2025 Queensland Retail Conference

26 Feb 2025

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2025 Queensland Retail Conference

26 February 2025 @ 12:00 - 17:00 AEST

$550.00
 
Get ready to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of retail as we bring together industry visionaries, cutting edge innovators and industry leaders for an unforgettable conference experience. We will deep dive into all aspects of the future of retail; technology and consumer trends, asset transactions, valuations and management, spotlight on the innovators shaking the up the retail landscape and hear why our city centre plays such a critical role in the retail landscape.
 
 
These sessions are: 
 
Retail Outlook Lunch:
 
Economic forecast for retail in ‘25
What does ’25 hold for the retail sector, breaking down the latest data to understand consumer spending insights and outlines the retail landscape for the year ahead.  
 
– Keynote speaker Ian Shimmin, Director- Urbis
 
Enhancing the Role and Appeal of the CBD as a multi-user destination
Examining trends in CBD retail productivity in Australian Capital Cities pre-and post-covid, and the key customer cohorts that drive retail spending.  Consider strategies and tactics to enhance the CBD’s position through the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games runway.
 
– Keynote speaker David Wilcox, Director- Urbis

 

Session One: Around the world  
We all are aware the current state of Shopping, Dining and Leisure in Australia, but what about the rest of the world?  Dive into a global perspective as industry experts unveil cutting-edge ideas, innovative technologies, and emerging trends that are transforming retail, food and entertainment experiences and captivating customers and communities worldwide.  Get ready to be inspired! 
 
 
– In conversation with Suzee Brain, Director Titanium Food – Titanium Property, Dean Walley, Head of Design- QIC Real Estate and Phil Schoutrop, Principal Sector Leader- Precinct – Buchan 
 
 
Session Two: Navigating Retail Assets Dynamics and Valuations 
In this session, expert Britney McKay Parry will dissect the intricate world of asset transactions, valuations, and vacancy management. Gain invaluable insights from our industry experts in who will  join the panel to discuss emerging regulatory trends shaping asset operations and stay at the forefront of retail asset excellence. 
 
 
– Keynote speaker Britney McKay Parry, Director Valuations and Advisory – CBRE followed by a panel with James Scott, General Manager Property- Harvey Norman and Warren Taylor, General Manager Property Investment Analytics – Vicinity Centres, moderated by Tomas Lancini, Chief Executive Officer – Lancini Property Group.
 
 
Session Three: Building Smarter- How Data-Driven Insights Transform Retail Construction
Retail specialist Mainbrace Constructions uses data drawn from over 1780 projects to reveal trends, insights and opportunities which, modelled correctly, create optimal outcomes for clients.
 
– Keynote speaker, Angus Greenwood, Chief Information Officer – Mainbrace will take the audience through Mainbrace’s use of data on a retail project to show how design can be optimised and how costs can be validated, netting savings of up to 10%. Find out how data will drive the best retail projects in 2025.
 
 
Session Four: Spotlight on Innovators
Hear from retail innovators as they unveil the secrets to creating unforgettable shopping and customer experiences. Discover how cutting-edge technology, design, and customer engagement strategies are redefining the retail landscape. 
 
 
– Panel discussion with speakers Fiona Mackenzie, General Manager Property- Coles, Blaise Witnish, Global Chief Operating Officer – Funlab, Jade Cameron, Head of Community Experience- LSKD and moderated by Luke Fraser, Chief Executive Officer- Howard Smith Wharves & Artemus Group 
 
 
Closing Remarks 
 
Leah Mienert, Regional Asset Manager – ISPT will give a very special precinct update – 150 Elizabeth Street followed by Anthony Ryan, CEO – Brisbane Economic Development Agency who will speak to the power of partnerships, collaboration and how we can work collectively to enhance and promote the city’s reputation globally and drive demand for Brisbane.
 
Networking Drinks
Finish the day with networking drinks at the Hiltons rooftop pool terrace from 5.00pm – 6.00pm.

Our speakers

Keynote

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    Photo of Angus Greenwood, Mainbrace Constructions Pty Ltd.
    Name
    Angus Greenwood
    Job title
    Chief Information Officer
    Company
    Mainbrace Constructions Pty Ltd
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    Photo of Britney McKay Parry, CBRE.
    Name
    Britney McKay Parry
    Job title
    Director Valuations and Advisory
    Company
    CBRE
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    Photo of David Wilcox, Urbis.
    Name
    David Wilcox
    Job title
    Director
    Company
    Urbis
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    Photo of Ian Shimmin, Urbis.
    Name
    Ian Shimmin
    Job title
    Director
    Company
    Urbis

Moderator

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    Photo of Luke Fraser, Howard Smith Wharves.
    Name
    Luke Fraser
    Job title
    Chief Executive Officer
    Company
    Howard Smith Wharves
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    Photo of Tomas Lancini, Lancini Property Group.
    Name
    Tomas Lancini
    Job title
    CEO
    Company
    Lancini Property Group

Speaker

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    Photo of Anthony Ryan, Brisbane Economic Development Agency.
    Name
    Anthony Ryan
    Job title
    CEO
    Company
    Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Panellist

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    Photo of Blaise Witnish, Funlab.
    Name
    Blaise Witnish
    Job title
    Global Chief Operating Officer
    Company
    Funlab
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    Photo of Dean Walley, QIC.
    Name
    Dean Walley
    Job title
    Head of Design
    Company
    QIC
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    Photo of Fiona Mackenzie, Coles Group Limited.
    Name
    Fiona Mackenzie
    Job title
    General Manager Property
    Company
    Coles Group Limited
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    Photo of Jade Cameron, Lskd.
    Name
    Jade Cameron
    Job title
    Head of Community Experience
    Company
    Lskd
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    Photo of James Scott, Harvey Norman Property.
    Name
    James Scott
    Job title
    General Manager Property
    Company
    Harvey Norman Property
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    Photo of Phil Schoutrop, Buchan.
    Name
    Phil Schoutrop
    Job title
    Principal, Sector Leader - Precinct
    Company
    Buchan
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    Photo of Suzee Brain, Titanium Property Investment Pty Ltd.
    Name
    Suzee Brain
    Job title
    Director - Titanium Food
    Company
    Titanium Property Investment Pty Ltd
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    Photo of Warren Taylor, Vicinity Centres PM Pty Ltd.
    Name
    Warren Taylor
    Job title
    General Manager Property Investment Analytics
    Company
    Vicinity Centres PM Pty Ltd

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Details

26 February 2025
12:00 - 17:00 AEST

$550.00

QLD Events — 07 3225 3000

Hilton Hotel 190 Elizabeth Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000
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