On Tuesday, 29th April 2025, we welcomed the brightest minds in advertising, retail, and tech to Rosewood London for a day of insight, inspiration, and innovation.
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"From navigating economic uncertainty and evolving measurement standards to redefining AI's role and launching luxury retail media networks, the UK Commerce Media Summit 2025 surfaced the key challenges and innovations shaping our industry — now all captured in our dedicated Content Hub.
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Discover how simplicity can drive smarter growth in a complex world — and what’s next for commerce media in 2025.
- Katie King, CEO @ AI in Business
AI is revolutionizing marketing, offering a unique chance to reconnect with consumers on a more personal level. Katie King will explore how to simplify tools, lead with creativity, and use AI to enhance, not replace, human connection. She will emphasize the importance of cross-functional collaboration and storytelling, drawing on themes from her forthcoming book, set to launch later this year.
- Moderator: Andy Stephen, Director Monetisation, Enterprise UK @ CriteoÂ
- Jon Beill, Commercial Leader LS Eleven @ AsdaÂ
- Paul Wright, Head of International @ Uber AdvertisingÂ
- Rebecca Dixon, Media Director @ THGÂ
- Simon Piper, EVP, Sales & Client Success @ SkaiÂ
With an increasing number of retail media networks, differentiation is more challenging than ever. This panel will explore how leading retailers simplify their approach to stand out—leveraging audience insights, technology, and seamless execution. Learn how to navigate tech fragmentation and create a retail media strategy that delivers real value without unnecessary complexity.  
- Moderator: Katy Holliday, Director Activation, Enterprise UK @ Criteo
- Kay Manning, Partnerships Manager @ SelfridgesÂ
- Lucie Leverton, Head of Partnerships @ HarrodsÂ
- Laura Kalinska, Director of Retail Media @ Mytheresa
Luxury brands face the challenge of staying true to their heritage while adapting to a fragmented digital landscape. This fireside chat will explore how luxury brands connect with the right audience while maintaining exclusivity—offering valuable lessons on audience targeting and brand integrity that apply to marketers across all industries.
- Sinead Coogan Jobes - Head of Policy and Public Affairs @ IAB UKÂ
- Beth Rogers - Public Policy Manager @ IAB UKÂ
'From 1st October 2025, paid-for online ads for ‘less healthy’ food and drink products will be banned, prompting a major shift in how food and drink brands advertise online in the UK. This session will explore what the ban means for brands and give you the tools to support clients with navigating the restrictions effectively.
- Tim Conley, Senior Director Curation @ Criteo
- Lauren Dick, Executive Director, Media & Data Services @Â Mail Metro Media
- Ben O’Mahoney, AdTech & Data Partnerships Lead @ OcadoÂ
- Sarah Barker, Group Strategy Partner @ Kinesso
In 2025, curation isn’t new—but it’s still not widely adopted in media plans. This session gathers industry voices to share real-world use cases, showing how first-party data and precision targeting are driving results for advertisers and unlocking new revenue streams for publishers and retailers.
- Moderator: Nicole Kivel, Managing Director, Enterprise UK @ CriteoÂ
- Andy Barratt, Head of Retail Media @ CurrysÂ
- Luis Pedro Martinez, E-Commerce Global Partnerships Leader @ EssenceMediacomÂ
As retailers compete against Amazon’s dominance in retail media, many are finding success with unique strategies. This session will reveal how leading retailers are diversifying their retail media efforts, offering key takeaways for brands looking to succeed beyond Amazon and apply these insights to broader retail challenges. 
- Moderator: Marie-Clare Puffett, Industry Development & Insights Director @ IAB Europe
- Nicole Kivel, Managing Director, Enterprise UK @ CriteoÂ
- Jess Doulton, Managing Partner, Transact @ OMGÂ
- Ian Black, Head of Retail Media @ Publicis
- Charlotte Murphy, Head of Digital Retail Media @ Unilever
With fragmented data and evolving standards, measuring success has become a challenge. This session shows how simplifying your measurement approach can lead to clearer insights and more effective marketing strategies.
- Melanie Zimmermann, General Manager, Global Retail Media @ Criteo
Join us for an insightful session where we share real-world experiences from building a thriving Retail Media Network. Discover how to transcend trade dollars, scale with efficiency, and achieve impactful results. Gain practical insights on budget strategies, differentiating in a competitive market, and driving meaningful business outcomes.
- Liva Ralaivola, VP Research @ Criteo
As AI continues to reshape the advertising landscape, brands face the challenge of leveraging new technologies to drive innovation while maintaining relevance. This session will explore how AI advancements are enabling brands to create more personalized, efficient, and impactful advertising strategies across the open web—offering practical insights for staying ahead in a dynamic digital ecosystem.
