Middle East Retail Forum - MENA's Premier Retail Event
- September 3, 2025
- JW MARRIOTT HOTEL, MARINA, DUBAI
The 14th Edition of the
Middle East’s
Most Transformational
Retail Gathering Is Back
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About the
About the Event:
The 14th edition of the Middle East Retail Forum returns as the region’s most future-aware retail gathering. With the theme NEXT IS NOW, MRF 2025 explores the six forces reshaping retail today—Technology, Consumers, Purpose, Product, Experience and Talent—through bold ideas, real conversations and unmatched industry networking in Dubai.
Join us, as MRF returns with its 14th edition and experience #ThePowerOfNext. 
From Next Gen trailblazers to strategies for the future, MRF is all about what’s coming up and what’s coming next. Discover what’s relevant, what’s revolutionary, and what it takes to thrive in the dynamic world of MENA’s retail.
MRF 2024 | Conference Only Pass | Conference + Gala Awards Pass | ||
For Retailer (E-Commerce D2C Brands / Brands / FMCG & Pharma, Brands or Retailers with physical or online store.) | For Non-Retailers (Technology Service Providers, Retail Real Estate, Media Agencies, Consultants, any other Non Retail business) | For Retailers (E-Commerce D2C Brands / Brands / FMCG & Pharma, Brands or Retailers with physical or online store.) | For Non-Retailers (Technology Service Providers, Retail Real Estate, Media Agencies, Consultants, any other Non Retail business) | |
All access to the Conference | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Access to the Exhibition Floor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Book Launch (cocktails & Dinner) | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
Networking Lunch | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Entry to IMAGES RetailME Awards (cocktails & Dinner) | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
Delegate Fee per delegate (plus vat) | AED 1000 | AED 3000 | AED 3000 | AED 6000 |
From Who’s the Next leading voice in retail to What’s the Next agenda
Embrace #ThePowerOfNext at MRF 2024
Dive into the innovations shaping the next era of retail.
Unveil groundbreaking products and services that are revolutionizing the retail landscape.
Gain insights from over 100 influential retail leaders driving the future.
Participate in conversations about the trends, drivers, and enablers propelling the retail sector forward.
Access the latest data, insights, and inspirations fueling retail innovation.
Understand how the consumers of tomorrow will shop, eat and buy.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Discover breakthrough products, trailblazing tech and future-ready solutions from the companies redefining retail, live on the exhibition floor.
This forum dives deep into the forces already reshaping the industry—digital acceleration, evolving consumers, sustainable mandates, market expansion and retail-tech breakthroughs. Expect insights you can act on, now.
From retail pioneers to next-gen innovators, the forum brings together a powerful mix of voices shaping the future. It’s your opportunity to build meaningful connections, spark collaborations and engage with the people driving real change across the retail ecosystem.
Participate in closed-door, focused discussions with industry experts and peers. These round-table sessions allow for deep dives into critical retail issues, fostering collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing.
Engage with CEOs and executives from the biggest retailers and brands in the region. This is an opportunity to gain insights directly from those shaping the future of Retail.
Introducing the MENA D2C Almanac—a definitive index of the region’s most dynamic and disruptive direct-to-consumer brands. From breakout names to rising contenders, meet the innovators shaping the future of consumer connection.
Explore groundbreaking insights with the launch of our mark research reports. These reports uncover trends, strategies, and future forecasts that will shape the retail landscape, empowering businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving retail industry.
Celebrate the industry’s finest at the IMAGES RetailME Awards—where innovation, best practices and their impact take centre stage. This is where retail excellence truly gets the recognition it deserves.
Speakers 2024
Anand Padmanabhan
Account Manager
Zebra Technologies
Payment Solutions Enabler
Steve Vickerstaff
COO
Alshaya Group
Omnichannel Retailer
Mayank Srivastava
Associate Director – ME & Africa
Tata Communications
Technology Enabler
Farid
Vakil
Regional Channel Head
Zebra Technologies
Payment Solutions Enabler
Manish Sabnis
Chief Executive Officer
Grandiose
Supermarket Chain
Zeynep Sarsar
Associate Director – Retail
CBRE MENA
Advisory Services
Jack Chan
Country Manager UAE
SleekFlow
Retail Solutions Enabler
Leena Khalil
Founder
Mumzworld
E-commerce Platform
Emin
İmer
General Manager
Hepsiglobal
E-commerce Platform
Mohamed Attia
Chief Executive Officer
Al Othaim Entertainment
Leisure & Entertainment
Conference Agenda
THE FUTURE OF RETAIL IS BEING WRITTEN.
THE AGENDA THAT HARNESSES #THEPOWEROFNEXT >>>
IS COMING SOON.
Who should attend?
