Following its continued success, the Retail Supply Chain Sustainability Conference returns — bigger, bolder, and more practical than ever.

In 2026, we’re taking the next step: helping retailers move from transparency to purposeful progress. This year’s theme focuses on the how — how to identify the right data to capture across your supply chain, how to streamline data collection from your suppliers, and how to communicate its importance across your business, from buying and sourcing teams to your Board.

Join sustainability, compliance, and supply chain leaders from across the retail industry as we explore how to:

Identify and capture the data that drives real impact — from product origin to ethical sourcing and certifications.
Build the internal business case for investment, securing buy-in and budget from your leadership team.
Translate supply chain insight into clear, actionable progress your Board can see and your customers can trust.
Connect with peers who are redefining retail through collaboration, innovation, and transparency.

RSSC 2026 Agenda

09:00 | Welcome Coffee & Connections

Arrive, grab a coffee, and start your day with meaningful conversations among sustainability, sourcing and ESG peers.

09:30 | Opening Remarks: Progress with Purpose

Ed Austin, Sales Director at Segura

Welcome to RSSC 2026. Set the stage for a day focused on how retailers can turn sustainability ambition into meaningful progress.

09:45 | The Legal Landscape: What’s Coming, What’s Here, and What’s Next

Debbie Mlejnecky, Product & Implementation Analyst at Segura

A sharp, actionable update on global legislation shaping retail supply chains - and the data you’ll need to stay ahead.

10:30 | Building A Foundation

Sophie Rycroft, Global ESG, Sourcing and Quality Director at Debenhams Group

Hear why Debenhams Group chose to invest in a supply chain traceability platform and how they are building a foundation for their next chapter.

11:15 | Coffee Break & Networking

11:45 | The Digital Product Passport: Retail’s New Front Row

Discover how to turn compliance into connection: the data you’ll need and how to transform DPPs into a compelling brand experience.

12:30 | Networking Lunch: Conversations That Drive Change

14:00 | Making the Case: How to Win Hearts, Minds and Budgets

Panel Discussion hosted by Tom Forbes, CEO at Segura

Insights on engaging Buying, Technical, Finance, Legal and IT, helping you to position sustainability as a business-critical investment.

14:45 | Retailer Spotlights: Purpose in Practice

Real Case Studies hosted by Laura Houghton, Head of Customer Success at Segura

Hear stories directly from the retailers making measurable progress across supplier engagement, certificates and reporting.

15:30 | The Next Chapter: Shaping Ethical Retailing Through Governance

Explore how evolving standards and best practice are reshaping ethical retailing - and what retailers must do now to future-proof their supply chains.

16:00 | Wrap-Up: A Collective Call to Purposeful Progress

Tom Forbes, CEO at Segura

Reflections, key takeaways and next steps to help you turn today’s insights into tomorrow’s impact.

16:15 | Drinks & Networking: Connect & Collaborate