6th Virtual DIY-Summit | 20 November

THE PROGRAMME IS READY. VUSION JOINS US. ARE YOU?

The 6th Virtual DIY-Summit is approaching, and we have two updates to share: Vusion joins OBI as an Official Partner, and the full programme is now available.

Join us online on Friday, 20 November, from 10:00 to 13:00 CET, for 3 hours of market insights and business perspectives from across the home improvement industry.

🤝 WELCOMING VUSION AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER

We are delighted to welcome Vusion, joining OBI in supporting this edition of the Virtual DIY-Summit.

Vusion helps retailers and brands digitalise physical stores through connected technologies, including electronic shelf labels and tools that support pricing accuracy, product availability and store operations. Its work connects technology with the everyday challenges of running stores and serving customers.

We warmly thank Vusion and OBI for their support in bringing this international industry exchange to a global audience, free of charge.

Changing Demand. Evolving Priorities.
Market insights and business perspectives from across the home improvement industry.

With contributions from Leroy Merlin France, Screwfix, NIQ, Neuhofer and more, the programme connects the market outlook with the business priorities emerging across our sector.

Following the welcome from Erwin Van Osta and Caroline Van der Voort, we will explore:

• The market outlook and changing investment in the home. Michel Salaün presents the Home Improvement Report and Market Outlook, followed by Grant Farnsworth and Reinier Zuydgeest comparing the shift from new build towards repair, maintenance and improvement in the US and Europe.
  
  
• DIY at the tipping point. Laura Gilson and Katy Bennett of NIQ examine the forces reshaping the market.
  
  
• The professional customer. Alexander Haider of Eleko Consulting sets the scene, before Florent Quelquejay of Leroy Merlin France and Max Britten of Screwfix share their approaches to the Pro market.
  
  
• Competing from Europe. Victoria Neuhofer brings the perspective of a European manufacturer.
  
  
• Sustainability in retail tenders. Fiorella Origlia examines the tensions between sustainability ambitions and purchasing decisions.
  
  
• Leading after the boom. Florian Schmitz of Mercuri Urval considers why execution is the next growth challenge for the DIY sector.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON 20 NOVEMBER

Explore the sessions, share the invitation with your colleagues and register for the event. Do not miss this opportunity to hear how businesses across the industry are responding to changing demand and evolving priorities.

📅 Friday, 20 November 2026
🕙 10:00–13:00 CET | 09:00–12:00 UK
🌍 Live online · Free to attend
▶ Available on demand after the broadcast

Register for free:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/6thvirtualdiy-summit20267497691793040457728/

View the full programme: 
https://mcusercontent.com/0c5e40f84ebb6ca74734bbd65/files/41db0370-f6dd-d8cf-4754-a7548d6e1ed0/Light_Programme_Landscape.pdf 

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