Global DIY Summit

Name: Global DIY Summit
Address: Europaplein 24, Amsterdam Centrum, 1078GZ, NL
Telephone: +492212798010

The world’s networking event that brings together retailers and manufacturers from the home improvement and garden centre industry.

The Networking Event for the Home Improvement Industry

A Global congress bringing together 1100 top managers from 55 countries around the world

The Global DIY Summit is the world’s leading event for retailers and manufacturers from the home improvement and garden centre industry. It is a unique opportunity to exchange views on current and future developments within the global market with the ind

ustry’s leading players. The Summit is being jointly hosted by the two leading European DIY professional organisations, EDRA (European DIY-Retail Association) and fediyma (European Federation of DIY Manufacturers), and the first global representation of interest of DIY trade, ghin (Global Home Improvement Network).

18/06/2026

🇳🇱 That’s a wrap for Amsterdam, Prague, get ready! 🇨🇿

3 days. 55+ countries. 1 global DIY community.

The 12th Global DIY-Summit comes to a close, but the conversations, ideas, and connections will continue to shape the future of our industry. 🌍

A special thank you to John for your contribution, leadership, and everything you have done for the DIY industry over the years. Your impact has been felt across the global community, and your dedication has helped drive our industry forward. Wishing you all the best for what comes next.

📢 See you next year:
📍 Prague
📅 2–4 June 2027

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s summit such a success. Safe travels, and see you in Prague! 🇨🇿

Innovation Leadership Networking Prague2027

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The Human Factor 💡

Chris Heemskerk, Founder & CEO of The Innovation Alliance, takes the stage to share how companies can build a world-class innovation culture.

A powerful reminder that innovation is not only about ideas and technology, it starts with people, mindset, and the right culture.

18/06/2026

The Digital Foundations 💡

Exploring how data, consumer-first thinking, and cybersecurity are shaping the future of DIY retail.

On stage:

Huib Kranendonk, CEO of Royal Lemkes, on rethinking the plant category in DIY retail through a consumer-first and data-driven approach.

Chris Blatchford, CTO of Kingfisher Group, on building cybersecurity resilience in retail.

Two important perspectives on how strong digital foundations can help our industry move forward.

DataDriven Cybersecurity Amsterdam

18/06/2026

Collaboration and innovation for a sustainable world 🌍

Today’s keynote sessions brought together inspiring voices from across the industry to explore how we can build more resilient supply chains, accelerate decarbonization, and turn sustainability into a driver for innovation.

A powerful start to the conversation and an important reminder that the future of our industry will be shaped together.

Collaboration Amsterdam

18/06/2026

What has been your last DIY project? 🔧🔩

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on stage at the Global DIY-Summit, sharing his insights on Gen Z and what this new generation means for the future of retail, consumer behaviour, and the home improvement industry.

An inspiring session full of energy, fresh perspectives, and important takeaways for what comes next.

17/06/2026

A very special moment at the Global DIY-Summit 2026 🌟

This year, we are proud to honour and celebrate Carl Otto Løvenskiold with the Global DIY Lifetime Award! 🏆

A 13th generation owner of Løvenskiold Eiendom Vækerø, a company established in 1649, Carl Otto has dedicated his career to long-term thinking, responsibility, and continuity.

Through his leadership at Løvenskiold-Vækerø and Maxbo, as well as his 20-year contribution to EDRA/GHIN, he has helped shape not only the Norwegian DIY and building materials market, but also the global home improvement industry.

Congratulations, Carl Otto and thank you for your outstanding and lasting contribution to our industry! 🙌

Amsterdam

17/06/2026

🎉 Gala night in Amsterdam! 🎉

It’s that time of the year again for the DIYers.

The Global DIY-Summit Gala Evening brought everyone together for a great night of good conversations, celebrations, and plenty of memorable moments. 🇳🇱🥂

And as always… the photos say it best.

Sponsored by VusionGroup ANZ

Adres

Europaplein 24
Amsterdam Centrum
1078GZ

Telefoon

+492212798010

Website

http://diysummit.org/

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