Channel Summit EMEA wraps up a record breaking event in Monaco
- 3000+ One on One Meetings Arranged
- 90+ consumer tech brands represented
- 500+ attendees
The 5th edition of Channel Summit EMEA took place from 13-15 March 2026 at the Fairmont Hotel, Monaco. Over 500 attendees from the consumer technology industry took part in the most successful edition yet with a sold out exhibition area, record attendance level and highest number of pre-arranged meetings achieved since the launch of Channel Summits in 2022.
Farouk Hemraj, CEO & Co-Founder commented,”The energy at the show was palpable and it’s a strong indicator that our industry remains positive in spite of wider disruption. I’m grateful to our sponsors and partners that supported this year’s show, and commend those that traveled from the Middle East region to fulfill their meetings.”
Channel Summit EMEA 2026 featured four headline sponsors - HighFuture, PanzerGlass, Proove and Zagg. Event Partner NIQ powered by GfK Intelligence supplied essential market insights in the opening keynote presentation and workshops exploring retail ecosystems and distribution trends.
Thriving Exhibition Area
Wellness, Wearables and Smart Tech were prominent in the exhibition area which featured a compelling mix of new to market brands from Europe and Asia in addition to multi-national brands with established channels across the EMEA region.
Shuza Noirot, Sales Director, Channel Summits commented, “We had some really innovative and exciting technologies in the exhibition area for a wide range of markets including sport, health and outdoor. It’s an indicator that the traditional view of the consumer technology channel is changing and diversifying.”
Spotlight on Singaporean Innovation
The Singapore Pavilion, held by SG Singapore and supported by Enterprise Singapore, showcased a selection of consumer technology and accessory brands from the Singaporean market including Actxa, BMX, Rain Design, Uniq, OSIM, Square District and Signeo Design. The pavilion provided brand representatives with a platform to fast track market entry to priority European countries including Germany, France and the UK.
Insight Sessions - Gen Z, AI Impact and Retail Ecosystems
The conference programme features 13 keynote and workshop sessions with insights from content partners NIQ powered by GfK Intelligence, BuyerDock, CONTEXT, Futuresource Consulting and YouTube content creator Jonathan Eldridge.
Channel Summit Awards
The event also featured a series of Product and Vendor Awards voted for live by the audience of retail and distribution buyers. A total of 14 categories were covered. A full list of winners and categories is available on request.
Save the date: Channel Summit EMEA 2027 is scheduled for 4-6 March 2027, Fairmont Hotel, Monaco.
