Speaker : Guy Hammett
Agenda
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9am to 12:30pm
Exhibition Setup
The show floor will be open to exhibitors only to start setting up their stands.
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12:00pm to 1:45pm
Opening Lunch
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2:00 pm to 3:15pm
Best Product Award Semi-Final
The first stage of the journey to the Final features a battle on stage. A live interview with each candidate will be conducted by a member of our Jury. The audience will vote live for their favorites, and the two top candidates will advance to present at the evening session.
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3:30pm to 6:30pm
Pre-Scheduled 1 to 1 Meetings (6 slots)
Pre-arranged meetings take place at the exhibitor stands on the show floor. Check your online agenda for your meeting schedule and meeting requests. Delegates can also visit the help desk on the show floor for advice and support.
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4:00pm to 5:30pm
Workshops - Futuresource Consulting & NIQ >>
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4:00pm to 4:30pm
AI, Gen Z and Emerging Tech - Trends Shaping the Audio Industry in 2026 and Beyond
Audio continues to be a key consumer tech category and one that continues to evolve with emerging such as hearables and spatial audio enabled devices. This session will draw from Futuresource Consulting’s extensive research and trackers from key markets across the globe. Attendees can also grab some exclusive insights into how consumer purchasing journeys are being influenced by AI, and the implications for brands and retailers. -
4:30pm to 5:00pm
Workshop: AI-enabled insights at your fingertips - gfknewron live demo
Experience the next evolution of gfknewron as we showcase its enhanced 2026 capabilities and newest intelligence features. Explore live the power of NIQ´s latest AI-analytic features to simplify your work and get actionable insights within seconds. Following its successful launch last year, the session demonstrates how real‑time distribution insights, deeper KPI visibility, and advanced performance diagnostics help teams act faster and plan with greater precision. See how the platform empowers you to optimize stock, sharpen forecasting, and elevate decision‑making in an increasingly competitive and fast‑moving market landscape.Speaker : Tatjana Wismeth and Dominik Friedel
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5:00pm to 5:30pm
Workshop
More information coming soon
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6:45pm to 7:15pm
HighTech Race 2026: Trends, Signals & Strategies to Win
Presented by Tatjana Wismeth, Head of Distribution & Supply Chain Intelligence, NIQ
In this keynote, NIQ navigates the fast-changing circuit of technology markets—where AI is the new turbocharger, category dynamics shift like track conditions in real time, and macro-economic forces determine who gains traction and who gets stuck in the pit lane.
Buckle up for a high-speed tour through the performance data shaping the Tech & Durables landscape worldwide. Examine early-warning signals coming from the global distribution pit wall, discover new overtaking opportunities in emerging growth segments, and highlight which drivers are best positioned for the next lap of transformation. This forward-looking session delivers the race strategies needed to stay ahead of the pack. Get ready to shift gears—because the race for 2026 has already begun. -
7:15pm to 7:30pm
Keynote
Organised by Microsoft
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7:30pm to 8:00pm
Best Product Award Final
Following the afternoon semi-final session, the finalists will aim to persuade the audience to cast their votes for their product to secure the esteemed Best Product Award.
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8:15pm to 11:00pm
Welcome Reception
Time to switch off, relax and catch up with friends new and old from EMEA's channel community.
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7:30 to 8:30am
Breakfast
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8:30am to 9:15am
Panel Discussion
TBA
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9:30am to 1:00pm
Pre-Scheduled 1 to 1 Meetings (7 slots)
Pre-arranged meetings in the main exhibition area. Check your online account for meeting requests and updates.
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9:30am to 11:30am
Workshops - NIQ - BuyerDock - JonGadget
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10:00am to 10:30am
From Change to Opportunity: The Future of Retail Formats
Consumers are ever changing and thus forcing retailers to reinvent themselves. Traditional formats are disrupted as omnichannel, marketplaces, and social commerce grow. In addition, new concepts have started to emerge and will shape the retail landscape. Join NIQ's workshop to gain actionable insights on emerging retail formats and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving environment.Speaker : Ines Haaga
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10:30am to 11:00am
Digital Product Passports and the Consumer Tech Industry - Impact and Opportunity
More legislation and more change. Just what every brand, retailer and distributor operating in Europe wants to hear. The good news is that when it comes to DPPs, the fashion industry is first up to work out how to roll out Digital Product Passports, present a variety of information and come up with ways to make it engaging to consumers.
This session is a must attend for sales, marketing and operations execs to understand and get to grips with how DPPs are going to impact distributors, retailers and vendors in the consumer technology sector in 2027. Hear how some companies are adapting and introducing DPP and get an exclusive insight into how some brands are using this new feature as a way to engage and entertain their customers.Speaker : Kevin Dixie
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11:00am to 11:30
Unlock The Potential of Youtube to Reach New Customers
Social selling and content creators are a growing influence on buying decisions and an important avenue for new to market brands to grow awareness. While most consumer tech vendors recognise the importance of product reviewers, many are still missing the mark when it comes to creator engagement and making the most of positive reviews. In this session, UK YouTube content creator and product reviewer @JonGadget will share insights into the latest youtube shopping trends, tips for brands looking to engage YouTube content creators along with some examples of successful collabs and partnerships.Speaker : Jonathan Elvidge
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12:30am to 2:00pm
Lunch
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2:30 to 6:30pm
Pre-Scheduled 1 to 1 Meetings (8 slots)
Check your online account for your meeting agenda and last minute 1 to 1 requests.
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8:00pm to 1:00am
Award Evening
Join us for an evening of networking and channel awards.
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9:00 to 10:30am
Breakfast
Time for coffee and get set up for the day ahead. Breakfast is served in your hotel.
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10:30am to 12:00pm
Dismantling
Time to pack up and check your shipping arrangements
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12:00pm
Event closes
Thank you for joining us and see you next year!