Strategic Partners & Innovation Anchors
Retail Innovation Hub
Building on Innovation. Connecting Retail with Technology.
Building on the collaboration with Microsoft as a Strategic Partner for the Microsoft Innovation Hub at Retail Show Australia 2026, RSA continues to strengthen its role as a platform connecting technology, innovation and retail across Australia and New Zealand.
Retail Show Australia 2027 will bring together startups, emerging technology companies and established solution providers, creating opportunities to engage with retailers, showcase innovations and develop commercial partnerships.
As retailers accelerate investment in AI, automation and digital transformation, the industry is moving beyond experimentation towards practical implementation and scalable solutions.
RSA 2027 will continue to support this transition, connecting innovative technologies with real-world retail needs and creating new opportunities for collaboration across the Asia-Pacific.
Retail Show Australia 2027 | 8–9 September | MCEC Melbourne, Australia
AI & Machine Learning in Retail
From Technology to Real-World Retail Applications.
Following Google Cloud's involvement in the AI / ML Retail Session at Retail Show Australia 2026, RSA continues to focus on the practical role of AI, cloud technology and data in retail.
At Retail Show Australia 2027, the conversation will centre on how these technologies are being used to improve store operations, customer experience and business performance across Australia and New Zealand.
The event brings retailers, technology providers and industry leaders together to share practical insights, explore new solutions and build business connections.
AI & Innovation
AI is becoming part of everyday retail operations, changing how retailers manage stores, supply chains and customer engagement.
At Retail Show Australia 2027, the focus is on practical applications of AI, cloud technology and emerging solutions that help retailers improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen business performance.
Building on RSA's 2026 collaboration with Microsoft as a strategic partner, the show continues to address a key challenge for the industry: moving beyond pilot projects to solutions that can be implemented and scaled across retail operations.
Future Store Zone
Experience the Future of Retail.
The Future Store Zone is a key feature of Retail Show Australia 2027, bringing together AI, data, automation, computer vision, smart shelves, frictionless checkout, loss prevention, store design and customer experience technologies in a practical retail setting.
The zone gives retailers and buyers a closer look at how these solutions work together to reduce labour pressure, improve store productivity, strengthen operational visibility and enhance the in-store experience.
Through live demonstrations and practical applications, visitors can explore technologies designed to meet the changing needs of modern retail.
