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An Accelerator for Industry Progress

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF COMMERCE – TOGETHER

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR MARCH 7-8, 2023

At the core of Retail Leaders Circle remains an unrelenting commitment to inclusivity. We firmly believe that in order to drive lasting solutions to the challenges facing our industry, we must provide a constructive, safe, and transparent space for people and organizations with disparate views to come together, spark dialogue, create partnerships and do business at scale.

A landmark event in the industry’s calendar, and the region’s largest and most significant meeting place for the retail and commerce industries, the 2023 Summit will center on the theme “Digital Economy & Purposeful Growth”.

Influential C-suite leaders, industry pioneers, innovators, investors and senior policy-makers will take stock of an industry in the midst of rapid reinvention, will debate on what the future holds for retail and commerce.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dr. Saeeda Jaffar

Senior Vice President &
Group Country Manager – GCC
Visa

Stephen Holbrook

CEO – Clothing & Toy Division
Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group

Faraz Khalid

CEO
noon

Nisreen Shocair

CEO
Virgin Mobile MEA

Richard Simonin

Vice-Chairman
Al Tayer Retail Dubai

Peter Fader

Professor of Marketing
The Wharton School
of the University of Pennsylvania

Myf Bagnold

Group Chief Marketing Officer
Cenomi Group

Burak Çakmak

CEO
Fashion Commission
Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia

PROGRAM THEMES

  • 1

    The New
    World Order

    Extreme uncertainty has gripped the globe at an alarming pace and drastically altered life, trade and business. Business leaders must level the economic playing field to shape a better and more inclusive future for all.

  • 2

    The Digital
    Economy Catalysts

    The disruption winners of the future will converge exponential technology, cross-sector partnerships and innovation to reimagine commerce journeys, tap new markets and unleash the industry’s potential.

  • 3

    The Evolution
    of Commerce

    With the digital economy undermining conventional notions, new commerce ecosystems are being shaped demonstrating the industry’s need to become channel agnostic and truly customer-centric.

  • 4

    Purpose-driven
    Experiences

    Dealing with ongoing changes, retailers and brands are forced to design shopping journeys that spark joy through the most robust, feature rich, personalized and scalable experiences.

  • 5

    Sustainability:
    How to Win

    The past years have seen a collective stakeholder awakening to sustainability matters. Turning this momentum into tangible gains, is the next step.

  • 6

    The Next Frontiers

    Bold thinkers and prominent voices from multiple industries will explore ideas for building a better future — and visions of what retail could be in the future.

Imagine some of the most influential and
powerful leaders gathered in a single place.

Big Things Are Happening

The renowned, in-person regional gathering returns to Riyadh in full scale post pandemic, and will convene influential leaders and prominent voices from government, business, technology, and society to collaborate at scale and explore ideas for building a better future—and visions of what Retail and Commerce could be.

The 2023 Summit is designed to offer leaders a chance to interact, learn, and collaborate with thinkers and doers whose actions are critical to addressing our collective future around the realities of a changing industry.

This high-level cross-industry meeting will introduce new and groundbreaking programs, on-site initiatives and interactive live experiences to help re-invent the industry norms in real-time.

Request an Invitation

Big Things Are Happening

The renowned, in-person regional gathering returns to Riyadh in full scale post pandemic, and will convene influential leaders and prominent voices from government, business, technology, and society to collaborate at scale and explore ideas for building a better future—and visions of what Retail and Commerce could be.

The 2023 Summit is designed to offer leaders a chance to interact, learn, and collaborate with thinkers and doers whose actions are critical to addressing our collective future around the realities of a changing industry.

This high-level cross industry meeting will introduce new and groundbreaking programs, on-site initiatives and interactive live experiences to help re-invent the industry norms in real-time.

Request an Invitation

WHY ATTEND

RLC needs no introduction. The renowned Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit convenes the biggest names in the industry – executive leaders, policy-makers and promising entrepreneurs – for networking, partnership building and in-depth dialogues. The annual invitation-only conference fosters essential conversations on the greatest challenges facing the industry, inspiring bold thinking and the most effective actions to build a sustainable cross-sector commerce ecosystem.

Thought
Leadership

Provide an innovative and dynamic framework where thought leaders and visionaries inspire all participating parties to leverage the digital economy and chart a new retail and commerce blueprint.

Strategic
Collaboration

Create and support partnerships by offering a unique and open format where leaders collaborate to best leverage their unprecedented combination of influence and expertise.

Incredible
Networking

Foster exclusive networking of leading thinkers, business leaders and industry partners who engage in privileged discussions and expand your network with like- minded peers and decision makers.

Visionary
Keynotes

This unique event is infused with an atmosphere of connecting, sharing, & learning. You’ll hear fresh voices put forth innovative approaches, and established experts debate market opportunities.

Thought Leadership

Provide an innovative and dynamic framework where thought leaders and visionaries inspire all participating parties to leverage the digital economy and chart a new retail and commerce blueprint.

Strategic Collaboration

Create and support partnerships by offering a unique and open format where leaders collaborate to best leverage their unprecedented combination of influence and expertise.

Incredible Networking

Foster exclusive networking of leading thinkers, business leaders and industry partners who engage in privileged discussions and expand your network with like- minded peers and decision makers.

Visionary Keynotes

This unique event is infused with an atmosphere of connecting, sharing, & learning. You’ll hear fresh voices put forth innovative approaches, and established experts debate market opportunities.

2023 OVERVIEW

4,000+

Attendees

1,250+

Companies

750+

CEOs & Founders

125+

Speakers

40+

Sessions

WHERE THE WORLD COMES TO DO BUSINESS

INVITATION ONLY

Attendance at the Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit is limited to an exclusive delegation of industry’s stakeholders,
including Chairmen, CEOs, policy-makers, directors, investors and innovative entrepreneurs.

Request an Invitation

Participating Companies

Participating Companies