2026 Workshops
Included in your Retailer Ticket, choose one of our, 3-hour workshops that are going to take your business to the next level!
See below what we have in store for 2026 Workshops at Retail Fest.
eCommerce Accounting and Inventory Workshop
You’ve developed a unique product, and revenue is scaling fast. But are you making money?
We’ve worked with hundreds of eCommerce founders.
The ones who are building wealth have finance and operations dialled in.
They are scaling profitability, paying themselves well, and their operations follow a system and run smoothly.
There is more to a strong finance function than paying your BAS on time. The best brands are using their numbers to make data-driven decisions.
By the end of this session, you’ll have the frameworks and knowledge to:
Build Strong Financial Habits: Develop a weekly cadence to review your finances and build a rockstar finance team.
Know Your Numbers: Review your financial statements, calculate key metrics, and avoid common accounting and tax mistakes. Hint: the number 1 mistake we see is in calculating Cost of Goods Sold.
Inventory: Decide whether it’s time to move to an inventory management system and how to do so effectively.
Forecasting: Optimising your inventory planning and cash-flow forecasting process
Join us for a comprehensive 3-hour workshop where we’ll give you the frameworks, templates, and knowledge to develop a high-performing finance function for your brand.
Fast-track eCommerce Diploma
Whether you’re an existing retailer foraying into online for the first time or have been running an ecommerce business for a while, the fastest, easiest and cheapest route to revenue is what everybody is after. However fastest is not always cheapest, and easiest may not be profitable. In the haste to get going, it’s easy to skip important foundation elements which can neuter your investment, retard your growth and even sink your business.
Does your ecommerce business have all the essential ingredients to succeed? This workshop is a full top to bottom review of your business model, strategy, technologies and processes. Identify your competitive advantages, unlock more profit through efficiency gains, and improve customer engagement and retention by taking control of the narrative about your business. No fluff – just plain English.
Presented by ZELLIS CEO and Founder Tim Davies, this session will be a deep dive into the very fabric of your ecommerce business. You’ll walk out with a diploma certificate, and more importantly you’ll have a blueprint of where to look for impactful improvements and will be better equipped to chart your course to higher profit.
How to Win in AI Search: Auditing Your eCommerce Site & Scaling Your AI SEO Visibility
AI is changing how customers discover products, moving beyond traditional search into AI-generated recommendations, conversational results, and new shopping experiences powered by tools like ChatGPT.
In this practical, beginner-friendly workshop, StudioHawk will break down what AI Search Optimisation (AEO, GEO, and AI SEO) means for eCommerce brands and show you how to assess your website’s readiness.
You’ll learn how AI platforms evaluate online stores, how to audit your site from an AI search perspective, and the key actions you can take to improve your visibility in this rapidly emerging discovery channel.
Attendees will also receive downloadable checklists, frameworks, and resources to apply immediately.
Part 1: Understanding AI Search (1 hour)
A clear introduction to AEO, GEO, and AI SEO: what they are, how they differ from traditional SEO, and why they matter for eCommerce.
Part 2: Hands-On AI SEO Audit (2 hours)
A step-by-step walkthrough of how to assess your site’s AI search readiness and identify practical opportunities to improve visibility.
Who should attend?
• eCommerce marketers and digital teams
• Retail founders and decision-makers
• Anyone responsible for online growth and visibility
(No technical SEO knowledge required!)
Maropost Success Summit
Tuesday 5th May, 8.30am – 1.30pm
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Exclusive Preview for Customers: Discover the future of Neto, Retail Express, and other Maropost products. Connect directly with our product experts, partners, and experienced users for a valuable experience.