New Mainstage Speakers Announced for Shoptalk Europe 2024

Shoptalk, a premier global retail and e-commerce event series, revealed additional mainstage speakers for its upcoming European edition. Scheduled for June 3-5, 2024, at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, the event will feature Lars-Johan Jarnheimer, Chairman of INGKA Holding B.V. (IKEA); Alexandra Keith, CEO of P&G Beauty; and Alex Baldock, Group CEO of Currys PLC. These leaders will join a confluence of senior executives from leading global retailers, brands, and tech firms, all gathered to discuss the future of European retail.

According to Hannah Redfern, SVP, Shoptalk Europe, this year’s conference is geared up with an impressive array of decision makers from various sectors within retail. With over 170 speakers, the discussions will cover pivotal topics including Generative AI, unified commerce, and merchandising. Notably, Alex Baldock will inaugurate the keynotes, focusing on technological innovations and circularity at Currys PLC. Following him, Lars-Johan Jarnheimer will talk about fostering innovation and customer-centric strategies at IKEA. Alexandra Keith will contribute insights on balancing tradition with innovation at P&G Beauty on the second day of the event.

The event is set to host over 4,000 attendees and anticipates more than 25,000 meetings within its networking program. Further details and registration can be accessed on the Shoptalk Europe website.