Poland & CEE Retail Summit 2025

DAY 1 – Conference Program

πŸ•˜ 08:50–09:50 Sessions

Main | 08:50–09:00
Economic Pulse: Consumer and Market in 2025
Main | 09:00–09:20
Retail at a time of Geopolitical disorder
Techinvest | 09:00–09:40
Are Digital Signage and Interactive Displays Worth the Spend?
Supply Chain | 09:00–09:30
Automation with Purpose: Navigating Cost, Talent, and Tech in Retail
Trade | 09:00–09:40
Turning Creativity into Currency: Rethinking Promotional Strategies
eRetail Strategies | 09:00–09:50
Real-Time Responsiveness for Competitive Advantage in eCommerce
eRetail Technology | 09:00–09:30
Beyond the Basics: Scaling with AI-Driven Infrastructure to Future-Proof Retail
CFO | 09:00–09:40
Innovation vs. Stability: Are CFOs the Catalysts or Gatekeepers of Change?
HR | 09:00–09:50
Workforce Sustainability: Aligning DEI, ESG, and Operational Success in Retail and CPG

πŸ•˜ 09:20–10:10 Sessions

Main | 09:20–09:50
Leadership in Uncertain Times: Leadership Strategies in an Unstable Legislative and Cost Environment
eRetail Technology | 09:30–10:10
Seamless Future: How AI, data, and technology shape the future of shopping experience

πŸ•˜ 09:40–10:20 Sessions

Techinvest | 09:40–10:10
Smart Stores: Transforming Physical Retail for the Future
Trade | 09:40–10:20
Aligning Revenue Goals: Building Resilient Partnerships
CFO | 09:40–10:00
Rethinking your supply chain: Why Outsourcing is a Competitive Advantage from a CFO perspective
eRetail Strategies | 09:50–10:10
One business goal, two worlds: how to maximize total sales across brick-and-mortar and e-commerce?

πŸ•˜ 09:50–10:40 Sessions

Main | 09:50–10:10
Virtual assistants or how conversational AI is revolutionizing the customer experience in the retail sector.
Supply Chain | 09:50–10:10
Adaptation instead of stagnation - a flexible approach to warehouse automation
HR | 09:50–10:10
AI in HR: The Revolution That’s Happening Now!
CFO | 10:00–10:40
Beyond Forecasts: Building Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty

πŸ•˜ 10:10–11:00 Sessions

Main | 10:10–10:40
Growth Through Alliances: Strategic Partnerships That Deliver
Techinvest | 10:10–10:30
How XR is revolutionising staff training
Supply Chain | 10:10–10:40
Competing Globally, Complying Locally: Finding the Sweet Spot
eRetail Technology | 10:10–10:40
From Security to Scalability: Building Omnichannel Payment Systems That Drive Trust
HR | 10:10–10:30
Employer Branding and EVP: Consistency is a Key to Attract and Retain Talent
Trade | 10:20–11:00
The Art of Category Mastery: Co-Creating Profitable Growth Strategies

πŸ•˜ 10:40–11:50 Sessions

eRetail Technology | 10:40–11:30
Creating a Real-Time Data Engine: The Backbone of Personalized eCommerce
Techinvest | 10:50–11:30
Omnichannel integration in retail: costs, benefits, and pitfalls of a consistent customer experience
Main | 11:00–11:30
Building Resilience: Frameworks for Thriving Amid Disruption
Supply Chain | 11:00–11:30
Balancing Tech and Talent: The Road to Operational Excellence
eRetail Strategies | 11:00–11:30
Driving Omnichannel Success with Localized Strategies
CFO | 11:00–11:30
Enterprise efficiencies with AI
HR | 11:00–11:50
Building Workforce-Consumer Synergy: Strategic Alignment in Retail and CPG
Trade | 11:10–11:40
Building trust in cooperation across borders - a discussion among retailers nominated for the Retailer of the Year 2024 award

πŸ•˜ 11:30–12:20 Sessions

Main | 11:30–11:50
Smartflation - A whimsical tale of a generation that doesn't do compromises
Techinvest | 11:30–11:50
Electronic collaboration of companies today and tomorrow
Supply Chain | 11:30–11:50
Navigating Freight Price Volatility: Optimization and resilience.
eRetail Strategies | 11:30–11:50
Switch Paper to Digital – zwyciΔ™skie strategie dla sieci handlowych w Polsce
eRetail Technology | 11:30–11:50
RCS in Retail: A New Era of Communication – Effective Implementation in Business
CFO | 11:30–11:50
Right here, right now: "Benefits of AI in Finance Management".
Trade | 11:40–12:20
From Data to Decisions: Shopper-Centric Strategies in Action

