Channel Summit META 2025 opens today at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, with over 1,200 one-to-one meetings scheduled across 1.5 days — connecting global consumer tech vendors with leading retailers and e-tailers from across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
The event, which runs from 7–9 May, welcomes close to 500 registered delegates and features curated workshops, market insight sessions and a strong product focus — including the regional launch of Nothing’s CMF Phone 2 Pro.
Supported by headline sponsors Nothing, Hama, Lime Concepts, Yango, and Oskar, this invite-only summit is designed to foster actionable connections and address the most pressing opportunities and challenges in the consumer technology retail space.
Farouk Hemraj, Founder of ChannelHub, commented, “From critical industry insights to high-value matchmaking, Channel Summit META remains focused on driving real outcomes. With over 1,200 meetings booked and some of the industry’s top minds taking the stage, this year’s edition is one of our strongest yet.”
Keynotes and Conversations That Matter
This year’s agenda highlights include:
- Microsoft, focusing on The AI Era
- Logitech, sharing its vision for the future of retail in consumer electronics, with an emphasis on how retail media accelerates omnichannel success
- GfK, providing deep regional insight into smart home adoption and shifting omnichannel behaviours
- CONTEXT, presenting the latest ICT channel trends and forecasts to help shape go-to-market strategy
- Almonds.ai, showcasing data-backed strategies for partner loyalty and incentive programmes
- Live Video Shopping: Live Video Shopping is emerging as a game-changer — blending entertainment, engagement, and instant purchasing into one seamless experience.
New Whitepaper on AI Retail Challenges
Channel Summit organiser, ChannelHub has teamed up with strategic advisory firm Bellamy Alden to publish a new whitepaper: “Six Critical Sales Challenges Facing AI Electronics Retailers.” The findings will be presented during the Electronics Channel Strategy Forum (ECSF) on Day 2 of the summit and shared with all registered delegates post-event.
CMF by Nothing: A Launch That Breaks the Mould
The summit also marks the regional unveiling of the CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing. Known for sleek minimalism and modular customisation, this new device promises to shake up the mid-range smartphone space. Attendees will get an exclusive first look at the phone and Nothing’s newest lineup of wearables and accessories.
E-Waste & the Circular Economy: A Regional Conversation
The updated panel session, “E-waste & the Circular Economy: Opportunities and Considerations for the Middle East Region,” will explore the implications of upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks. Panellists will discuss how the region’s tech ecosystem can align with circular practices and take cues from global models in Europe and Africa.
Celebrating Innovation and Leadership
The Channel Summit META Awards will spotlight retail excellence, product innovation and circular initiatives — with winners announced live during the event.
To learn more, visit https://www.channel-summit.com/mena or for vendor announcements, check out https://www.channel-summit.com/news .
