Innovation and insights are set to be the key focus of the Tax Free World Association’s (TFWA) World Exhibition and Conference, which kicks off next week.
A busy agenda awaits attendees as the global summit of the duty free and travel retail industry returns to Cannes.
Delegates present both in person and online via the TFWA 365 streaming platform will hear from travel and retail’s leading figures from 09:00 to 11:45 on Monday 25 October.
The line-up of speakers includes TFWA President Jaya Singh, Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group; Benjamin Vuchot, CEO of DFS Group; Rafael Schvartzman, Vice President Europe of IATA; and Jay Richards, co-founder of Imagen Insights.
The future of air travel and purchasing habits of Gen Z shoppers are just some of the topics covered in the conference.
“With a wide-ranging, business-focused agenda planned for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, we are determined to provide an enlightening and informative experience for all delegates joining us in person in Cannes or tuning in virtually during the week,” said Jaya Singh, TFWA President.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the latest duty free and travel retail innovations at the TFWA i.lab, a fully digital showcase hosted on TFWA 365. Sponsored by Mondelez World Travel Retail, TFWA i.lab will be hosted on the Discovery section of the TFWA 365 platform from 25 to 28 October.
The TFWA Lounge, located on the scenic Carlton Beach close to the Palais, will host a series of themed evenings celebrating the diversity and strength of the duty free and travel retail industry. Themes include women working in the industry with membership organisation Women in Travel Retail, and Innovation in Action with support from Altavia Travel Retail and BW Confidential.
Speaking of the upcoming World Conference, Singh said: “This year’s event will centre round the latest innovations – reinforced by our online TFWA i.lab event – while vital knowledge shared by our TFWA World Conference speakers will be geared around the biggest trends that will accelerate our industry’s recovery. We can’t wait to take you with us on this journey, and we look forward to seeing you all there.”
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