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The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Hyve has launched a strategic partnership to launch Shoptalk Luxe, marking the first luxury-focused retail event in the Shoptalk series, with Abu Dhabi as the event’s Host City Partner. Set to take place in January 2026 at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Shoptalk Luxe is poised to be the world’s most senior gathering of decision-makers shaping the luxury and premium retail sectors. The global Shoptalk event series is the most important and innovative in the retail industry. Currently held in Las Vegas, Barcelona and Chicago, these events unite leading experts and entrepreneurs from the retail and ecommerce sector to build the future of retail. Shoptalk Luxe represents an important addition to the Shoptalk event portfolio, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s status as a premier destination for luxury retail. Building on the emirate’s position as a culture, tourism and investment hub, this event will showcase an exclusive segment of the global retail industry, focusing on a new era of exceptional, immersive customer experiences. ADIO is collaborating with leading luxury retailers and technology firms to enhance the emirate’s retail landscape and capitalise on the expansive growth potential of its luxury retail market, harnessing advanced technologies to deliver innovative, curated consumer experiences. Shoptalk Luxe is set to attract leading players from the US$1.5 trillion global luxury market, which is projected to grow by more than 10 per cent annually. The Shoptalk team has already confirmed Chalhoub Group, the leading partner of luxury experiences in the Middle East, as a Launch Partner of the event, with more global partners to be announced soon. The three-day event will feature over 180 speakers from the leading brands in luxury retail, premium customer …

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