Melbourne, Australia

Retail & FMCG Transformation PPM Melbourne 2026

KEY INFORMATION

Melbourne, Australia

October 28-29, 2026
07:30 - 18:30 Local Time
80+
participants
25+
leading speakers
7+
hours of networking
10+
case studies, presentations, panels & fireside chats
10+
interactive breakout sessions (Workshops, Roundtables)
2
days

What to expect

The Retail & FMCG Transformation & PPM Summit is a senior-level meeting point for Australian retail and FMCG leaders, focused on forecasting, supply chain, systems, and portfolio transformation. 

As organisations face increasing complexity and pressure to execute change more effectively, this summit provides practical insights into how leading companies are delivering transformation with stronger alignment, clearer prioritisation, and measurable outcomes. 

Conference format

Our 3-day conference is designed to help you in various key areas, such as resource constraints, managing complex portfolios, or confidently navigating AI adoption in PPM.

In addition to our trusted formats – Keynotes, Case Studies, and Panel Discussions – we are introducing new interactive sessions to deepen learning and real-world application:

TOOLKIT WORKSHOPS

Engage in real-time problem-solving and collaboration through hands-on experiences with peers and experts.

Think-Tank Discussions

Leave with actionable strategies, toolkits, and best practices.

Fireside Chats

Gain deep, focused insights into the challenges industry leaders face and how they overcome them. Learn from their strategies and approaches.

DAY 1

Strategic Alignment & Portfolio Impact

Focus: Building strong connections between corporate strategy and portfolio priorities.
Explore how to elevate PPM as a strategic partner that aligns scientific, commercial, and organizational goals to drive greater portfolio impact.

DAY 2

Cross-Functional Excellence & Execution

Focus: Achieving results through a balance of technology and human leadership. Learn best practices and tools for empowering cross-functional collaboration—where AI supports, not replaces, human judgment, leadership, and team dynamics.

DAY 3

Resource Mastery, Capabilities & Toolkits

Focus: Optimizing resources, building capabilities, and applying modern PPM methodologies. Discover how to create a resilient, scalable project culture through improved resource management, skill development, and next-generation tools.

Track 1

Medical Device Project & Portfolio Management
Unlock the pursuit of excellence in project management with insights from industry leaders. Learn about strategic planning, stakeholder relationships mastery, agile methodologies, and effective data management in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape across all domains, including R&D, clinical development, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and business development.
  • Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
  • Supply Chain Disruptions
  • Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
  • Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
  • Agile PPM for Medical Devices
  • Optimizing Resource Allocation
  • Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
  • Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

Track 2

Medical Device SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
World’s greatest minds in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, data analysis, reporting, government policy, and innovative technology united under the Why Summits will delve into cybersecurity, regulatory challenges, patient safety and human factors engineering. You can expect networking with like-minded professionals and learn the latest trends, challenges, and game-changing ideas.
  • Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
  • Supply Chain Disruptions
  • Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
  • Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
  • Agile PPM for Medical Devices
  • Optimizing Resource Allocation
  • Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
  • Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs

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Event HIGHLIGHTS

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Keynotes & Case Studies
think tanks
Roundtables
workshops
Workshops
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Panel discussions
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Networking
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Post-conference networking

Key takeaways

Improving forecasting accuracy and planning confidence
Strengthening supply chain visibility, resilience, and execution
Delivering major systems and transformation programmes more effectively
Using stronger project and portfolio management to prioritise investments and resources
Aligning business, finance, operations, and technology around shared transformation goals
Turning large-scale change into measurable business value

Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.

Join us at the Retail & FMCG Transformation & PPM Summit 2026 to shape the future of forecasting, supply chain, and portfolio transformation – and take home the insights, tools, and connections to deliver smarter planning, stronger execution, and measurable business value. 

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Who should attend?

This summit is designed for senior leaders across retail and FMCG responsible for transformation, execution, planning, and business performance, including: 

  • Project, Program and Portfolio Management leaders 
  • PMO leaders and transformation directors 
  • Business transformation and change management executives 
  • Forecasting, demand planning, and S&OP leaders 
  • Supply chain, logistics, and operations leaders 
  • ERP, enterprise systems, and digital transformation executives 
  • Finance transformation, FP&A, and business planning leaders 
  • Commercial planning and category transformation leaders 
  • Data, analytics, and AI leaders supporting business transformation 
  • Retail and FMCG executives responsible for cross-functional delivery and strategic initiatives 

Event partners

Event registration

2 DAY CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION
AUD$ 3399
  • Access to all conference sessions
  • Access to all networking activities during the conference
  • Conference materials
  • Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
  • Networking lunch

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