A Global Retail & e-Commerce Summit

Event Overview

Dubai’s growing retail industry plays a key role in driving its thriving economy; it is one of the main sectors contributing to the city’s GDP placing it as a destination of choice for business expansion into the $1.5 trillion MENA consumer spending market.

UAE Retail Market was valued at USD 44.38 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 61.89 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.70% during the forecast period. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasts a thriving and diverse retail market, making it a regional hub for shopping and commerce. The retail sector in the UAE is characterized by modern shopping malls, traditional souks, and a wide range of international and local brands. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the primary centers of retail activity, with iconic destinations like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates drawing in both tourists and residents.

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Our BIGBOX Global Stats

0 1000+

Networking

0 180+

Collaboration

0 15+

Partnerships

0 500+

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conversations

Delegate Profiles

CEOs, COOs, CMOs, CIOs, and CTOs

VPs, Group Heads, Directors, and Regional Managers for

Conference attendees 120 + C level Executives
Exhibition visitors 350+ Retail & e-commerce professional

Retail

E-commerce

Supply Chain

Warehousing

Customer Experience

Digital Transformation

Call Centre

Data Centre

Cyber Security

Mall services

Omni-channel

Operations

Product

IT

Chief Guest

Ghanim Al Falasi

Senior Vice President - Technology and Entrepreneurship

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Robert Kew

Board of Director for Technology

British Chamber of Commerce Dubai

Shiju P

Honorary Trade Commissioner

The India Commonwealth Trade Council

Anis Sajan

Vice Chairman

Danube Group

Our Speakers

Shiju P

Honorary Trade Commissioner

The India Commonwealth Trade Council

Hassan Tamimi

Chief Executive Officer

Al Tannan Group

Ismail Palakattu

CEO

Samawa Perfumes

Anshuman Anand

Co-Founder & CEO

Al Safa Brands

Dr. Heike Lieb-Wilson

CEO & FOUNDER

Brightly Labs

Dharani Dharan

Head of Product

Careem

Jonathan Flender

Vice President - Digital & Omni channel

GMG Group

Amir Zweil

VP Marketing & Innovation

Majid Al Futtaim

Darine El Sabbagh

GM Ecommerce and Head of omnichannel

Chalhoub Group

Debangshu Adhikari

Sr Vice President

Western International Group

Lina Gallagher

Founder & Managing Director

Emerce Consulting

Shanth Kumar

Digital and E-commerce Marketing Head - GCC, SEA,North America

Britannia Industries Ltd International Division

Pravin Kumar

Global E-commerce Head

Dabur International

Yavar khan

Business Director

Al Ghurair Group

Sally Maddison

Business Owner

Mint Market

Bassem Salama

Procurement Director | GCC & Egypt

Americana Foods

Divyang Thakur

Head of Retail Operations

Titan Company Limited

Mohammad Khateeb

Head Ecommerce and MARCOM

Emirates Cooperative Society

Sagarika Nayak

Group Director - Customer Experience and Service Excellence

GMG Group

Mohammed Eldaly

Director - Retail and business development

Kafak International Group

Priya Chopra

Retail Strategy Director

Union Cooperative Society

Anuvrat Gaurav

Regional Director - UAE & KSA

Sellanycar.com

Punit DMehtta

General Manager, Business Development

Sharaf Retail

Rahul Krishnan

Regional Head of E-Commerce Performance Marketing

Beiersdorf

Muhammad Hamza Muzaffar

Leadership - eCommerce, Digital & CRM Strategy

SquatWolf

Navin Joshua

Founder/Director

GreenHonchos

Appusamy Subbian

Chief Technology Officer

Joy IT

Gururajan Krishnamurthy

Head - Accountant Channel, Middle East

Zoho

Aarti Saxena

Chief Growth Officer

Locobuzz

Maram Alikaj

Chief Operating Officer

MoneyHash

Umer Saleem

Vice President Middle East & North Africa

Fasil Shah

Senior Solution Lead, Middle East & South Africa

SAP Emarsys

Hari Haran KB

Sales Director-Middle East and South East Asia

Trustana

Joumana Mansour

Founder

Journey of You

Dhiraj Daryani

Chief Operating Officer

PAR Empire

Sudhir Sayal

President

Oris Venture

Rajesh Sajnani

Chief Executive Officer

OlyOly

Arshad Syed

Head of eCommerce, International Business

Emami Ltd

Aseem Pandey

Business Director

Hattan (Al Ghurair Group)

Why Attend?

