Event Overview
The 17th edition of the Poland & CEE Retail Summit will take place on April 14–15, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Warsaw.
It is by far the largest and most influential meeting place for the retail and consumer goods industry in the CEE region.
More than just a summit, it is the port of ports—where hundreds of journeys that unfold between summits come together to connect, reflect, and move forward

A Unified Platform with Momentum Year-Round
The Retail Summit is more than a two-day event. It is part of a continuous journey supported by initiatives that unfold across the year.
From Club of 369 circle meetings to regional Dinners2Connect gatherings, leaders collaborate, shape content, and build relationships long before the main event.
The 2026 edition continues to bring together three powerful platforms: the European Circular Retail Congress, the CEE eRetail Congress, and the CEE Supply Chain Forum.
Together, they form one summit experience with a wide lens and deep industry reach.

The Meeting Place for Retail Leadership
With more than 3,400 participants expected in 2026, the Poland & CEE Retail Summit is by far the largest and most influential gathering in the region.
It is where the retail, FMCG, and consumer goods industries come together. Not just some, but most of the key decision-makers are here. This is the meeting place. The port of ports.
If you are part of this industry, this is where your journey connects with others.

Momentum from the 2025 Edition
The 2025 summit brought together more than 3,200 participants and featured over 500 speakers and panelists across 13 stages.
It marked another powerful stop on the journey, with content shaped by the Club of 369 and energy carried forward by everyone who took part.
You can explore the atmosphere, insights, and connections from the 2025 edition on our post-conference website.

An Expanded Stage Program
In 2026, the Retail Summit grows to 18 curated stages, each designed to reflect the evolving priorities of retail and consumer goods leaders.
This growth is not random. It is driven by the insights and input of our Club of 369 circles, where every stage begins as a conversation shaped by those closest to the challenges.
The result is a program built not from the top down, but from the inside out.

Strategic Meetings Across the Region
Before the summit begins, the journey is already in motion.
Through more than 50 Dinners2Connect events and Circle Meetings across the CEE region, leaders connect in smaller settings to share ideas, shape themes, and strengthen relationships.

These are not side events. They are important ports along the journey where trust is built and momentum begins.

The Club of 369: The Engine Behind the Journey
At the heart of the Retail Summit is the Club of 369, a growing network of professionals from retail, FMCG, and solution providers who co-create the content and shape the direction of the summit.
Through its circles, ideas are exchanged, programs are built, and partnerships begin to take form long before the summit takes place.
This is where the real journey starts. And where it continues between each edition.

Celebrating Leadership Along the Way
At each stop on the journey, there are those who lead with vision and impact.
The Retail Summit honors these contributors through two key recognitions: the Retailer of the Year and the Sustainability Awards.
Retailer of the Year, powered by NielsenIQ, is awarded by suppliers to the retailers they value most.
The Sustainability Awards, supported by Henkel, LPR, Euro Pool System, and the European Circular Retail Foundation, highlight companies that turn environmental and social ambitions into action.
These awards are more than a tradition. They are a celebration of progress and a compass for what comes next.

The Next Chapter Has Already Begun
Momentum from the 2025 edition has carried forward.
Within weeks of the summit, hundreds of participants had already registered for 2026. Many have joined new circles, expressed interest in content co-creation, and taken their place in the journey ahead.