6th August 2026 | Old Biscuit Mill, Cape Town
Where retail leaders meet to define what’s next
Cape Town, South Africa
A curated leadership forum bringing together senior decision-makers, innovators, and brands shaping the future of retail across South Africa.
What is Retail World Forum
South Africa’s retail landscape is entering a period of accelerated transformation, driven by digital adoption, evolving consumer behaviour, new commerce models, and infrastructure growth.
Retail World Forum, Cape Town brings together the region’s most influential leaders to discuss, debate, and define the next phase of growth across the continent.
It is a curated platform for decision-makers.
What Makes this Edition Matter
- One of South Africa’s fastest-evolving retail markets
- Growing investment in digital commerce and infrastructure
- Unique mix of formal retail, DTC, and innovation
- Rising consumer demand and urbanisation
Who You’ll Meet
- CEOs, COOs, CMOs, CIOs, CDOs, CBOs, Heads of E-commerce, Marketing, Supply Chain
- Brands across Fashion, Beauty, FMCG, Food, Speciality and Electronics
- E-commerce and Omnichannel leaders
- Fin-tech, 3PL, SaaS, Enablers, and other retail solution providers
What You’ll Experience
- Keynote & Panel DiscussionsTechnology Showcases & Case Studies Bespoke Engagements & Fireside Chat
- Retail World AwardsNetworking
Speakers
Alaine Rossouw
Chief Operating Officer
Toy Kingdom
Barry Sickle
Co-Founder
Footgear
Christopher Baird
Head of E Commerce
G-Star
Hazel Pillay
Managing Director
Pick n Pay Clothing
Hylton Bannon
Managing Director
Toy Kingdom
Kevin Lennett
Group CEO
Melbro Holdings
Leah McCrae
Managing Director
Rand Capital Coffee - Licensee, Starbucks South Africa
Yaeesh Moosa
Head of Marketplace
Takealot.com
What You’ll Experience
Keynote & Panel Discussions
Technology Showcases & Case Studies
Bespoke Engagements & Fireside Chat
Retail World Forum
Spotlight Speakers
Abdullah Al-Sabban
Chief Operating Officer & CEO Advisor
Panda Retail Company
Alok Pandey
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Hortons GCC
Ammar Aklan
Chief Executive Officer
Al Hatab Foods - Daajan Holding Group
Anshuman Anand
Co-Founder & CEO
Al Safa Brands
Elie Aoun
Chief Executive Officer
Al Othaim Life
Hani Weiss
Chief Executive Officer
Landmark Group
Majed M. AlTahan
Founder & CEO
International Applications Company (IACo)
& Co-founder & CEO
Danube Online
Mohammed Aldabbagh
Managing Director KSA
Chalhoub Group
Neeraj Teckchandani
Chief Executive Officer
Apparel Group
Nicole Nitschke
Managing Director
FACES Beauty Middle East
Waleed AR Bindawood
Chief Commercial Officer
Bindawood Holding Company
Yasser Taher
Chief Executive Officer
MAGRABi Retail
Industry Experts
Dr Ahad Nihal
Chief Marketing Officer
Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co.
Ali Mansour
Chief Retail Officer
eyewa
Andreu Marco
Chief Operating Officer
Chalhoub Group
Binoo Joseph
Chief Digital Officer
Cenomi Centers
Why Attend
- Understand South Africa’s growth opportunities
- Discover new revenue possibilities
- Connect with decision-makers driving transformation
- Identify partnership and expansion opportunities
- Benchmark your strategy against market leaders
Retail World Forum
Exploring the ideas, strategies, and technologies shaping the future of retail across:
- Retail Innovation & Transformation
- Omnichannel & Customer Experience
- AI & Data-Driven Retail
- Retail Media & Digital Growth
- Sustainability & Future-Ready Commerce & more
Spotlight Speakers
Abdullah Al-Sabban
Chief Operating Officer & CEO Advisor
Panda Retail Company
Alok Pandey
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Hortons GCC
Ammar Aklan
Chief Executive Officer
Al Hatab Foods - Daajan Holding Group
Anshuman Anand
Co-Founder & CEO
Al Safa Brands
Elie Aoun
Chief Executive Officer
Al Othaim Life
Hani Weiss
Chief Executive Officer
Landmark Group
Majed M. AlTahan
Founder & CEO
International Applications Company (IACo)
& Co-founder & CEO
Danube Online
Mohammed Aldabbagh
Managing Director KSA
Chalhoub Group
Neeraj Teckchandani
Chief Executive Officer
Apparel Group
Nicole Nitschke
Managing Director
FACES Beauty Middle East
Waleed AR Bindawood
Chief Commercial Officer
Bindawood Holding Company
Yasser Taher
Chief Executive Officer
MAGRABi Retail
Industry Experts
Dr Ahad Nihal
Chief Marketing Officer
Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co.
