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.
Attendance is FREE, with limited places available and capped at one person per organisation — register early to secure your spot!
FREE attendance (limited places!)
– one attendee per organisation
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:
Founder & Managing Director
Good360 Australia
Founder & managing director
Good360 Australia
Alison Covington AM’s work with Good360 Australia is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring every person in Australia has access to essential goods, preventing the heartbreaking choices faced by many families, such as deciding between paying rent and buying school shoes for their children or a teacher quietly filling backpacks with supplies so students can arrive at school with confidence.
Her leadership transforms generous donations of essential items into moments of dignity and relief, whether supporting families in need or providing disaster relief to whole communities.
Alison is the visionary founder of Good360 Australia, a not-for-profit established to create an efficient, equitable, and sustainable pathway for businesses to redirect their surplus products to people in need.
Good360 runs Australia’s largest online marketplace to donate goods to people in need. This has provided dignity and equality to more than 5.2 million people across the country by linking 46M items of unsold brand-new goods from 600 retailers and manufacturers to 4,800 charities and disadvantaged schools to support their local communities.
Beyond operating as a technology-driven marketplace and logistics provider, Alison has positioned Good360 as a powerful voice for charities and schools. Her mission is three-fold: Elevating Awareness of the need for everyday essentials, facilitating the Donation of New Products, and ensuring a consistent, reliable supply through Wholesaling Essentials. This holistic model is driving the vision of an Australia where essential goods flow efficiently and sustainably.<
Alison’s work has been widely recognised for her dedication and work, including her appointment as AM (Member of the Order of Australia) in 2022.
Founder & Managing Director
Good360 Australia
Founder & managing director
Good360 Australia
Alison Covington AM’s work with Good360 Australia is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring every person in Australia has access to essential goods, preventing the heartbreaking choices faced by many families, such as deciding between paying rent and buying school shoes for their children or a teacher quietly filling backpacks with supplies so students can arrive at school with confidence.
Her leadership transforms generous donations of essential items into moments of dignity and relief, whether supporting families in need or providing disaster relief to whole communities.
Alison is the visionary founder of Good360 Australia, a not-for-profit established to create an efficient, equitable, and sustainable pathway for businesses to redirect their surplus products to people in need.
Good360 runs Australia’s largest online marketplace to donate goods to people in need. This has provided dignity and equality to more than 5.2 million people across the country by linking 46M items of unsold brand-new goods from 600 retailers and manufacturers to 4,800 charities and disadvantaged schools to support their local communities.
Beyond operating as a technology-driven marketplace and logistics provider, Alison has positioned Good360 as a powerful voice for charities and schools. Her mission is three-fold: Elevating Awareness of the need for everyday essentials, facilitating the Donation of New Products, and ensuring a consistent, reliable supply through Wholesaling Essentials. This holistic model is driving the vision of an Australia where essential goods flow efficiently and sustainably.<
Alison’s work has been widely recognised for her dedication and work, including her appointment as AM (Member of the Order of Australia) in 2022.
Founder & Managing Director
Good360 Australia
Founder & managing director
Good360 Australia
Alison Covington AM’s work with Good360 Australia is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring every person in Australia has access to essential goods, preventing the heartbreaking choices faced by many families, such as deciding between paying rent and buying school shoes for their children or a teacher quietly filling backpacks with supplies so students can arrive at school with confidence.
Her leadership transforms generous donations of essential items into moments of dignity and relief, whether supporting families in need or providing disaster relief to whole communities.
Alison is the visionary founder of Good360 Australia, a not-for-profit established to create an efficient, equitable, and sustainable pathway for businesses to redirect their surplus products to people in need.
Good360 runs Australia’s largest online marketplace to donate goods to people in need. This has provided dignity and equality to more than 5.2 million people across the country by linking 46M items of unsold brand-new goods from 600 retailers and manufacturers to 4,800 charities and disadvantaged schools to support their local communities.
