Conference for IT & Services

This year at Retail Fest, hear from the top-performing experts in the IT services industry to get up to speed with the latest marketing trends.

Discover the latest innovations from the premier industry experts to help drive your business’ growth. Whether you’re in the early stages of branching out and increasing your reach or are aiming to attain new heights through e-commerce, you’ll have a wealth of knowledge at your disposal to elevate your business.

You won’t want to miss this – not only will you get the opportunity to attend workshops and networking events, but you’ll also have plenty of time and opportunity to pick the brains of the speakers and other attendees.

Learn From the Experts in IT Service Strategy

Whether your business is doing something totally unique or working towards becoming a frontrunner in your industry, Retail Fest will put you in good company. With a number of IT service businesses attending and exhibiting, you’ll be able to mix and mingle with pioneering brands that are making huge strides in the global market. From AfterPay and Klaviyo to WindCave and Klarna, this isn’t your regular IT service conference.

Our event partners and exhibitors are a clever bunch who are more than happy to chat with you, answer any questions and discuss what makes them different. The agenda of speakers also spoils you for choice when it comes to learning from IT services experts. Discover how to create the perfect customer funnel and experience, how to make your brand stand out from the rest and how to create smarter digital relationships with your customers.

Network With the Best in the Industry

Leave the corporate jargon behind and get the hard-hitting information in applicable and digestible ways. It’ll be a busy few days between meeting people on the Retail Fest floor, listening to keynote speakers, meeting people in workshops and making connections in our hosted meeting programmes. You’ll come away not only with more knowledge to apply to your IT services business but also connections that’ll help propel your business to new heights.

Not only will you meet people who have seen and done it all before, but you’ll also be surrounded by potential clients who are looking for something similar to what you’re doing. With rapid-fire meetings and the opportunity to discover new avenues for expansion, the Retail Fest Hosted event is where you’ll want to be.

Network With the Best in the Industry

Leave the corporate jargon behind and get the hard-hitting information in applicable and digestible ways. It’ll be a busy few days between meeting people on the Retail Fest floor, listening to keynote speakers, meeting people in workshops and making connections in our hosted meeting programmes. You’ll come away not only with more knowledge to apply to your IT services business but also connections that’ll help propel your business to new heights.

Not only will you meet people who have seen and done it all before, but you’ll also be surrounded by potential clients who are looking for something similar to what you’re doing. With rapid-fire meetings and the opportunity to discover new avenues for expansion, the Retail Fest Hosted event is where you’ll want to be.

Hear From Thought Leaders & Experts

This isn’t like your everyday IT service conference. You’ll get to meet and learn from other experts in your industry, and you’ll also come away with an understanding of all things e-commerce. Across the three days you’re with us, you’ll hear from experts in branding, customer service and retention and ever-evolving facets of marketing like SEO.

Discover actionable insights, learn from the best in the business and take the opportunity to meet them after. Retail Fest is the all-in-one place to create new connections, learn, and apply innovative ideas to your business model.

Get Your Tickets Now

April always comes around faster than you could expect. Jump on the Retail Fest train now and book your tickets today to secure a spot. You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup, we can’t wait to see you there.

Retailer Ticket

Retailers and brands looking to elevate their presence in the industry, learn from industry leaders, and network with like-minded retail rockstars. Apply for our Hosted Programme to enjoy all these benefits without the financial burdens. Qualifying individuals receive complimentary tickets and a travel/hotel reimbursement of up to AU$800.

Service Providers and Vendors

Calling all agencies, tech providers, exhibitors, and vendors! Showcase your offerings, meet potential clients, and explore partnership opportunities at Retail Fest. Join us to put your business in the spotlight and connect with industry leaders and decision-makers.

Startups

Are you a startup with big dreams? Join Retail Fest to kickstart your journey. We offer tailored ticket options for both early-stage and growth-stage startups. Network with industry experts, gain exposure, and lay the foundation for future success at Retail Fest. Start small, dream big!

Frequently Ask Questions

Networking, learning, and building new partnerships are integral aspects of growth for any business, regardless of size. By taking the opportunity to meet like-minded people at the Retail Fest Hosted program, you’ll accelerate your industry knowledge and create connections that’ll help elevate your business from the beginning.

Each year, we host thought leaders across a number of industries to give you context, guidance and actionable goals to apply to your business. Not only will you get to learn from the best in business across marketing and sales, but you’ll also meet plenty of successful entrepreneurs who have worked their way to the top. There will also be around 30 hours of networking time for you to ask questions and make connections with our outstanding speakers.

There’s a lot to learn when you’re starting out, and it can be a challenge to know what the priority is and how to apply it to your own business. With a huge number of opportunities to learn, you’ll be able to attend lectures and workshops with proper guidance and context from the people who know how to do it best. Get off on the right foot by joining this year and see how much things can change when you apply everything you learn at Retail Fest.

Yes, you can get corporate ticket discounts. There are also discounts available for certain categories of businesses to help you get ahead. Contact us for more information if you’re interested and eligible to secure your space for 2024.

We’ll do everything we can to help if you cannot come. Contact our team if you cannot attend.

While food and drink are included, accommodation costs aren’t a part of the ticket. However, we do have an arrangement with the Dorsett Hotel Gold Coast, which enables us to provide you with special accommodation rates.

Hear from our past attendees

Retail Fest has left a lasting impression on attendees who have experienced the event firsthand. Here’s what some of our past attendees have to say:

"The quality of the keynotes and specialist presenters across so many sessions will go down as one of the most rewarding, educational, and actionable events of the year."

"I loved the whole experience, the collaboration, connecting with the industry, sharing trade experiences, meeting new people, the energy. Went back to the team refreshed with ideas to share."

"My brain got 10 years older and wiser with all the amazing knowledge that was shared and I picked up, and my soul grew 10 years younger being around so many awesome people!"