Egypt’s leading real estate developer MARAKEZ launches the first vertical event, “RiseUp Retail,” at its flagship District Five on June 9th and 10th, to showcase local brands and foster retail entrepreneurs, Invest-Gate reports.
The two-day event brings together over 250 retailers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to network, exchange ideas, and shape the retail future in Egypt.
The RiseUp Retail event features over 90 talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with speakers from major companies such as TikTok, Amazon, and Unilever.
Discussions focus on strategies for online and physical retail as well as tips for leveraging social media in e-commerce. The event also provides matchmaking activities, enabling retailers to connect with potential investors, employees, mentors, and service providers.
Coinciding with the talks and panels, the event also features the Bazarna Summer Expo to showcase products from over 250 local vendors at District Five.
The vibrant shopping experience offers visitors a chance to support up-and-coming retailers while enjoying entertainment, activities for children, and music.
MARAKEZ Executive Vice Chairman Dasha Badrawi says: “We are proud to host the first RiseUp Retail at District Five, taking place at our flagship development. By bringing together experts in the retail industry, we hope to drive meaningful discussions, foster innovation, and pave the way for a future where retail continues to thrive.”
RiseUp Founder & CEO Abdelhameed Sharara notes: “RiseUp Retail, our first sector-specific summit, and the first retail-specific event in the country, is an opportunity to bring the innovative and technological sector of the ecosystem together with Bazarna’s small and medium enterprise retailers to properly equip the retail industry with the resources they need to move forward into an innovative future.”
The inaugural RiseUp Retail event and accompanying Bazarna expo come as more companies join the office park at the District 5 development in New Katameya.
MARAKEZ’s collaboration with RiseUp demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to boosting retail in Egypt by providing a platform for industry stakeholders to connect and collaborate.