Australia’s e‑commerce and retail scene is rapidly growing, offering a mix of strategic leadership summits, digital transformation forums, fulfillment expos, and regional B2B e‑commerce gatherings. These events provide excellent opportunities to learn, network, and build partnerships across Australia and the broader Asia‑Pacific region.
Here’s your 2026 Australia e‑commerce events calendar, ordered by date:
Retail Fulfilment Show 2026 – Melbourne
When: March 18–19, 2026
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, VIC
Tickets / Pricing: Varies (check official site for details)
What to expect: Australia’s leading summit on retail and e‑commerce fulfillment, focusing on innovation in operations, logistics, last‑mile delivery, sustainability, and customer experience strategies.
Who Should Attend: Ops leaders, e‑commerce strategy teams, supply chain professionals, brand and logistics executives.
iMedia Retail Summit Australia 2026 – Gold Coast
When: April 22–24, 2026
Where: Sheraton Grand Mirage, Gold Coast, QLD
Tickets / Pricing: Invite‑only for senior retailers; paid for tech/solution vendors
What to expect: A premier leadership event uniting senior retail and digital commerce professionals with technology providers. The summit blends curated networking, 1:1 meetings, strategic content, and expert discussions.
Who Should Attend: Senior e‑commerce and retail executives, digital transformation leaders, technology partners.
B2B eCommerce World Asia Pacific 2026 – Melbourne
When: July 28–29, 2026
Where: Pullman Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets / Pricing: Paid conference passes
What to expect: A focused two‑day event for B2B e‑commerce professionals in the APAC region, featuring interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to digital transformation, commercial execution, and strategic alignment.
Who Should Attend: B2B brand leaders, digital transformation directors, commercial and e‑commerce teams.
Online Retailer 2026 – Sydney
When: July 22–23, 2026
Where: ICC Sydney, NSW
Tickets / Pricing: Free and paid options available
What to expect: One of Australia’s largest e‑commerce and retail expos, bringing together thousands of retailers, solution providers, and digital leaders.
Who Should Attend: E‑commerce platform teams, brand managers, marketing and CX professionals, retail tech buyers.
eTail Australia 2026 – Melbourne
When: September 22–23, 2026
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, VIC
Tickets / Pricing: Paid conference passes
What to expect: Australia’s edition of the global eTail summit, tailored for retail and e‑commerce leaders ready to innovate and accelerate growth. Expect deep discussions on omnichannel strategy, personalization, loyalty, customer acquisition, and retail media, along with curated networking.
Who Should Attend: Senior brand leaders, digital marketing teams, DTC and CPG brand operators, Shopify and retail managers.
Final Thoughts
Australia’s 2026 calendar of in‑person e‑commerce and retail events delivers a diverse set of experiences — from operational excellence at Retail Fulfilment Show to strategic leadership at iMedia Retail Summit, B2B eCommerce World APAC, Online Retailer, and eTail Australia. These gatherings are ideal for DTC, CPG, brand, Shopify, entrepreneur, brand leader, e‑commerce, ecom events, and retail professionals looking to learn from experts, benchmark strategies, and grow their networks across the Asia‑Pacific region.
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