Register | iMedia Retail Summit NZ

Retail Summit 20 - 22 May 2026

Ōtautahi Christchurch | New Zealand

iMedia Retail Summit
New Zealand

20 – 22 May 2026

📍Chateau on the Park, Ōtautahi Christchurch

iMedia Retail Summit New Zealand is an exclusive, high-impact gathering bringing together Aotearoa’s retail changemakers and leading solution providers in a focused, collaborative environment designed to inspire learning, meaningful connections, and commercial growth.

Every attendee is personally qualified to maintain the premium calibre iMedia is renowned for:

Retailers attend by invitation and represent senior decision-makers from from New Zealand’s leading enterprise retail brands.
Networkers attend on a paid pass basis and must be a technology provider, agency, or consultancies serving enterprise-level retailers.

As an invited Retailer or approved Networker, you’ll join a curated community where every conversation delivers value, connections spark opportunities, and New Zealand’s retail leaders advance the evolution of modern commerce.

Review the categories below, then
submit your request to attend

Who Qualifies as a Retailer?

We extend exclusive invitations to senior ecommerce, digital product, and transformation professionals from NZ enterprise-level retail brands.

Retailer invitations are complimentary and include:

3 days of world-class conference content
Premium networking opportunities
Accommodation & hospitality at Chateau on the Park

~ Eligibility ~

✅ Senior-level role (decision-makers, department heads, managers, and budget owners)
✅ Representing an enterprise-level retailer (Annual company turnover of NZD $50M+)
✅ Actively interested in meeting, networking, and learning alongside industry peers and potential collaboration partners – in areas that support the following key business objectives:

Maximising Omnichannel Commerce & Conversion
Harnessing Data & Technology Innovation
Driving Customer Growth & Loyalty
Expanding Customer Acquisition & Brand Reach
Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience & Operational Efficiency

Who Qualifies as a Networker?

Vendors, technology providers, and agencies serving enterprise-level retail brands may apply as Networkers. With only a limited number of passes available, Networkers gain access to a high-quality, curated audience of senior retail professionals across three days.

Networker Passes must be purchased and include:

3 days of world-class conference content
1:1 pre-accepted meetings with attending Retailers
Premium networking opportunities
Accommodation & hospitality

~ Eligibility ~

✅ Professionals representing tech, service, or agency solutions for enterprise-level Retailers
✅ Businesses positioned to support Retailers in meeting key business objectives:

Maximising Omnichannel Commerce & Conversion (eCommerce platforms, marketplaces, CRO & UX, payments innovation, product discovery, unified commerce)
Harnessing Data & Technology Innovation (analytics & BI tools, AI & machine learning, data integration, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, retail media)
Driving Customer Growth & Loyalty (CRM & personalisation, loyalty programs, customer service & insights, retention strategy, subscription models)
Expanding Customer Acquisition & Brand Reach (performance marketing, content & SEO, social & influencer engagement, omnichannel campaigns, experiential marketing)
Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience & Operational Efficiency (inventory optimisation, fulfilment automation, logistics, supply chain visibility, sustainability & ESG)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Our range of sponsorship options provides a platform to showcase thought leadership and build brand awareness in front of NZ’s senior retail decision-makers. Speaking opportunities allow you to inspire new clients, engage directly with the audience, and demonstrate your solutions in a premium environment. Please indicate your interest when applying for a Networker pass.

Next Step: Submit Your Request

Spaces are extremely limited and highly sought-after.

👉 Select your category (Retailer or Networker) and complete the form to request your place at iMedia Retail Summit New Zealand 2026.

All requests are reviewed to ensure delegates meet the qualification criteria. Invitations and passes are approved on a first-come, first-served basis until all spaces are filled.