Our Leadership Labs are small, collaborative groups that address the challenges of going global. These events open up dialogue and allow for a collaborative approach towards developing knowledge and best practices around localization and innovation.

SO… WHAT IS A LEADERSHIP LAB?

Leadership Labs bring together like­minded professionals looking for timely data and insight to build their global retail expansion strategy. In real terms, that means talking to professionals who have taken their businesses global, and have insight into the on-the-ground problems and headaches that retailers experience.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE DAY?

Each lab combines expert content and interactive break-out sessions led by fellow retailers and a select group of committed service providers who value real insights and who share in the GRIN community spirit of collaboration. Insights from fellow participants are often as valuable as those shared by our guest speakers.

 WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

The goal of each “Lab” is to turn ideas and insights into actionable plans. The global retail community is small, and getting the information you need to be successful is almost impossible. We bring together innovative, collaborative minds to discuss the issues at the front of your mind, and to solve the problems that you struggle with daily.

WHO GOES TO THESE THINGS, ANYWAY?

Workshops target retail industry Senior Executives, International Development Directors, eCommerce Officers, and C-suite leadership. We build discussion among cross-functional stakeholders to address specific aspect of their global plan. In most cases, lab size is restricted to 15-20 participants.

IS THERE A FEE ASSOCIATED?

The participation fee for a lab is usually USD 200. GRIN Members get access to 4 labs per year, free of charge. For more information on membership, email us at info@thegrinlabs.com.

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING?

Email us at info@thegrinlabs.com, or check out our eCommerce calendar for our yearly schedule here.

Upcoming Labs:

Interested in attending a GRIN Leadership Lab?

Space is limited, so sign up today by emailing us at info@thegrinlabs.com.

* July 13th: GRIN Lab New York (sign up here)

* Aug 15th and 16th: GRIN Labs Boston (Labs on Asia Strategy, Global Customer Acquisition and New Market Entry)
These labs are in collaboration with WBR Research and eTail East

* September 19th: GRIN Labs, Shanghai China: GRIN Global Leadership Lab Shanghai
This lab is in collaboration with AmCham and the US Commercial Service

* September 26th: GRIN Labs, Mumbai India: GRIN Global Leadership Lab Mumbai
This lab is in collaboration with Digital-Era.

Other Q3 and Q4 2017 Labs are currently being planned for San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and London. Stay tuned for more details! Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, or email us at info@thegrinlabs.com for more information.