A high-energy, fast-paced innovation arena where retail-ready tech ideas meet decision-makers. The Spark Exchange is a curated platform at Retail Reboot that brings together startups, scale-ups, tech enablers, and retail innovators to present their cutting-edge tools through 5-minute rapid-fire pitches.
It’s not a panel, not a demo day—it’s a power marketplace of solutions built for the GCC retail landscape.
Eligibility Criteria
Startups legally registered in the UAE within the last 0–24 months (first two years of operation) are eligible to participate.
- AI/ML Platforms
- Predictive Analytics Tools
- Robotics & Automation
- Omnichannel & Ecommerce Enablers
- Martech & Adtech
- Loyalty & CRM
- Last-Mile & Logistics Tech
- Retail Media & Data Platforms
- POS, Payments & Checkout Innovation
- In-store Tech (ESL, RFID, Computer Vision)
- Foodtech & Quick Commerce Enablers
- Supply Chain Intelligence Tools
Each innovator gets:
- 5 minutes on stage to pitch their product
- 1-minute Jury interaction
- A spotlight slot in the post-event magazine issue of the IMAGES RETAILME magazine
- Opportunity to present to CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, CMOs & nvestors
Participants get:
- A curated Spark Pod (mini-stall) in the exhibition arena
- Branding + product demo space
- Access to the full retail delegation
- Meet 400+ retail leaders all through the day
Because GCC retail is moving at record speed, and innovators need platforms built for visibility, credibility, and speed-to-market.
Access the Region’s Fastest-Growing Retail Markets
Saudi Arabia & UAE are investing heavily in:
- AI-driven commerce
- Supply-chain automation
- Experiential retail
- F&B digital ecosystems
- Smart stores & robotics
- Homegrown retail tech
Meet the Right Audience—Not Just Any Audience
Your pitch reaches:
- Retail CEOs
- Chief Digital Officers
- CIOs, CTOs, CMOs
- Private equity & venture funds
- Innovation teams
- Mall owners & operators
Accelerate Pilot Deals & Proof of Concepts
GCC retailers are:
- Hungry for new tools
- Actively piloting AI
- Allocating bigger budgets for transformation
- Moving faster than global markets
Visibility You Don’t Get Anywhere Else
Participants receive:
- Magazine coverage
- Social amplification
- Digital coverages
- Inclusion in post-event highlights
- Interview opportunities
Perfect for Startups, Scale-ups, and Global Entrants
Whether you’re:
- Entering MENA for the first time
- Scaling across GCC
- Launching a new product
- Seeking partners and distributors
Ruchika D’Souza
+971 55 178 2990 | ruchika@imagesretailme.com
