Australia’s most celebrated interior designer and star of Channel 9’s The Block, Shaynna Blaze, will be at the Melbourne Gift & Lifestyle Fair on Saturday, 3rd February, 2024. In a highly anticipated appearance, Shaynna will share her expertise and insights into the latest trends and designs for the year ahead.
Joining Shaynna will be speaker, broadcaster and author, Jo Stanley, who will be presenting on wellness, mindfulness and work/life balance, all important topics for people in the retail business, particularly small business owners.
The Melbourne Gift & Lifestyle Fair, which takes place from February 3-5th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), unites industry suppliers and retail buyers across broad categories including homewares, decoration, fashion and accessories and so much more.
The Melbourne Gift & Lifestyle Fair attracts hundreds of retail buyers who are looking for products that will make their year. The buyers come from retail businesses across independents, online and include homeware retailers, interior designers, contractors, hotel owners, restaurateurs, garden centre owners and much, much more! This is the retail industry’s chance to see, touch and experience new products in person and establish relationships with beneficial supply partners. This Gift & Lifestyle Fair is Melbourne’s all encompassing sourcing marketplace – facilitating connections between retailer buyers, exhibitors and marketers.
The timing of the Melbourne event will allow retailers to stock up after Christmas, as well as get a feel for upcoming Autumn/Winter ranges, with exhibitors showcasing their newest ranges and upcoming trends for the year.
Attendees of the Melbourne Gift & Lifestyle Fair can expect the opportunity to:
- Gain Exclusive Insights: Shaynna Blaze will provide invaluable insights into the hottest trends and design inspirations for 2024. Her expertise will help retailers stay at the forefront of interior design. Attendees can ask questions, seek advice, and learn from her wealth of experience.
- Hear from Jo Stanley about wellness, mindfulness and work/life balance so that you can go into 2024 with the right mindset and approach to health to ensure you and your business thrive.
- Network with Industry Peers: The Melbourne Gift & Lifestyle Fair provides a unique platform for attendees to connect with fellow design professionals, retailers, and potential collaborators.
- Discover Unique Products: Explore a wide range of innovative and unique products showcased by exhibitors at the fair.
- Free Admission: This incredible opportunity comes at no cost! Attendees with a relevant business can simply register for their free ticket and with this access Shaynna Blaze and Jo Stanley’s sessions and the entire fair without any entry fee.
Mark your calendars and join us at the Melbourne Gift & Lifestyle Fair for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration and networking. This event promises to ignite your creativity and provide you with the tools you need to thrive in the world of interior design and retail.
Registration for the event is available online at https://giftfairevents.com.au/melbourne/.
Dream Ball will be held on Friday, 03 May, 2024
An incredible array of prizes will be up for grabs.
Your generosity is needed now more than ever to ensure thousands more cancer patients across Australia can face their diagnosis with confidence.
Secure your tickets today in support of the Look Good Feel Better program.
Look Good Feel Better is a free national community service program, dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side-effects caused by treatment for any type of cancer.
Run by the Cancer Patients Foundation – an independent not-for-profit organisation, not affiliated with any other cancer charity or support service – Look Good Feel Better receives no government funding.
It is the generosity of the community through financial contributions, product donations and time that allows for the service to be provided to cancer patients free-of-charge.
Naturally Good returns 3-4 June 2024 at the ICC Sydney.
There has been a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with natural and organic alternatives becoming the preferred choice. Businesses are having to adapt, rethink, and update their product ranges to meet the rapidly changing demand. It is important, now more than ever, to be at the forefront of this change.
Naturally Good serves as the perfect platform to keep on top of what’s happening in the natural and organic industry. Meet face-to-face with eager buyers after your products. Discover the newest trends and products in the market.
It’s your chance to grow your business and your profits.
For over 15 years, the Online Retailer Conference & Expo has been Australia’s largest gathering for e-commerce and tech solutions, connecting thousands of professionals in e-commerce, digital, and marketing with the best solutions, the latest technology, and essential insights.
Online Retailer is a gateway to the latest in e-commerce innovation, unparalleled networking opportunities, brand exposure, and industry-leading content. Engage with Australia’s top solution providers, international and local e-commerce leaders, and thousands of like-minded professionals dedicated to a tech-led future for retail.
Online Retailer is the industry’s premier meeting place, attracting a diverse mix of attendees across digital, retail, technology, marketing, and e-commerce sectors. Industries represented include Personal and Recreational Goods, B2B Services, Fashion and Apparel, Toys, Electronics, Games, Daily Deals and Marketplaces, Homewares and Appliances, Media, IT, Finance and Services, Groceries and Liquor, and Department and Variety Stores.
Elevate your e-commerce experience at #OnlineRetailer 2024.
Details:
- Date: 24 – 25 July 2024
- Place: ICC Sydney
- Event Type: Conference, Expo, Networking
- Contact Email: info@onlineretailer.com
- Website: Online Retailer
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is pleased to announce this year’s Pharmacy Assistant National Conference will be held from 5 – 7 September, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney.
In 2023, the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference (PA2023) was held in conjunction with Pharmacy Connect, an annual Pharmacy Guild event for pharmacists and pharmacy owners,and this year will be the same.
