Conference Programme 2024

 Retail Property Asset

 The retail property sector has played a crucial role in making cities better places to live and the new wave of mixed-use projects are putting convenience, sustainability and community at their heart, while regenerating neighbourhoods and city areas.

New Retail

A new generation of retailers has emerged, clear about their differentiation, value and values to appeal to an increasingly ethical consumer. With the borders between physical and digital retail, leisure and hospitality blurring, how will new concepts shape the consumer experience? 

Leisure

 Leisure is all about authentic experiences and interaction. The programme will reflect the growing popularity and diversification of the leisure sector. It will show how leisure is bringing human connection to the brand experience.

Food

The rapidly expanding restaurant industry plays a key role in customer experience, creating spaces and places where people can connect and both an industry which has embraced technology yet embodies the human touch.

Sustainability

Retailers, developers, investors and new players must all embed sustainability in their business growth plans. Next generation retail is about putting people and the planet first, employing innovation and technology to change the world. ere people can connect and both an industry which has embraced technology yet embodies the human touch.

Innovation and AI

 MAPIC is focused on innovations that help the industry better understand and serve customers. Key to this is the integration of AI, which is impacting every aspect of retail, from supply chains to the in-store experience.