Programme

Optional Store Tour to KaDeWe Department Store

Registration Desk Opens

Welcome Coffee/Tea in the Foyer

Welcome Address

André Maeder, IGDS President & CEO of Central Europe & Selfridges Group, UK

Opening Session 

• Repositioning of a City
  Klaus Wowereit, Former Mayor of Berlin, Germany

Session 1 - Consumer Trends & Behaviours

• Beyond Borders: Capturing the International Shopper
  Virginie Alem, Executive Committee Member                                            & SVP Marketing of Global Blue, France

Session 2 - Building the Brand Experience

• Evolving an Iconic Brand
  Olivier Bron, CEO of Bloomingdale's, USA

• Insights from e-Commerce: from Convenience to Emotional Engagement
  David Schneider, Co-Founder of Zalando, Germany

Networking Lunch

In Conversation

• The Rebound of KaDeWe 
  Timo Weber, CEO of KaDeWe and Simone Heift, CMO of KaDeWe
  
  Moderated by Ann Berry, CEO of Threadneedle, USA

Session 3 - Roundtable on Technology

• Digital Revolution in Retail: Shaping the Future with Technology
  Eren Camurdan, CEO of Boyner Department Store, Türkiye

        Followed by discussion with:
        Julius Carrell, Director of Enactor, UK
        Sophie Florian, Head of Insights & Analytics of Google, Europe

        Moderated by Gary Thatcher, CEO & Co-Founder of The Retail                        Summit

Networking Break

Session 4 - Creating Surprises & Emotions

• Using Storytelling & Purpose to Elevate a Brand
  Ashley Potter, CEO EMEA, India & LATAM of Ralph Lauren, USA

• Future of Interactive Retail
  Sungjoo Kim, Chief Visionary Officer & Chairperson of MCM Group, Germany

• Open to the World since 1909
  Leonie Foster, COO of Selfridges & Co., UK

Closing Day 1

Official Dinner

Welcome Cocktail followed by the Official Dinner & Awards Ceremony at Hotel Adlon Kempinski

After Dinner Lounge

Registration Desk Opens

Welcome Coffee/Tea in the Foyer 

Opening Session

• How Can Department Stores Remain Competitive in a Changing Retail World?
  Rupert Naylor, Senior Vice President of Mastercard, UK

Session 5  - The Frontline Teams

• Empowering Frontline Teams
  Kavindra Mishra, Managing Director & CEO of Shoppers Stop, India
  
  
• Nordstrom Rack, Helping Customers Feel Good and Look Their Best
  Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack, USA
  
  
• HUGO BOSS – Consumers First, Fans Forever
  Daniel Grieder, CEO of Hugo Boss, Germany

Networking Break

Session 6 - Innovation

• The Renaissance of the Tangible
  Marc Schumacher, Managing Director of Trendbüro, Germany

        Followed by Q&A, facilitated by Gary Thatcher, CEO & Co-Founder of              The Retail Summit

Session 7 - Sense of Belonging

• Legacy & Innovation: Revolutionising Retail for Heritage Brands
  Scott Fyfe, CEO of David Jones, Australia

• The Art of Being a Good Retailer
  Jimin Lee, Founder & Chairwoman of Translatio, China

• Transforming the Retail Experience through Culture and Emotions
  Patrice Wagner, Chairman & CEO of Le Bon Marché Group, France

Closing Remarks 

Farewell Snacks

Simultaneous translation into Chinese and Japanese will be provided during all sessions.