Retail Fest AUS 2026

Retail Fest AUS 2026 is Australia’s community-driven retail and eCommerce conference—three high-energy days built around practical learning, real operator stories, and high-intent networking on the Gold Coast.

Hosted at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, the 2026 edition returns with a packed agenda, hands-on workshops, and a buzzing expo floor designed to help teams level up what’s working now.

Expect a program that prioritizes action over jargon—sessions led by founders, CEOs, and VPs who are in the trenches, plus structured meetups and curated moments to connect with peers, platforms, and partners.

If you attend, you will:

• Learn operator-level tactics across acquisition, conversion, retention, logistics, and merchandising—so you leave with Monday-ready playbooks.
• Compare stacks and discover new tools in the expo and workshops—from platforms and payments to analytics and CX.
• Join small-group formats and hosted meetings that make it easy to spark partnerships and get real answers fast.
• Hear candid case studies from leading brands and solution providers focused on measurable outcomes, not fluff.
• Plug into the broader Retail Fest community, with year-round activities culminating in this flagship Gold Coast gathering.

Whether you’re scaling DTC, modernizing omnichannel operations, or pressure-testing an AI roadmap, Retail Fest AUS is built to help teams execute—fast.

This is a ticketed conference (paid). For 2026, applications are also open for the Hosted Retailer & Brand Meeting Program (limited availability).

Check the event website for the latest agenda, speakers, travel info, and tickets