Main Stage, Day 1, April 15
Stage Hosts:
Anna Karpowicz Client Business Partner NIELSENIQ
Krzysztof Szczerbacz Brand & Media Eastern Europe Leader Strategic Analytics & Insight NIELSENIQ
09:00 -10:40
Block 1: Strategic Visionaries: Redefining Retail Leadership in a Transforming World
09:00 - 09:20
The European Retail Landscape: Strategic Implications for Leadership in Transition
Pierre Beaufils Partner EY
09:20 - 09:50
PANEL
Leadership in Uncertain Times: Leadership Strategies in an Unstable Legislative and Cost Environment
Moderator:
Maciej Ptaszyński Chairman of the Board POLSKA IZBA HANDLU
Panelist:
Marc Dherment Managing Director ITM POLSKA
Ewa Łapińska General Manager Poland & Baltics MARS WRIGLEY
Katarzyna Kala-Kowalska Chairman of the Board DS SMITH POLSKA
Robert Rękas Chairman of the Board LEWIATAN
Marek Sypek General Director STOCK
09:50 - 10:10
Virtual assistants or how conversational AI is revolutionizing the customer experience in the retail sector.
Bartłomiej Królicki Expert PWC POLAND
Michał Targiel Partner PWC POLAND
10:10 - 10:40
PANEL
Growth Through Alliances: Strategic Partnerships That Deliver
Moderator:
Mariusz Chudy Partner, Technology Platform Leader PWC POLAND
Panelist:
Daniel Rogiński General Director of CEE ZALANDO
Dariusz Stolarczyk Board Member EUROCASH GROUP
Kamil Pieniak Premium Spirits & Beer Business Director Poland & Baltics, Board Member COCA-COLA HBC POLSKA
Maciej Adamkiewicz President of the Management Board of Adamed Pharma ADAMED
Yann Belgy Managing Director ID LOGISTICS POLAND
10.40 - 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL
Building Resilience: Frameworks for Thriving Amid Disruption
Moderator:
Adam Malarski Partner Associate Financial Advisory DELOITTE
Panelist:
Karolina Szuba COO/ Board Member SUPER-PHARM
Kinga Wyganowska Senior Account Executive RELEX SOLUTIONS
Krzysztof Szponder Vice President of Commercial Operations KAUFLAND
Maciej Herman CEO WEDEL
Maria Teresa Lillo-Sanz CFO Nestlé Poland and Central East Europe Operations Co-pilot NESTLE
11:30 - 14:50
Block 2: Data-Driven Decisions and Sustainable Growth: Leadership Insights for a Transforming Market
11:30 - 11:50
Smartflation - A whimsical tale of a generation that doesn't do compromises
Paweł Roge Business Development Director MASTERCARD
11:50 - 12:00
Revolutionizing Engagement: Transforming Consumer and Workforce Loyalty
12:00 - 12:20
How Do Multi-Retail Media Shape Smart Shoppers’ Buying Decisions? — Launch of the Retail We Shop 2025 Report by Blix & Kantar
Piotr Biela Business Development Manager GRUPA BLIX
Mateusz Dąbrowski Business Development Director GRUPA BLIX
12:20- 12:40
The Future of Sales – People, Technology, Relationships. Together We Create a New Market Standard.
Marcin Sikora Head of Commercial Excellence NESTLE POLSKA
Tomasz Kajdzik Director of Sales & Implementations ASSECO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS S.A.
12:40 - 13:10
PANEL
Data at the Helm: Driving Strategic Decisions in Retail
Moderator:
Karolina Zajdel-Pawlak Managing Director NIELSENIQ
Panelist:
Maciej Kawka Platform Enablement & Client Success Lead CEE, Choreograph GROUPM
Marcin Bruś Group Advertising Director ALLEGRO
Monika Kolaszyńska CEO SUPER-PHARM
Robert Rękas Chairman of the Board LEWIATAN
Grzegorz Przytuła Expert in the Trade and Consumer Products Sector PARTNER EY-PARTHENON
13:10 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:30
PANEL
Sustainability as Strategy: Aligning Business Goals with Consumer Expectations
Moderator:
Szymon Mordasiewicz Managing Director Poland YOUGOV
Panelist:
Alex Henriksen Managing Director - EE TETRAPAK
Kiril Marinov General Manager Henkel Consumer Brands HENKEL
Michał Krygier Managing Director for Poland, Baltics and Ukraine UNILEVER ICECREAM POLAND
Renata Kabas-Komorniczak Managing Partner RÖDL & PARTNER
14:30 -14:50
Building Emotional Loyalty: The Future of Consumer Engagement in Retail
Patrick Bacher Senior Commercial Director North & Central Europe, South Africa TCC GLOBAL
14:50 - 17:10
Block 3 Innovation and Agility: Shaping Retail’s Future Through Strategic Leadership
14:50 - 15:20
PANEL
From Boardroom to Store: Bridging Leadership Vision with Execution
Moderator:
Robert Krzak Senior Advisor, Trade and Consumer Products Sector Expert EY
Panelist:
Wojciech Czernek President of the Board / CEO BALTONA
Marcin Rosati President of the Management Board MEDIA MARKT POLAND
Robert Rękas Chairman of the Board LEWIATAN
Agnieszka Mosurek-Zava CEO DOUGLAS POLAND & CEE REGION
Magdalena Szuszkiewicz CEO FRISCO
Tomasz Waligorski Chief Executive Officer, President of The Board CARREFOUR
15:20-15:40
How Microsoft's intelligent technologies are shaping the future of unified retail
Jakub Abram Project Team Manager/ Senior Consultant IT.INTEGRO
Przemysław Kniat Sales Department Manager IT.INTEGRO
15:40 - 16:10
PANEL
Effective methods of efficiency and margin management in times of new trends in the retail industry
Moderator:
Jarosław Karski Partner PWC POLAND
Panelist:
Agnieszka Gilewska President of the Management Board RTB HOUSE POLAND
Andrzej Grochowalski CIO, Board Member LEROY MERLIN POLAND
Jacek Palec General Director ZDROWIT
Grzegorz Rudno-Rudzinski Managing Partner UNIVIO
16:10-16:30
How to reduce losses in warehouse logistics?
Michał Ostrowicki Logistics Director Muller Factory Świecie S.A. MULLER
Paweł Wierzbicki Managing Director Toyota Material Handling Poland TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING POLSKA
16:30 - 16:50
Green Energy as a Retail Advantage: Turning Sustainability into Profitability
16:50 - 17:00
Coffee Break
17:00 - 18:00
Block 4 Retail & FMCG on the Edge: Navigating Global Shockwaves and Local Realities
17:00 - 17:30
PANEL
Retail & FMCG in the Eye of the Storm: Global Disruptions & Regional Consequences
PANEL
Leadership Under Pressure: Strategic Decision-Making in Volatile Markets
Panelist:
Sebastian Gonet CFO - Board Member Dr.Max Sp. z o.o. i Viapharma Sp. z o.o. DR.MAX SP. Z O.O.
Beata Kuczewska Member of the Board EWA BIS
Faruk Aysoy CFO of Eastern Europe LACOSTE & GANT
Paweł Wardziński General Manager INTERMARCHÉ
Magdalena Włodek CFO CEE Region LINDT & SPRÜNGLI