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At the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, we host a variety of academic and student-focused events. Our academic-focused events concentrate on discussing cutting-edge retail topics led by renowned academics and retail practitioners.
Retail Summits
Each year, we hold an international academic summit on retail, focusing on the major issues facing the sector. Our speakers have ranged from professors from the best universities in North America and Europe to senior executives from leading companies in retail and its ecosystem. As of 2021, the Retail Summit is supported by KPMG.
Student-focused events
Our student-focused events, such as student challenges and competitions, aim to push students beyond the classroom to develop innovative ideas for the future of retail.
Retail Innovation Challenge (RIC)
Each year, the Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University invites university students across Canada to participate in the Retail Innovation Challenge (RIC). This challenge presents a unique experiential learning opportunity to mobilize the knowledge and creativity of university students and embolden them to generate actionable solutions to help local SMEs succeed in the new realities of retail.
Retail Gen AI Hackathon
The fourth edition of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management’s Retail Gen AI Hackathon in partnership with ALDO Group and powered by AWS and the DataSphere Lab, is a unique opportunity to work on a real-life problem and learn how AI (Generative, Predictive, and Prescriptive) can help retailers make better data-driven decisions within their operations. Registration is open to McGill students only.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 to Friday, October 16, 2026
Retail Creative Collab x Nespresso!
The BSRM Retail Creative Collab x Nespresso is an inspiring competition designed to promote collaboration and provide participating student teams the opportunity to ideate a creative strategic solution for a leading premium retail brand.
The Winning Formula
The Winning Formula is an annual conference presented by McGill University’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management in partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.
