The LFRA conducts three annual national Forums for its’ members.  These Forums offer a unique opportunity for the Large Format Retail sector to get together to share information and ideas, address current issues and promote the needs of the Large Format Retail industry.

A typical Forum agenda sees an ‘in-camera’ session for LFRA Retail Members in the morning followed by sessions open to Associate members, followed by a luncheon and afternoon session for members and guests. The sessions feature guest speakers such as state planning ministers and high level industry leaders.

Each Forum is followed by a cocktail and networking session where LFRA members, government representatives and guests can share ideas and views in an informal setting over drinks and canapés.

To conclude the Forum a ‘members-only’ Post-Forum dinner is held.

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday 19th November, Melbourne
Emerging Leaders Event, hosted by RACV

Thursday 20th November, Melbourne 
LFRA Annual General Meeting (Retail members only) 
LFRA 2025 VIC Explore & Forum, 1 Hotel 
LFRA Post Forum Dinner, 1 Hotel

2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday 10th March, Sydney
Emerging Leaders Event, tba

Pre Forum Dinner, tba

Wednesday 11th March, Sydney 
Tuatara Structures NSW Explore & Forum, Crown Towers

Tuesday 21st April to 28th April 
LFRA Overseas Study Tour

Wednesday 27th May, Gold Coast, Queensland
Domestic Study Tour and Pre-Forum Dinner, Mondrian Gold Coast

Thursday 28th May, Gold Coast, Queensland
LFRA QLD Forum, Mondrian Gold Coast

Wednesday 9th September, Perth
Pre Forum Dinner, tba

Thursday 10th September, Perth
 LFRA WA Forum, Crown Towers

Wednesday 18th November, Melbourne
Emerging Leaders Event, tba

Thursday 19th November, Melbourne 
LFRA Annual General Meeting (Retail members only) 
LFRA 2026 VIC Explore & Forum, 1 Hotel Melbour