Rethinking retail – physical, digital, networked.

RETAIL NXT combines the best of store, app, and platform – live, personal, and relevant. Not a traditional conference, not a trade fair: RETAIL NXT is a stage, marketplace, and experience all in one – curated, focused, and on equal footing.

30.09. + 01.10. 2026

VILCO | Frankfurt/Rhine-Main

This is RETAIL NXT

Two days full of inspiration, practical insights and concrete solutions that have an impact in real-world work situations.

RETAIL NXT brings together what makes up the retail of tomorrow: bright minds, bold brands, relevant technologies – on equal terms, beyond classic conference formats.

Anyone who wants to know where the trade stands – and where it is headed – has come to the right place.

REVENUE • MONETIZATION • OPERATIONS • RESILIENCE • DATA • PLATFORM • TRUST •

IN 2026

FROM FIREFIGHT

TO FUTURE

OPERATING RETAIL IN THE AGE OF AI

SALES & MONETIZATION

AI brings growth to fruition: more relevant, faster, more profitable – along the entire customer journey.

OPERATIONS & RESILIENCE

Out of the firefight: AI stabilizes availability, reduces costs and increases resilience – from the store to the supply chain.

DATA, PLATFORM & TRUST

To enable AI to scale: clean data, clear responsibilities and secure governance – from pilot to production operation.

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THIS WAS 2025

Community Event

to OMR 2026

May 05, 2026 | 18:30 PM - 23:00 PM

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Phase 1

Super-Early Bird

to 31.12.2025

Conference Pass +

including catering

399€

699€

Conference Pass

without catering

249€

449€

Phase 2

Early Bird

01.01.-30.04.2026

Conference Pass +

including catering

499€

699€

Conference Pass

without catering

399€

449€

Phase 3

Regular

01.05.-31.08.2026

Conference Pass +

including catering

599€

699€

Conference Pass

without catering

399€

449€

Phase 4

Last minute

from 01.09.2026

Conference Pass +

including catering

699€

without catering

449€

RETAIL NXT Insights Blog

What trends are really driving the retail industry? Our blog offers perspectives, analyses, and opinions directly from the RETAIL NXT community ecosystem.

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This innovative conference format offers partners cutting-edge scenarios for seamless integration into the program. The goal is to provide measurable marketing products that fit into the marketing mix of participating partners. As a holistic marketing tool, RETAIL NXT aims to directly influence the KPIs of its partners' marketing and sales departments.

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