the trusted
voice of the
retail industry

february 4 - 5, 2025 / RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

The Trusted Voice of The Retail Industry

february 4 - 5, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Where
Retail Leaders
Meet
Retail Leaders Circle, a trusted and influential community of prominent retail leaders, is committed to provide the world’s retailers, brand owners and suppliers with the intellectual and social capital they need to succeed

february 3 - 4, 2025 / RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Where Retail Leaders Meet

Retail Leaders Circle, a trusted and influential community of prominent retail leaders, is committed to provide the world’s retailers, brand owners and suppliers with the intellectual and social capital they need to succeed

february 3 - 4, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Collaborate on the radical solutions we need to address our new retail reality.

Our goal is to foster collaboration and cooperation among global retailers, policymakers, and innovators by addressing the biggest topics of the day with a focus on generating actionable solutions and bridging divides in a polarized landscape.

2025 Program Tracks

Why
Riyadh?

Riyadh, the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia, offers a compelling venue for the RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting due to its dynamic blend of tradition and modernity, serving as a nexus for innovation and commerce in the Middle East.

The region's
commercial powerhouse

Riyadh is rapidly emerging as a hub for retail transformation, characterized by its receptive environment for new ideas and continuous growth. Hosting the event in Riyadh allows attendees to tap into a promising market, providing unique insights and opportunities in one of the most economically influential cities.

This location choice underlines our commitment to exploring forward-thinking strategies and fostering influential connections within a city that is defining the future of retail and commerce in the Middle East.

Who Attends?

Retail,
Brands &
Real Estate
Groups

Shopping
Centers &
Mega Projects

Tourism,
Travel &
Hospitality
Leaders

Government
& Public
Agencies

Ecommerce
& SMEs

Fintechs,
Payments &
VCs

Big Tech &
Infrastructure

Investors &
Industry Analysts

Discover innovative strategies and expand your network by connecting with leading industry figures and exploring sessions focused on the latest market trends and opportunities.

Gain insights into consumer behaviors and new project developments, while networking with peers to discuss collaboration opportunities and future retail landscapes.

Learn about evolving consumer expectations and network with top professionals to enhance guest experiences and service innovations.

Explore partnerships and discuss regulatory impacts with government leaders to foster sustainable growth and community development.

Access valuable sessions on digital transformation and market expansion and connect with potential partners and investors to propel your business forward.

Engage with innovators and investors to explore new technologies, investment opportunities, and strategies for financial growth in the retail sector.

Delve into the latest tech advancements that are shaping the retail industry and network with other tech leaders to discuss future collaborations.

Examine market trends, potential investment opportunities, and gain insights from thought leaders to inform your investment strategies.

Retail, Brands & Real
Estate Groups

Discover innovative strategies and expand your network by connecting with leading industry figures and exploring sessions focused on the latest market trends and opportunities.

Shopping Centers &
Mega Projects

Gain insights into consumer behaviors and new project developments, while networking with peers to discuss collaboration opportunities and future retail landscapes.

Tourism, Travel &
Hospitality Leaders

Learn about evolving consumer expectations and network with top professionals to enhance guest experiences and service innovations.

Government &
Public Agencies

Explore partnerships and discuss regulatory impacts with government leaders to foster sustainable growth and community development.

Ecommerce &
SMEs

Access valuable sessions on digital transformation and market expansion and connect with potential partners and investors to propel your business forward.

Fintechs,
Payments & VCs

Engage with innovators and investors to explore new technologies, investment opportunities, and strategies for financial growth in the retail sector.

Big Tech &
Infrastructure

Delve into the latest tech advancements that are shaping the retail industry and network with other tech leaders to discuss future collaborations.

Investors &
Industry Analysts

Examine market trends, potential investment opportunities, and gain insights from thought leaders to inform your investment strategies.

