Retail Transformation Starts Here
Shaping Culture – Transforming Commerce
D-Congress 2026 brought together the global voices shaping the future of commerce.
Bold ideas. Breakthrough innovation. Real impact.
Thank you to speakers, partners and 4,500+ participants for making it an unforgettable experience.
Welcome back March 10-11 in 2027!
The Future of Retail Is Being Shaped
From groundbreaking insights and global perspectives to bold ideas and meaningful connections, this year’s event proved once again why D-Congress is the meeting place for retail transformation. it’s where visionary leaders, global innovators, decision-makers, forward-thinking brands and the brightest minds in retail meet to explore, challenge and redefine the future of commerce. About D-Congress
This year, 4,500+ participants, world-class speakers and Industry-leading partners explored the forces transforming retail — from AI and digital acceleration to sustainability and new growth models. As we move toward 2027, our ambition is clear: Stronger global presence. Greater innovation. Even higher impact.
The D-Congress community is not just reflecting the future of retail. We are building it.
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.
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.
→ Not a gala
→ Not an afterparty
→ A festival for minds that move
Congress Hall Keynote Speakers 2026
Full speaker lineup
Fares Fares
Actor
From Scandinavian cinema to Hollywood productions – a storyteller who moves seamlessly between cultures, genres and global stages. Read on
Meryll Rogge
Creative Director, Marni
A defining creative voice in contemporary luxury – shaping one of fashion’s most distinctive houses through bold vision, cultural awareness and fearless design. Read on
Ebba Andersson
Olympic Gold Medalist & World Champion in Cross-Country Skiing
Fresh from the Olympic stage – delivering gold and multiple podium finishes at the highest level, and standing right now as one of the world’s most dominant forces in endurance sport. Read on
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