Shop! Ideation Conference & Retail Challenge
Shop! Ideation Conference & Retail Challenge
10/5/2026 - 10/6/2026
Description
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Put Your Brand at the Center of Retail Innovation
Shop! Ideation 2026 brings together top producers, suppliers, designers, brand owners, and retail professionals for one and a half days of high-impact collaboration, education, and connection.
As a sponsor, you’ll gain direct access to a highly engaged audience of decision-makers shaping the future of retail environments. This year’s program features thought-provoking keynotes, dynamic general sessions, and built-in networking opportunities designed to spark meaningful conversations and business opportunities.
A highlight of the event, the Retail Challenge, returns as an all-day, high-energy competition where some of the industry’s brightest minds go head-to-head in a live, interactive design project—offering sponsors unique visibility and brand alignment with creativity and innovation.
Join us October 5–6 in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino and position your company at the forefront of the retail experience industry.
Interested in sponsoring Shop! Ideation? Contact Dina Meindl at Dina@ShopAssociation.org to learn more about available opportunities.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Choose from Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship packages, each tailored to deliver meaningful brand exposure and engagement. With flexible options designed to suit a variety of budgets, there’s an opportunity for every company to get involved and stand out at Shop! Ideation 2026. Contact Dina Meindl at Dina@ShopAssociation.org to learn more about available opportunities.
3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
Enjoy a full lineup of networking and engagement opportunities throughout Shop! Ideation, beginning with a Monday evening welcome reception. Each day includes networking breakfasts—along with the Shop! Members Meeting (open to all!)—and networking lunches designed to keep conversations flowing. Attendees will also have the option to participate in the Retail Challenge, adding a collaborative and competitive element to the experience. The event culminates with a Tuesday Retail Challenge Winner Reception and Dinner, followed by the Shop! Ideation + IRDC Evening Celebration.
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