Artificial intelligence is reshaping every part of the retail value chain – from customer experience and merchandising to supply chain, workforce and operations.
The ARC Retail AI Summit 2026 brings together Australia’s most senior retail leaders for a one-day event exploring the opportunities, challenges and practical applications of AI across the retail sector.
Designed for CEOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Customer Officers, CIOs and senior decision-makers, the Summit combines strategic insight with real-world case studies to help retailers navigate the next era of transformation.
Whether you’re defining your AI strategy, scaling successful initiatives or exploring where to begin, you’ll leave with practical insights, new connections and actionable ideas.
As places are limited, retail organisations receive priority access to secure their place. Non-retail registrations will be placed on a waitlist.
Attendance is FREE, with limited places available — register now to secure your spot!
The event is almost at capacity — registrations close 8 September 2026.
FREE attendance (limited places!)
– retailers receive priority access
The retail AI landscape is evolving rapidly. The organisations that succeed will be those that understand where AI creates value – and how to implement it responsibly.
At the ARC Retail AI Summit, you’ll hear directly from Australia’s leading retailers, technology innovators and AI experts.
Hear from Australia’s leading retail executives, AI innovators, global technology companies and industry experts who are shaping the future of retail. Our speaker line-up will feature leaders from across:
Head of SEO & AI Optimisation
Rocket Agency
Head of SEO & AI Optimisation
Rocket Agency
Joe Alder As Head of SEO and AI Optimisation at Rocket Agency, Australia’s first official OpenAI Services Partner, Joe has developed and scaled organic search strategies for leading brands including Amazon, Coca-Cola, ANZ, RM Williams and Fujitsu.
Joe combines deep technical SEO expertise with content strategy and data analysis to deliver measurable improvements in visibility, traffic and revenue. At Rocket, he has led a team of SEO specialists responsible for executing award-winning campaigns recognised across APAC.
His experience spans enterprise and global SEO, where he focuses on long-term, sustainable growth through continuous optimisation and experimentation. Passionate about innovation, Joe stays at the forefront of industry change, particularly in how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of search and performance marketing.
Director of Digital Commerce Experiences
Woolworths Group
Director of Digital Commerce Experiences
Woolworths Group
Michelle Anderson is the Director of Digital Commerce Experiences at Woolworths Group, where she leads the strategy, innovation, and performance for the Group’s digital platforms serving millions of weekly customers. Bringing over four years of executive leadership within the Group, Michelle integrates product, UX, technology, and data to drive commercial growth and design better digital experiences.
A seasoned leader in digital transformation and business strategy, Michelle leverages emerging technologies including AI to build seamless, human-centered ecosystems. Her broad strategic perspective is further backed by extensive board-level experience as an Independent Director across multiple industries. Michelle is passionate about harnessing technology and data to deliver sustainable value, resilience, and world-class connected experiences for everyday consumers.
GM of AI, Analytics & Data Science
Optus
Head of A.I. Solutions & Strategy
Optus
Enterprise AI, technology and digital product executive who builds the teams, platforms, products and operating models required to turn new and emerging technology into scaled business value.
Currently leads the AI, Analytics, Business Intelligence and Data Science function at Optus, with an enterprise mandate to drive the organisation’s AI strategy, AI product and enterprise AI platform delivery, analytics, data science, AI governance, adoption and value realisation, customer experience measurement, enterprise NPS and strategic AI partnerships.
Previously led Emerging Technology and Innovation at the Commonwealth Bank, where his teams designed, built, validated and scaled AI systems, algorithms, digital products, developer experiences and technology platforms for the Bank’s 16 million customers and 49,000 people. He also led the Bank’s strategic investments into frontier technology companies, managed the Bank’s Emerging Technology Fund and shaped its enterprise-wide approach to innovation management.
Jesse’s operating experience also carries into governance roles, where he served as the Commonwealth Bank’s Board Representative for Silicon Quantum Computing, one of Australia’s frontier quantum computing companies, and chaired the Chair Search & Selection and Nomination, Remuneration & Strategy Committees. Through his work with Standards Australia and ISO, he also contributes to international innovation management standards, bringing a systems-level governance lens to innovation, partnerships, intellectual property and strategic intelligence.
