Using a rigorous vetting process, the European edition of Retail’s Big Show continually seeks a diverse set of forward-thinking speakers with out-of-the-box ideas, proven tactics, and actionable proof points. Speaker applications that match the fast pace of retail’s most prominent challenges and opportunities to enhance our educational event content are welcome.
Published on Dec 11,2025 at 7:35 AM | Updated on Mar 4,2026 at 3:41 PM
Apply now to speak at an NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe

NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe prioritizes speaker applicants who:

  • Can share tangible takeaways with attendees.
  • Are senior-level to C-suite retail or brand executives.
  • Can organically engage with the audience on a deeper level.
  • Are from strong, cutting edge, retail brands and parallel industries; no vendor pitches will be accepted.

If interested in sponsoring, please email [email protected]

Could it be you? Submit your applications if your area of specialization falls under any of the following themes:

Unified commerce

Balancing Online and Physical Commerce Through Unified Retail

From omnichannel operations to unified data and inventory—how retailers deliver a seamless end-to-end journey.

Logistics & supply chain

Logistics in the Next Now: Rebuilding the Supply Chain for Unified Commerce

Resilience, speed, and visibility: modern fulfillment models enabling unified retail at scale.

CSR & ESG

Crafting Value in Sustainable Retail

Sustainability as strategy: decarbonization, circularity, transparency, and measurable impact.

Marketplaces

Expansion of Marketplaces: Retail Beyond Borders

Platform strategies, cross-border growth, and new ecosystem partnerships powering marketplace models.

Payment

Payments Innovation in the Next Now: AI-Driven and Tech-Powered

Frictionless checkout, fraud prevention, alternative payments, and AI-enhanced payment experiences.

CRM

CRM and the Intelligent Use of Data: Privacy-First Strategies

First-party data, consent management, and smart segmentation to drive loyalty and relevance.

Physical commerce

Physical Commerce: The Next Now Places and Spaces

Store formats, experiential retail, operations, and tech that elevates in-store performance.

Customer experience

Hyper-Personalization: Upgrading the Customer Experience

Context-aware journeys, personalization at scale, service design, and measurable customer value.

Retail transformation & AI

How AI Is Transforming Retail Pain Points into Opportunities — The Next Now of Retail

From forecasting to workforce and customer ops: practical AI use cases with clear ROI.

Marketing & licensing

Marketing with a Twist: Co-Create, Play, Remember

Brand storytelling, creator strategies, experiences, partnerships, and licensing that drive engagement.

Apply now to speak at an NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe

Closing Date for Speaker Applications: 15 April 2026

Please note that due to the volume of applications NRF receives, we will only contact those applicants moving forward in this process.