3 Sep 2026 – 8:45
Creator Stage
9 h 15 min
Retail Leaders Summit
At the IFA Retail Leaders Summit, the movers and shakers of the global retail industry come together with senior executives from the world’s leading home & consumer tech brands. They’re joined by respected industry analysts and pioneering technology leaders – all ready to share insights, spark ideas, and shape the future of connected commerce.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Language: English
Access: Invitation Only
Delivery, Logistics and Fulfilment
Omnichannel Strategy
Supply Chain Innovations
5 Sep 2026 – 8:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
1 h 30 min
NIQ Business Breakfast 2026
Retail Disruption in the AI Era: Industry leaders discuss how AI, social commerce, marketplaces and evolving consumer behavior are reshaping retail, customer journeys and future growth opportunities.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Registration needed
AI in Retail
Artificial Intelligence
Customer Insights
Omnichannel Strategy
Social Commerce
Digital Marketing
5 Sep 2026 – 13:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
30 min
New Routes to European Markets
Europe can be a daunting challenge for marketers, from start-ups to growing companies. The best way to learn the mechanics of routes-to-market throughout Europe is to listen to the experiences of others.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Delivery, Logistics and Fulfilment
Omnichannel Strategy
Digital Marketing
IFA Global Markets
6 Sep 2026 – 13:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
30 min
FROM AUDIO to SMART HEALTH- Brian Larsen, Founder, Nordio Agency
If you are looking for go-to-market plans, brand and marketing strategies, award-winning product launches, sales implementations, and direct sell-in contracts to key partners and retailers around the world, this session with industry veteran Brian Larsen will highlight his experiences in audio, FMCG, and personal health care.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Language: ENGLISH
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Omnichannel Strategy
Customer Insights
IFA Global Markets
6 Sep 2026 – 14:00
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
30 min
Cracking the Route-to-Market Puzzle Across EMEA - Warren Hudson CEO Unlock EMEA
Warren Hudson, Founder and CEO of Unlock EMEA, has spent more than a decade helping brands enter the European market, launching more than 50 innovative international brands into tier-one retail and distribution, unlocking over a quarter-billion dollars in channel revenue.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Language: ENGLISH
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Customer Insights
Delivery, Logistics and Fulfilment
Omnichannel Strategy
IFA Global Markets