Structure of New Retail Summit 2026 program

14–⁠15 / 4 / 2026 - DoubleTree by Hilton, Bratislava

Prolog

Monday - 14 / 4 / 2025

15:00-19:00

Registration

16:00-18:30

In Focus: Longevity by Retail – How to Support a Balanced Lifestyle?

Moderation:
Tereza Ordóñez , Partner, Blue Events
What will it be about?

How can retail actively contribute to a longer, healthier, and higher-quality life for customers? This session focuses on how retailers respond to the growing interest in longevity, health, prevention, and overall life balance. Come and hear concrete examples of brands and solutions that support sustainable habits, physical and mental well-being, and a meaningful lifestyle. Engage in discussion with experts who are transforming retail from a place of purchase into a long-term partner in quality of life.

17:00-21:00

Get Together / Networking & Pub Quiz

19:00

CEO Dinner

only for invited
Main Program

Thursday - 24 / 4 / 2025

08:00-09:00

Registration and Breakfast

09:00-11:00

Part A

Moderation:
Matej Cifra – Sajfa , moderator
Consumer Trends
Macroeconomic Outlook
Panel Discussion – Retail & Manufacturing Representatives
11:00-11:30

Coffee Break

11:30-13:15

Part B

Moderation:
Matej Cifra – Sajfa , moderator
Mastercard Retailer of the Year 2025: Innovator of the Year
11:30-13:15

Mastercard Retailer of the Year 2025: Innovator of the Year

What will it be about?

Mastercard Retailer of the Year 2025: Innovation of the Year

Martin Dolejš, Business Development Director CZ/SK, Mastercard, will introduce the competition showcase of three projects nominated by the expert jury.

The winner will be decided by audience vote.

Project submissions HERE.

Loyalty Programs at a Crossroads
Marketing in Balance
AI-Driven Automation in Retail
13:15-14:30

Business Lunch

14:30-16:15

Part C

Moderation:
Matej Cifra – Sajfa , moderator
Balance in E-commerce – A Practical Case Study
Food Aid – A Path to Balance
Discussion: How Online Grocery Is Conquering Slovakia
16:15-18:00

Early Evening Networking

18:00-19:00

Dinner Buffet

19:00-20:30

Galaevening

Moderation:
Matej Cifra – Sajfa , moderator

Special Guest: Emma Drobná

Gala evening with the presentation of the Slovak Mastercard Retailer of the Year 2025 awards
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20:30-22:30

Cocktail, Networking