Jesse has worked as an executive, board director, committee chair, investor, advisor and mentor across regulated enterprises, deep technology ventures, start-up ecosystems and international standards bodies. He has learned to operate at different speeds, from the discipline and trust required in enterprise, to the pace of venture-backed technology companies, to the consensus-building required in standards and governance environments.
Jesse is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an AFR BOSS Young Executive of the Year. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture and Communications from Macquarie University.
Professor of Economics
RMIT University
Professor of Economics
RMIT University
Professor Chris Berg is Professor of Economics at RMIT University and a leading authority on technological change, regulation, and the economic impact of emerging technologies.
Chris is an experienced research leader whose work explores how frontier technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain are reshaping organisations, markets, and public policy.
Chris is the author of 13 books and more than 30 peer-reviewed papers and has contributed extensively to technology policy in Australia and internationally. His most recent book is Artificial Intelligence: A Classical Liberal Approach (Palgrave 2026). He served on the Australian Government’s National Blockchain Roadmap and has appeared before more than 20 government and parliamentary inquiries.
A highly regarded speaker and media commentator, Chris has presented around the world and regularly contributes to public debate on technology, economics, and regulation. His current work examines the rapidly evolving AI landscape and the implications of agentic AI for businesses, institutions, and the economy.
Head of Digital Product
JB HI-FI
Head of Digital Product
JB HI-FI
Blake England is Head of Digital Product at JB Hi-Fi, where he leads the strategy and evolution of the company’s digital customer experience. With 15 years’ experience across digital product, ecommerce and transformation, Blake drives innovation and commercial growth through customer-focused digital experiences.
CEO
Deloitte
CEO
Deloitte
Joanne Gorton is the Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Australia and a member of the Deloitte Asia Pacific Executive Leadership team. She leads a team of around 11,000 professionals across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
With over 25 years of multi-industry experience, Joanne is a highly respected and trusted advisor to Boards and C-level executives, and she works closely with ASX100 companies and major public and private organisations.
With extensive experience leading significant audits, major advisory engagements, and cross-business collaborations, Joanne brings strategic insights and practical solutions across a range of industries.
Area Lead – Insight CoE
7-Eleven Australia
Area Lead – Insight CoE
7-Eleven Australia
Wayne Grenfell is a senior analytics and insights leader with extensive experience building high‑performing research, data science, and customer analytics functions within large, customer-centric organisations. He specialises in turning complex data ecosystems into actionable commercial strategies, partnering with 7 Eleven executives to improve customer experience, business performance, and long-term growth outcomes.
As Area Lead/General Manager of the Insight Centre of Excellence, Wayne leads multidisciplinary teams spanning research, analytics, data science, data engineering, reporting, governance, and CX/UX design to deliver integrated insight solutions at scale. His work focuses on connecting customer, commercial, and operational data to support decision-making on pricing, loyalty, merchandising, marketing, operations, and format strategy in highly competitive retail environments.
Wayne has held senior roles including Head of Research, Pricing and Customer Analytics at Coles, where he has developed data commercialisation programs and embedded data-driven thinking across diverse stakeholder groups. Wayne is passionate about developing talent and maturing organisational data literacy so teams can self-serve, experiment, and innovate responsibly. He actively champions strong data governance and ethical use of customer data, ensuring robust foundations for AI, automation, and personalisation initiatives. Based in Melbourne, Wayne engages widely across the analytics and CX community, contributing to thought leadership on how organisations can better align insight, technology, and design around real customer needs.
Partner
Deloitte
Partner
Deloitte
Louise is Deloitte Australia’s Retail and Consumer sector lead, advising Board and Executive teams across the consumer and retail value chain.
She has extensive experience working with retailers to execute their corporate strategy through large-scale transformation and transactions.
Louise is passionate about helping clients future-proof their operations, embedding data-led decision making, resilient supply chains, and scalable platforms, while strengthening brand trust and community impact, ensuring retailers remain relevant, responsible and competitive in rapidly evolving markets.
