About the Event
Retail Summit Istanbul, Turkey's most prestigious retail industry event, will be held at Fişekhane on October 22, 2026, under the theme "Shop NXT - The Future of Next-Generation Shopping." This comprehensive summit examines the digital transformation taking place in the rapidly changing retail world, shifts in consumer behavior, and next-generation shopping trends. The event aims to provide an in-depth analysis of technological innovations, omnichannel strategies, and customer experience-focused approaches that are shaping the future of the retail sector.
This exclusive invitation-only conference brings together a broad retail ecosystem. All stakeholders in the sector come together at this summit, including major retail chains, fashion brands, technology companies, e-commerce platforms, logistics firms, and retail technology providers. Alongside industry giants such as Koton, H&M Turkey, Hepsiburada, LC Waikiki, Mavi, LTB, Derimod, and BIGCHEFS, startups and technology solution providers also participate in the event.
The target audience for the summit encompasses a broad spectrum:
- CEOs, general managers, and senior executives of retail chains
- E-commerce platform managers and digital transformation specialists
- Brand managers and merchandising directors
- Retail technology and ERP solution providers
- Logistics and supply chain managers
- Marketing technology firms and digital agency representatives
- Franchise and franchising specialists
- Business development and strategic partnership managers
The international dimension of the event is strengthened by the participation of the National Retail Federation (NRF), the world's largest retail organization. This important partnership brings a global perspective to the summit, enabling the Turkish retail sector to connect with worldwide trends. The presence of NRF Executive Director Mark Mathews among the speakers enhances the event's international prestige and provides participants with the opportunity to closely follow global retail trends.
Among the technology and solution categories presented at the summit are artificial intelligence-powered customer experience platforms, omnichannel retail solutions, mobile payment systems, logistics optimization technologies, ERP systems, visual merchandising solutions, and e-commerce infrastructure technologies. Organized under Bi'Sector, this prestigious event is structured as a sector conference and attendance is limited through an invitation system. This approach enhances the quality of the event while creating more effective networking and business development opportunities among participants.