Ali Mansour
Chief Retail Officer
eyewa
Andreu Marco
Chief Operating Officer
Chalhoub Group
Binoo Joseph
Chief Digital Officer
Cenomi Centers
What to Expect
Keynotes, Firesides & Panels
Hear directly from the leaders shaping the next chapter of Saudi retail. Ministers, CEOs and industry pioneers will explore how commerce is evolving into a cultural force, a technological framework and a pillar of national development.
Technology in Action
Experience the next generation of retail firsthand. From AI-enabled operations to programmable payments, retail media networks and immersive in-store technologies, the focus is on solutions that already work and can scale across the Kingdom.
Strategic Breakouts
Join focused conversations with operators, investors and designers who are building the sector’s future. These sessions are designed to move ideas into pilots, partnerships and real-world implementation.
Building a Legacy
This is retail with purpose. Discover how Saudi’s new retail order will shape global consumer behaviour, drive economic diversification, and define the commerce blueprint for a new era.
What You’ll Experience
Keynotes & Panels
real strategies from operators
Technology Showcases
solutions already in market
Strategic Conversations
focused, senior-level discussions
Retail World Awards
recognising excellence across Africa
Gala Night
premium networking with decision-makers
Gold Sponsor
Sliver Sponsors
Commerce Sponsor
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of retail in Africa.
Retail World Awards & Nominations
Recognising Retail Leadership Across Africa
Africa’s retail landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by digital adoption, new commerce models, mobile-first consumers, and expanding urban markets.
The Retail World Awards, Cape Town Edition, presented by Retail World Forum, recognise the brands, teams, and technologies delivering measurable impact across the African retail ecosystem.
From omnichannel innovation and customer experience to data, payments, logistics, and sustainability, these awards spotlight organisations turning ambition into real, scalable outcomes.
These awards recognise strategic thinking, execution excellence, and innovation shaping the future of commerce across Africa. Submissions are evaluated across both strategic and technical categories by an independent jury and editorial leadership.
More than 30 categories. One stage. A market in motion.
Everything You Need to Know
What is Retail World Forum Cape Town?
Retail World Forum Cape Town is an exclusive business gathering exploring the next phase of retail growth, omnichannel strategy, consumer trends, retail technology, and innovation across Africa. The event connects senior executives, retail leaders, emerging brands, and solution providers for high-level discussions, networking, and insights into the evolving African commerce landscap.
When and where is the event held?
The event takes place on 6 August 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The specific venue details will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event date. You can register your interest through Retail World Forum Cape Town Registration
Who are the speakers?
The speaker lineup features CEOs, CXOs, senior VPs, VPs, directors, founders, retail executives, e-commerce leaders, digital transformation experts, customer experience specialists, and technology innovators from leading African and international brands. You can explore the full lineup on the Retail World Forum Cape Town Speakers page
What topics are discussed?
The agenda covers key retail industry trends and innovations, including AI in retail, e-commerce, omnichannel strategy, customer experience, retail technology, loyalty and personalization, digital transformation, supply chain innovation, fintech, and data-driven commerce. Sessions also explore leadership, consumer behaviour, and the future of retail across Africa and global markets.
