What is the Australian Retailers Association?

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body. We represent a $420 billion sector that employs more than 1.4 million Australians and is the largest private sector employer in the country. As Australia’s peak retail body, representing more than 120,000 retail shop fronts and online stores, the ARA informs, advocates, educates, protects and unifies our independent, national and international retail community.

What is the Australian Retailers Association Leaders Forum 2025?

Secure your tickets to the premier retail industry event. The ARA Leaders Forum 25 will unite retail executives from all corners of Australia, offering unparalleled networking and cutting-edge insights from the most influential leaders in the retail sector and industry experts.

Don’t miss this agenda-setting conference on February 26-27, 2025 at the ICC, Sydney!

What will the ARA Leaders Forum consist of?

Retail’s future vision: Inspiring keynotes from global futurists and retail economists.

The conscious consumer: The rise of the purposeful shopper – from sustainability and accessible retail to championing social causes.

Leadership – The new frontier: Exclusive conversations with Australia’s leading retail CEOs on their outlook for the year ahead.

Innovation: All things artificial intelligence, tech and innovation, with exclusive content from the NRF Big Show 2025.

Risk and resilience: Expert perspectives on resilient retail – from supply chain to cyber security and crime prevention.

Customer at the core: All the latest customer insights, loyalty, consumer trust and more.

People and culture: Getting culture right to attract and retain talent, LGBTQI+ and much more!

Where will the ARA Leaders Forum be held?

The ARA Leaders Forum will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (14 Darling Drive). 

When will the ARA Leaders Forum be held?

The ARA Leaders Forum will be held on February 26-27, 2025.

To learn more and to register, click here.