What We Know So Far About RLC’s 2026 Retail Summit in Riyadh 

In today’s world of shifting growth patterns and evolving market dynamics, progress must be co-created; and that’s exactly what the 2026 RLC Global Forum is all about. 

Set in Riyadh on February 3-4, 2026, the rising hub of global influence, innovation and commerce, this two-day retail conference convenes over 2,000 of the world’s most senior leaders from retail, e-commerce, tech, shopping malls, retail real estate, investment, governance, and policy. The goal? To forge collaborative partnerships, realign business priorities and reshape the future of global retail. 

Whether you're a CEO, an innovator, or an investor, RLC’s 2026 Retail Summit offers an unmatched opportunity to network, engage, and lead in this new, dynamic landscape. 

2026 RLC Global Forum overview 

Business leaders now stand at a defining moment. With traditional models under pressure and new frontiers emerging, coordinated, values-driven growth is essential. 

The 2026 Retail Forum convenes at a critical inflection point, as retail and consumer industries recalibrate, supply chains evolve, and new markets emerge. The 2026 theme, “Growth Crossroads,” captures this moment of strategic urgency. To navigate this exciting but also challenging landscape, the Forum calls on decision-makers to rethink growth—through alignment, purpose, and cross-sector collaboration. 

From CEOs, retail leaders and retail real estate executives to policymakers and investors, the Forum brings together those shaping the future of global trade, to network and forge the strategies that will define the decade ahead.