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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 three-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.
Event overview
A private forum for the leaders shaping retail’s future.
Bringing together C-suite executives and senior decision-makers from Asia’s most influential retailers and consumer brands, the event offers a unique opportunity to exchange insights, build valuable connections and explore the trends driving transformation across the retail landscape.
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The Hong Kong Flagship Store Tour programme gives delegates the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of some of the most innovative and inspirational retail concepts in the world. Choose from a selection of three carefully curated tours that highlight some of the best physical retailing in Hong Kong. Find out more and select your tour here.
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Successful expansion depends on finding the right partners. Leading executives from international retail and consumer brands will share first-hand experiences of building growth through franchising, licensing, distribution and joint ventures, revealing what makes partnerships thrive across different markets and cultures.
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What makes a brand attractive to franchisees, operators and market partners across Asia? This discussion will examine the commercial realities of expansion, including localisation, operational readiness, investment expectations and the capabilities required to build long-term success in diverse Asian markets.
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The speed with which new brands have emerged from Korea, China and other Asian markets has excited retailing around the world. Driven by high consumer engagement and social media, brand following can gain instant viral communities, particularly by Gen Z consumers. As a special, exclusive, session, the World Retail Congress has invited students from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to present a selection of new brands that they have started following and tip for as ones to watch.
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Networking Coffee Break
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SHAPED BY OUR ADVISORY BOARD
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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.
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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.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION. SHAPE THE ROADMAP TO 2030.
ATTEND
Connect with retail leaders at World Retail Lab Asia. Be inspired by bold ideas, forge meaningful partnerships, and shape the future of retail.
SPONSOR
Position your brand as a must-have partner for growth-focused retailers. Sponsor the Lab to drive influence, build relationships, and lead industry innovation.
WHY SPONSOR?Fill in the form to download the 2026 World Retail Lab Asia brochure and be where Asia's retail visionaries shape the future.
World Retail Lab Asia brings together the senior leaders, innovators and decision-makers defining the next era of retail growth, from AI and advanced technologies to new ecosystems, formats and customer experiences.
Download the brochure to learn more, including:
- Full programme breakdown, from the Shenzhen retail tour and Hong Kong market immersion to the Leadership Forum and main conference
- Who you'll meet, including Advisory Board leaders from DFI Retail Group, Lane Crawford Joyce Group, Shinsegae International, Wumart and Ryohin Keikaku, plus past attendees from the regions leading retailers
- Who attends, 300+ senior retail leaders from 25+ countries, with 70% APAC delegates and 70% at senior leadership, C-suite or founder level
- Pricing and pass options, including Early Bird savings on individual and boardroom passes
BROUGHT TO YOU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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"It’s about being part of the conversation, in the room with people that you admire “
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"The networking and connections are great, but for me it's about mental stimulus, it’s about looking outside, finding out what others are doing, bringing creativity back into my business"
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"It’s about validation… and the stimulation from the content, that is a big thing for me."
