After Dark
Our larger networking evenings bring retailers, brands and industry partners together beyond the conference floor.
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Retail Community Events
From conversations after the conference to shared experiences overseas, our events bring retailers, brands and industry partners together. Explore what’s on for the year and find the gatherings for you.
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Cocktail Evenings
Relaxed evenings to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people and continue the conversation after industry events.
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Delegation Safaris
Shared experiences for Australian and New Zealand retail leaders exploring international retail and making connections overseas.
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Retail Leaders Dinners
Private, invitation-only dinners for retail and consumer brand leaders. Small groups, candid conversation and meaningful connections under the Chatham House Rule.
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Our 2027 programme
6 events · Dates and venues marked provisional may change.
16 or 17 March 2027
Retail Fulfilment After Dark
Sydney
Alongside Akolade Retail Fulfilment
Connect with the retail fulfilment community at a flagship networking evening alongside Akolade Retail Fulfilment. Continue the conversations beyond the show and meet peers facing similar challenges.
Dates announced — registrations open closer to date
22 March 2027
Retail Community Vegas Safari
Las Vegas, USA
Alongside Shoptalk
A one-day Australian and New Zealand delegation experience before Shoptalk, combining lunch, store tours, a US expansion session and an ANZ welcome cocktail evening.
Dates announced — registrations open closer to date
11–13 May 2027
Retail Community 2nd Birthday
Gold Coast
Alongside Retail Fest
Celebrate our second birthday with the community at Retail Fest. After Dark anchors a wider programme of potential lunches, a cruise, golf and networking experiences; activities will be confirmed closer to the event.
Dates announced — registrations open closer to date
22 July 2027
Online Retailer After Dark
Sydney
Alongside Online Retailer & ORIAS
A major networking evening for the broader retail industry alongside Online Retailer. Bring the day's conversations into a relaxed setting and connect with people from across the community.
Dates announced — registrations open closer to date
22 or 23 September 2027 · Provisional
Retail Community Cocktail Evening · eTail
Sydney
Alongside eTail Australia Interactive
An evening of conversation and new connections alongside eTail Australia Interactive, bringing ecommerce leaders together away from the conference floor.
Dates announced — registrations open closer to date
29 September 2027
Retail Community Cocktail Evening · Marketplace
Sydney
Alongside Retail Tech Marketplace + Ecommerce Marketplace
Reconnect and meet fellow community members after Retail Tech Marketplace and Ecommerce Marketplace. A relaxed networking evening welcoming retailers across business sizes and roles.
Dates announced — registrations open closer to date