Co-Founder & Chief Legal Officer
LeaseR | Artemide Law
Co-Founder & Chief Legal Officer
LeaseR | Artemide Law
Olivia Hitchens is the Founder of Artemide Law, an Australian commercial leasing practice, and Hitch Advisory. With 15 years’ experience in retail and commercial leasing across Australia and New Zealand, Olivia advises some of Australia’s largest retail networks on complex leasing and property matters. She is also Chairperson of the ARA Leasing Committee, bringing extensive industry insight and a strong understanding of the issues shaping Australia’s retail property landscape.
Enterprise Leader, Australia & New Zealand
Shopify
Enterprise Leader, Australia & New Zealand
Shopify
James Johnson is a retail and digital commerce leader with more than 20 years’ experience spanning retail, consulting and technology. Having held senior roles with Michael Hill, Colorado Group, Virgin, EY, Salesforce and Shopify, he brings a unique perspective on how retailers can leverage technology to drive growth and transform customer experiences.
James has led award-winning digital commerce teams and delivered large-scale, multi-region commerce solutions across global retail organisations. His expertise spans digital strategy, eCommerce, customer experience, marketing, product development, and digital transformation.
Recognised as one of Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in eCommerce, James is a respected industry speaker who works with retailers to navigate emerging trends and unlock the commercial opportunities created by AI and digital commerce. His passion lies in helping businesses translate innovation into practical outcomes that improve customer experiences and deliver measurable business results.
Regional Lead (Asia) | Retail & Consumer Goods Industries
Microsoft
Regional Lead (Asia) | Retail and Consumer Goods Industries
Microsoft
Irving Lee leads Microsoft’s Retail and Consumer Goods Industry business across Asia, working with executives to leverage emerging technology to achieve meaningful business transformation. His focus is increasingly on AI: helping leading retailers and consumer brands rethink growth, customer experiences, operations and how work gets done.
Over two decades, Irving has worked across strategy, consulting and technology, advising organisations across multiple industries and markets. At Microsoft, he has built and led regional and global teams, shaped major strategic partnerships and worked with customers across Asia Pacific on complex transformation agendas.
Based in Melbourne, Irving holds an MBA from the University of Melbourne and a BSc (Hons) from Adelaide University.
Principal Strategist, Digital Strategy Group, APAC
Adobe
Principal Strategist, Digital Strategy Group, APAC
Adobe
Carly has spent the last 20 years as a Digital Transformation Strategist working with C-level executives across Adobe’s largest strategic customers.
She focusses on the intersection of Marketing, Technology and Experience Design – to create world leading customer experiences, that support the needs of customers and deliver strong commercial returns.
Carly believes that in todays’ environment, delivering strong, consistent and personalised experiences across every engagement and channel, is the #1 driver of brand growth. Leveraging the potent mix of a clear strategic plan, streamlined processes, integrated platforms, data democratisation and cross functional teams; she helps brands put the customer at the centre of everything they do to deliver accelerated business growth.
Carly currently leads the Retail, Travel and Hospitality Digital Strategy practice for Adobe across APAC, helping Adobe’s top brands accelerate their Customer Experience. She strives to keep evolving how brands meet the needs of their consumers in meaningful and commercially impactful ways.
AI & Data Evangelist
Snowflake
AI & Data Evangelist
Snowflake
Travis leads regional product marketing at Snowflake. He boasts a rich, two-decade-long career in data warehousing, business intelligence, and analytics, during which he has been deeply engaged in various capacities within large IT vendors specialising in business analytics products. Travis brings extensive hands-on experience collaborating with both clients and vendors to deploy effective data solutions across all industries.
As a fervent advocate and evangelist for data and AI, Travis is renowned for his expertise in empowering organisations to unlock the full potential of their investments in business analytics. With a keen focus on delivering tangible results, Travis has played a pivotal role in guiding numerous customers towards realising the benefits of data and maximising their use of cutting-edge technologies.
