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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre, Warsaw 14-15 April 2026

PRACTICAL INFORMATION & HELPFUL DETAILS

Everything you need to know during the Summit
Use the sections below to quickly find answers to common questions.

We are delighted to welcome you to the Poland & CEE Retail Summit 2026. To help you make the most of your Summit visit, we have brought together the key practical details below.ESSENTIALS AT A GLANCE📍 Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton, ul. Skalnicowa 21, Warsaw
❗ Please do not confuse this with the Hilton hotel in the city centre.🗓️ Dates: Tuesday, 14 April & Wednesday, 15 April 2026🕢 Registration opens: 07:30🎤 First presentations start: 08:50⏰ Please arrive well in advance. Due to the large number of delegates, registration and badge collection may take longer than usual.🚇 We strongly recommend public transport. Even though parking is available at the venue, spaces are very limited in practice and should not be relied upon unless you arrive extremely early.For programme, speakers and stage pages, please visit:
retail-summit.comFor venue orientation and stage locations, please visit:
floorplan.retail-summit.comFor updates, changes and announcements during the summit, please visit:
updates.retail-summit.comFor more information:
📋 Registration & Badge Collection
🅿️ Parking
🥂 Awards Night & Networking Evening
🎤 For Speakers, Moderators & Panellists
🏨 For Hotel Guests: Check-In vs Conference Registration
ℹ️ Other Helpful Information
🌍 For International Delegates

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REGISTRATION & BADGE COLLECTIONPlease allow plenty of time on arrival. Due to the large number of delegates expected, registration and badge collection may take longer than usual.🎤 For speakers, moderators & panellists
Please proceed to the dedicated registration desk for speakers, moderators and panellists. You do not need to queue with regular participants.🎫 For regular participants
Your registration number will be sent to you by SMS. On site, you can use this number to quickly find the correct registration row.🔤 If for any reason you do not have your registration number, you can also find your registration row by the first letter of your last name.🪪 If your badge is missing or contains an error, please visit the Badge Help Desk and we will prepare a corrected version for you on site.↑ Back to top

AWARDS NIGHT & NETWORKING EVENING🥂 We warmly encourage you to stay for the evening programme on the first day of the Summit.The evening continues the conversations of the day in a more relaxed setting and brings together delegates, speakers, partners and industry leaders for awards, discussion and networking.Evening timing on Tuesday, 14 April 2026
• 18:00 – Dinner
• 19:00 – Welcome drinks in the Main Stage hall
• 19:30 – Retailer of the Year & ECU Sustainability Awards ceremony
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FOR SPEAKERS, MODERATORS & PANELLISTS🎤 Please use the dedicated registration desk for speakers, moderators and panellists when you arrive.⏰ We strongly recommend arriving well in advance of your appearance.🧭 It is also a good idea to review the full block around your session in advance. This helps you understand the wider discussion context of the stage and the conversation you are part of. You can find your stage page via:
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FOR HOTEL GUESTS: CHECK-IN VS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION🏨 Hotel check-in is handled separately at the hotel reception and is independent from conference registration and badge collection.If you are staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton, you may collect your room key upon arrival or later. You do not need to complete hotel check-in before entering the conference flow.↑ Back to top

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION-
CLOAKROOM & LUGGAGE STORAGE🎒 A free cloakroom and luggage storage will be available near the registration area.Due to the high volume of arrivals, we recommend allowing a little extra time if you plan to leave items before entering the event.-
FOOD & DRINKS🍽️ Food and drinks are included as an integral part of your Summit participation.This includes catering during the day as well as the evening programme, so there is no need to arrange this separately. Vegetarian and vegan options will also be available.-
NETWORKING🔗 What happens outside the stage halls is just as important as what happens inside them!A QR code printed on the back of your badge gives quick access to your LinkedIn, making contact exchange easier during the event.📍 The standard meeting point is in front of the conference registration desk.-
DRESS CODE👔 Dress code: Business casualThis is simply intended as helpful guidance, so that you know what to expect and can feel comfortable throughout the Summit.-
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY🎥 The Poland & CEE Retail Summit 2026 can be attended only in person.There will be no online participation, no livestream, and no general on-demand access after the event.-
CANCELLATION / UNABLE TO ATTEND📩 If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible at:
[email protected]-
MORE QUESTIONS?
❓ If you need further help, please contact us at:
[email protected]-
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FOR INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES🌍 For fast access during the Summit, we recommend using:
retail-summit.comThis will help you quickly navigate to stage pages, speakers, floor plans and the wider Summit structure.Please note that the individual stage pages are available in Polish only. However, they are structured in a way that works well with automated translation tools and should remain easy to follow on mobile.If you prefer to view the full programme in English, you can also use the official English agenda here:
retail-summit.eu/en/Agenda/Please note that the official agenda may be heavier to load on a mobile phone.

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