15/10/26
Best Vendor, Product Launch and Retail Executives Named at the META Awards 2026
With thousands of pre-scheduled meetings, delegates from over 50 countries, and more than 90 brands in attendance, this year’s event was truly exceptional. None of it would have been possible without you.
Your energy, collaboration, and engagement made all the difference.
Save the Date for 2027: 4-6 March
53
Countries
52%
Western Europe
23%
Eastern Europe
8%
Africa
17%
Middle East
200
DISTRIBUTORS
Broadline Distributors, CE Distributors, In-country Distributors, IT Distributors, Regional Distributors, Specialist Distributors
100
RETAILERS & RESELLERS
Buying Groups, Corporate Resellers, High Street Retailers, Online Retailers, Travel Retail, Mobile Stores
80%
DIRECTOR & ABOVE
Only senior level retail and distribution executives are invited to participate to ensure high level meetings. Attendees will be decision maker or direct influencers.
I’m a vendor
Brands seeking to expand their distribution are aiming to reach buyers across various channels, including national, regional, and alternative distributors and retailers from across EMEA region.
I’m a buyer
Distributors or Retailers looking for new innovative consumer tech products, and business development opportunities, meeting technology and IT brands from across the world and maintain existing partnerships.
Stefanie Douglas
Head of Sales EMEA, Verbatim
Ioannis Georgostathis
Senior Commercial Manager - CE, Public, Greece
Walter Dornstedt
Commercial Director, Hombli, Netherlands
Luke Langan
Senior Buyer/Category Manager, Currys, UK
Shirley Tang
Sales Manager, OneOdio, China
Hasan Hamad
Devices Marketing Manager, Orange, Jordan
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