Digital Channels & Loyalty Executive
Telstra
Digital Channels & Loyalty Executive
Telstra
Jeremy leads Telstra’s e-commerce and customer service platforms, including Telstra.com and the myTelstra app, as well as digital experiences for partners including JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Boost. He also oversees Telstra’s T+ loyalty program, which serves more than 6.5 million members, and leads a digital ecosystem that attracts over 28 million visits and 8.5 million active users each month.
A key focus of Jeremy’s leadership is embedding AI across Telstra Digital’s customer and employee experiences. His team has pioneered AI-powered search, real-time language translation, and personalised customer engagement, as well as developing and launching Telstra’s first customer-facing AI assistant. These initiatives have delivered improvements in customer satisfaction, retention, and operational efficiency.
Jeremy leads a multidisciplinary team spanning Australia and India, bringing together expertise across engineering, digital product, customer experience, design, analytics, accessibility, and commercial operations. Prior to his current role, he served as Telstra’s Chief Marketing Officer, where he championed customer-centric digital transformation.
With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Jeremy has also held senior executive roles with global advertising agencies and Visa and has served on a number of Australian boards.
Partner
Deloitte Digital
Partner
Deloitte Digital
David brings nearly twenty years of experience across a range of commercial disciplines from a local and global perspective. These disciplines include: organisational strategy, brand (custodianship and communication), general management, insights and innovation.
Prior to establishing the Brand, Creative and Media practice at Deloitte, David led strategy and media at one of Australia’s most successful agencies. He has an MBA from Melbourne Business School, and has established two successful start-ups in the research and psychometric strategy fields.
While David’s particular strength has seen him recognised as a leader in marketing strategy for consumer brands, he has also led client and agency teams across the public sector, as well as, education, financial services and the retail industry, distinguishing David as one of the region’s leading marketing strategists.
GM AI & Data
Bunnings
General Manager – Data & AI
Bunnings
Vivek is a Data & AI Engineering Leader with 18+ years in the industry leading Data Engineering and AI teams at Deloitte, KPMG, and Servian. Vicek has led and delivered $65M+ in annual revenue plans for consulting firms; scaled sales & engineering delivery teams, and driven strategic alliances with AWS, Databricks, dbt and Snowflake for shared growth outcomes.
Recognised thought leader in the industry for helping organisations modernise and migrate to cloud Data and AI platforms across all major hyperscaler technologies. In his spare time, he likes to remain reasonably hands-on with tech. Vivek is certified in cloud data platform technologies – Google Cloud Certified Cloud Architect & Data Engineer. Amazon Certified Solution Architect – Associate level.
Head of Communications
IKEA
Head of Communications
IKEA Australia & New Zealand
Patricia’s career in communications spans over 20 years, including both in-house and agency roles in the UK and Australia. She has led and managed high-profile consumer and corporate brands, including Gumtree, American Express, and Optus. Two of her campaigns have won Cannes Lions awards.
As Head of Communications for IKEA in Australia and New Zealand, Patricia is a member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. She is responsible for brand positioning and reputation, government and stakeholder relations, media and influencer relations, and internal communications. Her team drives trust and positive impact metrics through operational and societal campaigns, with a strong focus on community engagement and industry leading partnership campaigns in domestic and family violence.
Patricia has been with IKEA Australia for almost 10 years, holding several leadership positions within the communications team, including public relations, public affairs, and internal communications.
As a single mother of ‘wonky twins’, Patricia is passionate about empowering women to step into leadership roles despite life’s messiness and complexities. She advocates for normalising the balancebetween personal demands and professional responsibilities, ensuring women earn their well-deserved seats at the table.
Founding Principal
hum[ai]n
Founding Principal
hum[ai]n
Kate Russell is the Founding Principal of hum[ai]n, a boutique AI adoption advisory built on a simple premise: AI works when people do. She helps organisations move across the full AI adoption journey, from leadership alignment through to embedded capability, using her proprietary hum[ai]n Compass framework.
Her client base ranges from ASX-listed enterprises through to SMBs across various sectors, guiding them from determining *why* they want AI to *how* to build adoption.
