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What's On at the 2027 RLC Annual Forum
The 2027 RLC Annual Forum brings global retail and consumer industry leaders to Riyadh for first-hand perspectives on Saudi Arabia, the Middle East and other strategically important growth markets, including India, Southeast Asia and Africa, while examining the shifts in consumers, capital and technology reshaping established markets worldwide.
Through executive discussions, interviews and roundtables, the Forum connects global and regional perspectives on the forces shaping retail and consumer industries, and the opportunities, partnerships and decisions emerging across markets and geographies.
2027 Program Tracks
Lifestyle Destinations Stage
As retail, hospitality, tourism and entertainment increasingly converge, the Lifestyle Destinations Stage explores how destination development and mixed-use environments are reshaping consumer experiences, attracting investment and redefining urban destinations.
Retail Real Estate
As retail real estate evolves beyond traditional shopping centers, this stage examines the investment, mixed-use development and destination models redefining cities, consumer experiences and commercial growth across established and emerging markets.
The Future of Luxury Summit
Exploring the forces shaping the future of luxury through changing consumer behavior, investment trends, cultural influence and craftsmanship.
Tech Frontiers Stage
Examining how artificial intelligence, data and emerging technologies are transforming retail, consumer industries and global commerce through productivity, customer experience and new business models.
2027 SPEAKERS
Every speaker is selected for the significance of their leadership, the relevance of their experience and their ability to contribute meaningful perspectives that help senior decision-makers better understand markets, navigate change and identify new opportunities.
RLC Honors:
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
The RLC Honors is the RLC Global Forum’s flagship recognition program, celebrating the leaders whose vision, innovation and enduring contributions have shaped the future of retail, consumer industries and global commerce.
Presented each year at an invitation-only gala dinner during the Forum, the RLC Honors recognizes leadership that creates lasting impact while inspiring future generations of business leaders and decision-makers.
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AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Join a global community of senior business leaders at the 2027 RLC Annual Forum. To request an invitation, complete the form below. Every application is individually reviewed by the RLC Global Forum team to preserve the Forum’s invitation-only experience and the quality of executive dialogue.