The new look trade exhibition is open to both events, with the 50-plus stand trade exhibition providing pharmacy assistants with access to even more industry suppliers demonstrating the latest industry products and services.
The Conference also features the announcement of national winner of the highly regarded Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award.
A new survey by The Culture Institute of Australia reveals that 75% of Australian workers have experienced toxic work cultures in the last five years. The study, involving 273 companies, highlights senior leadership as a key contributor, with 47% of respondents pointing to leadership failures. The findings call for urgent attention to cultural leadership, as the country’s premier workplace culture conference, CultureCon 2024, approaches.
Scheduled for October 22 at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse, CultureCon will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention, as the keynote speaker.
Other notable presenters include David Larocca, CEO of EY Oceania; Georgie Harmon, CEO of Beyond Blue; and Rob Woodhouse, CEO of Swimming Australia. Renowned journalist Tracey Spicer will serve as the event’s MC, bringing her expertise and insight to the day’s proceedings.
The conference aims to address toxic work environments, with a focus on AI’s impact, cultural leadership, and creating high-performing cultures. Notable statistics from the survey include:
- 98% of workers consider workplace culture important, with 81% rating it as extremely important.
- 79% of women report toxic work experiences, compared to 61% of men.
- 45% doubt their employers are ensuring psychological safety.
CultureCon will provide leaders with strategies to build positive, productive workplaces amidst evolving norms like the “right to disconnect.” Tickets start at $695.
The 26th edition of Cosmoprof Asia, organized by BolognaFiere Group and Informa Markets, was held in Hong Kong from 12 to 15 November 2023.
The event took place at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, a 118,900sqm world-class exhibition center that welcomed 2,472 exhibitors from 44 countries and regions and more than 65,582 participants from 119 nations. Cosmoprof Asia 2023 offered a broad global perspective on key beauty trends through the presence of 17 national pavilions.
Through the Buyer Program, 400 selected buyers were hosted from 45 countries and regions, including Australia, ASEAN countries, India, Korea, Japan, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
The Match&Meet platform enabled the arrangement of scheduled meetings between suppliers and companies, once again proving to be one of the most appreciated services for buyers and exhibitors, increasing chances for the development of new commercial partnerships.
Cosmoprof Asia 2023 also offered special initiatives and projects enriching the experience of attendees and companies. In particular, during the 23 education sessions of the CosmoTalks, international experts and analysts discussed sustainability, digital evolution and market strategies.
In 2024, the 27th edition of the event will be held in Hong Kong:
Cosmopack Asia: November 12-14, 2024 (AsiaWorld-Expo)
Cosmoprof Asia: November 13-15, 2024 (Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre)
Early Bird registration is now open for the 2025 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2025). Next year’s conference will take place on the Gold Coast from Thursday 20 March to Saturday 22 March 2025 and will feature a refreshed look and feel.
Early Bird registration offers delegates the chance to save up to $120 on full conference registration, which includes access to all conference sessions and recordings, the Trade Exhibition, and Welcome Reception.
In addition to the Early Bird offer, the first 200 delegates to book will also receive an EXTRA 10% off the Early Bird price by entering the code ‘FIRST200’ when registering. Conference Chairman, Kos Sclavos AM, encourages all prospective delegates to take advantage of this great offer while it is available.
“As the premier pharmacy event of the year, I encourage delegates to book early and take advantage of the Early Bird registration offer to ensure they get the best deal possible,” said Mr Sclavos.
Mr Sclavos shared that coming out of a year of significant positive change for the community pharmacy industry, APP2025 is not a conference to be missed and the theme perfectly sets the tone for what the industry can expect in 2025.
“The conference theme, ‘unlocking your opportunities,’ perfectly encompasses the tone for 2025,” remarked Mr Sclavos. “2024 saw significant change in community pharmacy, including the signing of the 8CPA and commencement of trials and pilots across Australia allowing community pharmacists to practise to their full scope.”
Mr Sclavos went on to say that “2025 will be about making the most off the opportunities coming out of these changes and exploring the future of community pharmacy. What better way to be at the forefront than to attend the largest pharmacy conference in the southern hemisphere!”
APP is the largest pharmacy conference and trade exhibition in the southern hemisphere, attracting up to 7,000 Australian and international delegates each year. APP is The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s flagship event, and the conference’s focus on new topics and latest innovations have made it an industry favourite.
The conference offers a three-day education program plus pre-conference workshops, more than 450 stand trade exhibitions, and exciting social functions. As planning continues, the conference program will be made available in November.
Book your early bird registration now and receive an additional 10% with the code ‘FIRST200’!
The 56th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will take place from Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 March 2025.
All salons will open simultaneously from Thursday, March 20:
– Cosmopack, dedicated to the supply chain and Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics, that hosts companies and retail operators for the Perfumery and Cosmetics sector, will close on Saturday, March 22.
– Cosmo Hair, Nail & Beauty Salon, dedicated to the professional channel, will close on Sunday, March 23.
FACTS & FIGURES 2024
248,500+ operators from more than 150 countries
3,000+ exhibiting companies from 69 countries
30 country pavilions