Access a High-Value Community of Retail Decision-Makers
RetailClub brings together 2,000 attendees across leading retailers, global brands, operators, and technology partners, creating one of the most concentrated environments for senior retail executives and cross-functional teams evaluating new solutions, partnerships, and innovation opportunities.
September 22-24, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA
Sept 22-24, 2026 | Huntington Beach, CA
Access a High-Value Community of Retail Decision-Makers
RetailClub brings together 2,000 attendees across leading retailers, global brands, operators, and technology partners, creating one of the most concentrated environments for senior retail executives and cross-functional teams evaluating new solutions, partnerships, and innovation opportunities.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
Attendees
Speakers
Sponsors
1:1 Meetings
Job Levels
Job Roles*
*Responses exceed 100% because participants could choose more than one option.
Align With Innovation
Align your brand with one of the most forward-thinking platforms in retail, built to rethink traditional event models and strengthen industry connection. Our community values trust, clarity, and meaningful collaboration, and your brand becomes part of that foundation.
Reach the Right Audience
Connect with senior leaders including chief merchants, CMOs, CDOs, innovation executives, operations leaders, and founders across retailers, global brands, technology companies, and solution providers. They are forward-looking decision makers focused on advancing their organizations and pursuing new opportunities for growth.
Seamless Brand Activations
Turn on your brand with turnkey activations that let sponsors engage the community without complex planning. From branded lounges to interactive experiences, we handle logistics so you can focus on impact and meaningful connections.
Breakthru
Networking Programs
Purchase hosted meetings, experiences, or dinners with the right people for your business. From targeted 1:1 meetings to small-group activities and intimate dinners, all designed to spark meaningful connections and showcase your brand.
You must register by Aug 28 to participate in the Breakthru Networking Program.
Why Sponsor RetailClub AI Festival?
Align your brand with one of the most forward-thinking platforms in retail, built to rethink traditional event models and strengthen industry connection. Our community values trust, clarity, and meaningful collaboration, and your brand becomes part of that foundation.
Connect with senior leaders including chief merchants, CMOs, CDOs, innovation executives, operations leaders, and founders across retailers, global brands, technology companies, and solution providers. They are forward-looking decision makers focused on advancing their organizations and pursuing new opportunities for growth.
Turn on your brand with turnkey activations that let sponsors engage the community without complex planning. From branded lounges to interactive experiences, we handle logistics so you can focus on impact and meaningful connections.
Purchase hosted meetings, experiences, or dinners with the right people for your business. From targeted 1:1 meetings to small-group activities and intimate dinners, all designed to spark meaningful connections and showcase your brand.
You must register by Aug 28 to participate in the Breakthru Networking Program.
Ready to Partner With Us?
Access and make an unforgettable impression on thousands of highly engaged retail & brand leaders and trailblazers.
Ready to Partner With Us?
Access and make an unforgettable impression on thousands of highly engaged retail & brand leaders and trailblazers.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Our 2026 sponsors, listed below, are setting the stage.
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Level 1
Media in Attendance
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Join 2,000+ Retail Industry Leaders and Trailblazers
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sponsor activations are immersive experiences where the most innovative companies in retail create engagement through interaction and entertainment on the RetailClub AI Festival Boardwalk. Examples include live murals, sculptures, workshops, cooking demonstrations, musical performances, and double-decker shipping containers retrofitted with modern amenities.
No. RetailClub AI Festival has no traditional exhibit hall. Sponsor activations line the Boardwalk itself, right alongside the sessions, experiences, and receptions that fill each day, so interaction between attendees and sponsors never stops. The Boardwalk stays open throughout.
Explore partnership options on the RetailClub AI Festival partnerships page, or reach out to sales@retailclub.com and the team will walk you through options that fit your goals.
Deadlines depend on the sponsorship opportunity. For physical space, we have a limited number of opportunities available on a first-come basis. Breakthru Meetings must be purchased before the Breakthru deadline.