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venture platform is developing and testing new ideas designed to reshape the travel retail experience. 16:00-17:00 The Singapore Gateway: Where the World’s Greatest Brands Drive the Future of Travel Retail Join industry leaders for a dynamic discussion on the future of travel retail and how evolving traveller expectations and global trends are reshaping the industry. As brands adapt to increasingly experience- driven and digitally connected consumers, the session will explore innovation, strategic partnerships and the transformations driving future growth across the travel retail ecosystem. Moderated by Melissa Guan, Vice President and Head, EDB Consumer Industry Group, the panel features Eva Yu, President, Global Travel Retail at L’Oréal; Ian McLernon, Group Chief Markets Officer at Rémy Cointreau; and Nina Patricia Da Costa, General Manager, Singapore, Malaysia and Travel Retail at The LEGO Group. Hosted and curated by Singapore Economic Development Board. Hosted and curated by: Wednesday 13 May 10:00-11:00 TFWAWorkshop: Market Watch China As China’s travellers redefine the rules of engagement, the implications for global travel retail are hard to ignore. This TFWA Market Watch workshop examines the trends, technologies and market dynamics shaping a new chapter for the sector, from innovation in Hainan to the growing power of social media and AI-driven insight. 11:15-12:15 World of Innovation Pitch Sessions Discover cutting-edge technologies, concepts and solutions set to shape the future of travel retail. Hear from the latest entrepreneurs as they present forward-thinking ideas, showcase practical applications, and open the door to new business opportunities across the industry. Participating companies: Illuminete Trinax, CXG, Intellify and Modulus Labs. 14:00-14:45 The TFWA Dailies Deep Dive Halil Ibrahim Anasoy, Head of Non- Aviation Commerce at İGA İstanbul Airport, will explore how the airport is leveraging its rapidly expanding passenger traffic and global connectivity to drive commercial growth and retail innovation. As one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs, İGA İstanbul Airport is reshaping the travel retail landscape through strong passenger growth, enhanced connectivity and ambitious commercial development. The discussion will also look at the strategies driving passenger engagement, retail innovation and future growth opportunities. 15:00-16:00 TFWAWorkshop: Market Watch India India is becoming a defining growth story in travel retail. This TFWA Market Watch workshop examines the market dynamics, consumer shifts and infrastructure momentum shaping its next chapter. 16:15-17:15 Launchpad Pitch Sessions Showcasing emerging brands, this hour provides a unique opportunity to explore new brand concepts designed to engage the next generation of travellers and unlock new opportunities in travel retail. Participating companies: Orlov, PanaDora, Semi Di Lino, Bujairami and Yusuf Bhai. Thursday 14 May 10:00-10:30 TFWA C-Suite: The Innovator’s Agenda – In Conversation with Auckland Airport In the final edition of TFWA C-Suite: The Innovator’s Agenda, we sit down with Lucy Thomas, Head of Retail at Auckland Airport, to explore how leading hubs are rethinking the role of travel retail within the wider passenger journey. 11:15-12:00 Launchpad Pitch Sessions Showcasing emerging brands, this hour provides a unique opportunity to explore new brand concepts designed to engage the next generation of travellers and unlock new opportunities in travel retail. Participating companies: Kreayon, Haruharu Wonder, Aeeve and Glow Monday 11 May 2026 9 T F W A D A I L Y