Unwind and connect at the Retail Technology Show’s after hours. Hosted by our exhibitors and sponsors, these informal gatherings offer the perfect setting to meet peers, exchange ideas and build new relationships outside of the show floor!

See what our exhibitors have in store for 2026 below!

 

Before RTS:

sTORE tOURS

Store Tours

When: Tuesday 21st April - 14:00PM - 17:00PM

The RTS Store Tours dive into the best in-store customer experiences the industry has to offer! 

Register to attend RTS so you can tell us if you want to attend the 2026 Store Tour! 

Find out more HERE

Business France

Retail Connect Rendez-Vous

When: Tuesday 21st April

Kick off your Retail Technology Show week in style at the Retail Connect Rendez-Vous, an exclusive networking evening bringing together leading voices from across the retail industry. 

Enjoy startup pitch judging, an insightful panel discussion, and the chance to connect! 

Find out more HERE

Vusion

The Connected Store Tour

When: Tuesday 21st April - 11:00AM-13:00PM & 15:00 - 17:00PM

Where: Kavanagh's, 199-205 Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park, London NW3 4QG

Step inside a Vusion 360 store to experience the transformation of a store into a digital experience using Vusion's solutions. 

To join this tour please contactjodie.bracewell@vusion.com

 

Day 1 After Hours:

Afterparty

TPP Retail - After-Party

When: Wednesday 22nd April - From 17:30PM

Where: Tapa Tapa, Warehouse K, Western Gateway, London, E16 1DR 

Celebrate another great RTS by heading to the TPP Retail After-Party, sponsored by Zebra. A relaxed networking event that brings together retailers and select technology partners - this is the place to keep the conversations going and connect with the retail tech community, all just a few steps away from Excel London.

🍷 Drinks & food provided!

🔒 Free private event for retailers – pre-registration and ticket required

Secure your free Retailer After-Party ticket today!

After Party

SolvedBy.AI and Rethink Retail - VIP Afterparty

When: Wednesday 22nd April - From 17:30PM onwards

Where: The Alchemist Canary Wharf - The Private Terrace, Reuters Plaza, London, E14 5AJ

After a busy day at the show or in the office, senior leaders will gather for an evening of:

  • Insightful networking and building connections.
  • Live podcast with guests from Co-op and Harding Retail.
  • A relaxed atmosphere with amazing food and drinks.

Come and join Tesco, Shell, Virgin Media, B&Q, Currys, WH Smith, Primark, Co-op and many more for a great evening!

Register HERE

After Party

Magebit Exclusive Dinner

When: Wednesday 22nd April - 20:00PM - 23:00PM

Where: Manteca London

​Join Magebit for a relaxed and fun evening in the heart of London - filled with amazing Italian food, great conversations, and valuable connections.

Register HERE

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Get your groove on at the Retail Technology Show 2026 - discover fresh ideas, dazzling innovations, and the hottest solutions lighting up the retail world.