Event Overview

Following the overwhelming success of the Digital Grocery Summit Dubai held in May 2025, we are proud to present a special networking edition – the Digital Grocery Gala Dinner in September 2025.

This exclusive, invite-only evening brings together the region’s most influential grocery, e-commerce, and retail technology leaders for a night of celebration, insights, and meaningful networking. Unlike a traditional conference, this edition focuses on strategic connections, private dialogues, and forward-thinking conversations—all over a luxurious dinner experience in the heart of Dubai.

Whether you’re driving last-mile innovations, pioneering sustainable retail, or building AI-powered customer experiences, this is where the real conversations happen.

What to Expect

  • A curated gathering of 100+ C-level leaders and innovators
  • Fireside chats and spotlight sessions on the next frontier of digital grocery
  • Real-time market intelligence from leading UAE & GCC players
  • A luxury dining and networking experience designed to inspire collaboration

Industries

Industries In Focus

Retail & Omnichannel Grocery Seamless integration of online and offline channels, click-and-collect models, and personalized in-store experiences powered by data.

Logistics & Last-Mile Delivery AI-optimized route planning, micro-fulfillment centres, autonomous deliveries, and ultra-fast (15-minute) grocery dispatch models.

Consumer Tech & AI Generative AI for customer engagement, real-time demand prediction, cashier-less checkouts, and voice-assisted grocery shopping.

Sustainability & Food Tech Smart packaging, zero-waste supply chains, carbon footprint tracking, and innovations in plant-based and alternative proteins.

Retail Media & Digital Advertising In-store and app-based media monetization, first-party data activation, and branded content embedded within the grocery purchase journey.

Fintech & Digital Payments Frictionless payment experiences via digital wallets, embedded finance, and loyalty-linked payment systems.

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Secure consumer data ecosystems, AI governance in personalization, and regulatory compliance in omnichannel retail.

Expected Attendees Include

  • CEOs & Founders of Grocery Retail Chains & E-commerce Startups

  • Directors of Logistics, Supply Chain & Last-Mile Operations

  • Retail Technology & AI Solution Providers

  • Consumer Data & Personalization Experts

  • Sustainability Officers & ESG Leads in Grocery & FMCG

  • Retail Media, Fintech & Payment Solution Executives

  • Investors & Strategic Partners focused on retail and food tech

  • Government & Smart City Representatives supporting retail innovation

  • Chief Digital Officers & Heads of Innovation from Supermarkets, Hypermarkets & Online Platforms

Key Discussion Themes

Quick Commerce 2.0: Speed, Scale & Sustainability

Exploring the evolution from 10-minute delivery to sustainable, profitable models across urban and suburban markets.

AI-Powered Grocery: From Predictive to Prescriptive Retail

How retailers are moving beyond personalization to real-time, AI-led decision-making across inventory, pricing, and promotions.

The New Age of Retail Media in Grocery

Monetizing the digital shelf through in-app ads, smart carts, and branded in-store content—turning every touchpoint into a revenue stream.

Next-Gen Fulfillment: Micro-Hubs, Dark Stores & Automation

Innovations that are reshaping grocery supply chains—balancing speed, efficiency, and urban constraints.

Green Grocery: Circular Supply Chains & Ethical Consumerism

Tangible strategies for reducing food waste, deploying reusable packaging, and responding to Gen Z's demand for purpose-driven brands.

Omnichannel Excellence: From Storefront to Smartphone

Creating a seamless customer journey across physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and mobile apps—powered by unified data.

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