Retail Technology Show 2022 , Olympia London
the show , which took place from 25-26 April , hosted 6,850 attendees and 200 vendor stands , alongside a conference programme that featured more than 90 speakers . Along with young entrepreneurs such as Ella Mills , founder of food blog Deliciously Ella and rapper Tinie Tempah , the event also hosted leading industry figures such as New Look chairman and former Sainsburys CEO Mike Coupe .
“ There was this feeling of unity and joy and delight to be back at a show that was sold out 6 / 7 weeks before we opened the doors ,” says Bradley .
“ Whenever I announce the doors are open , no one really takes notice , but this time the whole floor started cheering and applauding .
Matt Bradley
“ Trade shows don ’ t excite me ”
“ That is an energy that I ’ ve never felt before . I felt completely overwhelmed and quite emotional about it all . It was a special moment .”
Last minute change A major pull of RTS had been its original headliner , Dragon ’ s Den investor and CEO of Social Chain Steven Bartlett , who had to pull out due to personal issues but promised to attend ’ s next year ’ s event .
“ I ’ m honestly gutted to be missing out on this ,” said Bartlett in a heartfelt apology video . “ When I was told about the people that would be there and the context of the event , I was tremendously excited ,” he said , adding that “ events like this have changed my life over the years .”
In Bartlett ’ s absence the headline spot
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