On 8 October 2025, some of the brightest minds, innovators and disruptors from the retail industry will be gathering in central London for a landmark event: the Autumn Retail Festival. Held at Convene – 133 Houndsditch across a single day, this immersive experience features five distinct conferences and think tanks, each designed to spotlight innovation, strategy, and transformation across the retail landscape.
At the heart of the festival is ChannelX World, now in its fourth edition, where leaders in marketplaces and multichannel selling will share cutting-edge insights. Speakers include Adam Smith, Head of Retail Media at Iceland Foods, and Lewis McDowell, eCommerce Channel Controller at Birds Eye.
For brands focused on direct-to-consumer growth, the Brands DTC Summit offers practical strategies to build and scale DTC operations. Meanwhile, the Data Analytics & AI Summit dives into predictive analytics and machine learning, with expert contributions from Richard Lallo of Frasers Group and James Finlason of John Lewis.
Social commerce takes centre stage at the TikTok Sellers Summit, where attendees will explore live shopping, influencer marketing, and platform-specific tactics. Senior subscription leaders will find tailored insights at the SubscriptionX Executive Brief, while the Retail MediaX Executive Brief – featuring Alan Small from Temu, among other fantastic speakers – will explore the future of retail media in a closed-door format.
Beyond the sessions, attendees benefit from an unprecedented networking opportunity through Connect, a curated 1-2-1 meeting programme that introduces buyers and sellers for focused, introductory conversations. Whether you’re exploring new innovations or benchmarking strategies, Connect is designed to help both parties stay ahead in their roles and businesses.
With hundreds of senior professionals attending, the Autumn Retail Festival is more than just a conference – it’s a strategic opportunity to learn, connect, and lead. Whether you’re a brand, retailer, tech innovator, or strategist, this is your chance to gain fresh perspectives, forge valuable partnerships, and shape the future of commerce.
Secure your place now to access cutting-edge insights, high-impact networking through Connect, and the strategies that will define the next chapter in commerce.
Register today and make sure you’re in the room where retail’s future is being written.
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