The retail landscape is evolving faster than ever, and at the heart of this transformation are the people who drive the retail industry forward. Retail Ireland Skillnet is delighted to announce the return of Ireland’s leading Retail L&D event: The 3rd Annual Retail Learning Summit 2026.
Taking place on Wednesday, February 25th from 9:30am to 4pm at the Chartered Accountants House in Dublin, this summit is the primary gathering for Retail HR, L&D, Talent, and Operations Leaders.
Why Attend?
As we navigate 2026, the strategic importance of Learning & Development has never been higher. This year’s summit is designed to provide you with key takeaways to reinvent your people strategy. Our day is packed with expert panels featuring retail employers and skills specialists and engaging keynote speakers, where you will get the opportunity to engage in:
Best practices in retail L&D;
Emerging skills and training needs for the modern workforce;
New, sector-specific education solutions and programmes;
Unrivalled networking opportunities with peers from over 60 organisations.
Listen to the Experts:
We are also thrilled to have two amazing keynote speakers join us for the day. Dave A. Barry (Founder & Chief Connection Officer, Conexion.ie) will discuss how L&D is being reinvented for organisational success, while Charlie Boyle (CEO, Customer Service Excellence Ireland) will explore the ‘Great Shift’ from Customer Experience (CX) to Employee Experience (EX).
Secure Your Spot!
With capacity limited to 100 attendees and over 60 professionals already registered, tickets are moving fast. Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation shaping Irish retail.
Register now at: https://web.ibec.ie/ibecie-agzlc/pages/4coybqwxee46qanot9oa.html?PageId=6e9823e097a5ef11b8e9000d3adf7e3
