Lolly Attends EuroCIS Trade Fair 2025

Lolly visits EuroCIS 2025 to explore the retail industry's leading technological innovations‍


‍What is EuroCIS?
‍EuroCIS is an annual trade fair that exhibits the very latest technology for the retail sector.


‍Lolly goes to Germany
On Wednesday 19^th & Thursday 20^th February 2025, Lolly attended this year’s exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany. The four company representatives included Peter Moore (Founder & CEO), Gero Turone (Director of Customer Experience), Harriet Gribble (Product Manager), and Ben Norman (Director of People & Culture), all of whom were there to gain valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies and their practical applications within retail.

The event provided an opportunity for the team to connect with industry experts and explore the industry’s leading innovations, while taking inspiration from exciting new concepts that Lolly can look to harness within its current products and future technologies.


‍Statistics from the event
‍The overall figures collected from this year’s trade show speaks volumes in terms of its worldwide influence and impact within the retail industry:

- 500 exhibitors from 37 countries
- 14,000 attendees from 95 countries (international attendees making up 50%)
- 375,000 virtual visitors


‍Lolly’s two-day diary
‍It was a busy two days for the team. From reconnecting with familiar faces at Partner Tech, Lolly’s long-standing hardware supplier, to discussing plans with potential new suppliers, EuroCIS presented limitless opportunity for Lolly throughout the event.

Here is a breakdown of Lolly’s time at EuroCIS:

Wednesday 19^th February 2025
05.30: Everyone met at airport for breakfast and discussed general objectives for the trip
11.30: Arrived at EuroCIS and explored the exhibition
13.00: Went to lunch with Partner Tech
14.00: Discovered new generative AI technology designed to optimise student experiences
17.00 - late: Attended Partner Tech afterparty

Thursday 20^th February 2025
09.00: Met for breakfast and debriefed on interesting takeaways from the previous day
10.00: Arrived at EuroCIS and continued networking with previously visited stands
14.00: Went to lunch and shared all outcomes from the trip
15.00: Began the journey home


‍Lolly’s key takeaways
Across the two days, the team saw an abundance of AI technology, which drove many discussions around how Lolly can utilise generative AI throughout its integrated product range, including EPoS, self-serve, mobile app, and more.

As well as AI-driven software innovations, next-level displays of the latest hardware, specifically EPoS and self-serve products, also introduced new possibilities for Lolly to pursue as the company continues to develop its new era of technology for hospitality.