the next wave of consumer behaviour. 

HANDS-ON INNOVATION

Participate in interactive workshops designed for action. Collaborate with your peers to co-create new strategies, tackle real-world challenges, and accelerate future-ready business models tailored for Asia’s dynamic markets. 

STORE TOURS

Witness the future of retail in action with exclusive store tours in Hong Kong and Shenzhen — including behind-the-scenes access to cutting-edge concept stores, digital-first experiences, and tech-powered retail environments leading the charge in customer engagement and operational excellence. 

BROUGHT TO YOU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

BLUEBELL GROUP
DFI GROUP
LANE CRAWFORD JOYCE GROUP
SOGO INTERNATIONAL

SHAPED BY OUR ADVISORY BOARD

Scott Price, Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group

Scott Price, Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group

Jennifer Woo, Chairman and CEO, The Lane Crawford Joyce Group

Jennifer Woo, Chairman and CEO, The Lane Crawford Joyce Group

William Kim, CEO, Shinshegae International

William Kim, CEO, Shinshegae International

Ying Xu, CEO, Wumart

Ying Xu, CEO, Wumart

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

HKTB

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Connect with retail leaders at World Retail Lab Asia. Be inspired by bold ideas, forge meaningful partnerships, and shape the future of retail.

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Position your brand as a must-have partner for growth-focused retailers. Sponsor the Lab to drive influence, build relationships, and lead industry innovation.

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Access exclusive reports all year round, packed with actionable insights to help you stay ahead, solve challenges, and spark new thinking.

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CONGRESS RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

To ensure attendees come away with actionable intel, exclusive research reports are published each year around the key themes and challenges. 

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  • Download the EY and World Retail Congress Report Now The retail industry stands at a turning point. The world’s most forward-thinking retailers are embracing bold strategies to reinvent how they grow. ...
  • Download the AlixPartners and World Retail Congress Report Now The retail industry stands at the precipice of great change, and there is no turning back. In the next year, the choices you make around ...
  • Download the Russell Reynolds Associates and World Retail Congress Report Now In a time of transformation, retail needs bold, inclusive leadership. This powerful new report from Russell Reynolds Assoc ...
  • The World Retail Congress wrapped up in April 2024, seeing industry giants including Alexandre Bompard, Group CEO, Carrefour, Nicolas Houzé, CEO, Galeries Lafayette, Janet Hayes, CEO, Crate and Barrel ...
  • Retail Reimagined

    19 Apr 2024
    This years report from Deloitte and World Retail Congress explore one of the five themes for the 2024 Congress 'Winning with Customers'. In luxury retail, customer experience has always been paramount ...

 

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