Retail’s future starts here.
Help build it.
Join us for an exclusive gathering of 2,000 retail industry leaders and trailblazers at RetailClub AI Festival—a timely, in-depth exploration of AI. Dive deep into the future of AI while soaking up the sun at an entirely outdoor beachside venue in Huntington Beach, CA.
September 22-24, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA
Sept 22-24, 2026 | Huntington Beach, CA
Retail’s future starts here. Help build it.
Join us for an exclusive gathering of 2,000 retail industry leaders and trailblazers at RetailClub AI Festival—a timely, in-depth exploration of AI. Dive deep into the future of AI while soaking up the sun at an entirely outdoor beachside venue in Huntington Beach, CA.
Why Now?
AI isn’t just reshaping retail—it’s rewriting its very DNA. We’re at the edge of a once-in-a-generation technological upheaval. The first ripples of AI’s influence are only beginning to touch the surface, but within the next five years, AI will outpace human intelligence. It will be embedded everywhere, fundamentally changing what retail, shopping and the customer experience looks like, with agents serving as gatekeepers and agentic commerce generating up to $5 trillion in revenue globally. The retail world as we know it won’t just evolve—it will be reinvented.
RetailClub AI Festival is the only event designed to help the retail industry move beyond experimentation and incremental change toward a full-scale AI transformation.
We’re bringing together the entire retail, brand and consumer goods ecosystem—from the AI-curious to the AI-champions and changemakers—to debate, collaborate, and co-create the future of the industry.
AI isn’t just reshaping retail—it’s rewriting its very DNA. We’re at the edge of a once-in-a-generation technological upheaval. The first ripples of AI’s influence are only beginning to touch the surface, but within the next five years, AI will outpace human intelligence.
It will be embedded everywhere, fundamentally changing what retail, shopping and the customer experience looks like, with agents serving as gatekeepers and agentic commerce generating up to $5 trillion in revenue globally. The retail world as we know it won’t just evolve—it will be reinvented.
RetailClub AI Festival is the only event designed to help the retail industry move beyond experimentation and incremental change toward a full-scale AI transformation.
We’re bringing together the entire retail, brand and consumer goods ecosystem—from the AI-curious to the AI-champions and changemakers—to debate, collaborate, and co-create the future of the industry.
RetailCLub AI Festival Themes
RetailClub AI Festival offers retail and brand leaders a collaborative space to explore, debate, and reimagine the industry’s biggest opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties on the path to an AI-first future.
- The Rise of Agentic Commerce
- The Future of Search and Discovery
- Transforming the End-to-End Customer Experience with AI
- Harnessing AI-Powered Customer Insights for Growth
- Future-Proofing the Tech Stack for an AI-Native Future
- Building a Strong Data Foundation for AI Success
- Evaluating the AI Vendor Landscape
- Scaling an Enterprise AI Strategy
- Instilling an AI-First Culture
- AI for Every Professional: Developing Real-World Skills and Capabilities
- Augmenting the Role of the Merchant with AI
- The Intelligent Supply Chain
- Brand Strategy and Differentiation in an AI Era
- The New AI Economy
- AI and the Great Tech Shakeup
- Agentic AI and the Future of Work
THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
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Experience a Whole New Way of Learning & Networking
Step away from the day-to-day and into a custom-built environment that blends everything from participant-driven and expert-led group content to purposeful and effective networking. Navigate change alongside fellow industry leaders and trailblazers, build lasting relationships, and gain a clearer view of where AI is taking retail and how to stay ahead of it.
No windowless rooms. No fluff content. No crowded panels. Just real conversations, real connections and real value. We use cutting-edge, trusted event tech, programs and formats to deliver learnings and practical strategies, create connections, and foster relationships that help you go all-in on AI with confidence across all use cases.
FOUR ways to Breakthru
The Breakthru Networking Program is RetailClub’s networking platform built for meaningful connections.
BREAKTHRU MEETINGS
Pre-scheduled, double opt-in 15-minute meetings with other attendees, matched by mutual interest and AI-powered recommendations.
BREAKTHRU EXPERIENCES
Curated small-group activities designed for high-quality memories built together in a relaxed setting.
BREAKTHRU TALKS
45-minute, topic-based roundtable discussions to exchange insights and solve challenges in peer groups.
BREAKTHRU NETWORKING DINNERS
Invite-only dinners with 15 to 25 hand-picked guests for meaningful conversation over a shared meal.
Experience the Retail industry's only entirely outdoor event
80% C-Level Speakers
AN Experience Unlike Any Other
breakthru Meetings program
Mind-blowing Experiences
OUR ATTENDEES HAVE SPOKEN
RetailClub is Retail's Best Fall Event, By Far!
“RetailClub’s Huntington Beach retreat is an exclusive, beachside gathering of 500 retail leaders for a timely, in‑depth exploration of AI in a fully outdoor setting.”
“A boutique, on‑the‑beach retail gathering that feels refreshingly different from the usual convention‑center conference circuit.”
“A new kind of retail and AI retreat that turns a parking lot by the Pacific into a high‑energy hub for collaboration, insight, and real relationship‑building.”
RetailClub Goes Beyond the Numbers
What Attendees Are Saying
“I had more conversations, more genuine conversations and we got more out of it than previous shoptalk conferences. No doubt.”
“The outdoor environment kept the energy up while in meetings, attending workshops, and listening to speakers. A night-and-day difference from an average conference where you’re stuck inside. Made all the difference in the world!”
“It truly shows the founders get our community deeply. The whole concept really cracked the code on what a great experience in 2025 is.”
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Our 2025 sponsors, listed below, set the stage. In 2026, your brand can take its place alongside them.
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Future Proof brings together top professionals from the wealth management ecosystem to provide insights, workshops, panel discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities, driving growth and innovation in the industry.
Future Proof will be held from September 14-17, 2026, in Huntington Beach, CA. Visit the Plan Your Visit Page for information on the nearest airport and recommended hotels. No, the event is not on the beach itself; it is held on the boardwalk next to the beach!
If you work in financial services, we have a ticket type for you. Passes are available for financial advisors, LPs, early-stage startups, growth-stage startups, editorial media, full-time students, and more. Unsure of your pass type? Email us at hello@retailclub.com.
We are always looking for engaging speakers and panelists to contribute to next year’s event. If you’re interested, apply here.
Absolutely! Future Proof is an excellent opportunity for team-building and professional development. We offer team packs for financial advisory teams, providing a discount when you purchase three or more passes.
Breakthru is Future Proof’s tech-enabled event programs designed to provide the wealth management ecosystem with efficient and effective ways to discover, meet, learn from, and do business together. Breakthru Programs consist of hosted and non-hosted meeting programs, peer group discussions, and experiences including group activities, content, and networking events. Learn more on our Breakthru Page.
Expect prices to increase every month, which means that the earlier you register, the more you save!
Once you register for Future Proof, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the hotel room booking link. Choose from one of our beautiful hotels in Huntington Beach or Newport Beach, all within close proximity to the boardwalk where the festival is held.
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