K5

K5 ('The Future Retail Platform'), based in Munich, Germany and led by managing directors Sven Rittau and Verena Schlüpmann, has spent more than 10 years bringing together leading figures in digital commerce through conferences, podcasts, interviews, and local meetups. Its flagship event, the K5 Future Retail Conference, is the company's leading annual gathering for digital retail, attracting around 5,000 attendees, more than 250 speakers, and five stages of programming alongside a large exhibition area for service providers. The conference offers extensive networking opportunities, expert insights on industry trends, and strategic perspectives from online retailers, brands, and manufacturers, complemented by culinary offerings and an after-party. Beyond its flagship conference, K5 operates the K5 KLUB, a streaming platform offering on-demand access to the various online formats successful e-commerce professionals rely on, and produces the K5 Commerce Cast podcast, featuring interviews with industry leaders on topics such as customer relationship management, direct-to-consumer expansion, and digital retail strategy. K5 also runs community-focused formats including K5X and the Female Circle, aiming to connect the people shaping the retail industry with real networking beyond simple business-card exchanges.

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