Formex and Retail Technology will be held in parallel at the Stockholm International Fairs in August 2027. The combination creates a new meeting place where retail, technique, business development and innovation come together to drive the future of commerce forward.
On August 24 to 25, 2027, Retail Technology a strategic step forward by being arranged in parallel with Formex on Stockholm Fair in Stockholm. The combination creates a completely new meeting place for the retail industry where technology suppliers, retail chains, buyers, e-commerce players and decision-makers gather under one roof.
For the first time, exhibitors in retail tech will have the opportunity to meet a significantly broader and more purchasing power audience in direct connection with one of The Nordic region's most established meeting placer for design, interior design and trade.
Direct access to real retail decision makers
Through Formex, Retail Technology a large number of buyers, chains and retail players who are actively looking for new products, concepts and suppliers. For exhibitors, it means a unique opportunity to meet decision-makers from the entire retail chain in an environment where business, innovation and the future of customer experiences are at the center.
At the same time, visitors will have the opportunity to discover new technical solutions for both physical and e-commerce, from AI and automation to smart customer experiences and future retail technology.
Increased business potential in every meeting
When product and technology meet in the same context, new business opportunities arise. Retail tech companies are given the opportunity to position their solutions directly in the environment where they will be used, which creates higher relevance and more business-driven dialogues with visitors.
By bringing the entire retail chain together in one place, opportunities for partnerships, innovation and faster implementation of new solutions in retail are strengthened.
From inspiration to implementation
For visitors, the combination of the fairs means they can go from inspiration to concrete implementation without leaving the area. For exhibitors, it means they meet customers who already have needs, budgets and ongoing business challenges to solve.
It creates a more efficient meeting place where business processes become faster and where new collaborations can be developed more effectively.
A new level of exposure for retail tech companies
By becoming part of a larger and more integrated retail experience, visibility for exhibitors is strengthened. Retail Technology. The combination of two strong brands is expected to contribute to higher visitor flows, greater media attention and a more dynamic meeting place for the entire retail sector.
August 2027 thus not only marks a new chapter for the trade fairs but also a clear business advantage for companies that want to take a leading position in the retail and digital trade of the future.
“Retail is no longer just about products or technology in isolation, it’s about the overall experience. When Retail Technology and Formex meet, an arena is created where innovation, inspiration and business happen simultaneously. For our exhibitors, this means more relevant meetings, new types of customers and, above all, greater business opportunities”, says Fredrik Lösnitz, trade fair manager for Retail Technology.
“For the first time, another trade fair is being held in parallel with Formex. We look forward to our visitors and exhibitors having the opportunity to discover Retail Technology. ". It creates new opportunities to take part in technical solutions for sales both in stores and online. The fact that the fairs are arranged in parallel creates clear added value and a deeper experience for everyone,", says Sonja Björk Ebert, project manager for Formex.
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