RLI Connect Global Forum
A day of thought leadership and strategic dialogue that brought together global leaders to share insights, exchange perspectives and explore the future of retail, real estate, leisure, luxury, hospitality and experience-led destinations.
Exploring the Ideas Shaping Tomorrow
Across four dynamic panel sessions, industry leaders shared their perspectives, challenged assumptions and explored the key trends shaping the future of our industry.
PANEL 1
Global Capital & Growth Strategies
Investment | Expansion | Partnership
Exploring how global investors, developers and brands are navigating evolving markets and structuring partnerships across regions.
Key Themes:
- Cross-border investment and expansion
- Strategic partnerships and joint ventures
- Market entry and global growth strategies
- Balancing innovation with commercial return
PANEL 2
Retail, Leisure & the Experience Economy
Blurring Boundaries | Creating the Destinations of Tomorrow
Highlighting how retail, leisure, entertainment, sport and hospitality are converging to create immersive destinations and experiences.
Key Themes:
- The rise of experience-led destinations
- Sport, entertainment & live experiences as destination anchors
- Designing for evolving consumer expectations
- Creating year-round engagement & commercial value
PANEL 3
The Evolution of Luxury
Experience | Personalisation Cultural Relevance
Discovering how luxury is being redefined in a global context, shaped by experience, technology and cultural connection.
Key Themes:
- The future of global luxury
- Personalisation and digital engagement
- The role of emerging markets
- Integration of culture, art and design
PANEL 4
Global Destination Convergence
Retail | Tourism | Culture | Investment
How retail, tourism, hospitality and entertainment are aligning to create globally competitive destinations.
Key Themes:
- Destination ecosystems
- Tourism and retail integration
- Mixed-use development strategies
- Global collaboration
EXCLUSIVE
‘In Discussion With’
H.H Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al Saud
The founder of Saudi Fashion Week and the driving force behind JAY3LLE, explores the evolution of luxury, culture, fashion and experience-led destinations.
HEADLINE FIRESIDE CHAT
Leadership, Legacy & Impact
Darren Spurling
Managing Director & Owner
Terry de Havilland
United Kingdom
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