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AI in Retail
16 November 2026|Royal Horseguards Hotel, London

AI IN RETAIL

Moving from Experimentation to Autonomous Retail

The UK’s leading event for senior retail leaders focused on operationalising AI at scale - from the creators of London Tech Week

What Is AI in Retail and why now?

In 2025, at AI in Retail, retailers focused on moving from hype to ROI.

In 2026, the question is bigger: how do we move from AI as a tool to AI as an operating model?

Retail is entering a critical AI inflection point. Leaders are now deploying AI agents across customer journeys and operations, embedding real-time decision-making into stores and supply chains, and using AI to replace workflows rather than simply enhance them.

AI in Retail 2026 brings together those who leading this change to explore what the AI-native retail organisation looks like, how to scale systems rather than pilots, and where AI is already transforming decision-making across the business.

What to Expect?

Engage, Interact, Connect

Join live Q&As, polling, breakouts and roundtables designed to spark real conversations with fellow AI leaders.

Learn from the Best

Hear success stories and lessons from leaders delivering enterprise-grade AI across the retail sector.

Explore Real-World AI

See how cutting-edge AI is being applied to solve live business challenges.

Forge New Connections

Network with 150+ fellow AI leaders from the retail sector during ample networking periods.

Curated 1:1 Meetings

Connect with the people most relevant to your goals through personalised 1:1 Meetings.

Each meeting is carefully curated based on shared interests, priorities and business needs, ensuring attendees, decision-makers and solution providers are matched with the right people for meaningful conversations, valuable connections and potential partnerships.

Why Sponsor?

Meet Real Decision-Makers

Connect with budget-holding leaders from Europe's leading retailers.

Tailored for Impact

Custom packages to showcase your solutions and spark real conversations.

Own the Stage

Stand out from the noise and prove why you’re the partner of choice.

Amplify Your Brand

Reach 140,000+ through high-impact digital and on-site exposure.