RLC Global Forum 2025

Overview

Where the people, policies, and insights of retail come together. On February 4 & 5, the inaugural Annual Meeting of the RLC Global Forum in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing (MoMRAH) will gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing leaders from every corner of the retail industry to make headlines, build new connections, and explore the forces shaping the future. For over a decade, Retail Leaders Circle (RLC) has been at the forefront of delivering paradigm-shifting insights to the world’s top C-suite leaders. Building on this legacy, the RLC Global Forum aims to unite diverse perspectives and expertise from around the globe. 2025 Annual Meeting The ...RLC Global Forum champions the idea that retail should never operate in isolation. Amidst a polarized landscape, the 2025 RLC Global Forum Annual Meeting, themed ‘Rebuilding a Shared Future,’ will explore how to rebuild collaboration and cooperation among global retailers, policymakers, and innovators, aiming to re-establish the foundational industry principles of trust and shared objectives. This exclusive, invitation-only event will cover some of the most newsworthy and impactful topics of the day. Global CEOs, industry insiders, innovators, investors, and policymakers take part in frank discussions —insightful both on and off stage— and make news in real time. Participants will engage in deep-dive sessions and strategic networking while navigating a multifaceted conference that includes 40+ partner exhibitions, five-stage tracks, strategic workshops, taskforce roundtables, an exclusive awards dinner, retail tours, media briefings, product launches, and deal announcements. 2025 Themes Growth in a Volatile World The New Age of Marketplaces AI & Tech as a Force for Good The People Power Quantum Powering the Future: Building Back Better Who attends Retail, Brands & Real Estate Groups Shopping Centers & Mega Projects Fintechs, Payments & VCs Big Tech & Infrastructure Government & Public Agencies E-commerce & SMEs Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Leaders Investors & Industry Analysts Read more