--- title: "World Retail Congress 2027 Dates and Visitor Profile | DataOrigin" description: "World Retail Congress 2027 takes place from May 10 to 12, 2027 in Milan. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting." canonical: https://dataorigin.es/en/blog/world-retail-congress-2027/ lang: en site: https://dataorigin.es llms: https://dataorigin.es/llms.txt --- ![World Retail Congress 2027](/images/blog_events/world-retail-congress.webp) # World Retail Congress 2027 Milan, Italy | From May 10 to 12, 2027 World Retail Congress 2027 takes place from May 10 to 12, 2027 in Milan. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting. [Web](http://www.worldretailcongress.com) Retail & Consumer GoodsMarketing & Sales Joaquín Montesinos • Published October 9, 2026 Global retail is navigating rapid change driven by digital adoption, sustainability demands and supply chain pressure. World Retail Congress 2027 takes place from 10 to 12 May in Milan and assembles a program aimed at senior retail leaders. Below is a concise briefing on attendees, program resources and how to approach B2B outreach effectively. ## Practical details for the Milan event The congress runs from 10 to 12 May 2027 and is scheduled at the Marriott in Milan according to official material. Content is spread across three days and includes flagship sessions, store tours and dedicated forums aligned with the congress pillars. ## Who attends and which companies participate World Retail Congress 2027 attracts CEOs, C-suite executives and heads of e‑commerce, operations, customer experience and supply chain. The mix includes large international retailers and brand innovation teams focused on strategic priorities and investment decisions. ## Key figures Published figures for the congress indicate over 800 attendees from more than 50 countries and upwards of 150 expert speakers. Those metrics reflect a compact, global forum where senior decision makers converge. ## Program highlights and published resources The event emphasises five content pillars and provides access to reports on digital transformation, sustainability and retail business models, some produced with leading consultancies. Additional offerings include executive accelerator programs and flagship store visits. ## Commercial prospecting and networking tactics Plan your outreach with a target list of companies and decision makers. Book short, focused meetings of about 20 minutes to validate needs and budget. Use executive one‑page decks and concise case studies that demonstrate clear impact on sales or operational efficiency. On site, deploy brief demos in branded spaces and follow up with tailored materials referencing sessions or reports discussed. For post event follow up, prepare email templates that reference the specific session or speaker and include downloadable assets. Capture meeting notes with priority flags in a CRM tool to maintain momentum. ## Next steps before attending Check the congress agenda and speaker lists to align meetings with session timings. Download available reports ahead of travel to cite concrete data during conversations. If visibility is a goal, evaluate sponsorship or participation in the forum tracks offered by the congress. Register and consult the agenda at the official site [http://www.worldretailcongress.com](http://www.worldretailcongress.com) to finalise meetings and resources. A planned approach converts attendance into actionable commercial outcomes. ## Looking for the World Retail Congress 2027 exhibitor list? Sign up for free on DataOrigin to check this trade show's companies as soon as they are available and explore hundreds of other shows. 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