Retail Show Australia 2026: Leading the Future of Retail, Supply Chain & AI-Driven Growth
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Event Overview
Retail Show Australia (RSA) 2026 will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 22 to 24 September 2026. Building on the outstanding success of its inaugural edition in 2025, the event continues to expand in scale, influence and global reach, establishing itself as a leading future-focused platform for the retail and supply chain sectors across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia–Pacific region.
As a next-generation industry event, RSA brings together professionals from retail, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, procurement and operations to foster collaboration, drive innovation and enhance end-to-end operational excellence. Amid digital transformation, supply chain pressures, rising operational costs and AI-driven disruption, RSA 2026 delivers actionable insights and practical solutions to support sustainable industry growth.
Exhibition & Experiential Highlights
The three-day event will welcome thousands of industry professionals and feature hundreds of leading exhibitors showcasing smart retail technologies, AI solutions, e-commerce capabilities, store design, digital payments, supply chain automation and immersive consumer experience technologies.
A hallmark of RSA is its immersive experiential environment, presenting future-ready retail and logistics systems including connected store solutions, robotics, predictive analytics, frictionless customer journeys and intelligent fulfilment systems.
Attendees will also access dedicated interactive zones:
- AI-Powered Zone
- Future Store Interactive Zone
- High-Level Summit Forum
Key Session Themes & Speakers
RSA 2026 will present a high-calibre speaker programme featuring prominent leaders from global and local ecosystems, including representatives from Google Cloud, Microsoft, ElvinTan Design, Hoyne and key industry associations. Session themes include:
- The future of retail and evolving consumer expectations
- AI and data-powered retail intelligence
- Sustainability and circular retail models
- Omnichannel transformation and digital commerce
- Leadership, workforce development and future-ready capabilities
- Global supply chain modernisation and last-mile logistics
Networking & Industry Collaboration
Supported by leading industry bodies including Power Retail, Inside Retail, Retail TouchPoints, Retail Asia, ABEA, ARCA and AFGC, RSA upholds its position as a high-quality, professional event dedicated to retail, supply chain, logistics and digital commerce.
To enable structured collaboration and business development, RSA 2026 will introduce enhanced networking initiatives including the 1v1 Meeting Room for buyer-supplier matchmaking and the Retail Leaders Summit for executive-level strategic dialogue.
RSA 2026 provides a unique platform for industry professionals to gain insights, build connections and experience the future of retail and supply chain firsthand.
For more information or to get involved, please visit retail-show.com.au