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Workshop – World in flux: Travel retail amid today’s geopolitical realities Workshop – Next horizon: Charting the future of travel retail Tuesday 30 September, 08:00-09:00, Innovation Square Wednesday 1 October, 08:00-09:00, Innovation Square A s geopolitical tension and economic fragmentation reshape the global order, duty free and travel retail find itself at a crossroads. The industry is contending with rising uncertainty across markets, shifting regulatory environments, and mounting operational pressures that challenge long-standing business models. A s global travel trends shift and consumer expectations evolve, the core aspects of travel retail are undergoing a major transformation. In this fast-paced environment, understanding and anticipating possible future scenarios that will impact the traveller is more crucial than ever. Drawing froman exclusive and collaborative TFWAResearch project – developed in conjunctionwith Le Comptoir Prospectiviste and awide range of industry stakeholders – this workshop explores how landlords, brands, In this timely workshop, exclusive findings will be shared from a bespoke report commissioned by TFWA and authored by leading global consultancy Kearney. The report delivers a forward-looking analysis of the forces currently reshaping the travel retail ecosystem. Kearney Partner and Chairman Emeritus Alex Liu and Senior and retailersmust rethink their roles to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. TFWA Managing Director Franck Waechter will open the session and introduce the study – an essential piece of strategic intelligence commissioned by TFWA to help industry leaders navigate long-term transformation across the duty free and travel retail landscape. To help chart the path forward, academic researchers, futurists, and co-authors of the report, Christian Gatard and Olivier Parent, Partner Victor Dijon, co-authors of the study, will be joined by a founding member of the Falic Group Leon Falic to discuss geopolitical risks, emerging market dynamics, and the strategies being deployed to build resilience and relevance in an era of uncertainty. The session will be moderated by Michele Miranda, TFWA Conference Director. will present the key findings of their study. What disruptions will reshape the industry? What experiences will the travellers of tomorrow seek – and how should brands, retailers, and operators adapt? Drawing on insight and in-depth analysis, they will explore the key challenges to tackle, the needs to address, the threats to anticipate – and above all, the opportunities to seize in the next era of travel retail. The workshop will be moderated by Nicole Daniells, TFWA Member Services Manager. Franck Waechter, Managing Director, Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Leon Falic, Founding member, Falic Group Nicole Daniells, Member Services Manager, Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Michele Miranda, Conference Director, Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Christian Gatard, Associate Research Director, Le Comptoir Prospectiviste, Founder, Christian Gatard & Co, Co-organizer, Festival des Mondes Anticipés Alex Liu, Chairman Emeritus and Partner, Kearney Olivier Parent, Director of Prospective Studies, Le Comptoir Prospectiviste, Publishing Director, FuturHebdo, Director, Festival des Mondes Anticipés Victor Dijon, Senior Partner, Kearney Prev i ew September 2025 8 T F W A D A I L Y