APRCETokyo 2026
The 22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition is coming to Tokyo — Asia's biggest and longest-running retail convention & exhibition, bringing together 4,000+ delegates from 18 countries and regions under one theme: Innovation Meets Tradition.
Innovation meets tradition.
Everything that makes the 22nd APRCE the region's most anticipated retail gathering.
Tokyo International Forum, 7–10 October 2026
Theme: Innovation Meets Tradition
4,000+ delegates from 18 countries & regions
60+ keynote speakers & industry leaders
RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026 — 10,000+ visitors
Networking, study tours & cultural showcases
History of APRCE
22 editions across the Asia-Pacific region — four decades of retail leadership, hosted by a different member nation every time.
FAPRA Awards
Presented at each biennial APRCE convention across the Asia-Pacific region — six categories celebrating excellence in retail.
Social Responsibility
Community investment, ethical sourcing, and measurable social impact at scale.
Marketing Campaign
Breakthrough creativity, cultural resonance, and commercial results that moved the needle.
Service Excellence
Retailers who have redefined what exceptional customer experience looks like at scale.
Green Retailer
Driving genuine environmental progress — from supply chain to store floor.
Innovation Award
The boldest reimagining of retail — formats, technology, and experience models setting a new standard.
Young Retailer
The next generation of retail leaders — emerging businesses with outsized ambition.
FAPRA Meetings
Two annual meeting formats keep the federation aligned between each APRCE.
Heads of Delegation Meeting
Where strategy, membership, and direction are decided.
The annual general meeting attended by Heads of Delegation and representatives of all member associations.
- 01Elect members of Council once every 2 years
- 02Select the Host Country for the ensuing APRCE
- 03Approve new membership applications
- 04Discuss common issues affecting regional retail
Executive Directors Meeting
Operational alignment before the HOD — paired with regional study tours.
Attended by Secretary-Generals and Executive Directors, held annually prior to the HOD Meeting.
- 01Present progress report on the upcoming APRCE
- 02Discuss FAPRA operation proposals for HOD approval
- 03Host study tours of the host country's retail industry
7–10 October 2026 · Japan Retail Association
Join 4,000+ delegates where innovation meets tradition.