RLC Global Forum: Why We Are Watching the 2026 Retail Summit
In today’s world of shifting growth patterns and evolving market dynamics, progress must be co-created; and that’s exactly what the 2026 RLC Global Forum is all about.
Set in Riyadh on February 3-4, 2026, the rising hub of global influence, innovation and commerce, this two-day retail conference convenes over 2,000 of the world’s most senior leaders from retail, e-commerce, tech, shopping malls, retail real estate, investment, governance, and policy. The goal? To forge collaborative partnerships, realign business priorities and reshape the future of global retail.
Whether you're a CEO, an innovator, or an investor, RLC’s 2026 Retail Summit offers an unmatched opportunity to network, engage, and lead in this new, dynamic landscape.
2026 RLC Global Forum overview
Business leaders now stand at a defining moment. With traditional models under pressure and new frontiers emerging, coordinated, values-driven growth is essential.
The 2026 Retail Forum convenes at a critical inflection point, as retail and consumer industries recalibrate, supply chains evolve, and new markets emerge. The 2026 theme, “Growth Crossroads,” captures this moment of strategic urgency. To navigate this exciting but also challenging landscape, the Forum calls on decision-makers to rethink growth—through alignment, purpose, and cross-sector collaboration.
From CEOs, retail leaders and retail real estate executives to policymakers and investors, the Forum brings together those shaping the future of global trade, to network and forge the strategies that will define the decade ahead.
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The 2026 RLC Global Forum is a strategic platform to reimagine the future of global retail.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the center of the most influential meeting point in the annual retail calendar.
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Why attend
RLC’s 2026 Retail Summit is the flagship event for business leaders charting the next chapter of global retail, commerce, and development.
Attendees gain exclusive access to:
High-level insight sessions led by global retail CEOs, change-makers, and experts
Market intelligence and actionable insights
Strategic connections across public-private sectors
Executive roundtables and curated networking
Private dialogues shaping cross-sector collaboration
Who will be there
Expect a highly curated mix of decision-makers and visionaries, including:
C-suite executives from retail, luxury, grocery, and consumer brands
Shopping mall operators, retail real estate developers, and infrastructure visionaries
Public-sector decision-makers and regulators
Global investors, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity leaders
Urban planners, destination architects, and cultural strategists
Academics, economists, and global foresight thinkers
Leading voices in commerce, payments, and digital platforms
What to expect
Rooted in world-leading global insights and best-practices, the 2026 RLC Global Forum will decipher the state of retail around the world.
You’ll meet CEOs from the biggest retailers and brands, boundary-pushing disruptors and influential policymakers and investors who may be in the market for their next big move.
Participants will engage in deep-dive sessions and strategic networking while navigating a multifaceted conference that includes:
Deep-dive panel discussions and sessions
40+ partner exhibitions
Stage tracks
Strategic workshops
Closed-door roundtables
VIP awards dinner
Deal signings
Media briefings
Product launches
About the RLC Global Forum
For over a decade, RLC Global Forum has been a strategic force behind paradigm-shifting discussions and transformative collaborations in retail and investment. Its guiding principle: Retail should never operate in isolation.
Through its annual retail forums, executive roundtables, and partner-led initiatives, RLC enables influential leaders to co-create forward-thinking solutions that drive impact across sectors and geographies.