60 speakers
50 partners and exhibitors
Hop! The retail summit 2024
The must-attend B2B event for retail businesses in Quebec celebrates its 30th anniversary!
On October 30th, the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal will buzz with the 30th edition of the HOP! Retail Summit. This anniversary edition promises a day full of discussions, reflections, and discoveries, with a program focused on the latest trends and best practices in the industry.
Organized by the Retail Council of Quebec since 1994, the event gathers more than a thousand professionals from all fields of retail each year for a day of discussions, reflections, and discoveries of trends and best practices.
A must-attend event for retail for nearly 30 years
Hop! The Retail summit
Each year, over 1200 people from various sectors of retail gather to attend this premier event. Whether they are from small and medium-sized businesses, large chains, entrepreneurs, solution or service providers, representatives of governmental or non-governmental organizations, or passionate students, Hop! The Summit offers a day rich in insights and opportunities.
The event features 30 conferences led by 60 renowned speakers, covering current topics and industry trends.
Beyond the conferences, Hop! The Summit also allows participants to:
- Take part in discussion panels and private workshops
- Discover concrete solutions from 50 exhibitors
- Meet retailers from all regions of Quebec
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to:
- Stay updated on the latest trends
- Develop your skills and leadership
- Expand your professional network
- Find new solutions for your business
- Meet industry leaders
More than 30 conferences!
Conferences on upcoming trends and current issues!
Each year, the programming team develops content that is both rich and diverse. The RCQ works hard to bring national and international speakers/experts to discuss current topics, trends, and themes affecting the retail sector.
National and international retail leaders and experts
Myriam Belzile-Maguire
Maguire
President and designer
Anthony Vendrame
Poches & Fils
Founder
Alexie Morin
The Unscented Company
Director of Commercialization and Marketing Activation
Richard Cohene
Lightspeed Commerce
VP, Performance Marketing
Franck Nlemba
La Vie en Rose
Director of Digital Acquisition
Catherine Laporte
RONA
Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Customer Experience
Emmanuelle Géhin
RECYC-QUÉBEC
President and CEO
Here is an overview of the main conferences themes
Sustainable Development and Eco-Responsibility in Retail
- Circular Commerce: extending product lifecycle and combating waste
- Strategies to reduce carbon footprint and environmental Impact
- Ethical and sustainable product sourcing
- Eco-responsible Packaging and Responsible Consumption Practices
Logistics and Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Optimization: Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement.
- Inventory Management: Implementation of High-Performance Inventory Management Systems.
- Sustainability and Traceability: Adoption of Sustainable and Transparent Practices in the Supply Chain
Workforce and Human Resources
- Latest HR trends for attracting and retaining talent
- In-Demand Skills : identifying key skills for the future of retail.
- Training and development: investing in employee training and development
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data applied to retail
- Personalization of Customer Experience and Offer Optimization
- Predictive Analysis of Market Behaviors and Trends
- Task Automation and Supply Chain Optimization
- Grants and Assistance Available for SMEs
- Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Customer Experience and Digital Transformation
- E-commerce, Digital Marketing, and social commerce
- Unified Commerce: Rethinking the Customer Experience
- Design for the Physical Store Experience
- Cybersecurity and Personal Information and data Protection: Law 25 and Combating Cyber Frauds
International perspectives and opportunities
- Export opportunities: identifying promising markets and international expansion strategies.
- Understanding local consumers’ needs and expectations
- Different laws and regulations
Innovative solutions, high-performing services, and organizations to support retailers
50 exhibitors (companies and organisations)
By exploring the booths at our Hop! exhibitor hall, you will discover fifty companies (service/solution providers, tech startups, large multinationals) and organizations that support entrepreneurs and retailers.
Touring our exhibitor hall guarantees you will find innovative solutions and services to accelerate the growth of your business!
Novelty
Inno-détail : The innovation center for retail
Discover a dedicated area in the exhibition space, bringing together up to ten (10) promising young companies in the technology sector. These startups will offer the most innovative solutions to meet the current and future challenges of Quebec retailers.
Whether you are a retailer looking for innovative solutions or simply curious about the latest technology trends, Inno-Détail is the ideal place for you!
On the agenda:
- Product and service presentations
- Live demonstrations
- Networking sessions
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Coming from outside of Montreal ?
We have negotiated a preferred rate with three hotels near the event’s location.
Rate: $254 – Valid until: September 28th and according to availability
ALT MONTRÉAL HOTEL
After Septembre 28th please call at 514-375-0220 – customer code : 2410CNSEI
Rate: $275 – Valid until: September 28th and according to availability
INTERCONTINENTAL MONTRÉAL HOTEL
Rate: $289 – Valid until: September 30th and according to availability
MONVILLE HOTEL
Promo Code : CQCD1024
Thank you to our major partners
