The upcoming Retail Congress Mena in Dubai, UAE, the largest retail focused event in the region will bring together leading shopping centres, retailers and service providers within the retail industry when it opens in October.

Organised by the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R), the 26th edition of the event will take place from October 27 to 29 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel– DIFC, Dubai under the theme “Age of Focus”.

The congress will feature industry leaders’ speeches, education, networking and opportunities for deal-making while exploring new business opportunities.

“Retail Congress Mena enables our participants to learn and understand market trends and operate successful businesses within the retail industry; everyone can access great in-depth knowledge and meet one-on-one the decision-makers that will take their business to the next level,” said David Macadam - CEO, MECS+R.

Cate Trotter - head of Trends from Insider Trends, London added: “As the rate of change accelerates, so does the speed of business. To keep up, it’s no longer enough to learn from competitors’ successes – organizations have to experiment and learn from their own mistakes.”

The highlights of this year’s conference include two days of lively discussions and engaging presentations by globally renowned keynote speakers.

The event will feature panel sessions full of innovative thought leaders who will share their insights into what is creating the fabric of the current retail scene. To further add value and enhance networking opportunities, the Retail Congress Mena will host deal making sessions to facilitate the one-on-one meeting and maximize successful connections. – TradeArabia News Service