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RLI CONNECT GLOBAL PLACEMAKING | EVENT PREVIEW 5-6 MAY 2019 | WEMBLEY STADIUM, LONDON, UK

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Having expanded its global footprint with its first event in the US last year at the Rose

Bowl Stadium in California, Los Angeles, RLI Connect Global returns to London in 2020,
making its debut at Wembley Stadium on the 5-6 May. With a new theme on Placemaking,
the eighth edition of RLI Connect this year takes place in one of the most famous stadiums Gold Sponsor:

in the world and a world-class venue that attracts some of the biggest events in sport, music
and entertainment and plays host to more than two million visitors per year.

embley Park itself is undergoing a huge networking atmosphere unlike any other. From pre-arranged RLI Connect will once again be creating its own experiential Headline Partner for DON’T MISS OUT...
transformation generating a stimulating meetings to networking lounges, there is one very simple element within the event in the form of a fully functioning the eighth consecutive
spectrum of imaginative attractions, which on objective, to help you do business. Founder of RLI Connect barber stand pop-up by Pall Mall Barbers, for those delegates year is ‘Sands Retail’, GET IN TOUCH TODAY!
W completion will be an experiential destination Global, Jayne Rafter, says: “Although people still enjoy and wanting a cutting edge experience. part of Las Vegas Sands www.rliconnect.com
to over 20 million visitors per year. A perfect fit with this year’s prefer to shop in stores, they have become more demanding: Another new addition to this year’s event is a one day Corporation and a
RLI Connect Global given its new theme on Placemaking. alongside all the functional aspects of a shopping trip, they Bootcamp on the 5 May in association with industry specialist world leader in the development of integrated resort
In today’s retail world trends come and go, ‘Placemaking’ want an experience. This is what retail placemaking strives to Kevin Williams from KWP, who will present a far reaching destinations. Gold Sponsor is ECE, a leading shopping centre
is a much-discussed topic which has become a talking point deliver – the experience along with the functional.” presentation covering the major developments in Digital company in Europe, managing 195 shopping centres and
within the sector. Shopping centres have become destinations E-commerce around the world is on the rise at a steady Out-of-Home Entertainment as they pertain to reshape the operating in twelve countries. Industry Partners include UKTI
and placemaking is about transforming these destinations into pace. It’s now accounting for more than three quarters of retail landscape. The day will be split into four sessions looking and Experience UK and Media Partner, Europa Property.
environments that people want to visit and return to. Building overall retail growth, and global sales are predicted to reach at the key technologies such as, interactive entertainment, VR Day One will end with the customary Networking
on the success of RLI and our deal-making events to date, a mind boggling $3.9tn USD in 2020. Brands are looking to and AR - as well as the emerging new opportunities such as Reception, offering everyone a chance to unwind after a hectic
we continue to embrace that all-important opportunity to connect with e-commerce platforms that will offer them XR. With examples of how immersive entertainment is being day of meetings with some light refreshments and a glass of
Connect, Explore and Develop those deals, creating an event an opportunity to grow exponentially across international deployed in retail, shopping malls hospitality, and the future wine or two.
like no other, connecting leading Retailers, Leisure Operators markets. RLI Connect Global will facilitate these connections opportunities that could revolutionise the sector. RLI Connect Global will be held alongside the prestigious
and Entertainment concepts with Owners, Developers, to assist retailers with their international e-commerce growth RLI Connect Global will once again deliver a focused forum Global RLI Awards 2020 to be held on the 7 May at London’s
Investors and prospective partners globally. strategy in 2020, allowing them to create an impactful omni- for networking and deal-making, providing an opportunity to do iconic Natural History Museum. Now in its fifteenth year, the
RLI Connect Global is about bringing the world of Retail channel experience where a whole new wardrobe is only a a year’s worth of deals in just two days – a unique opportunity Global RLI Awards continues to attract key global industry
and Entertainment together under one roof creating a click away for their customers. to transform your portfolio into convivial lifestyle venues. figures to celebrate retail and leisure excellence across the globe.

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