πŸ•˜ 11:50–12:20 Sessions

Main | 11:50–12:00
The premium consumer: how employee benefits are driving profits in the retail and restaurant industries
Techinvest | 11:50–12:10
How Are RFID and OCR Transforming Retail? From Automatic Identification to Mobile Printing
Supply Chain | 11:50–12:10
Smarter Logistics: Digital Tools for Agile Operations
eRetail Strategies | 11:50–12:10
Data as the Key to Personalization, Seamless Customer Experience, and Higher Conversion – How Salesforce Drives Transformation at VRG Group (Vistula, WΓ³lczanka, Bytom).
eRetail Technology | 11:50–12:10
Artificial Intelligence in ad campaign optimization on big tech platforms - benefits and challenges
CFO | 11:50–12:20
How can innovation in the retail industry be driven?
HR | 11:50–12:10
Onboarding Better to Sell More: Onboarding as a Tool for Boosting Frontline Employee Efficiency

πŸ•˜ 12:00–13:00 Sessions

Main | 12:00–12:20
Who are the customers and what are they looking for in multi-retail media? Premiere of the Retail We Shop 2025 report by Blix & Kantar.
Techinvest | 12:10–12:30
A Story of Digital Transformation at Moldova’s TOP 1 Retailer: From Data to Decisions
Supply Chain | 12:10–12:30
CASE STUDY: Leveraging IoT for Returnable Packaging Tracking and Establishing Intelligent Supply Chain
eRetail Strategies | 12:10–12:30
Data-driven Retail Media: from insights to building competitive advantages
eRetail Technology | 12:10–12:30
Retail Media Network – Join the Digital Marketing Revolution for E-commerce
HR | 12:10–13:00
Leadership and Loyalty: Building a Purpose-Driven Workforce in Retail and CPG (The Retail Perspective)

πŸ•˜ 12:20–13:10 Sessions

Main | 12:20–12:40
The Future of Sales – People, Technology, Relationships. Together We Create a New Market Standard.
Trade | 12:20–12:40
Media collaboration is the future of trade collaboration. A retailer, producer and integrator perspective on the retail media revolution.
CFO | 12:20–13:00
Profit or Purpose? The CFO’s Role in Balancing Growth with Responsibility
Techinvest | 12:30–13:10
Seeing Through the Customer's Eyes: Evaluating Technology for Real-World Impact
Supply Chain | 12:30–13:00
Automation vs. Workforce: Striking the Balance for Scalability
eRetail Strategies | 12:30–13:00
Content-Driven Commerce in the Age of Personalization
eRetail Technology | 12:30–13:00
Innovations in creating exceptional consumer experiences offline & online

πŸ•˜ 12:40–13:10 Sessions

Main | 12:40–13:10
Data at the Helm: Driving Strategic Decisions in Retail
Trade | 12:40–13:00
What's in Store for Retail Media?

🍴 Lunch Break β€” 13:00–14:00

Take a break, grab a bite, and recharge for the afternoon sessions!

πŸ•˜ 14:00–14:40 Sessions

Main | 14:00–14:30
Sustainability as Strategy: Aligning Business Goals with Consumer Expectations
Techinvest | 14:00–14:30
Can AI Solve the Stock Problem? Evaluating Investment in Real-Time Inventory Management
Supply Chain | 14:00–14:30
Adapting to Rapidly Evolving Consumer Expectations
Trade | 14:00–14:40
Green Shelf Wars: Competing for Sustainable Shopper Loyalty
eRetail Strategies | 14:00–14:40
Solving Attribution Challenges in a Privacy-First Era
eRetail Technology | 14:00–14:30
Smart Marketplaces: AI-Driven Search and Product Discovery for Next-Level User Experience
CFO | 14:00–14:30
Growth vs. Risk: Can CFOs Achieve the Perfect Balance?
HR | 14:00–14:40
Leadership and Loyalty: Building a Purpose-Driven Workforce in Retail and CPG (The Consumer Goods Perspective)

πŸ•˜ 14:30–15:20 Sessions

Main | 14:30–14:50
Building Emotional Loyalty: The Future of Consumer Engagement in Retail
Techinvest | 14:30–14:50
Smart Retail: from experiments to ROI – how to build value with Generative AI
Supply Chain | 14:30–14:50
Leveraging AI for Inventory Decisions: How Fozzy Group Achieved Next-Level Forecast Accuracy
eRetail Technology | 14:30–14:50
No limits with VTEX: one platform, multiple business models (eCommerce B2C / B2B, omnichannel, own marketplace)
CFO | 14:30–15:00
Risk and Resilience: Preparing CFOs for the Next Financial Crisis
eRetail Strategies | 14:40–15:00
The Future of Retail Media Networks: More Data, More Control, More Revenue
HR | 14:40–15:20
Well-being – buzzword or a real challenge?

