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.
In addition, either a Pre/Post Forum Dinner is held.
2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday 9th September, Perth
Perth Study Tour coaches hosted by Vend Property & Transact Capital
Wednesday 9th September, Perth
Arise Developments & Satterley’s Pre Forum Dinner, Meat & Wine Co., South Central
Thursday 10th September, Perth
Centuria LFRA 2026 WA Forum, Crown Events, Astral 1 & 2.
Wednesday 18th November, Melbourne
Emerging Leaders Event hosted by Grosvenor Engineering Group
Wednesday 18th November, Melbourne
Pre-Forum Dinner, tba
Thursday 19th November, Melbourne
LFRA Annual General Meeting (Retail members only)
Associated Projects LFRA 2026 VIC Explore & Forum, 1 Hotel Melbourne
The tours are led by Buchan Principal & Director, Phil Schoutrop.
Past Overseas Study Tours have visited the following cities:
2026 Denver & Phoenix
2025 Dallas & Miami
2023 Amsterdam, Eindhoven & Dusseldorf
2022 San Francisco, San Jose & Los Angeles
2019 Almhult, Sweden, Copenhagen & London
2018 Osaka & Tokyo
2017 Chicago & Los Angeles
2016 Berlin, Paris & Lille
2015 Denver & New York City
2014 Vancouver, Seattle & Dallas
2013 London, Amsterdam & Brussels
2012 Los Angeles & San Francisco
2010 Singapore & Kuala Lumpur
If you are not a member and wish to enquire about attending an LFRA event, please call Michelle Wong at 03 9859 5000 or [email protected]
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