Retail Technology VIP Afterparty

After an action-packed day at the Retail Technology Show, join us for the yearly retail VIP afterparty and unwind in style at The Alchemist, Canary Wharf, one of London’s trendiest bars & restaurants.

Expect real insights, fresh perspectives, and honest conversations about how technology is shaping the industry.

Date & Venue: 22nd of April, 2026 at The Alchemist Canary Wharf – The Private Terrace, Reuters Plaza, London, E14 5AJ

Start: 17:30 onwards

Live Podcast: 18:15 – Simon Hedaux, Co-Founder of ReThink Productivity, will host a live podcast, joined by guests
Chris Chandler, Head of Store Support, OurCoop and Steve Young, Head of Productivity at Harding Retail. They will dive into how AI is being used across their business and what their next phase of adoption looks like.

Join an unmissable VIP retail networking evening, enjoy exceptional food and drinks at the trendy Alchemist Canary Wharf!

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In this session, participants will compare approaches, pressure-test ideas, and swap real experiences: what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing as we head into 2026–27. Expect candid conversation, practical takeaways, and plenty of “we tried this – here’s what happened.”

If you’re looking to understand how others are responding to shifting consumer behaviour and cost pressure, and leave with new angles you can act on, you’ll be in the right room.