Retail AI's Trailblazer – Google Confirmed to Speak at Retail Show Australia 2026

We’re pleased to announce a new addition to the Retail Show Australia 2026 speaker lineup —

Thu Ya Kyaw, Senior Developer Advocate at Google Cloud.

At Google Cloud, Thu Ya helps developers and businesses learn, build, deploy and scale applications on Google Cloud. He is passionate about applying AI and machine learning to solve real-world challenges, and regularly shares insights on how emerging technologies are reshaping industries.



RSA2026 KEYNOTE | 22 SEPT

Topic: Google’s Innovations and Applications in AI/ML for the Retail Industry

We’re pleased to announce a new addition to the Retail Show Australia 2026 speaker lineup —

Thu Ya Kyaw, Senior Developer Advocate at Google Cloud.

What You’ll Take Away



• Core Understanding: Why AI and ML have shifted from “future technology” to essential infrastructure in modern retail — and how this change is redefining product discovery and customer experience.
• Practical Insight: How Google’s generative AI innovations are being applied to real retail use cases, including visual search, virtual try-ons, and personalised shopping journeys at scale.
• Future Outlook: What retailers need to prepare for in an AI-driven world — building adaptable systems, leveraging Google’s AI ecosystem, and thriving amid constant technological and consumer change.

RSA2026 Agenda at a Glance



• DAY 1 – Innovation for Growth, Sustainability for Future 
• DAY 2 – AI & Big Data in Retail 
• DAY 3 – Store of the Future Tours (optional)