Futury Build_Days I Retail Edition

As part of the Futury Build_Days | Retail Edition, interdisciplinary teams of students develop creative and practical solutions to real challenges in the retail sector.

​The aim is to develop new approaches to reducing theft and shrinkage – through smart technologies, motivated employees, and data-driven processes.

​The format brings together industry, solution providers, and young talent to jointly drive innovation in the retail sector.

​Objectives

• ​Develop innovative solutions to combat shrinkage and theft in retail
• ​Understand and combine technologies, data, and employees as levers
• ​Bring young talents into contact with real retail problems
• ​Promote exchange and cooperation between industry, retail, and talen

​Target Group

• ​Industry partners (e.g., manufacturers, retailers, solution providers)
• ​Students from all disciplines
• ​Experts from retail and technology

​Format & Schedule

• ​Format: 2-day workshop format
• ​Location: Futury Startup Space, Frankfurt am Main
• ​Date: December 8 & 9, 2025

​Day 1 – Inspiration & Exploration

• ​Welcome & introduction by Futury & Partner
• ​Expert input & best practice examples
• ​Market visit (“Store Safari”) with industry guidance
• ​Methodology workshop: Design Thinking Basics
• ​Team formation & initial problem hypotheses

​Day 2 – Creation & Presentation

• ​Idea generation & concept development
• ​Visualization & prototyping
• ​Sparring rounds with mentors
• ​Pitch
• ​Jury evaluation & award ceremony

​Expected results

• ​Innovative concept ideas with practical relevance
• ​Visualized solutions
• ​Concrete ideas for pilot projects in retail
• ​Exchange between students and industry partners