The FT Future of Retail Summit gathers biggest names in industry to discuss key challenges and opportunities

The FT Future of Retail Summit returns in 2024 as the retail industry navigates record high global inflation, more calculated consumer spending and the rise of revolutionary technologies.

For brands in the sector to continue to thrive, they must respond to these challenges and maintain strong customer loyalty, whilst ensuring they are tapping into new growth opportunities within e-commerce, advertising and in-store, which will allow them to create additional revenue streams and engage highly connected customers.

The one-day FT Future of Retail Summit gathers the biggest names in the industry, from e-commerce, digital, marketing, tech, sustainability and supply chains, who are helping to create a customer led and technology enabled next generation of retail.

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2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

The future of retail is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

This year, we’re bringing you three new categories: AI Innovation, Sustainable Retail Innovation, and Inclusive Technology Innovation.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.