Schedule At-a-Glance
Below is a preliminary agenda to give an overview of our program offerings. Please check back on this page for updates and more information.
Tuesday, April 8
Networking Events
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - Retail Inspiration Tours
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception
Wednesday, April 9
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Trade Show Hours
Main Stage Keynotes/Opening Discussions
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Opening Keynote
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Keynote #2
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Keynote #3
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Keynote #4
SmartStation Presentations
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - Station 2, Speaker 1
12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. - Station 2, Speaker 2
12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Station 1, Speaker 1
2:00 p.m. 2:20 p.m. - Station 1, Speaker 2
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. - Station 2, Speaker 3
4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. - Station 1, Speaker 3
Thursday, April 10
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Trade Show Hours
Main Stage Keynotes/Opening Discussions
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Dat 2 Opening Keynote
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Keynote #5
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Closing Keynote
SmartStation Presentations
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. - Station 2, Speaker 4
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - Station 1, Speaker 4
12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. - Station 1, Speaker 5
12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Speaker 2, Slot 5
Your Agenda for Shop! MarketPlace
Shop! MarketPlace Offsite Inspiration Tours
Coming Soon.
Industry Welcome Reception
Help us kickoff the start of Shop! MarketPlace. See your industry friends and make new connections while enjoying drinks and light appetizers.
Included with your trade show pass.
Shop! Awards Reception
Don`t miss this celebratory evening where we`ll honor the winners of the 67th annual Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards & Global Awards. The OMA Award is the Marketing at Retail Industry’s most prestigious, largest and longest-running awards contest. New for this year, we will also honor the winners of Shop’s 2025 Design Awards. Your ticket includes hors d`oeuvres, open bar cocktails and networking with industry greats! This year’s awards reception will take place off-site at the incredible, NASCAR Hall of Fame, just a short walk from the Charlotte Convention Center.
For more information, click here.
Tickets available for purchase and sponsorships available here.
$185
PAVE Social
After a full day on the show floor, come together to unwind and re-connect over cocktails at the PAVE Social, Wednesday, April 9. See your industry friends, make new ones - all while supporting student design! For more information and to secure your ticket, click here.
Opening Keynote
Coming Soon.
Education
We're serious about providing you with inspiring, meaningful, actionable content. Check out the Shop! MarketPlace conference lineup and make plans to join us.
Included with your trade show pass.
Exhibits
Our trade floor will have the industry suppliers, manufacturers and service providers that offer goods and services to facilitate in-store consumer experience. Meet with vendors on the cutting edge of retail solutions.
Included with your trade show pass.