Registrations now open for Retail Technology Show 2026!

• RTS returns with a new disco theme, bringing the funk, flair and future of retail to life, on 22nd & 23rd April 2026 at London’s ExCeL
• Retailers can unlock the innovation they need to succeed – from a hotbed of tech to hot takes from the conference programme, plus unrivalled networking opportunities
• RTS will connect 16,000 retail professionals with 450+ innovators, who will spotlight cutting-edge technology at the two-day show

Registration is now open for the 2026 Retail Technology Show (RTS), as the leading event connecting retail’s changemakers with tech innovators gears up to deliver its biggest-ever innovation showcase.

Taking place on 22nd & 23rd April 2026 at London’s ExCeL, RTS will welcome over 16,000 senior retail professionals to retail’s flagship event.

With its new 2026 disco theme, RTS will bring together retail’s movers and shakers, the industry’s sharpest minds and the hottest tech redefining the sector, helping retailers harness disruption to fuel growth and power long-term performance.

From hot tech to burning topics

A hotbed of disruptive innovation, over 450+ tech providers will showcase solutions powering every part of retail – from agentic AI and retail media to supply chain evolution and next-gen customer engagement and loyalty.

As well as its Start Up Superstars, which spotlights new tech from the start-up community, RTS 2026 will also feature a new dedicated Cyber & Loss Prevention Zone.  This will feature cutting-edge innovation to help retailers navigate rising cyber risk, prevent loss, reduce crime and keep colleagues and customers safe.

From the show floor to the stage, RTS’ conference programme will once again provide a platform for retail’s brightest minds to discuss the hottest topics and issues shaping the sector.  125+ industry luminaries – from retail leaders and brand trailblazers to thought leaders, analysts and influencers – will take to the stage, covering key topics selected and vetted by RTS’ Advisory Board.

Matt Bradley, Founder & Event Director at the Retail Technology Show, commented: “With the pace of innovation moving at breakneck speed, retailers want to uncover the strategically sound tech investments that outperform hype cycles and deliver long-term business value.  Our mission is to connect retailers with the tools and future-proof solutions they need to drive performance and growth.”

 Unrivalled networking at RTS

Known as the event where retailers make connections that matter, RTS’ trademark networking opportunities are back for 2026.

These will include Retail’s BIG Party, sponsored by PMC, on Day 1, which will play host to the annual RTS Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards programme is set for a 2026 glow-up, allowing even more exhibitors to take part and with new categories creating opportunities for more technologies to shine.

In addition, RTS and its event partners will also offer a series of dedicated retailer dinners, roundtable lunches and a raft of satellite events. This will also include its popular London Store Tours, which will allow retailers to discover the best examples of bricks-and-mortar innovation, immersive brand experiences and the new store formats set to supercharge physical retail.

RTS broadens its EMEA delegation

2026 will also see RTS welcome a broader delegation of senior retailers from across Europe, as the flagship event continues to expand its international reach.

As well as strategic partnerships with European trade bodies, including Business France, which will help showcase the best innovation coming out of EMEA, RTS has also signed Lufthansa and Eurostar as official travel partners for 2026, making it even easier for European visitors to attend retail’s leading event.

“RTS gets bigger, bolder and better every year – and in 2026 we’re bringing more innovation, fresh features and new ways to connect, all underpinned by the incredible energy that unites the sector.  We can’t wait to unveil more as the countdown to next year’s show begins,” Bradley added.

To register to attend RTS 2026, visit: www.retailtechnologyshow.com.  The event is free to attend for retailers and consumer brands. Solution & Service Providers Passes are available.