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 18th November, Melbourne

Emerging Leaders Event hosted by VerdeOS

Wednesday 18th November, Melbourne

Pre-Forum Dinner, hosted by RACV Commercial Energy Solutions

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

2027 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday 2nd March, Sydney

Emerging Leaders, tba

Tuesday 2nd March, Sydney

Pre-Forum Dinner, tba

Wednesday 3rd March, Sydney

LFRA 2027 NSW Forum, Crown Towers

Wednesday 28th April to Wednesday 5th May

Overseas Study Tour – Hong Kong & Seoul

Tuesday 1st June, Brisbane

Study Tour, Brisbane to Gold Coast

Tuesday 1st June, Gold Coast

Pre-Forum Dinner, tba

Wednesday 2nd June, Gold Coast

Fitness Cartel LFRA 2026 Gold Coast Forum

Mondrian Hotel

Wednesday 27th October, Sydney

LFRA Gala Awards Dinner

Ilumina, Level1, 1 Elizabeth Street

Tuesday 30th November, Melbourne

Emerging Leaders, tba

Tuesday 30th November, Melbourne

Pre-Forum Dinner, tba

Wednesday 1st December, Melbourne

LFRA Annual General Meeting (Retail members only) 

LFRA 2026 VIC Forum

1 Hotel Melbourne