Retail Futures Forum 2019
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Retail Futures Forum 2019

London - 25 April

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Overview

Our Retail Futures Forum takes an in-depth look at industry-specific trends, exploring everything new and next in the sector that is set to affect the future consumer in the next 3–5 years. 

Guest speakers will include industry leaders and innovators who will present valuable insights in a rapid-fire Q&A session. We will also host short bespoke clinics with our team of strategists who will aim to address your current consumer concerns.

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Why Attend?

‘In 2019, consumer data profiling will be central to the retail landscape. Retailers will have to ensure that every brand touchpoint is hyper-personalised to cater for consumers’ continually evolving needs.’

Rachael Stott, Senior Creative Researcher, The Future Laboratory 

As well as gaining key consumer and industry insights, attendees will have direct access to our research and strategy teams, who will be on hand to answer questions about how best to apply and tailor these insights to your specific business needs. There will also be ample opportunities to network with your peers, industry influencers and the keynote speakers.

 

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Book your ticket now

Tickets can now be purchased at our Innovator rate.

For bulk-booking and member discounts, please contact Accountmanagers@thefuturelaboratory.com directly.


Quantity:
Currency: GBP

Innovator:

 Early Adopter:


Late Adopter:

£750

until 7 March 2019

£850


until 22 March
2019

£950



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Agenda

A detailed global market overview highlights the key obstacles and opportunities in the sector.

We take an in-depth look at the biggest shifts in retail and present the key rising trends to help you navigate this changing landscape. We hear from leading industry innovators, present inspiring best-in-class case studies, and examine the attitudes and motivations of the latest retail consumer tribes. Guests will also enjoy a set lunch on arrival.

If your business would like to reach The Future Laboratory’s vast network of innovators across brands and agencies, we offer sponsorship opportunities throughout the year for all of our events and more. Please get in touch here for details.

Please complete your details on the following form to download the full agenda once released.

Speakers

Chris Sanderson,
Co-Founder, The Future Laboratory

Christopher Sanderson is co-founder of The Future Laboratory, where he is responsible for delivering the company’s extensive global roster of conferences, media events and LS:N Global Trend Briefings, which he co-presents with the team in London, New York, Sydney, Melbourne, Stockholm and Helsinki. Clients who have booked one of his inspirational keynotes include Gucci Group, the European Travel Commission, Retail Week, Selfridges, M&S, Chanel, Harrods, Aldo and H&M.

Rhiannon Mcgregor, Foresight Writer, LS:N Global

Rhiannon joined LS:N Global in 2016 and is responsible for co-running the fast-paced Briefing and Insight news sections. She also contributes across the website as a writer and researcher. Rhiannon has experience writing online for design magazines Disegno and Wallpaper*, lifestyle magazine Jocks & Nerds and art magazine Aesthetica. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Italian at Leeds University, her interest in writing prompted her to pursue a Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism at City University.

Tom Savigar, Senior Partner, The Future Laboratory

Tom has guided many of The Future Laboratory’s clients through some of the most challenging market shifts and global recessions of the past 10 years. With a much-expanded team, and offices in the US and Australia, he continues to do this, working with clients as diverse as Absolut, Cadillac, The Body Shop, Lamborghini, HSBC, Courvoisier, UBS, BMW, British Gas and Marks & Spencer.

Kathryn Bishop, Deputy Foresight Editor, LS:N Global

Kathryn joined LS:N Global in the spring of 2018 as its deputy editor of content, having originally worked as a senior writer within The Future Laboratory’s strategy team. With a background as a writer, editor and consultant in the luxury sector – specifically fine jewellery and watches – Kathryn is our resident luxury specialist. She also works on LS:N’s fashion content and leads its Opinion section, commissioning both internal and external viewpoints. Outside of LS:N Global, Kathryn is co-founder of the Women’s Jewellery Network, a mentor for online education platform Mastered, and a trustee of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council. 

 

 

Rachael Stott, Creative Researcher, LS:N Global

Rachael joined The Future Laboratory in 2014, and is responsible for leading research to identify and visually communicate global cultural trends across the lifestyle sectors. With a personal interest in conscious business, Rachael’s strength lies in translating our strategic foresight into creative visual outputs to help inspire clients to apply this thinking. As our fashion and retail expert, she has worked on projects for clients such as adidas and the British Fashion Council, and is regularly quoted as an expert in publications such as The Guardian, Retail Week and The Business of Fashion.

Venues

Our Retail Futures Forum will be hosted at one of London’s most culturally curious luxury hotels, the Corinthia Hotel London, located just minutes from the West End and the River Thames.

The Courtroom, Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD

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