TOPIC: CHANGING THE FACE OF RETAIL

Whilst focusing on the continuing transformation of retail, we are looking to put a spotlight on the need for the industry to embrace greater diversity, gender balance and new skill sets if it is to be able to change and innovate to be relevant to today's consumer.

The IADS has partnered with the World Retail Congress to organise the Summer Meeting around the event:

• IADS private event in the afternoon of Monday 13 May 2019. The programme will include the presentations by the two high-potential teams who are participating in the IADS Academy Seminar 2019 this year around the topic "simplifying the department store model". We expect all chief executives to be present to engage in an in-depth discussion with the two teams.
• IADS private dinner on the evening of Monday 13 May 2019
• Free pass to attend the World Retail Congress on 14-16 May 2019for the IADS CEO members (one per member company) and 15% discount on the registration fee for any additional delegate [NB: early-bird rate currently on offer until end January 2019].

(NB: there will be no parallel programme)

General information

• Members profile
• CEO Challenges discussion

Registration

• Registration form
• Agenda

DEADLINE TO RETURN REGISTRATION FORM: 31 JANUARY 2019

Events

IADS meeting

Monday 13 May

14.00: IADS presentation - opening remarks

14.05: Academy introduction - mentor

Theme: Simplifying the department store model

14.15: Academy Group 1 (presentation and interview)

15.00: Academy Group 2 (presentation and interview)

15.45: Break

16.00: Top three challenges we are facing - presentation and discussions

17.15: End of meeting

18.15 - 20.00: De Bijenkorf Store visit and cocktail

20.30: IADS CEO private dinner in the Brasserie of the Conservatorium Hotel

World Retail Congress conference

Topic: High Velocity Retail

From 14 to 16 May

Conference opens at 08.00 am on Tuesday 14 May and closes at 16.00 on Thursday 16 May.

Agenda available on the WRC website: <https://www.worldretailcongress.com/sessions>

Venues


13 May 2019: IADS meeting

Hotel Arena

's-Gravesandestraat 55

1092 AA Amsterdam

14-16 May 2019: World Retail Congress

RAI Amsterdam

Europaplein 24 -

1078 GZ Amsterdam

Accommodation - suggested hotels

The World Retail Congress has negotiated special conditions with Air France/KLM for travel options, and with several hotels in Amsterdam for accommodation. Please visit the dedicated page of the World Retail Congress 2019 (<https://www.worldretailcongress.com/hotels>) to book your flights and secure your hotel room.

For location and rates, we recommend IADS delegates stay either at the Hotel Arena or the Apollo Hotel Amsterdam:

Hotel Arena

's-Gravesandestraat 55, 1092 AA Amsterdam

+31 20 850 2400 - <https://www.hotelarena.nl/en>

Rates from EUR 198.50

Please visit the dedicated page of the World Retail Congress 2019 (<https://www.worldretailcongress.com/hotels>) to secure your hotel room.

Apollo Hotel Amsterdam

Apollolaan 2, 1077 BA Amsterdam

+31 20 673 5922 - <https://www.apollohotels.co.uk/apollo-hotel-amsterdam/>

Rates from EUR 245.00

Please visit the dedicated page of the World Retail Congress 2019 (<https://www.worldretailcongress.com/hotels>) to secure your hotel room.

City guide

Amsterdam