09:00 - 11:30

Strategic Visionaries: Redefining Retail Leadership in a Transforming World

09:00 - 09:20

 The European Retail Landscape: Strategic Implications for Leadership in Transition

• Understanding the key macro trends shaping the retail industry across Europe.
• Exploring the implications of these trends for boardroom-level decision-making.
• Highlighting leadership strategies to respond effectively to transformative market dynamics.

09:20 - 09:50

 Leadership for the Future: Navigating Retail's Strategic Crossroads

• Are current leadership styles equipped to handle disruption, or do they require a fundamental shift?
• What frameworks can leaders adopt to balance immediate responses with long-term vision?
• How can boards prioritize cross-border collaboration to drive strategic growth?

09:50 - 10:10

 Governance and Innovation: The Strategic Balancing Act in Retail

• Balancing governance priorities with the need to foster innovation at the board level.
• Managing the tension between innovation risks and the demand for operational excellence.
• Embedding innovation into corporate governance frameworks to drive competitive advantage.

10:10 - 10:40

 Growth Through Alliances: Strategic Partnerships That Deliver

• How should boards assess the strategic value of partnerships in achieving long-term growth?
• What metrics can boards use to measure the success of alliances across the value chain?
• Are partnerships becoming a strategic burden, or do they remain essential for resilience?

10.40 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:30

Block 2: Data-Driven Decisions and Sustainable Growth: Leadership Insights for a Transforming Market

11:30 - 11:50

 Unlocking Strategic Growth: The Power of Data in Retail Transformation

• How transactional and behavioral data inform board-level decision-making.
• Building frameworks for data-driven strategies to navigate market shifts.
• Using insights to align leadership priorities with long-term growth.

11:50 - 12:00

 Revolutionizing Engagement: Transforming Consumer and Workforce Loyalty

• Aligning loyalty strategies with leadership’s vision for retention and engagement.
• Leveraging digital platforms to integrate consumer and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Building loyalty programs that support long-term operational goals.

12:00 - 12:20

 Integrating Insights: Bridging Online and Offline Retail Experiences

• Harnessing omnichannel strategies to meet leadership’s expectations for seamless consumer engagement.
• Using consumer insights to inform high-level business strategies.
• Building cohesion between digital and physical retail channels.

12:20- 12:40

ERP in FMCG: Unlocking Operational Efficiency and Strategic Agility

• Leveraging ERP systems to inform strategic operational decisions.
• Integrating predictive analytics into leadership’s planning frameworks.
• Aligning operational agility with high-level business goals.

12:40 - 13:10

 Data at the Helm: Driving Strategic Decisions in Retail

• How CEOs and boards can integrate data into leadership frameworks.
• Balancing intuition with analytics: A leadership perspective on decision-making.
• Building data-driven cultures within retail leadership teams.

 13:10  - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 14:30

 Sustainability as Strategy: Aligning Business Goals with Consumer Expectations

• How sustainability initiatives can align with leadership’s broader business goals.
• Translating sustainability into measurable outcomes that resonate with consumers.
• Balancing operational sustainability with profitability and market demands.

14:30 -14:50

 Building Emotional Loyalty: The Future of Consumer Engagement in Retail

• How emotional connections redefine loyalty strategies for CEOs and boards.
• Personalizing experiences to align with evolving consumer values.
• Building long-term brand trust through leadership-driven loyalty initiatives.

 14:50 - 15:10

Block 3 Innovation and Agility: Shaping Retail’s Future Through Strategic Leadership

14:50 - 15:10

 AI as a Catalyst for Strategic Retail Growth

• Exploring how AI enhances decision-making at the board level to drive growth.
• Aligning AI-powered personalization strategies with leadership’s long-term goals.
• Building competitive advantage through AI-driven consumer insights.

15:10-15:30

15:30 - 16:00

 Innovation at the Crossroads: Are Boards Ready to Invest Strategically?

• Balancing the risks and rewards of high-stakes technology investments.
• Should boards prioritize innovation over operational stability?
• Leadership’s role in building resilience through smart technology adoption.

 16:00-16:30

 Strategic Resilience Through Automation: Optimizing Retail Operations

• Exploring how automation drives efficiency and operational flexibility.
• Aligning automation strategies with long-term resilience and growth.
• The board’s role in investing in and implementing automation solutions.

 The Future of Retail Operations: Balancing Efficiency with Innovation

• How should boards approach operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving landscape?
• Can innovation and efficiency coexist, or are they inherently in tension?
• Leadership strategies for ensuring agility while investing in the future.

17:10 - 18:00

Block 4 Celebrating Excellence: Retail Leadership in Supplier Collaboration