Global Innovations in Retail 2026 | State of the Nation 33
Join five of the most influential and forward-thinking retail leaders at RDG’s Global Innovations in Retail 2026 CEO Community Leadership Breakfast event in Sydney, Feb ’26.
About Global Innovations in Retail 2026
Bringing together strategic minds and pioneers from Australia’s retail landscape, RDG’s State of the Nation 33 event will explore the emerging innovations, consumer behaviours, and technologies shaping the future of retail both locally and globally.
RDG’s exclusive Global Innovations in Retail breakfast event will feature keynote insights and discussions from these high-profile industry leaders:
- Michael Schneider – Managing Director, Bunnings Group Limited
- Jere Calmes – Chief Executive Officer, THE ICONIC
- Nicole Sheffield – Managing Director, Wesfarmers OneDigital
- Angus McDonald – Chief Operating Officer, Nick Scali Limited
This annual CEO event provides a unique platform for leaders to share perspectives, challenge assumptions, and collaborate on driving customer-centric transformation across the sector.
The event will be hosted by Brian Walker, recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent retail strategist and founder of Retail Doctor Group. With over 30 years’ experience building, advising, and transforming retail businesses both locally and internationally, Brian is a sought-after advisor and commentator known for his expertise in consumer insight, retail strategy, and business transformation.
Discussion will focus on the Global Innovations in Retail, and drivers reshaping Australasian performance across 2026:
- insight-led agility
- organisational fitness
- customer-centred innovation
- future retail trends
and the retail leadership required to compete in an increasingly global marketplace.
Join our CEO breakfast event
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Save the Date:
Friday, 27th February 2026
07:30 am to 10:00 am (AEDT)
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