Channel Summit EMEA 2026

Agenda

• Keynote (Tatjana Wismeth)
• VIP Lunch (Dominik Friedel)
• Workshop Retail Formats (Namrata Gotarne )
• gfknewron Live Demo (Tatjana & Dominik)

ChannelHub’s flagship event will take place from 16–18 March 2026 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco, bringing together consumer tech vendors, distributors, and retailers for businessmatching sessions, prescheduled meetings, product presentations, and a dedicated NIQled conference program. 

With around 200 distributors and 100 retailers and resellers, Channel Summit EMEA remains one of the most valuable gatherings for the consumer electronics industry. 

As the global market expert for Tech & Durables, NIQ will present the latest market developments and industry dynamics. Combining sellout (POS) and sellthrough (distribution) intelligence, NIQ provides the most detailed insights across the tech value chain and highlights strategies for growth and innovation in 2026. 

Forecasting capabilities and Consumer Insights further complement NIQ’s portfolio, giving the industry a clear view of market trends and expectations. All services are accessible through gfknewron®, NIQ’s AIenabled intelligence platform. Schedule your live demo today!  

Please find below an overview of NIQ´s exclusive presentations which were held during the event: 

Keynote: HighTech Race 2026: Trends, Signals & Strategies to Win 

Presented by Tatjana Wismeth, Head of Distribution & Supply Chain Intelligence, NIQ 

In this keynote, NIQ navigates the fast-changing circuit of technology markets—where AI is the new turbocharger, category dynamics shift like track conditions in real time, and macroeconomic forces determine who gains traction and who gets stuck in the pit lane. 

Buckle up for a high-speed tour through the performance data shaping the Tech & Durables landscape worldwide. Examine early warning signals coming from the global distribution pit wall, discover new overtaking opportunities in emerging growth segments, and highlight which drivers are best positioned for the next lap of transformation. This forward-looking session delivers the race strategies needed to stay ahead of the pack. Get ready to shift gears—because the race for 2026 has already begun. 

VIP Lunch: Inside the Distribution Engine 2026 Market Realities, Performance Drivers & the Channel Road Ahead

Presented by Dominik Friedel, Global Lead Distribution Partners MI: Supply Chain, NIQ 

Enter the garage for an exclusive VIP workshop where we lift the hood on the global distribution engine and examine how it performed throughout the 2025 race season. This session delivers a precise, data-powered diagnostic of the components driving performance across categories, giving you a clear view of what’s firing smoothly and where friction is building up. 

You’ll get a front-row look at how channel dynamics have shifted on the track, which drivers gained speed, and where unexpected bottlenecks reshaped the race. Through real performance telemetry and fresh market signals, we’ll map out the 2026 route, highlighting where demand is forming, where acceleration is possible, and where caution flags are already waving. 

Walk away with a concrete, strategy ready outlook to help distributors finetune their engines, optimise their race setups, and position themselves for maximum traction and competitive advantage in the year ahead. 

Workshop: From Change to Opportunity: The Future of Retail Formats

Presented by Namrata Gotarne, Director | Global Strategic Insights, NIQ 

Consumers are ever changing and thus forcing retailers to reinvent themselves. Traditional formats are disrupted as omnichannel, marketplaces, and social commerce grow. In addition, new concepts have started to emerge and will shape the retail landscape.  Join NIQ’s workshop to gain actionable insights on emerging retail formats and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving environment. 

Stay ahead of the curve by downloading our expert presentations and gain valuable knowledge to drive your business forward. 

Workshop: AI-enabled insights at your fingertips – gfknewron live demo

Presented by Tatjana Wismeth and Dominik Friedel, NIQ 

Consumers are ever changing and thus forcing retailers to reinvent themselves. Traditional formats are disrupted as omnichannel, marketplaces, and social commerce grow. In addition, new concepts have started to emerge and will shape the retail landscape.  Join NIQ’s workshop to gain actionable insights on emerging retail formats and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving environment. 

Experience the next evolution of gfknewron as we showcase its enhanced 2026 capabilities and newest intelligence features. Explore live the power of NIQ´s latest AI-analytic features to simplify your work and get actionable insights within seconds. Following its successful launch last year, the session demonstrates how real‑time distribution insights, deeper KPI visibility, and advanced performance diagnostics help teams act faster and plan with greater precision.

See how the platform empowers you to optimize stock, sharpen forecasting, and elevate decision‑making in an increasingly competitive and fast‑moving market landscape.