2026 Annual SGF Conference and Gala Dinner

The SGF Annual Conference returns with its 2026 theme: Customer & Community: More Than a Store This year, we’ll explore the evolving role of Scotland’s local shops, not just as retail spaces, but as vital hubs supporting their communities and local economies. Bringing together retailers, industry leaders and partners, our SGF conference will feature a mix of keynote sessions, industry insights and interactive discussions, alongside our largest trade exhibition of the year. Join us for a day of forward thinking, practical ideas and networking, as we look at how the sector continues to adapt, innovate and deliver more than ever before.