Flex Retail Summit 2026

The Future of Short-Term Retail Starts Here

Welcome Reception from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on March 9th at the National Museum of African American Music

Conference from 8:30 am - 3:40 pm on March 10th at City Winery

NEW UPDATES

We’re excited to announce that the Flex Retail Summit will be hosted at City Winery in Nashville on March 10, 2026, with a Welcome Reception on March 9. More details on programming, speakers, and exhibitors will be shared soon, but space will be limited, so be sure to fill out the interest form below to reserve your spot early!

Additionally, our programming team is hard at work curating some of the most impactful sessions in the industry, specifically designed to provide insight, practical solutions, and real-world experience addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in ancillary income today. From innovative short-term leasing strategies to cutting-edge technology and experiential activations, the Summit will deliver the tools and connections you need to elevate your program’s success.

About the Event

The Flex Retail Summit is the first-of-its-kind gathering of leaders, innovators, and solution providers in the world of short-term and specialty leasing. Designed to bring together mall operators, brands, vendors, and service providers, this event will help define the next generation of temporary retail activations.

Welcome Reception from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on March 9th at the National Museum of African American Music

Conference from 8:30 am - 3:40 pm on March 10th at City Winery

Innovation

Explore practical ideas, tools, and strategies that are changing how flexible retail is planned, launched, and scaled.

Connections

Build real relationships with operators, property owners, brands, and partners who are actively shaping the flex retail ecosystem.

Growth

Walk away with insights and playbooks you can use immediately to increase revenue, unlock new opportunities, and expand your business.

Reserve Your Space Now

Our Mission

To empower stakeholders across the short-term retail ecosystem by creating a collaborative forum for education, innovation, and opportunity. We aim to elevate ancillary income strategies by connecting top decision-makers with the tools, technologies, and talent that drive success.

Help Shape the Event

Interested in Exhibiting, Sponsoring or Speaking?

Let us know if you’d like to exhibit, sponsor or speak at the event on March 10th.

SPONSORSHIP

Looking to get involved as a sponsor at the event?  Download our sponsorship package below.