Excited to meet us at D-Congress?💭

D-Congress is where the future of retail takes shape, bringing together decision-makers, innovators, and brands shaping tomorrow’s commerce.

At D-Congress, Columbus joins Sweden’s leading retail and e-commerce community to share practical insights on how to modernise platforms, scale operations, and create business value faster — without losing control or flexibility. 

Join us in Gothenburg to connect with peers, have stellar barista coffee in our retailer's lounge, listen to our stage session with Bubbleroom and Shopify — and to discuss what it takes to succeed in modern retail.

At Columbus' retailer's lounge you can:

• Explore how modern e-commerce architectures support growth and adaptability.
• Learn how retailers now move from legacy setups to scalable, future-ready platforms.
• Discuss how to connect business strategy with execution.
• Get inspired by real cases from fashion, retail, and omnichannel brands

Whether you're planning your next platform move or optimising what you aready have, we're ready to talk!

🗓️ Speaking session: March 5 | Stage H1 | 09:00–09:30 AM

From runway to real-time:  How Bubbleroom scales fashion across borders

In fashion, timing is everything, and so is speed in digital commerce. Join Bubbleroom, Shopify, and Columbus as they share the story of how a bold Swedish fashion brand went from idea to international growth in record time. 

Through a mix of behind-the-scenes stories, technical insights, and brand inspiration, you’ll learn how to: 

Walk away with insights on how to:

✓Accelerate international expansion without compromising brand identity.

✓Combine speed and flexibility to keep up with fast-moving markets.

✓Build resilient, future-ready commerce platforms that support both B2C creativity and  enterprise-grade scalability. 

🗓️ Speaking session: March 5 | Stage F3 | 09:00–10:10 AM

AI as a growh engine: Nordic retail in a global market

Join us for an insightful session exploring how AI is reshaping retail across customer experience, logistics, pricing, and product development. This session brings together leading voices from across the retail and technology landscape to discuss how Nordic retailers are moving from experimentation to real business value, and how responsible, transparent AI can drive both compliance and competitive advantage.

The session is presented by Svensk Handel and AI Sweden in collaboration with Columbus and our AI & Digital Transformation Leader, Magnus Oxenwaldt. Also, it features Josephine Darlington (AI Sweden) alongside an expert panel represented by Axel Johnson, Ellos Group, Apoteket, and Systembolaget.

Add it to your agenda and discover how AI can become a true growth engine for modern retail.

You're warmly invited to our mingle on the 5th... 🥂

After a full day of inspiration, we invite you to wind down with us at the Columbus booth G44 on March 5 at 4.30 PM.

Join our fellow retail leaders, customers, and partners for relaxed conversations, insights, and networking.