2026 At-a-Glance
Plan your visit to Kansas City with hotel information, travel resources, and key event details.
The Schedule-at-a-Glance offers a preview of the conversations, legal developments, and networking opportunities shaping this year’s Retail Law Conference. From thought-provoking general sessions to focused breakout discussions, the program is built to help retail legal leaders navigate today’s rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environment.
Built for retail legal leaders, the Retail Law Conference delivers the insights and connections you need to navigate today's complex legal landscape. Developed with leading retailers and top law firms, sessions cover the full spectrum of AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity, labor & employment, antitrust, dynamic pricing, trade and tariffs, AG enforcement, class actions, and more, alongside curated networking designed to move the conversation beyond the room.
When to fly in & out
Arrival
The conference kicks off with the Opening Remarks and General Session at 2:30 PM CT on Wednesday, October 14th. We recommend arriving early on Wednesday to ensure you're settled and ready for the start of the conference.
Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 PM CT. Early check-in cannot be guaranteed, but the hotel is happy to store your luggage until your room is available.
Committee & Member Meetings
Arrive on Tuesday, October 13th, to allow extra time before committee meetings begin on Wednesday. Please review your committee meeting start times below.
Departure
The conference concludes Friday, October 16th, at 12:30 PM CT. To allow sufficient time for transportation to the airport, we recommend booking departure flights no earlier than 3:00 PM CT.
Schedule of Events
All scheduled times are based on Central Time.
CLO Committee Meeting & Lunch
L2 Committee Meeting & Lunch
Opening Remarks & General Session
Breakout Sessions
Welcome Party
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Browse key information to help you make the most of your conference experience.
Hotel & Accommodations
Stay at the Retail Law Conference host hotel and be steps away from sessions, meetings, and networking throughout the event.
Schedule & Agenda
Explore the full conference schedule, including key sessions, legal topics, and networking opportunities for retail legal leaders.
Travel Information
Everything you need to plan your trip to the Retail Law Conference, including airport details and travel recommendations.