- May 11-12, 2022
- McCormick Place, Chicago
A Reimagined Event for the Reimagined Store
The store is playing a new, unique role in the customer experience. That’s why we’re taking the strong heritage of the GlobalShop event and reimagining it for the modern retail era.
The design:retail Conference & Expo is the ultimate destination for design and architecture firms, creative leads and brand executives to come together and re-envision the brick-and-mortar store.
Connect, Collaborate and Create
Attend to get access to…
Interactive Store Tours spotlighting the hottest spaces in Chicago.
Dedicated sessions focused on design trends, theory and innovative concepts.
Deep-dive case studies highlighting new store formats and tech-driven experiences.
Pop-up sessions and workshops to meet, network and collaborate with peers.
Immersive activations driven by key partners like PAVE.
A vibrant expo floor featuring the top companies in fixtures, merchandising and in-store marketing.
Agenda at a Glance
(Subject to change)
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 – (Pre-Conference – All-Access Pass holders only)
11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Pre-Conference Registration & Check-in Open
01:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Store Tours
03:00 PM – 03:50 PM
Workshops Phase 1
04:00 PM – 04:50 PM
Workshops Phase 2
05:00 PM – 05:50 PM
Workshops Phase 3
06:00 PM – 08:00 PM
VIP Meet & Greet Reception
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
07:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Registration & Check-in Open
08:30 AM – 08:40 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
08:40 AM – 09:30 AM
Main Stage Opening Keynote
09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Expo Hall Open
09:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Track: New Trends in Design & Brand Storytelling
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
01:30 PM – 02:15 PM
Afternoon Main Stage Keynote
02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Track: New Trends in Design & Brand Storytelling
03:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Networking Break
03:30 PM – 04:45 PM
Track: New Trends in Design & Brand Storytelling
04:30 PM – 06:00 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Brand Experience Awards Ceremony
06:30 PM – 08:30 PM
40 Under 40 Awards Reception
Thursday, May 12th, 2022
07:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Registration & Check-in Open
09:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Expo Hall Open
09:05 AM – 09:10 AM
Welcome & Chair’s Review Of Day One
09:10 AM – 09:50 AM
Main Stage Keynote
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Track: Designing Connected Commerce: Next-Gen ‘Phygital’ Experiences
12:15 PM – 01:30 PM
Lunch & Networking
01:30 PM – 02:45 PM
Track: Designing Connected Commerce: Next-Gen ‘Phygital’ Experiences
