Retail Connect - Where Technology Meets Opportunity in India's Fast-Growing Retail Landscape

Retail Connect is a new-age platform designed for India’s rapidly expanding retail ecosystem — a market projected to grow from $1.2T to $2.5T by 2035, fuelled by digital adoption, urbanisation, and the surge of ecommerce across Tier 2 & 3 cities. As the world’s 4th-largest retail market, India is entering a defining decade of transformation.

Backed by Comexposium (with 150+ global events across 22 countries) and supported by NRF APAC, Retail Connect brings together retail leaders, visionary brands, and breakthrough technology innovators to shape the next chapter of commerce.

Here, global decision-makers, high-growth D2C brands, and advanced tech providers converge to:

Gain insights that redefine consumer experience

Discover innovations driving the future of retail

Build partnerships that accelerate business performance

Retail Connect moves beyond discussion — it enables real collaboration, sparks innovation, and unlocks opportunities tailored for India’s next phase of retail growth.

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Connect 2026

We're inviting retail leaders, innovators, brand builders, and solution experts to take the stage at Retail Connect. If you have a compelling story, breakthrough innovation, case study, or future-forward perspective that can shape the next decade of retail, we'd love to hear from you.

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Sponsoring/Exhibiting at Retail Connect 2026

Retailers today are seeking partners who can solve real challenges—better efficiency, smarter decisions, richer experiences, and faster growth. Retail Connect brings these decision-makers together with solution providers who are building what retail needs next.

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Join senior retail leaders, innovators, and category heads at Retail Connect 2026. Explore new technologies, discover proven solutions, and gain insights shaping the future of modern retail.

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Who You'll Meet

The Power of Retail Connect Lies in the People You Meet

2
Days
3,000+
Retail, D2C & eCommerce Decision-Makers
50
Exhibitors
100
Visionary Speakers
Expect to connect with a curated community driving transformation across retail and commerce:
Retail & eCommerce Leaders

Founders, CEOs, CMOs, and decision-makers from leading retail and D2C brands.

Marketing & Digital Innovators

Experts in brand experience, digital strategy, data, and engagement.

Technology Providers & Solution Partners

AI, analytics, automation, and omnichannel enablers revolutionizing retail.

Investors & Consultants

Visionaries shaping the business and funding landscape of modern retail.

Global Industry Influencers

Thought leaders and trendsetters redefining commerce and consumer experience.

Theme 2026

Bold Moves Supercharging Indian Retail

Exploring decisive actions and transformative technologies fueling India’s rise as the world’s fourth-largest retail market.

This year, Retail Connect 2026 spotlights the bold leadership and innovations propelling Indian retail forward. From data-driven intelligence to people-first retail, discover how technology and transformation are rewriting the rules of engagement, experience, and growth.

Key Content Pillars
01

Data & Tech-Driven Retail Intelligence & Innovation

How AI, ML, and analytics boost forecasting, operations, and decisions in volatile markets.

02

Next-Gen Shopper Engagement & Experience Design

Create loyalty and seamless omnichannel journeys for hybrid, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha shoppers.

03

Leading Through Change & Emerging Market Dynamics

Agile strategies for innovation, product curation, and experiential retail in fast-moving markets.

04

Format Innovation, Curation & Operational Agility

Tech solutions powering supply chain agility, cost efficiency, and ESG-driven operations.

05

People-Centric Retail: Talent, Culture & Community

Strengthen leadership, culture, and well-being to drive innovation and resilience.

Are you driving innovation in retail, technology, or customer experience?

We're inviting thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to share insights, case studies, and success stories that inspire transformation.

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Retail Leadership Showcase

Inspiring Voices. Visionary Brands. Defining Moments.

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most influential leaders and brands driving the retail revolution. From trailblazing CEOs and marketing pioneers to digital innovators and experience creators — these are the voices shaping the future of retail.

Meet some of the industry changemakers who’ve shared insights across our flagship events like iMedia Retail Summit, NRF APAC, and ad:tech New Delhi:
Falguni Nayar
Founder & CEO, Nykaa
Varun Alagh
Co-Founder & CEO, Mamaearth
Hari Menon
Co-Founder & CEO, BigBasket
Lavanya Paschisia
CEO, Zivame
Pankaj Vermani
Co-Founder & CEO, Clovia
Shankar Prasad
Founder & CEO, Plum
Shantanu Deshpande
ounder & CEO, Bombay Shaving Company
Shuvadip Banerjee
Chif Digital Marketing Officer, ITC
Gunjan Shah
MD & CEO, Bata
Tejas Apte
GM - Media & DMC, South Asia, Unilever
Vineet
COO, Vmart
Rajiv Dubey
VP - Marketing, Dabur
Abhishek Lal
CDO, M&S
Achint Setia
Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer, Zalora
Aditya Anand
Co-Founder & CMO, Yoga Bar
Anshu Grover
Chief Business Officer, Nestle
Atin Kulkarni
Global Head, Media & Content, Ex-PepsiCo, WOW Skin Science
Chandan Mukherji
Director & Sr. VP Strategy, Mkt & Comm, Nestle
Dinesh Agarwal
Founder & CEO, Indiamart
Harish Bhat
Brand Custodian, Tatasons
Manish Chowdhary
Co-Founder, WOW Skin Science
Neil George
MD India & Bangladesh, NIVEA
Tarun Sharma
Co-Founder, Caffeine

Explore our brand network

A powerful ecosystem of global and Indian retail leaders who have partnered, spoken, and collaborated with us.

Calling All Sponsors & Exhibitors Showcase. Connect. Grow.

Join the most powerful community of retail decision-makers,innovators, and partners.

Whether you’re looking to launch a product, generate leads, or build brand authority, Retail Connect offers the platform to make it happen.

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