Global New Retail Forum

China's retail industry is entering a new era of diversification and omnichannel transformation. AI is reshaping the consumer experience, unmanned retail is spreading rapidly, instant retail is booming, e-commerce dividends are diminishing, and social e-commerce is on the rise. The Gen Z, even Gen α generations are gradually becoming key consumers, redefining the retail industry with their demand for personalized experiences, subjecting traditional retail to an unprecedented test. 2025 marks a crucial year in China's "14th Five-Year Plan", ushering in a high-quality economic transition. Consumer demand will become more personalized and diverse, and will create more new retail opportunities. In 2025, how should the retail industry redefine "people, goods, and places"? How can AI technology drive new growth?
SIAL Global Food Industry Summit - Global New Retail Forum will invite renowned economist and experts, leading enterprises, industry organizations, etc. Discussions will cover global economic shifts, traditional retail transformation, brand survival strategies, AIGC-driven innovation, etc.
| 14:00-16:30, 20th May 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Centre E4A118 |
| 13:30 |
Registration |
| 14:00 |
Opening Remark by the Organizer ![]() Laurent NOEL Managing Director of Network Division, Comexposium |
| 14:10 |
Under the Trade War, the New Global Economic Patten ![]() Qingyou GUAN President of Reality Institute of Advanced Finance, Vice President of China Institute of Private Sector |
| 14:40 |
Nutritional Supplementation Strategies for Adults at Different Stages ![]() Yi WANG PhD, Senior Scientist, Adult Health Research and Open Innovation, Danone Open Science Research Center |
| 15:05 |
Exploring New ESG Perspectives for a Low-Carbon Future ![]() Dongjie QIN CEO of Nestlé Breakfast Cereal |
| 15:30 |
New Development Opportunities for Traditional Chinese Nutritious Food ![]() Zhiguo SUN Vice President of Guanzhan |
| 15:55 |
<Panel Discussion> How to Build the Supply Chain for the Supermarket Baking Sector? ![]() Moderator: Edison ZHANG Founder of New Species Institute ![]() Jake DONG General Manager of MIGELL ![]() Xueming HOU Head of Baking Center, Olé Supermarket ![]() Shayla ZHANG Executive Director, Frost & Sullivan China |












