The Essential Guide for Retail Fest 2023

Have you booked your annual trip to the Gold Coast for Retail Fest 2023?

We hope you’ve added a couple of extra days to your trip. That’s right! Retail Fest is no longer a three-day event that moves so quickly that it’s a blur. It’s now a week-long celebration of all things ecommerce.

If you want to make the most of Retail Fest 2023, you’re going to need a plan. How do you fit in everything this incredible event has to offer?

Don’t just wing it or follow the crowds. Use this guide to help you get everything you need out of the event to help your business conquer the year ahead.

Day One of Retail Fest 2023

The first day of Retail Fest 2023 will no doubt fill you with excitement. Fortunately, the organisers will ease you into the event. There are only two activities available on day one.

The first is Martin Newman’s MBA in a Day Workshop. If you don’t have two years spare to earn this accreditation, then this is the class for you. You’ll get all the tools you need to help your business thrive. The second is the VIP Awards Gala Dinner, where innovation and excellence are celebrated in the Australian retail sector.

Day Two – Bring a Notepad

The second day kicks off with a bang thanks to some keynotes that start at 3pm. Our pick is the Retail Roadmap from 2023 to 2030. After the talks have concluded, the Exhibition Hall will open, and drinks will be served to attendees. You can come and say cheers with us!

In the afternoon, make time for the final two keynotes. The Value Equation will touch on how company values, customer lifetime value and value for money can give businesses the edge. The Retail Roadmap from 2023 to 2030 is also worth attending, so you have a glimpse of what’s coming up for the rest of the decade.

Day Three – Learn From the Best

The learning continues on day three of Retail Fest 2023. You should start the day with the keynote talk titled Consumers are Voting Green with Their Dollars. It will cover the increase in demand for businesses to provide sustainable options. Some excellent workshops follow this speech on conscious commerce and omnichannel strategies.

In the afternoon, you’re spoiled for choices when it comes to speeches from experts. You can choose between customer journey, marketing and conversion and growing global sessions, to name a few. There are also case study events that outline how other businesses have achieved success.

Day Four – Make Time for the Exhibition Hall

There are some excellent sessions on day four. You can learn more about running a business, leading teams of people, how to get the most out of marketplaces and more. However, make sure to spend time in the Exhibition Hall.

The Exhibition Hall features partners that can help take your business to the next level. They can also make your life easier, so it doesn’t feel like you’re working 24/7. You’ll even find some of our courier partners, such as Aramex and CouriersPlease. Interparcel will also be there. Come visit our booth to find out how we can help optimise your shipping strategy.

Visit Interparcel at Retail Fest 2023

Retail Fest 2023 will be the biggest event in its history. From incredible workshops to insightful speakers to innovative partners in the Exhibition Hall, you’ll find everything you need to help your business thrive in 2023.

Make sure to swing by the Interparcel booth at Retail Fest 2023! We’ll have live demonstrations of our multicarrier shipping solution and how it can help simplify your fulfilment strategy.