Where retail transformation

moves from

strategy to

store-level execution.

Retail Show Australia 2026

Where global retail innovation enters real market adoption.

Retail Show Australia connects the ANZ and wider Asia-Pacific retail market with companies driving store transformation, technology deployment, supply chain visibility, loss prevention, shopfitting, cold chain capability and operational improvement.

Where retail transformation becomes real market momentum.

Strategic Partners & Innovation Anchors

Microsoft Innovation Hub

Retail Show Australia 2026 has confirmed Microsoft as a strategic partner, leading the Microsoft Innovation Hub at the event.

Microsoft is also working with the organisers to connect startups and innovation companies with retailers across the ANZ market.

Google Cloud AI / ML

Retail Session

Exploring how cloud, data and machine learning technologies are shaping customer experience, retail operations and future commerce innovation across the ANZ market.

Future Store Zone

Walk through an immersive, full-scale concept store showcasing next-generation smart retail technologies and connected experiences.

Senior retail & industry speaker

Centred on “Unlocking Growth Through Supply Chain”, the conversation will explore how retail operations and supply chain strategy work together to support growth, efficiency, and resilience in today’s retail environment.

Why Australia, Why Now

Australia is one of Asia-Pacific’s most mature, transparent and commercially practical retail markets. For international companies looking to enter or expand across ANZ, it offers a strong environment for testing, localising and scaling retail solutions across supermarket, department store, pharmacy, convenience, lifestyle, hospitality and multi-site retail operations.

Rising labour costs, pressure on store productivity, loss prevention challenges, supply chain visibility needs and investment in AI, automation and store redesign are pushing retailers from discussion to deployment. Retail Show Australia 2026 is built around that shift.

HIGHLIGHTS OF RETAIL SHOW AUSTRALIA 2026

Retail Show Australia is positioned as a key innovation landmark in the Australia–New Zealand retail market, offering a fully visualized, experiential, and practical demonstration of future retail evolution. It will welcome invited trade visitors from Australia, New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region (including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, the UK, and France) and is currently engaging major players across department stores, fashion retail, beauty & cosmetics, shopping centres, and large retail groups.

Future Store Zone

Walk through an immersive, full-scale concept store showcasing next-generation smart retail technologies and connected experiences.

AI & Automation Zone

At Retail Show Australia, AI, cloud and emerging technologies are placed where they create real impact: within the decisions retailers are making about stores, supply chains, customer engagement and overall business performance.

Executive Summit Forum

Connect with global retail leaders and gain first-hand insights into strategy, innovation and the future of retail.

Shopfitting, Fixtures &

Store Design

Explore innovative store design, fixtures, lighting and visual merchandising that bring the in-store experience to life.

Opening Keynote Conversation

State of Retail:

Leadership, Market Risk and the Future of Retail

Paul Zahra in conversation with Craig Woolford

A senior industry conversation examining where Australian retail stands today, the market risks and strategic choices facing the sector, and the leadership decisions shaping its future.

Paul Zahra

Former CEO David Jones,

Former CEO Australian Retailers Association,

Chair and Non-Executive Director.

A leading Australian retail executive and board director with over 30 years’ experience across retail transformation, governance and industry advocacy.

Craig Woolford

Senior Consumer Discretionary & Retail Analyst

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2026 Featured Speakers

The 2026 conference programme brings together senior leaders from retail, technology, supply chain, grocery, store transformation and industry advisory to examine the priorities shaping retail execution across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Erica Berchtold

Chief Commercial Officer

David Jones

ShiSh Shridhar

Global Director, Retail & CPG Startups

Microsoft Corporation

Peter Jones

Managing Director

Prological and The Iconic

Bernie Brookes AM

Chairman

AFGC

Thu Ya Kyaw

Senior Developer Advocate

Google Cloud

Linda Johansen-James

CEO / Founder

International Retail Group

Martin Stirling

Chief Executive Officer

Master Grocers Australia

Juanita Neville-Te Rito

Managing Director and Founder

RX Group

Andrew Hoyne

Founder & Principal

Hoyne

2026 SPEAKERS

SEE AGENDA

Invitation-Only Leadership Programme

Executive Roundtable & Opening Dinner

Executive Roundtable

Invitation-only closed-door discussion for senior retailers, industry leaders, strategic partners and selected sponsors, focused on market priorities, retail transformation and future growth.

Opening Dinner

A formal opening evening for senior retail executives, speakers, industry leaders, strategic partners and selected sponsors, designed for senior-level relationship building and curated industry exchange.

Access is by invitation only and managed by the organiser.

Explore Partnership Opportunities

Building on 2025.

Expanding for 2026.

Retail Show Australia 2026 builds on the foundation of its 2025 edition and expands into a larger, more commercially focused retail industry platform across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.

The 2026 edition is strengthening its focus across AI, retail technology, store design, shopfitting, supply chain, payments, loss prevention, cold chain, e-commerce and multi-site retail operations.

2025 established the platform. 2026 is where the market scales.