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C-Suite winter 2026
Brussels, 15 & 16 October 2026
The Cross-Border C-Suite Winter event will consist an evening and full day of knowledge sharing & network experience with
220 European retail executives in Brussels.
The main highlights of this European C-Level executives event are:
- Networking with 220 brands and retailer peers & potential partners
- Round tables sessions with partners, retailers & marketplaces
- Awards gala evening
220 Retail Industry Leaders
20+ European Countries
8.9/10
Event rating
1800+
Speed Meetings
40+ Round-Tables
PROGRAMME
Day 1 • Thursday, October 15th
- 16.00 → 18.00 • Check-in at your hotel
- 18.00 • Group walk to the event venue
- 18.30 • Welcome Speed-meeting Cocktail
- 19.30 • TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces Award Pitch Arena
- 20.30 • Gala Walking Dinner
- 22.00 • Open Bar
- 23.00 • Closing & group walk to the hotel
Day 2 • Friday, October 16th
- 7.00 → 8.00 • Breakfast at your hotel
- 8.00 • Group walk to the event venue
- 8.40 • Fastest Climber TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces 2026
- 8.45 • Opening Keynote
- 9.15 • Round Tables session 1
- 9.40 • Round Tables session 2
- 10.05 • Networking Break
- 10.25 • Round Tables session 3
- 10.50 • Round Tables session 4
- 11.15 • Networking Break
- 11.35 • Highest Newcomer TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces 2026
- 11.45 • Conference Panel
- 12.10 • Most Exciting Challenger TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces 2026
- 12.20 • Group’s Photo & Lunch Networking
- 14.00 • TOP 100 Cross-Border Marketplaces Report 2026 by Bert Hendrickx, Head of Research CBCommerce.eu
- 14.30 • Closing Keynote
- 15.00 • Closing Cocktail
- 15.30 • Transfer by coach to Brussels Airport or railway station for Thalys or Eurostar
LOCATION
Cercle Gaulois, Brussels,
Rue de la Loi 5, 1000 Brussels
DRESS CODE
Day 1: Business Attire (Awards Gala)
Day 2: Casual Business
C-Suite Winter 2026
Speakers’ Line-Up – In Progress
Jacopo De Martini
Chief Client, Digital, Data Officer
KIABI
Sophie Hersan
Co-Founder
vestiaire collective
Numa Boucaud
Country Head France & Benelux
zooplus
Emilie Tronchot
Global Brand & Influencer Marketing Manager
etsy
Gijs van den Broek
Sr. Director Watches & Luxury Accessories
CATAWIKI
Gary Beveridge
Director of Supply Chain Development
ASOS
Oana Antohe
Marketplace Senior Director
eMAG
Sebastian Jouini
Key Account Manager Europe
cdon
Christina Fontana
Senior Director Brand Operations EMEA
SHEIN
Robert Schlichter
Director VP Marketplace
OTTO
Thanks to our Sponsors
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PITCH ARENA AWARDS
Will your company win the award among the EU cross-border top players?
ROUND TABLES
Pitch sessions in a round tables format for brands & marketplaces
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Interested in joining our next events in Brussels?
If you represent a Top Retail brand or marketplace operating in Europe, please fill out the form below to request your exclusive invite to:
C-SUITE WINTER 2026 – 15 & 16 October
C-Suite Event Application Form
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