Gain Insights

Uncover the latest trends, market dynamics, and consumer behaviors shaping the retail and ecommerce landscape in UAE.

Network

Connect with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials to forge partnerships and collaborations that drive innovation.

Explore Innovations

Discover cutting-edge technologies and solutions revolutionizing the retail and ecommerce experience, from seamless online transactions to the integration of augmented reality.

Learn from Success

Hear firsthand from successful ecommerce entrepreneurs, retail executives, and tech innovators who have navigated the challenges and triumphed in the ever-evolving business landscape.

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Conference Pass

AED250

Ticket Includes

- Includes All access to the Conference
- Visit to Exhibition with Networking Lunch

Gala Pass

AED1000

Ticket Includes

- Entry to the BIGBOX Awards
- Followed by Cocktails and Gala Dinner

Conference & Gala Pass

AED1250

Ticket Includes

- Includes All access to the Conference
- Visit to exhibition, Networking Lunch
- Entry to the BIGBOX Awards
- followed by Cocktails and Gala Dinner

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Exhibition & Networking

Exhibit Big Ideas

This program allows exhibitors to present their products and services through dedicated sessions, providing a platform to share case studies and product demonstrations with attendees.

Innovation Lab

Exhibitors can demonstrate advancements in areas such as robotics, augmented reality, and personalized shopping experiences.

Retail Voices

This initiative offers curated networking opportunities, connecting attendees with peers and industry leaders to discuss current trends and challenges.

Offsite Networking

The conference includes various offsite activities designed to facilitate informal interactions among participants, fostering deeper connections within the industry – virtual meetings or physical based on both the parties available schedule.

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Rajul Jain

CEO / Increff

“We are so impressed, that we said whenever Scribe Minds does an event, we will participate. It’s my first visit to Malaysia and it was a fantastic event, extremely well organized. It was very short, sweet and very efficient. Again, it was made all the more special for us because...”

Mark D’ Costa

Chief Technology Officer / Bikenbiker

“I do a lot of their technology and upgrades on the server and AI usage on the website. I was invited here out of the blue, and I am quite happy I came. There was a lot of good information, especially from my field, although some of it did not...”

Arjun Nair

Co-Founder / Bikenbiker

“We have come to the BIGBOX event today, and it’s been quite an insightful discussion, we have had a great program today and have spoken to many other vendors in India. We’re taking back a lot of knowledge and have set up some demos for next week as well. All...”

Vijay Vittal

Product Manager / Locobuzz

“It’s been a great experience at the BIGBOX India event, which focusses on retail, e-commerce, and various aspects of it. Here, we get to meet a lot of like-minded people, who are very curious to learn about the latest technologies, innovations and tips and tricks to deal with customers in...”

Keerthanaa

Digital Product Team / Decathlon

“I thank Scribe Minds & Media for organizing this event. There have been many enriching topics discussed today, that were thought-provoking.”

Nikhil

Growth Manager / Click Post

“Scribe Minds has been very helpful from the time we walked in, assisting us with setting up our booth, providing us with details like the wi-fi, and taking care of everything. They were even kind enough to introduce us to the speakers and the rest of the panel. Anytime we...”

Rakhi Rana

Chief Operating Officer / Drools

“Today I am present here at BIGBOX India event, and I was one of the key speakers. The topic was the rise of micro entrepreneurs in the Indian economy. We had a really great session today, the audience was very interactive, and they listening carefully. This experience was very helpful...”

