RETAILTEC CONGRESS
The mission of the RetailTec Congress is to support trade in following the constant changes in the retail industry, catalyse its development and help in finding and introducing the necessary innovations to the Polish market. The Congress is a source of inspiration and ideas for industry leaders, a forum for the exchange of experiences and a place to learn about the latest technological solutions and challenges posed by the trade of the future. During the Congress, we will set strategic directions for the operation of the trade sector in Poland, taking into account the trends and challenges that shape this market today. We will pay particular attention to the rapid changes in the ecosystem caused by the pandemic, new strategies for the transforming market, accelerated digitisation of trade, record-breaking growth in e-commerce and trade-related services and the growing importance of pro-ecological activities.
The thematic scope of the Congress is created by the RetailTec Advisory Board, which includes the presidents and members of the management board of key market entities along with representatives of technology companies and advisory institutions. This guarantees the highest substantive level of the event and a wide network of project ambassadors, which allows you to create an environment favouring the conclusion of new alliances and business alliances, implementing new business models, and supporting innovative projects influencing the shape of the retail industry in Poland.
Thematic scope framework:
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Extensive digitisation of trade and the rapid development of e-commerce
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New strategies of a transforming market
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Omnichannel retailing
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Building customer trust and commitment as well as perfect customer experience (CX)
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Modern logistics and distribution taking into account the challenges of the last mile
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Sustainable development and the circular economy in modern trade
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Modern digital payment systems
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Innovative technology for retail
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Cooperation between producers and trade
Video report from The Modern Distribution Congress
Presidium

Co-chairman of the RetailTec Congress Advisory Board, Country Leader, SAS Poland
Michał Pieprzny – CEO Poland. Expert in customer value building in B2C and B2B markets. He has an extensive experience in designing and improving business cooperation models, as well as in developing and implementing sales stimulation programs, optimizing product portfolio and company operational effectiveness.
Prior to joining PAYBACK, Michał worked at McKinsey & Company, supporting company boards of multiple companies in Central and Eastern Europe. He also worked for Avon Cosmetics where he was co-responsible for the company’s strategy on 23 markets in Central and Eastern Europe.

Co-chairman of the RetailTec Congress Advisory Board, President of the Management Board, POHID
Since 2008 President of Polish Organization of Commerce and Distribution which associate the biggest international retail and wholesale companies in Poland. 2000 till 2017 Director of the METRO AG Representative Office in Poland representing METRO AG companies Makro C&C, Real and Media Saturn Holding towards state authorities, NGO’s and industry associations. Vice President of Employer’s Confederation Lewiatan. Vice President of the European trade association EuroCommerce in Brussels.
Since 2012 Chairman of the Central Eastern Europe Council, representing modern distribution channel of the CEE region towards EU institutions.

Logistics Director, Jeronimo Martins

Products Managing Director Products Poland, Accenture
Agnieszka Kubera is Managing Director responsible for Products Operating Group in Poland. (In her role) She manages a team of top-class experts specializing in the strategic, business and technology consulting in the areas of consumer goods and services; retail; air, freight and travel; automotive; industrial equipment; infrastructure and transportation and life sciences industries. Agnieszka Kubera holds number of client account lead positions for flagship Accenture clients in Poland and Europe.

Food&Agri International Hub Director, BNP Paribas

Global Accounts & SME Market Sales Director, inPost
Sales Manager with over 12 years of experience in Insurance, CFM, Marketing SaaS and Logistic Industries. Joined InPost in 2016 as Business Development Director and till today challenge with roles of Global Commercial Director and Interim Managing Director of UK Market.
Currently Global Accounts & SME Market Sales Director responsible for Polish “long tail” market and Strategic International Partners.

Chief Commercial Officer, Member of the Management Board, Allegro

Head of Merchant and Acquirer CEE Visa
At Visa, Katarzyna manages a team responsible for relations with acquirers and retailers, and acceptance growth in the region of Central Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary). She has more than a dozen years of professional experience in such sectors as banking, cashless payments and loyalty programs, and also in the FMCG industry. During her career, she has held a number of directorial positions with companies including Raiffeisen Polbank (formerly Polbank), POLCARD, and Premium Club. Most recently she was the President of the Management Board of Paymax S.A., a company providing a solution which enables card acceptance via payment application installed on a phone / tablet and mPOS Paymax card reader.
Target audience:
- Retail chains
- Retailers
- Wholesalers and distributors
- Manufacturers
- Providers of technological solutions and services for retail
- Payments/financial services
- e-commerce
- Managers and tenants of shopping centers
- Innovative marketing for retail
- Logistics and storage
- Administrative policy makers and analysts





