Retail Technology Show returns to ExCel London in 2026 with a disco themed event

Retail Technology Show has unveiled its theme for RTS 2026. This will see the good times rolling in London on 22nd–23rd April with a disco themed retail gathering.

The announcement follows the exhibition/conference’s debut at its new home, ExCeL London, in April earlier this year. With a funfair theme, RTS 2025 welcomed over 14,000 retail professionals - a +11% increase on the previous year - and delivered its biggest ever tech showcase of 438 leading solution providers.

Matt Bradley, Event Director at RTS, comments: “Off the back of an incredibly successful first event in our new home, London ExCeL, RTS 2026 is already shaping up to be bigger, bolder and better.  With a new theme, but the same incredible energy that unites the sector, we can’t wait to bring the funk, flair and future of retail to life as we look ahead to next year’s show.” 

“As RTS continues to grow and build on each year’s success, our ecosystem of key strategic and trusted partnerships is the bedrock of that continued momentum,” Bradley adds.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Retail Technology Show 2026 is sponsoring the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now closed for entries with our finalists and shortlists being announced this week, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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