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.
2024 CALENDAR REMAINING EVENTS
Wednesday 13th November, Melbourne, 111 Cecil Street, South Melbourne
LFRA Annual General Meeting (Retail members only) 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm – Level 5, Micdrop
LFRA Cocktail and Networking Event, Luminare, South Melbourne 6.00 – 9.00 pm (All members) – Entry via Browns Lane.
2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday 5th March, Sydney
Emerging Leaders Event
Thursday 6th March, Sydney
LFRA NSW Explore & Forum, Crown Towers
Post Forum Dinner, TBA
Monday 5th – Saturday 10th May, USA
LFRA Overseas Study Tour, Miami, Florida & Dallas, Texas
Tuesday 27th May, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Domestic Study Tour and Pre-Forum Dinner, Novotel, Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 28th May, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
LFRA QLD Forum, Novotel, Sunshine Coast
Thursday 21st August, Melbourne
LFRA Gala Awards Dinner, Crown Palladium
Wednesday 19th November, Sydney
LFRA Annual General Meeting (Retail members only) 5 pm-5.50 pm
LFRA Cocktail and Networking Event, TBA, 6-9 pm (All members)
The tours are led by Buchan Principal & Director, Phil Schoutrop.
Past Overseas Study Tours have visited the following cities:
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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