Where the Future of Retail

Takes the Stage

A global platform for ideas, innovation, and inspiration that brings together retail leaders, designers and brands shaping the next era of commerce

5th May 2026 | Riyadh, KSA

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About the Summit

The Retail World Summit brings together retail trailblazers, design pioneers, and tech innovators to explore what’s next in global commerce.

Across one days of keynotes and in-depth sessions, the summit highlights the ideas, tools, and strategies that are transforming how people shop and how brands compete. Sessions focus on AI and data-driven personalization, sustainable operations, new store formats, omnichannel strategy and experience design. Attendees will find practical case studies, pilot opportunities and peer networks that accelerate real-world change.

What is the Retail World Summit?

The Retail World Summit is a global stage powered by Fast Company Middle East to showcase the ideas, innovations, and leaders transforming the retail industry. The summit brings together visionaries and decision-makers to turn conversations into actionable collaborations, shaping the future of commerce.

Powered by Fast Company Middle East

Fast Company Middle East brings editorial authority, thought leadership, and storytelling expertise to the summit, amplifying ideas, insights, and innovations that define the industry.

Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Innovation

The Retail Excellence Awards recognize organizations and individuals driving transformation across technology, design, customer experience and sustainability

What to Expect

Keynotes, Firesides & Panels

Hear directly from the leaders shaping the next chapter of Saudi retail. Ministers, CEOs and industry pioneers will explore how commerce is evolving into a cultural force, a technological framework and a pillar of national development.

Technology in Action

Experience the next generation of retail firsthand. From AI-enabled operations to programmable payments, retail media networks and immersive in-store technologies, the focus is on solutions that already work and can scale across the Kingdom.

Strategic Breakouts

Join focused conversations with operators, investors and designers who are building the sector’s future. These sessions are designed to move ideas into pilots, partnerships and real-world implementation.

Building a Legacy

This is retail with purpose. Discover how Saudi’s new retail order will shape global consumer behaviour, drive economic diversification, and define the commerce blueprint for a new era.

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Speakers

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