
Join us at dunnhumby ventures' Retail Innovation Forum!
We are bringing together 200+ senior retail and CPG technology leaders from a carefully selected mix of startups, established market leaders, and strategic industry investors to join us for a day of panels, roundtables, and networking in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The event is complimentary for those invited and a great opportunity to interact with dunnhumby’s executives including Managing Director of the Americas Matt O’Grady and Head of dunnhumby ventures Leo Nagdas, and also engage with strategic innovation leaders from market-leading technology vendors, pioneering startups, retailer and brand innovation labs, strategic investors, and other innovation evangelists.
Expect engaging, open dialogue, thought-provoking content on prominent business issues, and the exploration of partnerships to innovate the future of Retail.
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Join us at dunnhumby ventures' Retail Innovation Forum!
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Numbers will be capped at 250 to ensure high quality of engagement so make sure to register today!

Date:
September 18th, 2025

Time:
12:00 PM – Arrival and Welcome Lunch
1:00 PM – Agenda Starts
5:00 PM – Networking Drinks

What to Expect
The Retail Innovation Network (RIN) has emerged as the fastest-growing open innovation program for senior retail and CPG leaders with over 300 global organizations represented. Since launching in 2024, RIN has enabled over 1,000+ meaningful connections across the innovation ecosystem.
At the heart of RIN are its flagship in-person events in Bentonville and London, designed to break down innovation siloes and foster deep collaboration across startups, scaled providers, retailers, and investors. These curated gatherings feature high-quality panels, startup showcases, and executive roundtables & networking - all engineered for real dialogue, not just presentations.
The Retail Innovation Forum represents a senior, global audience actively seeking partnership and co-innovation opportunities. With representatives from over 30 countries and 90% of attendees in decision-making positions, the forum facilitates best-in-class opportunities for partnerships and co-innovation across geographies.
With a no-cost, invite-only format the Retail Innovation Forums are designed for genuine exchange. Whether you're a retailer, tech company, investor, or innovator, RIF events offer a rare opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of retail together.
Event Highlights and Key Activities
The event will be a mix of innovation showcases, engaging panels and networking opportunities. The discussions are focused on key issues and opportunities facing the retail sector, including:
- Understanding evolving customer needs
- Engaging consumers with relevance and authenticity
- Optimizing critical decisions with data and AI
- Innovating with the ecosystem


Retail Innovation Week
Anchored by dunnhumby ventures’ Retail Innovation Forum, dunnhumby is co-hosting the Retail Innovation Week September 14-18th that is bringing together 1000+ attendees throughout the week for various events.