Executive & Leadership
- CEO, Founder & Visionary Strategist
- Chief Retail Officer
- President, Future of Retail
- Managing Director, Retail Conglomerate
- Strategy & Growth Transformation Head
- Chief Investment & Expansion Officer
- Board Member, Retail Holding Group
- Head of M&A and Retail Portfolio Strategy
Retail & Store Operations
- Director of Retail Format Innovation
- Head of Store Experience & Design
- VP of Omnichannel Operations
- Retail Excellence & Training Lead
- Regional Head of Store Networks
- Area Manager, Flagship Formats
- Head of Store Technology Integration
- Visual Merchandising Director
E-commerce & Digital Retail
- Chief Digital Commerce Officer
- VP, E-commerce & Performance Marketing
- Head of Online Growth & D2C Strategy
- Director of Unified Commerce
- Marketplace Expansion Lead
- Head of Social Commerce & Live Shopping
- Product Owner, Retail Tech Platforms
- Digital Category Manager
Marketing, MarTech & Consumer Engagement
- Chief Brand & Engagement Officer
- VP of Retail Media & Monetisation
- Director of Loyalty & Personalisation
- Head of Consumer Insights & Behaviour
- Martech Stack Strategist
- Head of Content, Creators & Community
- Director of CRM & Lifecycle Marketing
- Retail Storytelling & Experiential Lead
Technology, Data & Innovation
- Chief Retail Technologist
- VP of Retail Innovation & Automation
- Director of AI, Data & Decision Science
- Head of In-store Tech Integration
- CTO, Retail Tech Startup
- Head of IT Infrastructure & CX Systems
- Cybersecurity Lead, Retail Systems
- Cloud & Data Architecture Director
Supply Chain, Fulfilment & Sustainability
- Chief Supply Chain Reinvention Officer
- VP of Retail Logistics & Delivery
- Head of Last-Mile & Micro-Fulfilment
- Director of Reverse Logistics
- VP of Sustainable Sourcing & Packaging
- Director of Circular Retail Practices
- Inventory Planning & Forecasting Lead
- Procurement & Vendor Partnerships Lead
Shopping Malls, Real Estate & Leasing
- CEO, Retail Real Estate Group
- VP of Mall Leasing & Partnerships
- Director of Tenant Mix & Innovation
- Mall Tech & Analytics Lead
- Head of Retailtainment Strategy
- Leasing Manager, Community Malls
- Mall CX and Footfall Strategy Lead
Mixed-use Development Strategist
D2C, Startups & Challenger Brands
- Founder, Digitally Native Brand
- Head of D2C Acceleration
- Category Manager, Emerging Brands
- Growth & Performance Marketing Lead
- E-commerce Head, Challenger Brand
- Head of CX & Retention, D2C Brands
- Direct Sales & Affiliate Strategy Lead
- Creator-led Brand Founder
Franchise, Distribution & International Expansion
- Franchise Development Director
- Head of Market Entry & Localization
- Regional Master Franchise Operator
- Distributor, Brand Licensing Partner
- International Retail Expansion Manager
- Franchisee Network Director
Service Providers & Enablers
- Retail Design & Experience Consultant
- Shopper Marketing & Activation Agency Lead
- Head of Payments & Fintech for Retail
- Retail Analytics & BI Consultant
- Logistics & Warehousing Provider
- Retail SaaS & ERP Platform Head
- POS, Checkout & Self-Service Solution Provider
- Retail Legal, IP & Regulatory Consultant
Investors, Advisors & Think Tanks
- Retail-focused Venture Capitalist
- Private Equity Partner – Consumer Sector
- Retail Strategy Consultant
- Trend Forecaster & Futurist
- Retail Market Intelligence Analyst
- Academics & Researchers – Retail & Urbanism
HR, Talent & Culture
- Chief People Officer, Retail Group
- Head of Retail Training & Development
- Talent Acquisition Lead – Retail & Hospitality
- HR Business Partner – Store & Field Teams
- Culture & Employer Branding Lead
- Organizational Development Consultant
Our Partners 2025
PHYGITAL AI PARTNER
GOLD PARTNER
AI PARTNER
RETAIL TECH PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
STRATEGIC AI LANGUAGE PARTNER
ZERO QUEUE PARTNER
BRONZE PARTNER
BRONZE PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM
FOR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - UAE
KIRAN SHETTY | +971 585827944 | kiran@imagesretailme.com
RUCHIKA DSOUZA | +971 551782990 | ruchika@imagesretailme.com
RAGHAV VARMA | +971 555029585 | raghav@imagesretailme.com
FOR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - KSA
WASEEM AHMAD | +966 564995019 | waseem@imagesretailme.com
FOR SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
ANURIMA DAS | +971 585905371 | anurima@imagesretailme.com
FOR DELEGATE REGISTRATION
SARIKA GAUTAM | +971 566959281 | sarika@imagesretailme.com
FOR MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
NAJU JOSEPH | +971 562829981 | naju@imagesretailme.com
FOR AWARDS ENQUIRIES
NAZIA ANJUM | +971 585869454 | nazia@imagesretailme.com
ZAHABIYA MURTUZA | +971 502065352 | zahabiya@imagesretailme.com
BOOTH FABRICATION
NEVILLE RODRIGUES | +91 9820404157 | neville@images-ent.com
Directions to the Venue
September 3, 2025
Venue
JW Marriott Hotel Marina
Address
66 Al Marsa St - Dubai Marina – Dubai
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM
FOR SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES (DUBAI)
KIRAN SHETTY | +971 585827944 | kiran@imagesretailme.com
RUCHIKA DSOUZA | +971 551782990 | ruchika@imagesretailme.com
FOR SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES (KSA)
WASEEM AHMAD | +966 564995019 | waseem@imagesretailme.com
SOUAD ALKANAWATI | +966 596722345| souad@imagesretailme.com
FOR MEDIA PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SOPHIA GODINHO | +971 55 235 3565 | sophia@imagesretailme.com
FOR SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
BIANCA NORONHA | +971 52 133 2681 | bianca@imagesretailme.com
FOR DELEGATE ENQUIRIES
SARIKA GAUTAM | +971 56 695 9281 | sarika@imagesretailme.com
FOR AWARDS ENQUIRIES
NAZIA ANJUM | +971 58 586 9454 | nazia@imagesretailme.com
ZAHABIYA MURTUZA | +971502065352 | zahabiya@imagesretailme.com
Directions to the Venue
September 3, 2025
Venue
JW Marriott Hotel Marina
Address
66 Al Marsa St - Dubai Marina – Dubai
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