Thursday May 7

Main Stage Session

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session

Thursday May 7

Main Stage Session

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session: Design That Delivers: Inside the Retail Challenge–Winning SNIPES Experience (Stage 2)

Get an insider look at the winning Retail Challenge activation with this special tour of the SNIPES booth, the standout concept that took top honors at Shop! Ideation & Retail Conference 2025. Join the creators behind the design as they walk you around the space, sharing the strategy, storytelling and decisions that made their build a winner. You’ll see firsthand how the experience functions in action, understand the design intent and innovation that brought it to life, and walk away with practical takeaways you can apply to your own environments. Meet the minds behind the magic and explore what makes this booth a benchmark in experiential retail design.

Takeaways:

• See how a winning concept comes to life, from initial idea through execution on the show floor
• Learn directly from the creators about the design choices, materials and strategies behind the build
• Take away practical inspiration for creating high-impact, functional experiential spaces under real-world constraints

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session: Breaking the Beige: Designing Emotionally Charged Retail Experiences that Scale (Stage 1)

While brands scale, the real challenge is growing without losing what makes your in-store experience special. This session will explore how leading retailers balance efficiency and expansion while protecting the emotional spark that sets them apart. Discover why standing out in a sea of sameness is more than a design decision, it's a strategy for relevance, loyalty, and long-term impact. Learn how thoughtful evolution can preserve authenticity, spark connection, and keep experiences meaningful as brands grow.

Takeaways:

• Learn how to scale without losing brand magic
• Discover why differentiation drives loyalty
• Explore strategies to evolve without sameness

Thursday May 7

SmartTalk! Session

Wednesday May 6

Main Stage Session - Opening Keynote

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

Wednesday May 6

SmartTalk! Session

Wednesday May 6

Shop! Awards Reception

Celebrate the industry’s top projects and talent during an evening of awards, networking, dinner, and complimentary cocktails. This event honors winners of the OMA Awards, Design Awards, and Global Awards and takes place in a beautifully appointed space within the New Orleans Convention Center, in the heart of Shop! MarketPlace!

A separate ticket is required for this event. Reserve now.

Wednesday May 6

PAVE Social

Sip, socialize, and support student design at this evening networking event featuring cocktails, tasty bites, and boutique bowling at Fulton Alley. All proceeds benefit PAVE’s educational and student aid programs.

A separate ticket is required for this event. Reserve now.