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2016 Online Retailer: WHERE THE FUTURE MEETS RETAIL



Celebrating its eighth year, Australia’s 2016 Online Retailer event will be hosted on 20-21 July at the Royal Hall of Industries and Hordern Pavillion.


Having seen 2,500 people through its doors in 2015, Online Retailer Sydney is the largest and most trusted technology-driven retail event in Australia. It’s here that the Retail Industry comes together each year to learn, swap ideas, witness industry trends, build connections and walk away working much smarter.

As the Industry’s premier showcase for the latest in e-commerce technology, digital marketing and retailing solutions, the two-day event connects innovators and disruptors, whilst uncovering global trends and challenges across a wide-ranging array of topics. It’s where the future meets retail.

The Online Retailer Exhibition (open to the public) will see over 100 solutions providers on the show floor, while the Conference (ticketed) will feature over 70 expert speakers and five international specialists, including Brian Spaly (TrunkClub CEO & Co-Founder) and  Scott Emmons (Head of Innovation Lab, Neiman Marcus). The  highly-esteemed line up of retail specialists also includes speakers from successful brands such as Myer, Cotton On Group, Williams-Sonoma Australia, MECCA Brands, Harris Farm and LUSH Cosmetics, to name a few, sharing their own experiences and insights.

Online Retailer Event Director, Alice Kuepper says, “Presenters will explore everything from cross-border retailing and sustainable business models, to the future of omni-channel retailing and digitally-enabled online and offline experiences.”

Across the two-day event attendees will also be treated to:

THE FUTURE STORE. This uber-cool and revolutionary industry collaboration features a combination of ground-breaking, commercially available technologies together with interactive simulation, showing retailers how their customers will engage with them in the future. Experiences include the virtual mirror, window shopping, digital shelves, virtual shop fitouts, and more to come! RETAIL TECHNOLOGY LAB. Free to attend for all visitors, this theatre on the exhibition floor offers solution-driven content throughout the two days of the event.

THE NORA COMMERCE EXHIBITION. Experience a day-long expedition (July 19) visiting two incredibly successful retail businesses in Sydney. A great opportunity to see successful retailers in action, guests can meet with senior executives who will present their past and current challenges and how they got to where they are today. This year the first retailer announced for the exhibition is Mon Purse, considered the Shoes of Prey of handbags that’s disrupting the mass customisation space. The second retailer will be announced in the coming weeks.

NETWORKING DRINKS. This party on July 20 is a chance to mingle with speakers and exhibitors as well as other guests, including CEOs, Founders, Managing Directors, Heads of Digital, Marketing Professionals and many more.

ASK THE EXPERT. Back by popular demand, conference delegatescan secure a one-on-one consulting session with a leader in the Industry, including national and international speakers as well as exhibitors and sponsors.

LIVE WEBSITE REVIEWS: Conference delegates can book a one-on-one 30 minute session with an expert to have their website reviewed.

INDUSTRY CATCH UPS: New to this year’s event, visitors will have the opportunity to attend group networking events in the Industry Lounge, during which hot topics will be discussed and ideas shared.

KICKSTARTER. A one day conference (July 21) teaching retailers the basic to intermediate level strategy and tactics required to operate a successful online store.

Tiered ticketing to the event is available now.

To find more information or book seat now, visit http://www.onlineretailer.com/ticket-info/


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