The 1 Central Group, Thailand’s premier digital lifestyle and loyalty platform and one of the top five across Asia, represents Thai enterprise leadership at the prestigious World Retail Lab Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, taking place on October 12–14, 2026. Convening more than 300 global retail executives and decision-makers under the theme “BUILDING THE RETAIL ROADMAP TO 2030,” the event highlights Thailand’s strategic contribution in shaping regional commerce strategies against shifting consumer habits, technological disruption, and evolving economic dynamics.
The three-day high-level forum features curated Retail Tours covering innovation hubs in Shenzhen and flagship store models across Hong Kong. The itinerary also highlights the World Brand Partnership Forum – Asia’s Opportunities, continuing strategic dialogues from the World Retail Congress in Berlin on franchising, market penetration, and brand alliances in Asia and China, alongside an elite Leadership Forum and structured business networking. Participating global industry heavyweights include Scott Price (Group Chief Executive, DFI Retail Group), Jennifer Woo (Chairman & CEO, The Lane Crawford Joyce Group), Annie Wong (Chief Operating Officer, Chow Tai Fook), Ian Bailey (Chairman, Anko Global), Jenny Lai (President & CEO, Bluebell Greater China), and Wesley Chu (President, Asia Pacific, Authentic Brands Group).
Representing Thailand, Kawin Tangudtaisak, President of The 1 Central Group, will deliver key strategic perspectives across two primary panel sessions:
- “Winning the Asian Consumer” (October 13, 2026 | 14:45–15:15): An in-depth exploration of fragmented regional consumer behavior, cross-market branding, location strategy, omnichannel platforms, and the vital role of local partnerships in securing customer loyalty. Kawin will panel alongside Lexie Morris (Chief Growth Officer, Essence) and Neil Parker (International Managing Director, Barbour), moderated by John Scott (Managing Director, Liminal Retail).
- “Mapping out Asia’s Retail Roadmap to 2030: How Economic and Consumer Trends will Help” (October 14, 2026 | 09:25–10:05): Serving as the keynote opening panel of the Leadership Forum on the Main Stage, this session examines macroeconomic forces and structural consumer trends defining the future of Asian retail. Kawin will be joined by Karen Lai (Managing Director, LionRock Capital), moderated by Bloomberg columnist Juliana Liu.
Further event information is available through the official portal at www.worldretail-lab.com
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