About the Venue

We selected The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh for The RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting because it perfectly complements our event’s needs with its blend of luxury and functionality. Hosting our event at such a prestigious location highlights our commitment to delivering excellence and sophistication, ensuring that every aspect of the summit meets the high expectations of our attendees.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • ETHICAL DIGITAL INCLUSION
  • GLOBAL TRADE AND INVESTMENTS
  • DE-POLARIZATION & COLLABORATION AT SCALE
  • LEADERSHIP CROSSROADS
  • THE WORLD ON FIRE: PERSPECTIVES & PREDICTIONS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION
  • REGULATORY & COST PRESSURES
  • PROFITABLE GROWTH
  • THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • BOARDROOM STRATEGIES
  • GLOBAL STATE OF RETAIL
  • THE BUSINESS VALUE FOR AI
  • POLICY SHIFTS
  • RETAIL INNOVATION
  • SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
  • GLOBAL RETAIL REAL ESTATE
  • THE CONSUMER ECONOMY
  • ESCALATING GLOBAL POLARIZATION
  • WOMEN LEADERSHIP
  • THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING MALLS
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • URBAN RENAISSANCE
  • THE FINTECH INNOVATION LANDSCAPE
  • THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS
  • TRANSFORMING PHYGITAL
  • THE F&B PLAY
  • THE FUTURE OF WORK
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • TECH PROGRESS
  • CROSS-BORDER COMMERCE
  • THE IMPACT OF DATABECITY
  • BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER: THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND LEISURE
  • LEADING WITH RESILIENCE
  • THE RETAIL MEDIA HYPE
  • RE-IMAGINING RETAIL DESTINATIONS
  • RETAIL INNOVATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODSERVICE TECH
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
  • THE HYPER-CONNECTED CONSUMER
  • PURPOSE MEETS PROFIT
  • THE FASHION & AI RESET
  • THE TALENT LANDSCAPE
  • THE FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT STORES
  • PAYMENTS INNOVATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
  • THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS
  • THE ATHLEISURE BOOM
  • CIRCULAR FASHION
  • THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025 Speakers

The RLC Global Forum is synonymous with excellence, attracting the brightest minds and most influential leaders in the retail industry and its interconnected sectors. Our events are graced by visionary CEOs, influential policymakers, pioneering innovators, and esteemed thought leaders who are shaping the future of retail. Each speaker brings unparalleled expertise, seniority, and a profound impact on their respective fields, creating an environment rich with insight and inspiration.

Our speakers are the epitome of class and authority, selected for their remarkable contributions and influence. Their participation not only enhances the caliber of our events but also underscores our commitment to fostering high-level dialogue and transformative ideas. As part of this elite group, they join a grand team dedicated to driving progress and setting new standards of excellence and innovation.

Who Attends?

Join a diverse group of professionals from retail, real estate, technology, and finance sectors. Our attendees include top industry leaders eager to share insights and forge new partnerships.

Retail, Brands & Real Estate Groups

Discover innovative strategies and expand your network by connecting with leading industry figures and exploring sessions focused on the latest market trends and opportunities.

Shopping Centers, Mega Projects

Gain insights into consumer behaviors and new project developments, while networking with peers to discuss collaboration opportunities and future retail landscapes.

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Leaders

Learn about evolving consumer expectations and network with top professionals to enhance guest experiences and service innovations.

Government & Public Agencies

Explore partnerships and discuss regulatory impacts with government leaders to foster sustainable growth and community development.

Ecommerce & SMEs

Access valuable sessions on digital transformation and market expansion and connect with potential partners and investors to propel your business forward.

Fintechs, Payments & VCs

Engage with innovators and investors to explore new technologies, investment opportunities, and strategies for financial growth in the retail sector.

Big Tech & Infrastructure

Delve into the latest tech advancements that are shaping the retail industry and network with other tech leaders to discuss future collaborations.

Investors & Industry Analysts

Examine market trends, potential investment opportunities, and gain insights from thought leaders to inform your investment strategies.

Retail, Brands & Real
Estate Groups

Discover innovative strategies and expand your network by connecting with leading industry figures and exploring sessions focused on the latest market trends and opportunities.

Shopping Centers &
Mega Projects

Gain insights into consumer behaviors and new project developments, while networking with peers to discuss collaboration opportunities and future retail landscapes.

Tourism, Travel &
Hospitality Leaders

Learn about evolving consumer expectations and network with top professionals to enhance guest experiences and service innovations.

Government &
Public Agencies

Explore partnerships and discuss regulatory impacts with government leaders to foster sustainable growth and community development.

Ecommerce &
SMEs

Access valuable sessions on digital transformation and market expansion and connect with potential partners and investors to propel your business forward.

Fintechs,
Payments & VCs

Engage with innovators and investors to explore new technologies, investment opportunities, and strategies for financial growth in the retail sector.

Big Tech &
Infrastructure

Delve into the latest tech advancements that are shaping the retail industry and network with other tech leaders to discuss future collaborations.

Investors &
Industry Analysts

Examine market trends, potential investment opportunities, and gain insights from thought leaders to inform your investment strategies.

Who Attends?

Someone attending The RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting should expect an enriching environment where they can engage with top industry leaders and gain insights into the latest retail trends and strategies. The summit offers robust networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers and experts, fostering valuable business relationships. It’s an ideal platform for learning, sharing, and innovating among the brightest minds in the broad global retail sector.

What to expect

Someone attending The RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting should expect an enriching environment where they can engage with top industry leaders and gain insights into the latest retail trends and strategies. The summit offers robust networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers and experts, fostering valuable business relationships. It’s an ideal platform for learning, sharing, and innovating among the brightest minds in the broad global retail sector.

