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Shoptalk Luxe 2026: Redefining Luxury Retail in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is set to host the inaugural Middle East edition of Shoptalk Luxe from January 27 to 29, 2026. This distinguished event will gather over 2,000 high-level executives and more than 170 international speakers to discuss innovative concepts poised to shape the future of luxury retail.

Among featured speakers are prominent figures like Vera Wang and CEOs from luxury brands such as Amouage, Hugo Boss, and Harrods. Their presentations will provide bold insights into topics like creativity, digital acceleration, and evolving consumer values within the luxury market. Shoptalk Luxe positions Abu Dhabi as a central hub for international discourse on luxury, fashion, and premium consumer experiences.

In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Shoptalk Luxe is strategically designed to reflect the growing significance of Abu Dhabi as a cultural and commercial crossroads. The emirate boasts a robust economy, a discerning consumer base, and world-class cultural institutions like the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. These assets create an attractive landscape for luxury brands seeking long-term engagement with an upscale demographic.

The agenda for Shoptalk Luxe is collaboratively crafted with industry experts, ensuring that sessions focus on tangible challenges and insights. Key themes include:

• - Value Creation Beyond Product Ownership: Focusing on services and experiences fostering community around products.
• - Deepening Customer Relationships: Exploring innovative methods for building loyalty and sustained value.
• - Redefining Online and Offline Experiences: Addressing how seamless integration of digital and physical touchpoints enhances customer experiences.
• - Enhancing Search and Discovery: Identifying ways brands can connect with consumers.
• - Encouraging Excellence Through Leadership: Understanding best practices for organizing and inspiring teams.

These focal points aim to facilitate actionable and authentic discussions on maintaining relevance, fostering growth, and catering to the next generation of luxury consumers.

Additionally, Shoptalk Luxe will provide structured networking opportunities via its curated Meetup platform, encouraging over 20,000 targeted meetings between brands, investors, and technology partners. Expect participation from over 80 sponsors and solution providers, including major global names like Shopify and eBay, showcasing innovations in personalization, omnichannel strategies, and new technologies shaping luxury retail's future.

Zia Daniell Wigder, Global President of Shoptalk, emphasized that this event serves as a catalyst uniting the global luxury community to tackle the industry's challenges. By convening leaders in Abu Dhabi, it fosters collaboration and practical insights participants can implement for their ongoing development.

Shoptalk Luxe represents a pivotal moment for Abu Dhabi's role in the global luxury landscape. The event underscores the growing recognition of the emirate as a venue for strategic dialogue, creative exchange, and commercial ambition. As luxury brands and executives consider the future, Abu Dhabi is increasingly acknowledged not just as a meeting place but as a shaper of the industry's direction.

For more information and registration details, visit the official Shoptalk Luxe website. Shoptalk, known for organizing premier retail events globally, invites attendees to engage with top industry thinkers, discover the latest technologies, and immerse themselves in a setting brimming with groundbreaking opportunities.

About Shoptalk

Shoptalk is a leading organizer of retail industry events worldwide, aimed at crafting essential experiences that unite customers globally to shape the future of the sector. As part of the Hyve Group, Shoptalk is dedicated to creating exceptional events that inspire collaboration and innovation.

About ADIO

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government entity responsible for accelerating growth and economic transformation in the emirate. ADIO supports both local and foreign investors in shaping future industries that enhance quality of life and drive technological advancement in Abu Dhabi. Through regional tourism and retail development initiatives, ADIO ensures that community well-being is central to the emirate's economic transformation.