Retail Technology Show (RTS) 2026 has confirmed Dragon’s Den investor and retail executive Touker Suleyman as one of the headline speakers for the 2026 edition, taking place at ExCeL London on 22–23 April 2026.
Suleyman brings more than 50 years’ experience in retail. He is Founder of clothing manufacturer and brand owner Low Profile Group, British menswear label Hawes & Curtis, and womenswear house Ghost. He joined Dragon’s Den in Series 13 and has pledged more than £3.8 million in investments during his ten years on the television programme.
RTS 2026 is expected to bring together more than 16,000 senior retail professionals for what organisers describe as its most ambitious showcase of retail innovation to date, focusing on insight and solutions designed to support retailers and brands in scaling, adapting and delivering long-term results.
Supernova Stage session
Suleyman will appear on the Supernova Stage on Day 1 at 2.35pm, where he will join Customer Whisperer Kate Hardcastle MBE for a fireside chat. The session will draw on his experience of building and scaling businesses, turning around underperforming brands and backing early-stage ventures. It will also examine retail growth, resilience strategies and long-term value creation.
Investment portfolio
Alongside his established retail interests, Suleyman invests in a number of British start-ups across circular fashion, marketplaces and consumer products. His portfolio includes Loop Generation, Bikesoup, Matchstick Monkey, Little Rolla and Sonisk.
“Building and rebuilding businesses has taught me that success rarely comes without risk, but the right risks, taken with discipline and belief, will create long-term value,” commented Suleyman. “Retail is an industry that rewards those prepared to back themselves, learn fast and stay close to both the detail and the customer – and that’s a conversation I’m keen to have with my sector peers at the Retail Technology Show in April.”
Touker Suleyman, Founder, Low Profile Group
“Few figures in retail can match Touker’s depth and breadth of experience, from manufacturing and brand building to investment and turnaround leadership. His ability to translate decades of lessons learnt from operating at the forefront of the sector into practical insight makes him an outstanding addition to our 2026 headline speaker line-up.”
Matt Bradley, Founder & Event Director, Retail Technology Show
Registration for RTS 2026 is open via the event website. The event is free to attend for retailers and consumer brands, with Solution & Service Providers Passes also available.
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