Features & Programs

Inspiring Thought
Leadership

Strategic
Collaboration

Incredible
Networking

Visionary
Keynotes

Roundtables

Exhibition

VIP Program

Government
Program

Provide an innovative and dynamic framework where thought leaders and visionaries inspire all participating parties to introduce bold new ways of shaping the retail direction of the future.

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

Foster exclusive networking of leading thinkers, business leaders and public figures who engage in privileged discussions and form a community that helps RLC to push its mission forward.

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.

Engage in interactive roundtable discussions where diverse groups tackle pressing industry challenges and brainstorm practical solutions, enhancing collaborative problem-solving and knowledge exchange.

Explore a vibrant exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and products from leading brands and emerging players in the retail industry, providing a firsthand look at the future of retail technology and trends.

Participate in an exclusive VIP program designed for high-level executives and decision-makers, offering specialized content, enhanced networking opportunities, and personalized experiences.

Join a tailored program that brings together government representatives and industry leaders to discuss regulatory frameworks, support initiatives, and public-private partnerships that shape the retail landscape.

Inspiring Thought
Leadership

Provide an innovative and dynamic framework where thought leaders and visionaries inspire all participating parties to introduce bold new ways of shaping the retail direction of the future.

Strategic
Collaboration

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

Incredible
Networking

Foster exclusive networking of leading thinkers, business leaders and public figures who engage in privileged discussions and form a community that helps RLC to push its mission forward.

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.

&nbsp
Roundtables

Engage in interactive roundtable discussions where diverse groups tackle pressing industry challenges and brainstorm practical solutions, enhancing collaborative problem-solving and knowledge exchange.

&nbsp
Exhibition

Explore a vibrant exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and products from leading brands and emerging players in the retail industry, providing a firsthand look at the future of retail technology and trends.

&nbsp
VIP Program

Participate in an exclusive VIP program designed for high-level executives and decision-makers, offering specialized content, enhanced networking opportunities, and personalized experiences.

Government
Program

Join a tailored program that brings together government representatives and industry leaders to discuss regulatory frameworks, support initiatives, and public-private partnerships that shape the retail landscape.

Q&A

Someone attending the RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting should expect an enriching environment where they can engage with top industry leaders and gain insights into the latest retail trends and strategies. The summit offers robust networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers and experts, fostering valuable business relationships. It’s an ideal platform for learning, sharing, and innovating among the brightest minds in the broad global retail sector.

The impact areas of the RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting focus on advancing retail and the broader interconnected industries leadership, enhancing strategic collaborations, and fostering innovation across the sector. The meeting serves as a catalyst for exchanging ideas and setting future retail trends, emphasizing the importance of leadership in shaping the industry’s agenda. These annual meetings are pivotal in promoting networking among all leaders and enhancing the collective knowledge and strategies of the community.

The RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting works towards its objectives through three key pillars:

Driving Positive Change: The meeting gathers influential leaders and innovators in environments that stimulate bold discussions, aiming to make impactful decisions that shape the future of the retail industry.

Cross-Industry and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: By bringing together leaders from all parts of the retail value chain along with stakeholders like community groups and policymakers, the forum fosters collaborations that address critical industry challenges.

Global Platform with Local Focus: The forum strives to include diverse geographic perspectives while focusing on purpose-driven initiatives that are relevant to local communities, thus addressing long-term industry trends.

The theme “Rebuilding a Shared Future” was selected to capture the essence of our times—marked by significant geopolitical, economic, and technological changes.

Our goal is to foster collaboration and cooperation among global retailers, policymakers, and inno- vators by addressing the biggest topics of the day with a focus on generating actionable solutions and bridging divides in a polarized landscape.

These include the new global retail order, the impact of artificial intelligence, the imperative of ethical digital inclusion, and rising challenges in international markets, escalating trade, regulatory and cost pressures, global sourcing and supply chain issues, and the essential push for sustainable profitable growth.

The event is scheduled over the course of 2 days in Riyadh and will feature sessions on two plenary stages and in breakout rooms. It includes an extensive exhibition area for attendees to engage with partners, exclusive roundtables, and media booths for interviews with media partners. Additionally, the summit offers a VIP lounge for private meetings, a series of specialized workshops, and ample opportunities for in-depth dialogue and networking. This comprehensive setup ensures a dynamic environment for learning, collaborating, and building valuable connections.

To register for the event, since it is invite-only, interested parties should request an invitation through the designated page on our website. Once your request is received, it will be reviewed for approval. If approved, you will receive an official confirmation, granting you access to this exclusive event. This process ensures a curated gathering of participants, enhancing the quality and relevance of interactions at the summit.

A dedicated app will be available and shared with confirmed attendees for logistics such as the agenda and the speakers as well as sponsors’ overview, networking capabilities and real-time announcements.

You can stay connected through the official website and social media channels for updates and information on future events