Retail Fest 2024 | Retail Global | 14 April 2024 | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

This isn’t just your average conference; it’s a full-blown celebration of community, connection, and creation. We’re bringing together the brightest minds in the retail industry to create something truly extraordinary.

At Retail Fest, we’re all about shaking things up and disrupting the status quo. Our omni-channel conferencing approach will excite, educate, and elevate your business to the next level. It’s a platform dive deep into the latest trends, strategies, and insights that will supercharge your success.

So, if you’re ready to be part of something epic, join us at Retail Fest – the future of how the industry comes together to celebrate, learn, and grow. It’s time to make waves, inspire innovation, and create a retail revolution. See you there, Mavericks!

2023 Past Speakers

Martin Newman
Founder, Customer Service Action Ltd

Ellie Degraeve
Founder & Owner, Go For Zero

Taryn Williams
CEO & Founder, #Gifted

Lydia Bertini
Head of Customer and People, Miss Amara

Jake Paco
Founder / Director / Designer, Geedup

Sarah Sheridan
Co-Founder, Clothing The Gaps

Briony Kennedy
Founder & CEO, Adorn Cosmetics

Laura Parr
Senior Strategy & Insights Manager, Google

Nathan Linforth
Smuggling Strategist and Logistics, Budgy Smuggler

Parrys Raines
Founder, Climate Girl

Sam Wood
CEO, Azura Fashion Group

Samuel Bala
Enterprise Architect, RM Williams

Kim Zorn
Global Performance Director, Princess Polly

Lizzi West
Creative Director, NeoPro Cycling

Joey Leatigaga
Social Media Manager / Community Manager, Geedup

Kara O Dwyer
GM - Marketing & Sponsorships, AutoGuru

Ashleigh Gardiner
Head of Data, My Muscle Chef

Maddy Baxter-Smith
eCommerce Manager, New Balance

Jo Lewin
Senior Retail Leader, Booktopia

Jackie Kruger
COO, Black Milk

Zhoe Low
Global General Manager, July

Trevene Patrick Keuneman
GM / Business Development / Marketing, Geedup

Laura Thompson
Co-Founder, Clothing The Gaps

Anastasia Lloyd-Wallis
Chief Operating Officer, RDG

Jo-Anne Hui-Miller
Content & Insights Director, The G Store

Jen Geale
Co-founder and Executive Director, MTB Direct

Henry Reith
Crapologist, Oh Crap

Emily Elvey
Customer Experience Manager, Meshki

Locke Fitzpatrick
Digital Marketing Team Lead, LSKD

Dean Salakas
Chief Party Dude, The Party People

Emily Bitkow
Co-Founder, VIVRA

Georgia Aoukar
Head of Performance, Ecom Nation

Sabrina Lee
Marketplace Manager, Modibodi

Adam Linforth
Chief Smuggler, Budgy Smugglers

Adrian Rafter
Performance Marketing Lead, Quad Lock

Mel Haque
Founder, Wild Dough

Matthew Stuckings
CRM & Loyalty Manager, Lovisa

Jade Cameron
Head of Community Experience, LSKD

Athan Didaskalou
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, July

Guy Nappa
Co-Founder / COO, Oz Hair & Beauty

Tegan Minett
Partnerships Manager, LSKD

Sam Wood
Entrepreneur, Azura Fashion Group

Lisa Jones
Founder, SHE-com

Anaita Sarkar
Co-Founder and CEO, Hero Packaging

Kailey Burton
Community Experience Team Lead, LSKD

Paul Nieuwenhuys
Director, Hooked Online

Larissa McGovern
Logistics Manager, MESHKI

Nestor Valverde
Group CRM Manager, Spotlight Retail Group

Teneille Lake
Founder & Chief Dog Lady, The Dog Market

Jaylon Martin
Head of eCommerce & Technology, Makeup Cartel

Cecilia Chiu
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, New Aim

Steve Pastor
Founder, King's Of Neon

Yas Grigaliunas
Director & Founder, Circonomy

Zane Matthews
Head of Retail Operations, Blooms The Chemist

Douglas Low
CEO, Incu

Caitlin Clarke
Sales & Ops Manager, B2C Furniture

Costa Koulis
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Designerex

Kirsten Kore
Co-Founder, Designerex

Nimrod Ganon
Director, KG Group (Aust) Pty Ltd

Brian Walker
CEO, Retail Doctor Group

Jennifer Mekhaeil
Founder & CEO, GoBare

Heather Earl
Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Manager, Nutrition Warehouse

