The 2015 World Retail Congress, which in its eight years of existence has seen the presence of 6,000 business leaders gathered to discuss the challenges and the evolution of retailing worldwide, will be held in Rome from 8 to 10 September.
“We have already received tremendous support from the Italian retail industry and we are confident that the congress will be a great showcase for the best of Italian retailing and design. The congress will be held at a crucial time for retailers around the world who are trying to reshape their business to adapt to the digital age” said Ian McGarrigle, Chairman of the World Retail Congress.
Among the speakers will be experts and prominent personalities in retailing, including Georges Plassat, CEO of Carrefour, Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry, Motoya Okada, Chairman of Aeon and Burt Tanksy, Chairman of Neiman Marcus.
There will be a dense programme of events but also panels, interactive presentations, discussions and meetings on the future of retailing, while the Future Retail Challenge section will see teams of students from around the world compete to create a new retailing concept. The Retail Study Tour, which will take a detailed look and offer many ideas on the most iconic stores and commercial destinations of the capital, will occupy one full day.
