OCTOBER 30 14.00-19.00 2025
EPICENTER HELSINKI

VERGE | Retail & E-Commerce: Profit, Purpose, and the New Playbook for Retail


Retail is being rewritten in real time.

From AI-powered customer journeys and shoppable content to circular supply chains, data-driven revenue models, and resilient logistics, today’s most successful retailers are building not just for growth, but for lasting, profitable impact.

VERGE is Epicenter’s flagship event series for those on the edge of what’s next. This edition isn’t confined to one stage. It’s a cross-market experience, taking place in Stockholm, Helsinki, and Oslo, and uniting the Nordic ecosystem around one mission: to uncover the strategies, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of commerce.

With over 400 decision-makers in each city, VERGE brings together a curated mix of retailers, DTC brands, technology innovators, logistics leaders, and investors for a dynamic program of keynotes, panels, fireside chats, case studies, and networking activations.

During each event we will tackle the hard questions facing the industry: how to deliver seamless customer experiences across all channels, build transparent and circular supply chains, unlock new revenue through media and data, and design resilient operations in a world of constant change.

VERGE is where retail leaders, growth strategists, sustainability experts, logistics professionals, and tech builders come together to find fresh ideas, forge game-changing partnerships, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving commerce landscape.


Welcome to VERGE by Epicenter.



Meet The Experts

On Stage Host, Pauliina Raitolahti
Head of Service Operations, Epicenter Helsinki

Moderator, Joey Bayer
Head of International Community, Epicenter

Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.

From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving / setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.

Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.

Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.

ABOUT VERGE

Step into VERGE, the new global event series by Epicenter—the house of innovation.

At VERGE, we stand at the tipping point of what’s next.

Designed for those who dare to explore, challenge, and redefine the future, this is the movement that is set to amplify innovation on a global stage.

See you at Epicenter.

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