D-Congress 2026
Shaping Culture – Transforming Commerce
At the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg, March 4-5
Opening Hours
- March 4: 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- March 5: 08:30 AM – 06:30 PM
Where retail transformation takes shape
D-Congress is Northern Europe’s leading retail event — where the minds shaping tomorrow’s commerce come together. Bold ideas, global perspectives and real conversations at the intersection of retail, technology, culture and sustainability. About D-Congress
Meet everyone who matters
More than 4,500 innovators, decision-makers, and changemakers from retail, consumer brands and tech gather at D-Congress. From founders and CEOs to innovators and creators — this is where meaningful connections are made and the industry moves forward together.
End with the D-Congress Festival
The cultural high point of D-Congress. One night where some of Sweden’s leading artists take over — two stages, live music, festival food and a room full of people shaping what comes next. About the Festival
→ Not a gala
→ Not an afterparty
→ A festival for minds that move
Experience innovation up close
Beyond the stages, D-Congress is a living ecosystem. Meet exhibitors, explore new solutions and experience how technology, creativity and culture come together in practice — from the exhibition floor to curated environments.
Keynote speakers 2026
Full speaker lineup
Hanna Moisander
CEO & Founder deb. and Chair Lager 157
Named Sweden’s Female Leader of the Future 2025, she’s breaking norms and redefining leadership with her fearless “Sisu in Heels”. mindset.
Kjell A. Nordström
Economist, Author & Keynote Speaker
The rebel thinker behind Funky Business and Karaoke Capitalism, world-renowned academic and advisor to multinational companies, known for tearing down conventions and reframing the future of leadership.
Per Schlingmann
Strategist, Author & Communicator
One of Scandinavia’s most influential strategists and communicators, trusted by leaders navigating transformation and radical change.
Mike Miller
Photographer and director
From California Love to How the West Was Won. The Internationally acclaimed photographer on the rise of the West Coast hip hop scene.
Izzy Farmiole
Strategy Director
Dazed Media
Izzy specialises in creating brand & comms strategies across some of Europe’s top magazines & agencies.
Alex Kessler
Deputy Editor
i-D magazine
Alex is a writer, editor, and creative consultant known for spotlighting emerging talent, shaped by his studies at Central Saint Martins.
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