The Kingdom's Flagship Retail Summit
Building The Next Blueprint for the Saudi retail ecosystem
- 19 November 2026
- voco Riyadh
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About
THE SYSTEM WAS TESTED. ITS RESILIENCE HELD.
That resilience was built inside one room, by the people who actually did the building.
Now in its fourth edition, the Saudi Retail Forum brings the Kingdom’s founders,
CXOs and retail leaders together with the region’s sharpest operators, for one day where direction actually gets set.
Three years running, SRF’s speaker base has stayed 70% homegrown, the real architects of Saudi retail’s growth.
This is the room where next year’s decisions will be made. The only question left is whether you’re part of the room.
SPEAKERS 2026
Mohammad Alawi
Chairman Saudi Retail Forum Deputy Chairman Board & Member Board Alsarah Holding Company
Dr. Mohammed Fitaihi
CEO & Founder Luxury Goods Trading Company (Baby Fitaihi, Baby Jewels, M.Fitaihi, Eternal Jewel)
Alok Pandey
Chief Executive Officer Tim Hortons GCC
May Kanounji
Chief Executive Officer Aani & Dani
Alaa Kara Ali
Founder & CEO Metro Brazil
Hamed Aldabbour
Founder & CEO House of Cenmar
Massimiliano Spalazzi
Group CEO Mumzworld.com
Kamran Khan
Chief Executive Officer Arabian Entertainment Co. Ltd. (Tarfeeh)
Hassan Tamimi
Chief Executive Officer The Little Things
Mohamed El Fakharany
Chief Operating Officer Barn’s
Across The Full Retail Spectrum
Fashion & Lifestyle. Food & Grocery. Food Service. Beauty & Personal Care. Home & Furnishings. Health & Pharmacy. Leisure & Entertainment. Every category drawing its own blueprint, at the same table.
Why Attend
The Saudi Retail Forum 2026 brings together the region’s leading retailers, brands, innovators and decision-makers to explore the ideas shaping the future of retail. From retail technology and omnichannel commerce to marketing, operations and customer experience, SRF is where industry conversations turn into actionable strategies and lasting partnerships.
– 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
SIX BLUEPRINTS. ONE DIRECTION.
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
EDITORIAL, 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
19 November 2026
Venue
voco Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Address
Opposite Of Ministry Of Interior, King Fahd Rd, An Namudhajiyah, Riyadh 12731, Saudi Arabia
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