A premier stage for global retail’s decision-makers, the RLC Annual Forum convenes leaders to share ideas and forge connections.

Riyadh, a new center of gravity for global commerce. While the region recalibrates, Riyadh has proven what resilience looks like in practice: open airports, trading markets, uninterrupted business. And as the Middle East looks ahead, it is Riyadh that will lead the restart.

Set in one of the world’s most dynamic capitals, the RLC Annual Forum has evolved into a strategic hub for growth, investment, insight, and senior-level business exchange. As Riyadh asserts itself as the region’s premier business destination — challenging established centers and offering direct access to one of the world’s fastest-growing econ omies — hosting the RLC Annual Forum here places attendees at the heart of that momentum.

A curated community of industry leaders. Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only experience, the RLC Annual Forum draws together the upper tiers of global business—from CEOs and senior executives to founders to disrup tors and innovators to board-level decision-makers and investors across retail, brands, real estate, and the wider commercial ecosystem.

The result is an exceptionally curated environment, purpose-built for high-level access and strategic collaboration.

The impact areas of the RLC Annual Forum focus on advancing retail and the broader interconnected industries leadership, enhancing strategic collaborations, and fostering innovation across the sector. The event itself serves as a catalyst for exchanging ideas and setting future retail trends, emphasizing the importance of leadership in shaping the industry’s agenda, not to mention promoting networking among all leaders and enhancing the collective knowl edge and strategies of the RLC Global Forum community.

The RLC Annual Forum works towards its objectives through three key pillars:

Driving Positive Change: The Forum gathers influential leaders and innovators in environments that stimulate bold discussions, aiming to make impactful decisions that shape the future of the retail industry.

Cross-Industry and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: By bringing together leaders from all parts of the retail value chain along with stakeholders like community groups and policymakers, it fosters collaborations that address critical industry challenges.

Global Platform with Local Focus: The Forum strives to include diverse geographic perspectives while focusing on purpose-driven initiatives that are relevant to local communities, thus addressing long-term industry trends.

The RLC Annual Forum is an invite-only event designed for senior leaders. Interested individuals may request an invitation by completing the designated form on the website. All requests are reviewed by our team, and approved applicants will receive an official confirmation granting access to the Forum. This process helps ensure a carefully curated group of attendees and fosters a high-level environment for meaningful dialogue.