With years of experience across marketing, PR, sales and people and culture – including roles at lululemon, the Australian Fashion Council and leading marketing agencies – Kate’s central argument is that AI adoption is a people and change problem before it is a technology one.
Kate works with no allegiance to any tools/platform, Kate works with no allegiance to any tools or platforms, focusing instead on the judgment organisations need to choose well between them.
Chief Industry Engagement Officer
Australian Retail Council
Chief Industry Engagement & Marketing Officer
Australian Retail Council
Fleur leads the Industry Affairs portfolio for ARC which encompasses policy and advocacy, media, marketing, events and partnerships.
Fleur has worked as an executive leader in government, media, marketing industries and prior to joining the ARA ran the award-winning Launch Group agency which was responsible government and investor relations, advocacy and media management for many leading Australian brands and public entities.
With a rich background in technology and innovation, she is a former Director of TechSydney, a founding team member of StartupAUS (now Tech Council Australia) a founding director of TEDxSydney and founder and producer the Nine Network’s Entrepreneurs TV show. Fleur is author of the business book The Business of Being You.
Chief Policy Officer & Chief Economist
Australian Retail Council
Chief Policy Officer & Chief Economist
Australian Retail Council
Glenn Fahey is the Chief Policy Officer and Chief Economist at the Australian Retail Council, where he leads policy and economic analysis.
Prior to joining the Australian Retail Council, Glenn held senior policy leadership roles in Australia’s think-tank sector, as well as holding research and policy positions at the Australian Treasury, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the Institute for Public Policy and Governance.
Glenn is a regular contributor to public debate through media commentary, opinion writing and stakeholder engagement, and is known for translating research into practical policy solutions.
He holds qualifications in economics and public policy and maintains active interests in applied research, governance and institutional reform.
CEO
Australian Retail Council
CEO
Australian Retail Council
Chris Rodwell is CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), the new organisation bringing together the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA).
An experienced CEO and Board Director, Chris previously led the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA) for seven years, delivering major policy outcomes and supporting businesses through the pandemic.
He has also held senior international trade and investment roles with the Australian and Queensland Governments, working across Australasia, North America, Latin America and Europe.
Based in Sydney, Chris is focused on strengthening the voice and impact of Australia’s $444 billion retail sector. He is also a passionate advocate for people with disabilities through D-Dads.
Principal Media Advisor
Australian Retail Council
Principal Media Advisor
Australian Retail Council
Kenny Heatley is a seasoned Australian broadcaster with more than two decades of experience across radio and television. He has been on the front line of some of the country’s biggest stories of the past decade, most recently as a senior journalist and news anchor at Sky News Australia.
His experience spans politics, finance and the economy, natural disasters and multinational crime, using a trademark delivery that is relatable, authoritative, and engaging.
Today, Kenny brings that newsroom edge to the national policy arena as Principal Media Advisor at the Australian Retail Council. In this role, he helps shape the public narrative of Australia’s retail sector – a $444 billion industry and the nation’s largest private-sector employer.
With a career spanning breaking news, live broadcasting and high-stakes media engagement, Kenny is known for his ability to cut through complexity with clarity and confidence.
Partner, Consumer Retail
Deloitte
Partner, Consumer Products & Retail
Deloitte
Damien is a recognised specialist in the Consumer Products and Retail sector, working with some of Australia’s most iconic retail and consumer brands to navigate an evolving consumer, competitive and regulatory landscape. He advises organisations across all stages of growth, helping clients address strategic challenges, providing audit and accounting advisory services, and connecting them with Deloitte’s broader capabilities to support their ambitions.
A long-standing leader in Retail, Wholesale and Distribution, Damien has been a contributing author of Deloitte’s annual Retail Report since its inception in 2012, providing insights into the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the sector.
Registration, Coffee & Networking
Welcome to Country
Keynote
Keynote: From Hype to Impact: Preparing Retail for the Age of Agentic AI
How retailers are using AI to personalise customer experiences, optimise marketing, improve search and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Hosted by:
Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Engagement & Marketing Officer, Australian Retail Council (ARC)
In conversation with
Morning Tea & Networking
Fireside Chat: Making AI Commercial: Turning Better Customer Experiences into Growth
Hosted by:
James Johnson, Enterprise Leader, Australia & New Zealand, Shopify
In conversation with
Blake England, Head of Digital Product, JB Hi-Fi
Practical applications of AI across forecasting, inventory, pricing, supply chain resilience and operational efficiency.
