Collaborate 2025
Collaborate 2025 is a unique event that pairs some of the world’s most respected retail design firms, architects, and retailers, with cutting-edge solution providers. Collectively, these are the experts currently creating the most innovative retail environments!
An intimate format provides extraordinary one-on-one matchup sessions and networking opportunities between retail design professionals and solutions providers. It is a highly effective and efficient venue that brings senior level design decision makers together with supplier partners that support their success.
We look forward to welcoming you to Collaborate 2025. Our mission is to help grow and support the retail design community.
Retail Innovation Workshop - September 9th
Extend your San Diego experience with an exclusive retailer-focused session.
The Retail Design Institute presents the Retail Innovation Workshop on September 9th from 12:30-6:00 PM, starting immediately after Collaborate concludes. This intensive half-day workshop brings together retail decision-makers for candid discussions on the industry's most pressing challenges.
What makes it unique:
Retailer-only environment for honest, vendor-free dialogue
Expert-led workshops on supply chain optimization, digital transformation, customer experience evolution, and workforce solutions
Actionable outcomes you can implement immediately
Intimate format ensuring meaningful networking and collaboration
Who should attend: Retail executives and decision-makers looking for practical solutions and peer insights.
Pricing: FREE for RDI members attending Collaborate | $100 for RDI members | $300 for non-members
Please note: Separate registration required. This workshop does not grant access to Collaborate.
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Space is limited to maintain the collaborative environment that drives results.
NETWORK
The event begins with a casual cocktail reception and opening night dinner on Sunday evening that's great for networking. We also have breakfast, lunch and cocktails together on Monday and Tuesday.
Collaborate 2025 is on the smaller side which makes the event intimate and gives you the opporuntity to meet everyone as well as develop some great connections.
SOURCE & SELL with one-to-one meetings between vendors and retail design specifiers!
BUYERS
We find the best suppliers serving the retail industry. They include: architectural elements, lighting, millwork, fixtures, floor coverrngs, furnishings, digital and printed signage, surfacing materials, decor and more!
It's an efficient meeting format where retail professionals can meet one-on-one with leading design suppliers over two-and-a-half days at no cost to attend.
SUPPLIERS
We host 65 buyer attendees from a variety of retail verticals who are ready source your products! We limit your competition to two-three per category.
LEARN!
- Strategies for the immediate - and long-term future
- The most effecitve integration of online and in-store sales
- Very latest thinking for in-store safety and health
- Sustainability
And much much more!
Venue
1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101