Paul Widdis
CEO & Co-Founder, Leisure-Tec Australia

shiran faast
CEO, Aqua Gardening

Duncan McHugh
CFO/COO, Nutrition Warehouse

Natalie Peat
COO, ECO Modern Essentials

Kristy Withers
Founder, Incy Interiors

Michael Fenech
CEO, SKUdrop

Aaron Blackman
COO, Maropost

Anup Khera
VP & GM, International, Attentive

Brett Freudenberg
Professor, Griffith University

Carina Anderson
Head of Strategic Partnerships, Naked Wines

Huw Griffiths
Director - New Verticals, Afterpay

Jasper Koolen
Sr. Partner Manager, Gorgias

Jack Davis
Head of Seller Initiatives, eBay Australia

Jit Gondalia
Managing Director, Optiseller PTY Ltd

Dylan Bookless
CEO, Medcart

Sven Ray
Founder & MD, VPA brand

Eric Pong
Global Partnerships Director - Logistics, AfterShip

Mal Chia
Director, Ecom Nation

Raj Mukherjee
APAC Partner Manager, ChannelEngine

Liam Holloway
E-commerce Specialist, Nosto

Jamie Paros
Co-Founder., SKUdrop

Dylan Berrington
Managing Director, Australia & NZ, TruRating

Rhiannon Davies
Head of Strategic Planning, Andzen

Helen Hey
Managing Director, Cheddar

Hayden Brass
Founder, Zea

Ross Leggett
CEO, Rural & Small Business Financial Counselling Service

Ben Watson
New Business Manager, Vicinity Centres

Dave Hyman
CEO, Reform Digital

Ben Panther
Strategic Partnerships Manager, TikTok

Emily Haydon
Director, esuite Talent

Tim Jordan
Chief Strategy Officer, Carbon6

Bronte Hogarth
Launch Engineer, Shopify

Emily Brewster
Social Commerce & Influencer Manager, Straand

Tim Davies
CEO, Zellis

Sam Dimarco
General Manager, Segments & Stakeholder Relations Regional & Remote, NBN Co.

Jim Vrondas
ANZ Country Manager, WorldFirst

Hamish Conway
Director, Sell Global

Paul Waddy
eCommerce Advisor, Author & Investor, Paul Waddy Advisory

Jim Haritonas
Director, Ogconsulting

Mark Teperson
Chief Product & Chief Strategy Officer, Afterpay

Peter Bray
Sales Director, APAC, Impact Tech

Aaron Luxmoore
Head of ANZ Sales, Lexer

Carl Hartman
Founder, Lyre Spirits

Alana Fennessy
Manager of Account Services, ChannelAdvisor

Chris Thomas
CEO, Amasphere

Jess Henderson
Director of Client Services, Pursuit Digital

Sarah Sternau
Managing Director, eBay Australia and NZ
eBay Australia & New Zealand

Remy Jansons
Customer Success Manager, Stripe

Harry Saunders
CEO, Studiohawk

Ryan Bouché
Senior Relationship Manager, Afterpay

Rene Vermaak
Customer Success Manager, Maropost

Kelly Jamieson
Founder and Managing Director, Edible Blooms

Brett Chester
Chief of Marketing, Shippit

Brian McCormack
VP Partnerships APAC, Nuvei

Bec O'Brien
Account Executive, DoiT

Anita Yarrow
Vice President, Processing & Acceptance, Australasia, Mastercard

Greg Griffith
CEO, National Retail Association

Lindsay Carroll
Legal Practice Director, National Retail Association

Allanah Muckert
Head of Marketing, National Retail Association

David Stout
Head of Policy, National Retail Association

Alissa Ierardi
SEO Lead, Reform Digital

Katy Richardson
Creative Services & Marketing Director, UNiDAYS

Hakan Steele
Channel Partner Manager, Starshipit

Mark Little
CEO, Aramex New Zealand

Robin Marchant
Director of Marketing, APAC, Shopify

David Boyer
General Manager, ANZ, ShipStation

Darren Vassallo
Director of Marketing, Reform Digital

Mez Homayunfard
Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships, Online Marketing Gurus

Nigel Murdoch
Retail & eCommerce SMS Specialist, MessageMedia

Chris Dobson
Founder & CEO, Next3pl

Benoit Garnaud
Chief Product Offer, Prezzee

Malcolm Rees
Managing Director, World Options Australia

Jason Anderson
Chief Operating Officer, Andzen

Ashley Hudson
CEO, Retail Global

Rob Godwin
Director, Lovehoney.com.au

Bonnie Brady
Partnerships ANZ, PayPal

Regina Peterburgsky
Creative Director, Women on Amazon

James Sibbick
Director, Business Development, Mastercard

Samuel Stuart
Director, Digital Identity, Mastercard

Ruby McDougall
Shipping Manager, eBay

Asim Moheet
Supply Manager, Parts & Accessories, eBay

Ian Bentham
Manager, BD and 3PP Partnerships, eBay

Tom Howie
Marketplace Trust Specialist, eBay

Joel Benbow
Brand Partnerships Manager, ebay

Chris Wood
Promoted Listings Strategist & Agency Partnership Lead, eBay

Catherine Alvarez
Seller Velocity Specialist, eBay

Justin Truong
Co-Founder and CEO, PUSHAS

Miranda Gillespie
CEO/Founder, Luxe it Forward

Dean Leibbrandt
Co-Founder, Nakie

Sean Walsh
Director, Pattern

Janelle Frohloff
Manager, Somethings Country

Jason Ramage
Director, Lucas Arthur Pty Ltd

Matthew Cummins
Operations Manager, Cycle Station

Lisa Powell
Head of Merchant Partnerships & Onboarding, TheMarket.com

Phil Vo
Partner Sales Manager, Megantic

Lee Hardham
CEO, Brauz