MENA'S MOST FUTURE-AWARE RETAIL GATHERING HIGHLIGHTED BY RETAIL'S BRIGHTEST MINDS
- 2027
- Dubai
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For 15 years, MRF has been the room where the region’s leaders, operators, founders and decisionmakers do their most consequential thinking.
Where assumptions are tested, directions are set, and the industry finds its next move together.
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THE GROUND IS SHIFTING. THE TIME TO MOVE IS NOW.
This is where the region’s retail leaders come together to think, connect, exchange ideas and shape what comes next.
MRF brings together the full retail spectrum — Food & Grocery, Food Service, Fashion, Footwear & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Housewares, and Leisure & Entertainment — creating a space for the conversations, connections and ideas that matter to the future of retail.
Across leadership, innovation, technology, consumer behaviour and business growth, MRF brings the region’s retail ecosystem into one room to explore what’s changing, what’s ahead, and what it takes to stay ready.
When the future is being shaped, the names in the room matter. BE IN THE ROOM.
Why Attend
– Insights from top retailers, brands & policymakers
– Future-focused strategies on AI, retail tech & consumer trends
– Practical takeaways to drive business growth
– Network with C-suite leaders & innovators
– Build strategic partnerships across the retail ecosystem
– Expand your business opportunities
– Discover the latest retail technologies
– Explore AI, CX, payments & omnichannel solutions
– Live demos from leading solution providers
– Attend the 16th IMAGES RetailME Awards and honour the region's top retail brands & leaders
– Recognise excellence in innovation & customer experience
– Network with the industry's biggest names at retail's most prestigious awards evening
CONVERSATIONS ACROSS CATEGORIES
SPEAKERS 2026
Abdulla Ajmal
Abdulla Ajmal
Ajmal Group
Ahmad Bakri
Ahmad Bakri
Strategy&
Amit Maheshwari
Amit Maheshwari
Landmark Group
Anand Padmanabhan
Anand Padmanabhan
Zebra Technologies
Anil Kukreja
Anil Kukreja
Fashion Corner
Anshuman Anand
Anshuman Anand
Savysta
Anup Kondakundi
Anup Kondakundi
Ajmal Perfumes
Anuraag Sinha
Anuraag Sinha
Liali Jewellery
Arja Taaveniku
Arja Taaveniku
Homecentre (Landmark Group)
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
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (DUBAI)
MANOJ PAUL SELVAN | +971 506878651 | manojpaul@imagesretailme.com
For Sponsorship Opportunities Middle East Events (India)
BINDU PILLAI | +91 9820324063 | bindupillai@imagesgroup.in
FOR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - KSA
WASEEM AHMAD | +966 564995019 | waseem@imagesretailme.com
PARTNERSHIPS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS OR CORPORATE RELATIONS
ANURIMA DAS | +971 585905371 | anurima@imagesretailme.com
FOR DELEGATE REGISTRATION
SARIKA GAUTAM | +971 566959281 | sarika@imagesretailme.com
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
NAJU JOSEPH | +971 562829981 | naju@imagesretailme.com
FOR DELEGATE ENQUIRIES
GURU KIRUPA | +971 585398510 | kirupa@imagesretailme.com
AVANI DINESH PRABHU | +971 585717148 | avani@imagesretailme.com
FOR AWARDS ENQUIRIES
ZAHABIYA MURTUZA | +971 502065352 | zahabiya@imagesretailme.com
BOOTH FABRICATION
NEVILLE RODRIGUES | +91 9820404157 | neville@images-ent.com
Directions to the Venue
Date
16 September 2026
Venue
JW Marriott Marina, Dubai
Address
66 Al Marsa St - Dubai Marina – Dubai