Hosted by:
Louise Heath, Partner, Retail & Consumer, Deloitte
Fireside Chat: Retail Leadership Spotlight
Inside one retailer’s AI transformation journey—from strategy to implementation
Hosted by:
Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Engagement & Marketing Officer, Australian Retail Council (ARC)
In conversation with
Vivek Pradhan, General Manager – Data, AI & Loyalty, Bunnings
Lunch & Networking
Keynote: The AI Frontier: How Leading Retailers Are Moving from Pilots to Scale
The session will cover the global state of AI in retail, where Australia sits, what leading retailers are doing to achieve outcomes at scale, and practical use cases across the retail value chain.
Presentation: The AI-Powered Store: Intelligence in the Hands of Store Teams
In this session, Snowflake will show how governed AI can bring together sales, inventory, customer, workforce and operating knowledge in one mobile experience. See a store manager use natural language to identify what needs attention, understand the cause and adjust priorities, without navigating multiple systems or another dashboard. The result is faster, better-informed decisions for store teams and a more responsive experience for
customers.
Demonstration: Your Future Workforce
How organisations are preparing their people, building AI capability and embedding AI into everyday work.
Hosted by:
Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Engagement & Marketing Officer, Australian Retail Council (ARC)
In conversation with
Fireside Chat:
Hosted by:
Kenny Heatley, Principal Media Advisor, Australian Retail Council (ARC)
In conversation with
Olivia Hitchens, Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer, LeaseR
Creating trusted AI through strong data, governance, cybersecurity, privacy and responsible implementation.
Hosted by:
Glenn Fahey, Chief Policy Officer & Chief Economist, Australian Retail Council (ARC)
In conversation with
Fireside Chat: Beyond Reputation: How AI Is Turning Trust into Revenue for Retail Brands
Hosted by:
Emily Dahdah, Director Marketing, Australian Retail Council (ARC)
In conversation with
Patricia Routledge, Head of Communications, IKEA Australia and New Zealand
Closing Remarks
Networking Drinks
Event concludes
Explore how retailers and technology partners are leveraging Al to enhance customer experience, strengthen engagement and drive commercial growth. From personalisation and loyalty to search, content and emerging commerce models, this stream focuses on the practical applications delivering measurable results and competitive advantage.
Discover how retailers and technology partners are using Al to optimise forecasting, pricing and operational decision-making. From demand planning and inventory management to margin optimisation and supply chain resilience, this stream focuses on practical applications that are helping retailers improve efficiency, reduce complexity and run smarter.
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Learn how retailers are creating the foundations for responsible and scalable Al adoption. Covering everything from data and systems integration to privacy, cybersecurity and governance, this stream explores the frameworks, safeguards and best practices helping organisations manage risk and build confidence as they accelerate their Al journeys.
The ARC Retail AI Summit is made possible through the support of our industry partners, bringing together leading technology providers, innovators and retailers to accelerate AI adoption across Australia’s retail sector.
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Interested in partnering with the ARC Retail AI Summit? Showcase your expertise, connect with senior retail decision-makers and position your organisation at the centre of Australia’s retail AI conversation.
If you’d like to showcase your brand at the forefront of the retail industry and connect directly with senior decision-makers, sponsoring the ARC Retail AI Summit 2026 is the perfect opportunity.
Sponsorship gives you maximum visibility across the event, aligns your brand with the industry’s leading AI conversations, and provides a platform to demonstrate your expertise and leadership in retail innovation.
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Join Australia’s retail leaders for a day of practical insights, executive networking and real-world AI case studies.
Attendees from retail organisations receive priority access to secure their place at the event.
Attendance is FREE, with limited places available.
Retailers currently have priority access to the ARC Retail AI Summit.
As a non-retailer, you can still join the waitlist now to express your interest to attend.
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