Unwind, connect and continue the conversation at the Retail Technology Show’s happy hours. Hosted by our exhibitors and sponsors, these informal gatherings offer the perfect setting to meet peers, exchange ideas and build new relationships after a busy day on the show floor.

See what took place in 2026 below!

 

Day 1 Happy Hours:

Happy Hours

The Barcode Warehouse

When: 22nd April 2026

The Barcode Warehouse and CCL Tech hosted their Sip & Scan, where guests enjoyed drinks, including champagne, and experienced a hands-on demonstration of their next-generation self-checkout solution.

Happy Hours

Manhattan Associates

When: 22nd April 2026

Manhattan hosted Shop for a Cause, blending innovation, networking and social impact on the show floor.

Guests explored unified commerce through hands-on demos and curated retail experiences, while each simulated transaction triggered a joint donation with Adyen to the Retail Trust.

Happy Hours

Sky Business

When: 22nd April 2026

Guests were able to unwind, connect and were inspired at the Happy Hour hosted by Sky Business, enjoying a relaxed drink while meeting the team, continuing conversations from the show floor and discovering how Sky Business and RUCKUS Networks are powering modern retailers.

It was a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas in a friendly atmosphere, as attendees dropped by, said hello and toasted to the future of smarter retail experiences..

Happy Hours

SOTI

When: 22nd April 2026

SOTI hosted a Happy Hour showcasing how they help retailers empower store teams, maintain full IT control and turn device data into real-time insights.

​​​​​Guests enjoyed drinks alongside live demos of their latest innovations.

Happy Hours

TNS

When: 22nd April 2026

TNS hosted a Happy Hour where guests unwound with industry peers and discovered how Complete Commerce helps retailers simplify payments, connectivity and security, all in one fully managed platform. 

 

Happy Hours

Zebra

When: 22nd April 2026

Day 1 of the Zebra Scavenger Hunt wrapped up with a lively Happy Hour, where partners and attendees connected, shared stories and explored how Zebra is powering the future of retail.

 

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