RLI Connect Global Forum 2025

RLI Connect Global Forum 2025 took place on June 24 in London, UK, uniting retail and leisure industry leaders to shape the future of world-class destinations. With the theme Innovation, Investment & Immersive Experiences: this year’s forum, in association with headline partner Sands Retail and industry partner Innesco, introduced a fresh format featuring dynamic panels, networking sessions, and immersive experiences. Explore the gallery to relive key moments and inspiring highlights from this premier event in the global retail real estate calendar.

Panel 1
The Future of Retail: AI, Innovation & The Experiential Shift

Panel 2
Retail x Tourism: The New Power Couple of Place & Spend

Panel 3
Investment & Expansion Strategies: Unlocking Growth in a Changing Market

Panel 4
Retail Real Estate Reinvented: The Power of Placemaking & Experiential Design

Fireside Chat
Redefining Luxury: Tradition, Technology & The Modern Consumer

Networking

Future Retail Experiences Tour - Harrods

Future Retail Experiences Tour - Swaine

Future Retail Experiences Tour - Aranyani