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The Power Of Next 
Middle East Retail Forum -
MENA's Premier Retail Conference
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
- JW MARRIOTT HOTEL, MARINA, DUBAI
GET AHEAD OF
THE GAME
EXPLORE FUTURISTIC TRENDS THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RETAIL
- Demonstrate thought leadership to key decision-makers
- Promote products and services to make your brand top of mind
- Get quality face-time with 10+ hours of dedicated networking
- Source intelligence to help your clients
- Become a provider of choice in the Retail sector
Registration Closed
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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 2025
Explore The Trends of Tomorrow:
Dive into the innovations shaping the next era of retail.
Discover Next-Generation Solutions:
Unveil groundbreaking products and services that are revolutionizing the retail landscape.
Get Inspired by Industry Pioneers:
Gain insights from over 100 influential retail leaders driving the future.
Engage in Forward-Thinking Discussions:
Participate in conversations about the trends, drivers, and enablers propelling the retail sector forward.
Source Cutting-Edge Intelligence:
Access the latest data, insights, and inspirations fueling retail innovation.
Decode the Future of Consumer Behavior:
Understand how the consumers of tomorrow will shop, eat and buy.
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WHAT TO EXPECT?
Hear from the voices shaping what’s next in retail
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.
Network with the Industry’s Brightest Minds
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.
Experience What’s Next
Discover breakthrough products, trailblazing tech and future-ready solutions from the companies redefining retail, live on the exhibition floor.
Unveiling the D2C Vanguard
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.
Witness the #OscarsOfRetail
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Explore Innovative Solutions
The exhibition space will showcase cutting-edge products and solutions from leading companies. Attendees can explore the latest in retail technology, services, and innovations.
Hear from influential voices in the retail sector
The conference will delve into key topics such as digital transformation, consumer behavior, market expansion, sustainability, and technological innovations, providing actionable insights for the future of retail.
Connect with Peers
The forum brings together a diverse group of professionals, from innovators to retail pioneers, offering a rich environment for networking. This is your chance to build valuable relationships with key players in the industry.
Focused Dialogue
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.
Meet Industry Leaders
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.
Learn from Experts
Stay informed on the latest trends, market dynamics, and consumer behavior. Attendees will have access to in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on how to navigate the evolving retail landscape.
Witness the of Market Unveiling Research Reports
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 Retail Excellence
Be part of the prestigious awards ceremony recognizing the best in retail. The IMAGES RetailME KSA Awards honor outstanding achievements and set new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.
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
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DELEGATES
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
PARTNERS 2024
PHYGITAL COMMERCE PARTNER
RETAIL TECH PARTNER
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
GOLD PARTNER
GOLD PARTNER
GROWTH PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
SILVER PARTNER
INNOVATIVE PARTNER
LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE PARTNER
BRONZE PARTNER
BRONZE PARTNER
BRONZE PARTNER
RETAIL LIGHTING PARTNER
GLOBAL GATEWAY PARTNER
AFRICAN PAVILION PARTICIPANT
GIFTING PARTNER
NEXT GENERATION PARTNER
ASSOCIATION PARTNER
ASSOCIATION PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNER
SPEAKERS 2025
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
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