The Malls of the Future Summit is the physical retail industry’s premier national event focused on creating retail destinations that attract shoppers and deliver value to tenants, landlords and investors.
It’s where leaders from across the strategy, operations, investment, development, asset management, technology and sustainability functions have come together since 2023 to look at the many ways that today’s consumer is driving the need to reshape retail spaces and foster innovative new approaches within the industry.
In 2025 we’ll be delivering a multi-track conference and exhibition designed to provide world-class learning and networking opportunities to 350+ top executives.
2025 THEME & PROGRAM
The emergence of e-commerce and structural shifts in the way consumers want to spend their time and money is reshaping the nature of retail destinations, be they shopping centres, high streets or retail parks. While these structural shifts are creating tenancy challenges, they are also driving new store concepts and demand from brands looking for the optimal physical space in retail destinations.
Retailers have become super-focused on finding the most strategic and/or convenient locations in order to get access to the right consumers and use their stores to raise brand awareness and drive sales. And forward thinking landlords are increasing the level of investment into their assets in order to maintain values and enhance returns.
But what more can landlords and investors do to mitigate risk and even capitalise on this shift? How can retailers find the best strategic locations for their stores? And how can retailers and landlords work together more effectively to create destinations that consumers want to visit, stay, feel secure and purchase.
This will be the focus for the 3rd annual Malls of the Future Summit, which will bring together retail landlords, investors, centre managers, tech enablers and the experience economy to create successful shopping destinations.
Malls of the Future Summit will feature:
- 2 day conference featuring over 80 senior leaders
- Dedicated breakout tracks focused on “Technology, Innovation and In-Store Experience” and “Shopping Centre Security”
- 350+ attendees
- Exhibition with 30+ booths
- High profile networking functions
- Cocktail Reception & Dinner