πŸ•˜ 14:50–15:30 Sessions

Main | 14:50–15:20
From Boardroom to Store: Bridging Leadership Vision with Execution
Techinvest | 14:50–15:10
Process Mining in Retail: Order Management Optimization
Supply Chain | 14:50–15:20
Optimizing store and warehouse inventory: how Sklepy Komfort unlocked millions of PLN from stock using AI and automation
eRetail Technology | 14:50–15:05
New Era of Pricing Strategy for Consistency Across All Sales Channels
eRetail Strategies | 15:00–15:30
E-commerce Revolution: New way how we interact with shops online
CFO | 15:00–15:30
Global Financial Strategies: Balancing Risk, Reward, and Localization

πŸ•˜ 15:10–16:00 Sessions

Trade | 15:10–16:00
Exclusive Collaborations: Co-Creating Value on the Shelf
Main | 15:20–15:40
How Microsoft's intelligent technologies are shaping the future of unified retail
Supply Chain | 15:20–16:00
Flexibility in Action: Meeting Demand Surges with Precision
eRetail Technology | 15:20–16:00
From Creation to Sales: How Authenticity Is Shaping the Next Era of E-Commerce
HR | 15:20–15:40
Organizational Transformation Starts with People: Supporting Change Where It Happens

πŸ•˜ 15:30–16:30 Sessions

Techinvest | 15:30–16:00
Automation in Customer Service: A Cost-Effective Replacement or a Strategic Enhancement?
eRetail Strategies | 15:30–16:00
Maximizing Engagement with AI-Driven Personalization
CFO | 15:30–16:10
Cost Discipline vs. Innovation: Where Should CFOs Draw the Line?
Main | 15:40–16:10
Effective methods of efficiency and margin management in times of new trends in the retail industry
HR | 15:40–16:30
Leadership Agility: Building Resilient Teams in a Transforming Market

πŸ•˜ 16:00–16:40 Sessions

Techinvest | 16:00–16:30
Are CDPs the Future of Personalized Retail? Investing in Data for Unique In-Store Experiences
Supply Chain | 16:00–16:40
Leveraging Consumer Insights to Drive Supply Chain Agility
Trade | 16:00–16:40
Innovating Retail Formats: The Next Frontier for FMCG Collaboration
eRetail Strategies | 16:00–16:30
Challenges in Payments and Settlements amidst cross-boarder e-commerce expansion.
eRetail Technology | 16:00–16:30
Beyond the Screen: Is VR the Future of Online Shopping?
Main | 16:10–16:30
How to reduce losses in warehouse logistics?
CFO | 16:10–16:40
Leadership Beyond the Balance Sheet: Building Financial Agility and Value Creation

πŸ•˜ 17:00–17:45 Sessions

Main | 17:00–17:15
Retail & FMCG in the Eye of the Storm: Global Disruptions & Regional Consequences
Techinvest | 17:00–17:30
Personalization in Real-Time: Is the Investment in AI-Driven Customer Insights Justified?
Supply Chain | 17:00–17:30
A new wave of protectionism? The impact of Trump Administration's tariff changes on global trade
eRetail Strategies | 17:00–17:45
Achieving eCommerce Profitability in Challenging Times
eRetail Technology | 17:00–17:45
AI in Action: Driving Revenue and Efficiency in eCommerce

πŸ•˜ 17:15–18:00 Sessions

Main | 17:15–18:00
Leadership Under Pressure: Strategic Decision-Making in Volatile Markets
Techinvest | 17:30–18:00
Loyalty in the Digital Age: How Can Retailers Maximize ROI on Customer Data Platforms?
Supply Chain | 17:30–18:00
Scaling Supply Chains to Match Market Dynamics
eRetail Technology | 17:30–18:00
Intelligent Automation at Scale: Unlocking the Future of eCommerce Operations

🍽️ Dinner β€” 18:00–19:00

Enjoy a relaxing dinner and recharge for an evening of celebration and connection.

πŸŽ‰ Evening Celebration – 19:00–24:00

🍸 19:00–19:30 – Welcome Drinks

The evening begins with a toast and the first moments of connection.

πŸ† 19:30–20:30 – Awards Celebration

Honoring excellence and leadership in retail and sustainability.

🎢 20:30–24:00 – Evening Party

Open bar, live music, and the magic of spontaneous, meaningful conversations.