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Shaping the Future of Retail with Media
Tuesday 28th of October, 2025 | 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Nobu Hotel, Warsaw - Poland
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast at Nobu Hotel
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome Address - Polish

Opening remarks, introduction to the event, and an overview of the day's agenda.

Robert Krzak
Senior Advisor EY Business Consulting
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Address - English
Blueprint for Growth: Unlocking the Potential of Retail Media for Brands and Retailers

What can Brands and Retailers in Poland Learn from Around the World

Unlocking the full potential of Retail Media in Poland requires a step-change in approach from both brands and retailers. This keynote will map out what retail media is today, the practical steps needed for success, and the growth opportunities that lie ahead as it becomes an integral part of brand marketing strategies.

Colin Lewis
Retail Media Works
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion – Retail Media Networks Globally - English
Retail Media Networks That Scale: Learning from Around the Globe

Inside the retail media strategies that turn retailers into media moguls

During this session we will unpack how global retailers use their rich first-party data on shopper behaviour and preferences to offer brands highly targeted advertising opportunities online, offsite and in-store, and how they have successfully scaled their Retail Media Networks to deliver new high-margin revenue sources.

Raimund Bau
CEO & Co-Founder Verve
Colin Lewis
Retail Media Works
Gaëtan Pacton
Retail Professional  former CEO Profi Rom Food
Hannah Kmoch
Head of Revenue
OBI

Moderator

Paul Gheorghiu
CRO & Co-Founder Footprints AI
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel – FMCG brands – The Global Perspective - English
What do Brands want from Retail Media?

What It Takes for Retail Media Networks to Earn a Bigger Share of Marketing Budgets.

What do brands want from retail media? What are their unique challenges and what are the solutions they are looking for? This panel brings together leading experts from global brands to discuss their pain points and what opportunities they are looking for retail media to drive reach, effectiveness and efficiency.

Adam Samorek Transformation Lead - Asahi Intl. | ex-Kompania Piwowarska
Nicole Pilkington Global Head of eCommerce Acceleration, Barilla
Roger Dunn
Global Retail Media Lead

Moderator

Colin Lewis

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Douglas Presentation - Polish
Creating the #1 Address for Beauty & Lifestyle Brands: Douglas Retail Media

How Douglas is shaping retail media in beauty and lifestyle across Europe-wide and in Poland.

Douglas is the leading omnichannel beauty destination in Europe. Douglas has 1,900 stores and a variety if eCommerce.  Douglas Marketing Solutions, the retail media arm of Douglas, has become one of Europe’s most advanced retail media players, combining premium beauty expertise with rich shopper data and innovative media formats. In this presentation, Douglas team will share their journey in building a retail media proposition that supports both brand partners and shopper experiences. The session will also feature a case study from Poland, showing how Douglas Retail Media is delivering measurable results in a fast-growing market.

Agnieszka Bujnowska
Sales & Business Development Manager Retail Media in Douglas
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Lunch Break
1:45 PM – 2:25 PM
Making Retail Media Work: The Role of First-Party Data
First-Party Data 101: a step by step detailed guide to what first-party data is, why it matters, and how to use it in retail media

First-party data is the backbone of retail media, but its role is often misunderstood. This session will break down what it is, how retailers collect and activate it, and why it’s essential for targeting, insights, measurement, and accountability. From the basics to advanced insights, this session covers everything retailers and marketers need to know about the role of data and how  brands and retailers can work together with data to create insights that drive growth.

Colin Lewis
Retail Media Works
2:25 PM – 3:10 PM
Retail Media and 1st Party Data Insights - English
From Retailer to Insights Powerhouse: Retail Media Insights powered by Data, AI & Agents

Why and How Retail Media Networks are transforming into insight platforms that rival traditional research providers.

Retailers sit on some of the richest data sets: they know what shoppers search for, what they buy, and how they buy across channels. This session will show how retail media networks are evolving into intelligence platforms. We will explore how retailers and brands can use data, AI and agents to understand shopper missions, identify growth opportunities and shape brand strategy.

ShiSh Shridhar
Retail Global Lead, Microsoft
Andrei Petcu
Insights in Action Demonstration, Footprints AI
3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
Insights Presentation – IAB Europe’s Perspective Over Retail Media - English
Raising the Bar in Retail Media: Why Standards and Certification Matter More Than Ever

Why Standards and Certification will define the next stage of Retail Media Growth

The IAB EU has been central to the creation of retail media standards across Europe. During this session, Jason will share his perspective on why measurement standards and certification are key to unlocking long-term success in Retail Media.

Jason Wescott
Global Head of Commerce Solutions at WPP Media & Chair of IAB EU
3:40 PM – 4:25
Retail Media Networks in Poland - Local Perspectives - Polish
Next-Level Retail Media in Poland: Scaling Fast Across In-Store, Online and Offsite

How Retail Media can become a Revenue Growth Catalyst in Poland

Polish retailers are moving quickly to build retail media ecosystems that can compete with global players. This session explores which formats will dominate by 2026, how in-store activations can drive growth, and what brands must do now to keep pace with changing shopper behaviour.

Agnieszka Radawiec
Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, OBI Group
Łukasz Sztuczynski
Senior Manager at Allegro
IAB Polska

Moderator

Robert Krzak
Senior Advisor EY Business Consulting
4:25 PM – 5:00 PM
Panel – Agency Perspective - English  
Agency Perspectives on Retail Media

Hear directly from agency insiders who are working with brands on their retail media strategy

Agencies are at the center of the relationship between a brand and its media spend. Their role is to advise clients on how to structure spending, how to compare retail media with other channels, and how to bring clarity to a fragmented landscape of networks and formats. This panel brings together senior agency leaders to share how retail media is being evaluated, tested and integrated into core brand strategies.  

Yuriy Bryvus
Product & MarTech Director
dentsu Polska
Tomasz Szulkowski
COO of mspark
WPP Polska
Larisa Dumitru
EMEA Head of Commerce at WPP Media

Moderator

Antoine Kolendowski
Country Head Poland - Footprints AI
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM
Closing Remarks
Summary of key takeaways, thank you note to the attendees and speakers
Robert Krzak
Senior Advisor EY Business Consulting
Colin Lewis
Retail Media Works
5:10 PM
Networking and VIP Lounge – Sake Bar, Nobu Hotel
Details: Attendees can continue networking and discuss potential collaborations.

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