Beyond operating as a technology-driven marketplace and logistics provider, Alison has positioned Good360 as a powerful voice for charities and schools. Her mission is three-fold: Elevating Awareness of the need for everyday essentials, facilitating the Donation of New Products, and ensuring a consistent, reliable supply through Wholesaling Essentials. This holistic model is driving the vision of an Australia where essential goods flow efficiently and sustainably.<
Alison’s work has been widely recognised for her dedication and work, including her appointment as AM (Member of the Order of Australia) in 2022.
Founder & Managing Director
Good360 Australia
Founder & managing director
Good360 Australia
Alison Covington AM’s work with Good360 Australia is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring every person in Australia has access to essential goods, preventing the heartbreaking choices faced by many families, such as deciding between paying rent and buying school shoes for their children or a teacher quietly filling backpacks with supplies so students can arrive at school with confidence.
Her leadership transforms generous donations of essential items into moments of dignity and relief, whether supporting families in need or providing disaster relief to whole communities.
Alison is the visionary founder of Good360 Australia, a not-for-profit established to create an efficient, equitable, and sustainable pathway for businesses to redirect their surplus products to people in need.
Good360 runs Australia’s largest online marketplace to donate goods to people in need. This has provided dignity and equality to more than 5.2 million people across the country by linking 46M items of unsold brand-new goods from 600 retailers and manufacturers to 4,800 charities and disadvantaged schools to support their local communities.
Beyond operating as a technology-driven marketplace and logistics provider, Alison has positioned Good360 as a powerful voice for charities and schools. Her mission is three-fold: Elevating Awareness of the need for everyday essentials, facilitating the Donation of New Products, and ensuring a consistent, reliable supply through Wholesaling Essentials. This holistic model is driving the vision of an Australia where essential goods flow efficiently and sustainably.<
Alison’s work has been widely recognised for her dedication and work, including her appointment as AM (Member of the Order of Australia) in 2022.
Founder & Managing Director
Good360 Australia
Founder & managing director
Good360 Australia
Alison Covington AM’s work with Good360 Australia is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring every person in Australia has access to essential goods, preventing the heartbreaking choices faced by many families, such as deciding between paying rent and buying school shoes for their children or a teacher quietly filling backpacks with supplies so students can arrive at school with confidence.
Her leadership transforms generous donations of essential items into moments of dignity and relief, whether supporting families in need or providing disaster relief to whole communities.
Alison is the visionary founder of Good360 Australia, a not-for-profit established to create an efficient, equitable, and sustainable pathway for businesses to redirect their surplus products to people in need.
Good360 runs Australia’s largest online marketplace to donate goods to people in need. This has provided dignity and equality to more than 5.2 million people across the country by linking 46M items of unsold brand-new goods from 600 retailers and manufacturers to 4,800 charities and disadvantaged schools to support their local communities.
Beyond operating as a technology-driven marketplace and logistics provider, Alison has positioned Good360 as a powerful voice for charities and schools. Her mission is three-fold: Elevating Awareness of the need for everyday essentials, facilitating the Donation of New Products, and ensuring a consistent, reliable supply through Wholesaling Essentials. This holistic model is driving the vision of an Australia where essential goods flow efficiently and sustainably.<
Alison’s work has been widely recognised for her dedication and work, including her appointment as AM (Member of the Order of Australia) in 2022.
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.
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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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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Afterpay is a buy now, pay later service that helps customers shop with flexibility and supports businesses growth. Shoppers can split their purchase into four interest-free payments made over time, making it easier to budget and buy what they need, when they need it.
Merchants get paid upfront, while Afterpay manages the payment schedule with the customer. Afterpay works both online and in-store and is easy to add to existing checkout systems.Millions of customers actively use Afterpay, giving businesses access to a large and engaged audience. With built-in marketing support and a smooth checkout experience, Afterpay helps brands attract new customers, drive repeat purchases, and stay competitive in today’s retail landscape – creating value for both shoppers and merchants.
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.
Connect with us today to explore this opportunity.
Join Australia’s retail leaders for a day of practical insights, executive networking and real-world AI case studies.
Attendance is FREE, with limited places available and capped at one person per organisation.
Register early to secure your spot!