Animesh Paul

CEO / Ashley and Alvis

“Today’s BIGBOX event, organized by Scribe Minds, was wonderful. We had a very interactive session, with a lot of inputs from the leaders present here. We loved it. Thank you, Scribe Minds & Media.”

Ranjan Kumar

AVP / Bata India

“It was well-organised by Scribe Minds. As a panellist, I learned a lot from speakers in different industries within retail and e-commerce, including What are the challenges, advancements and key indicators. Thank you, Scribe Minds & Media for organizing this event.”

Manash J Konwar

CEO / EarthNWe

“The BIGBOX 2024 sessions were really interesting, and the panel discussions were really engaging. I got to learn a lot, especially from e-commerce and cross-border e-commerce sessions. It was truly engaging to be a part of these discussions. Sidra Khan from Scribe Minds & Media reached out to me, saying...”

Meenakshi Vyas

Head of marketing Fashion and Lifestyle / Jio Mart – Reliance Retail

“Absolutely thrilled to be a part of this event. My congratulations and gratitude to Scribe Minds for organizing BIGBOX, it went very well. Great members to lead, a lot of insights, and it was organised well, with excellent follow-up. Happy to be a part of it.”

Vykintas Mineikis

Chief Operating Officer / Zalora

“It was a great event with a wide variety of topics covered and plenty of valuable insights. Managed to connect with quite a few colleagues from the industry and get some inspirations. Moderators also did an amazing job in keeping the discussions engaging. Looking forward to the next one.”

Minton Y

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer / ZUCCA Commerce

“I am deeply grateful to Scribe Minds & Media for the honor of being invited as a panelist at the 7th Edition Malaysia Retail & E-Commerce Summit & Awards. Discussing the pressing inventory management challenges that businesses encounter was both a privilege and a rewarding experience. Engaging with esteemed industry...”

Satish SV

Commercial Director / Al Sadhan Retail Group

“I truly appreciate the thought and energy that has gone into organizing 6th Middle East retail and E-Com summit. The event was apt in today’s changing landscape of retail in KSA led by tech advancement. It was highly educative with key stakeholders from tech providers and retailer from all sectors...”

Shamim Akhtar

E-Commerce Country Manager / BFL Group

“I was honored to speak at the 6th Middle East Retail & E-commerce Summit & Awards on May 1, 2024, at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel. The event brought together industry leaders and experts for insightful discussions and networking. Thank you to Scribe Minds & Media, the organizers, sponsors, and fellow...”

Melissa Wong

Head of Malls / Lotus Malaysia

“I think it was a really good insight. I met a lot of people, met a lot of network and just to build up the portfolio and understanding of consumer changing consumers in the Malaysian market.”

Divya Gera

Customer experience manager / Ajio

“This is the second time I am attending the BIGBOX event. The moment I saw an invitation from Scribe Minds, I didn’t even think twice about it because, two years ago, I attended an event organised by Scribe Minds in Bangalore. It was great, I met so many people, especially...”

Akarsh Venugopal

Senior Regional Marketing Manger / KORE.ai

“We have been associated with Scribe Minds for a long time and actively work with them on many of our events in the Asia Pacific. This particular event, BIGBOX, has been really great for us. We have been able to meet potential prospects, and it’s been a great experience. Not...”

Shamnirul Badrul Hisham

Head of Organizational Development and Learning for Retail / Shell Malaysia and Singapore

“It was an amazing experience. I loved all the talks; I learned a lot today and made a lot of connections, networked with a lot of people from different industries.”

Vishal Desai

Chief Revenue Officer for APAC / Anchanto

“So overall, a fantastic day, a very fulfilling day, and overall great participation.”

Sunil

General Manager / Nexa

“Today, I attended the BIGBOX event. It was the great event I attended this month, and I thank everyone at Scribe Minds & Media for organizing it.”

Carol Wee

VP of Brand and Strategy / Loob Holding Sdn Bhd

“I appreciated the 7th Malaysia Retail & e-Commerce Summit for taking a practical lens into today’s retail landscape, enriched by cross-industry expertise and actionable strategies for sustainable growth.”