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World of Innovat ion T he World of Innovation brings together technology, retail concepts and product launches within a dedicated space. The Agora, a central amphitheatre, will host workshops, presentations and start-up pitches, offering a platform for both established players and emerging voices. The Agora Programme in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) The Agora will feature sessions focusing on regional insight and cross-industry exchange, in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Expect to hear market deep dives into key regions such as China and India, C-suite discussions featuring senior executives from different stakeholders, and pitch sessions highlighting emerging technologies and concepts. A programme of editorial talks, private receptions and brand-led initiatives will further support knowledge sharing and networking. Monday 11 May 15:00-15:30 TFWA C-Suite: The Innovator’s Agenda – In Conversation with L’Oréal In a rapidly evolving travel retail landscape, TFWA C-Suite: The Innovator’s Agenda convenes the industry’s leading executives to examine where innovation is happening – and where the next opportunities lie. The opening conversation in the series features Jesús Abia, Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific, representing one of the world’s most influential beauty companies and a brand long at the forefront of innovation in the channel. 16:00-16:45 Mondelēz: Driving innovation with passenger insights As travel retail in Asia Pacific continues to evolve, understanding the passenger is key to unlocking new growth opportunities. In this session, Mondelēz World Travel Retail will explore how the business is leveraging passenger insights to drive more relevant and impactful innovation across the channel. Fromworld-exclusive launches to omnichannel activations, the focus is on creating engaging brand experiences that resonate with today’s traveller. Anna Somogyi, Marketing Director – Category, Shopper & Customer, Mondelēz World Travel Retail, will share key findings and real examples from across the portfolio in a session designed to inspire all categories and brands. Tuesday 12 May 10:00-11:00 TFWAWorkshop: AP Travel Retail Pulse – a Health Check and the Innovation Imperative Asia Pacific travel retail is rebounding, but the market is evolving in new ways. This opening workshop unveils an exclusive TFWA study conducted by Oliver Wyman, offering a fresh, data-driven snapshot of the region’s duty free and travel retail landscape. 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. 12:30-13:15 TFWA C-Suite: The Innovator’s Agenda— In Conversation with Lagardère Travel Retail In this edition of TFWA C-Suite: The Innovator’s Agenda, we sit down with Qihua Wang, Executive Vice President Strategy & AI at Lagardère Travel Retail, to explore the evolving role of AI in travel retail and what it really means for the industry today. 14:00-14:45 The TFWA Dailies Deep Dive Explore the key developments shaping travel retail. Moderated by PPS Publications, editors of the TFWA Daily, this session will examine the major forces influencing the industry – from new infrastructure and investment to the ways the business Supported by: Held in Singapore: Agora Naming: Prev i ew May 2026 4 T F W A D A I L Y