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Retail Show Australia 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personRegional draw
📅 22 September 2026 – 24 September 🏛️ Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 📍 Melbourne, AU ↗ 🏢 Hisern International Pty Ltd 🔁 annual

300

Exhibitors

7,000

Attendees

A premier retail innovation exhibition and conference bringing together Asia-Pacific brands, tech providers, and investors to explore next-generation store transformation, digital applications, and modern supply chain solutions.

Attendees: Retail executives, store decision-makers, tech solution providers, and supply chain managers from the Australia, New Zealand, and wider Asia-Pacific markets.

Exhibitor mix: AI & Retail Technology, E-Commerce, Shopfitting & Store Design, Supply Chain & Logistics, Fitness & Health Products.

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Venue

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Multipurpose · 70,000 m² · 5 halls · ~9,000 people

Located on the Yarra River in South Wharf, MCEC is Australia's largest convention and exhibition center, featuring integrated spaces for large-scale events, conferences, and exhibitions in Melbourne.

📍 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Melbourne, AU

Operated by Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust

63 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Hisern International Pty Ltd

Private · Melbourne, Australia · Founded 2016

Organizer of specialized retail technology exhibitions and conferences in Australia and Central Asia.

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Why people attend

To source advanced enterprise technologies like AI analytics and computer vision, witness automated retail integrations inside the live Future Store Zone, and network with APAC industry leaders.

Exhibitor categories

AI & Smart Retail AutomationE-Commerce Platforms & StorefrontsShopfitting & Visual MerchandisingRetail Logistics & Supply Chain SolutionsFitness & Health Consumer Products

Sample matches

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Speakers

35 speakers at Retail Show Australia

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Dean Salakas

Partner · Retail Doctor Group

"From Clown to Retail Consultant: The Journey and Lessons for Retail"

Bio

Dean brings practical, experience-led insight to the retail industry, with a professional background shaped by entrepreneurship, business growth and retail consulting. His journey offers a distinctive perspective on what it takes to build, grow and evolve a retail business in a changing market.

retail entrepreneurshipbusiness growthretail consulting

Also speaking at Online Retailer Conference & Expo

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Juanita Neville-Te Rito

Retail strategist

Bio

Retail strategist Juanita Neville-Te Rito joins Retail Show Australia 2026 to share practical AI strategies and real-world retail innovation insights.

AI in retailretail innovation
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Linda Johansen-James

CEO/Founder · International Retail Group

"Retail Reimagined: AI, Experience & The New Rules of Customer Service"

Bio

CEO/Founder of International Retail Group. Linda shares insights on the changing retail landscape and the growing impact of artificial intelligence, customer experience and service expectations across the industry.

AI in retailcustomer experiencecustomer service

Also speaking at Retail Technology Show

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Elvin Tan

Founder & Creative Director · ElvinTan Design

"Retail as Theatre: Designing Spaces That Perform"

Bio

Based in Melbourne, Elvin is a leading designer specialising in retail and hospitality environments. With a Master of Architecture from RMIT and experience across multi-residential, hospitality and international commercial projects, he brings a strong architectural and design-led perspective to the future of retail. Since founding ElvinTan Design, Elvin has delivered over 500 projects and received multiple industry awards.

retail designcustomer experiencespatial layout
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Erica Berchtold

Chief Commercial Officer · David Jones

"Supply Chain as a Growth Engine"

supply chainretail growthoperational complexity

Also speaking at AVID Path to Schoolwide - North Brunswick, NJ, CeMAT AUSTRALIA, CeMAT AUSTRALIA

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Andrew Hoyne

Founder and Principal · Hoyne The Place Economy Consultancy

"Purposeful Retail"

purposeful retailcustomer experienceplace economy
P

Peter Jones

Managing Director & Founder · Prological Consulting

"Supply Chain Under Pressure"

supply chain efficiencyretail operationsbusiness resilience

Also speaking at AusJet 2026, Automotive Management LIVE, The Emergency Services Show Asia

B

Bernie Brookes AM

Chair · Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)

"Navigating Change, AI and Uncertainty in Australian Retail"

Bio

Bernie currently chairs a number of listed and unlisted companies and works closely with private equity firms as well as small, medium, and large businesses. He is also Chair of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), the peak body representing Australia’s food, drink, and grocery manufacturing sector.

AI in retailretail transformationstrategic leadership
T

Thu Ya Kyaw

Developer Advocate · Google Cloud

"Google AI Innovations and Applications for the Retail Industry"

Bio

As a Developer Advocate at Google Cloud, Thu Ya Kyaw works closely with developers and organisations to help them apply cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies to real-world challenges. His insights offer practical perspectives on how AI-driven innovation can unlock new opportunities across the retail industry.

AI in retailgenerative AIproduct discovery

Also speaking at eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia, Big Data & AI World Asia, Retail Show Central Asia

S

ShiSh Shridhar

Global Director, Retail & CPG Startups · Microsoft for Startups

"Agentic AI in Retail: From Task Automation to Business Autonomy"

Bio

ShiSh Shridhar has nearly three decades of experience at Microsoft, working with global retailers to harness AI, machine learning, and agentic systems. Recognised as a top retail technology influencer, he champions disruptive innovation and helps startups scale.

agentic AIretail automationmachine learning
M

Martin Stirling

Chief Executive Officer · Master Grocers Australia

"From the Shopfloor to Parliament: MGA Taking on Retail Crime"

Bio

Martin Stirling brings deep expertise in Industrial Relations and Employment Law, advocating for family-owned and independent retailers. His keynote explores MGA’s approach to rising retail crime and the practical reforms being pursued.

retail crimeindependent retailadvocacy
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Nick Gray

Founder & Chief Executive Officer · IGU Global

"THE HUMAN OPERATING SYSTEM: Emotional Intelligence, AI, and the New Architecture of Retail Leadership"

Bio

With over 25 years in retail and brand leadership, Nick Gray advises global organisations on behavioural change, technology disruption, and consumer expectations. He helps leaders build future-ready strategies for human–machine collaboration.

retail leadershipemotional intelligencehuman-machine collaboration
A

Adam Posner

Chief Executive Officer · The Point of Loyalty

"Lifting Retail Loyalty Programs from Discount Dependency to Emotional Equity"

Bio

Adam Posner is a loyalty strategist with decades of experience across retail, hospitality, financial services, and B2B sectors. Creator of the “Joyalty* Program” concept, he helps organisations evolve their loyalty programs beyond discounts.

loyalty programscustomer retentionemotional equity
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Paul Zahra

Former CEO David Jones, Former CEO Australian Retailers Association, Chair and Non-Executive Director · Australian Retailers Association

"State of Retail: Leadership, Market Risk and the Future of Retail"

Bio

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

retail leadershipmarket riskfuture of retail
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Craig Woolford

Senior Consumer Discretionary & Retail Analyst · MST Marquee

"State of Retail: Leadership, Market Risk and the Future of Retail"

retail leadershipmarket riskfuture of retail

Also speaking at Pub Leaders Summit

G

Gary Mortimer

Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour · QUT Business School

+ 19 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Retail Show Australia?+
Retail Show Australia takes place on 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.
Where is Retail Show Australia held?+
Retail Show Australia is held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, AU.
Who organises Retail Show Australia?+
Retail Show Australia is organised by Hisern International Pty Ltd.
How many exhibitors attend Retail Show Australia?+
Retail Show Australia typically hosts approximately 300 exhibitors.
How often is Retail Show Australia held?+
Retail Show Australia is held annual.

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