2025 Queensland Retail Conference
26 Feb 2025
2025 Queensland Retail Conference
26 February 2025 @ 12:00 - 17:00 AEST
$550.00Get 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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- Angus Greenwood
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- Chief Information Officer
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- Mainbrace Constructions Pty Ltd
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- Britney McKay Parry
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- Director Valuations and Advisory
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- CBRE
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- David Wilcox
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- Director
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- Urbis
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- Ian Shimmin
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- Director
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- Urbis
Moderator
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- Luke Fraser
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- Chief Executive Officer
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- Howard Smith Wharves
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- Tomas Lancini
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- CEO
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- Lancini Property Group
Speaker
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- Anthony Ryan
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- CEO
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- Brisbane Economic Development Agency
Panellist
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- Blaise Witnish
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- Global Chief Operating Officer
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- Funlab
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- Dean Walley
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- Head of Design
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- QIC
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- Fiona Mackenzie
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- General Manager Property
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- Coles Group Limited
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- Jade Cameron
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- Head of Community Experience
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- Lskd
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- James Scott
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- General Manager Property
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- Harvey Norman Property
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- Phil Schoutrop
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- Principal, Sector Leader - Precinct
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- Buchan
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- Suzee Brain
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- Director - Titanium Food
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- Titanium Property Investment Pty Ltd
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- Warren Taylor
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- General Manager Property Investment Analytics
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- Vicinity Centres PM Pty Ltd
Registration to this event is an acknowledgement of your acceptance of our event terms and conditions and cancellation policy.
Details
26 February 2025
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12:00 - 17:00 AEST
$550.00
QLD Events — 07 3225 3000
Hilton Hotel
190 Elizabeth Street
Brisbane,
QLD
4000
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