Victorian Retail Conference
Victorian Retail Conference
12 August 2025 @ 08:30 - 13:30 AEST
$375.00
This half-day conference will explore the future of retail through a Victorian lens, drawing on global trends and local innovations.
Join us to gain insights into international advancements in design, technology, and customer experience, and how these can be adapted to the Victorian context. The program features expert-led discussions on the evolving retail property market, covering asset strategy, valuations, transactions and vacancy management, along with a deep dive into how data is driving smarter retail construction.
Be part of the conversation and discover how to create future-ready, engaging retail experiences that captivate customers and drive loyalty.
Sessions throughout the day include:
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Global Retail Perspectives – Lessons from Abroad
While we’re familiar with the current landscape of shopping, dining and leisure in Australia, how does it compare globally? This session looks beyond our borders to explore international trends and transformations in retail, food, and entertainment. Learn how global innovations in design, technology, and experience are shaping the way customers and communities engage with retail environments—and consider how these insights can be applied in a Victorian context. -
Leveraging data in retail construction
Hear from Angus Greenwood, Chief Information Officer and Director at Mainbrace as we explore how retail construction projects in Victoria are becoming more data-driven, efficient, and customer-focused. Using insights from a wide dataset of completed projects, this session will showcase how data modelling can optimise design, validate costs, and lead to significant savings. Learn how developers and construction professionals are leveraging analytics to deliver smarter, future-ready retail spaces. -
Understanding Retail Asset Dynamics in Victoria
This session unpacks the evolving world of asset transactions, valuations, and the challenges around managing vacancies within the Victorian retail property landscape. A panel of industry professionals will explore the local regulatory environment, operational trends, and what’s shaping asset strategy across the state. Gain practical insights to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting retail market -
Innovation in Action – Rethinking the Retail Experience
Discover how local and national innovators are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in retail. From immersive customer journeys to intelligent design and the integration of advanced technologies, this session explores how the next generation of retail experiences are being shaped. Gain inspiration for enhancing engagement, loyalty, and activation in Victorian retail spaces.
Our speakers
Keynote
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- Angus Greenwood
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- Chief Information Officer & Director
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- Mainbrace Constructions Pty Ltd
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- Natalie Mclean
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- Chief Executive Officer
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- Cotton ON Group Services Pty Ltd
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- Peter Huddle
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- CEO and Managing Director
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- Vicinity Centres PM Pty Ltd
Panellist
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- Aleksander Borek
- Job title
- Principal
- Company
- Buchan
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- Shaun O'Sullivan
- Job title
- Director - Retail
- Company
- M3 Property
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- Vanessa Matthijssen
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- Asia-Pacific Consumer Industry lead
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- Deloitte
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- Zelman Ainsworth
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- Director
- Company
- Ainsworth Property
Our sponsors
Retail Partner
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