2026 Advisory Board

Meet the industry leaders shaping our Retail Summit 2026 with their diverse expertise across e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behaviour. Their guidance ensures our summit remains at the forefront of industry trends, sparking insightful discussions and revealing strategies for navigating the dynamic world of retail.

Dr Duane Varan

CEO
MediaScience

Dr. Duane Varan is CEO of MediaScience®, a global pioneer in lab-based research integrating biometrics, facial coding, eye tracking, reaction time testing and other new advanced methods in better understanding the emotional dimensions of people's media encounters. Dr. Varan is also CEO of Hark Connect - MediaScience’s qualitative research tech platform. Dr. Varan is the recipient of a number of awards including the Australian Prime Minister's Award for University Teacher of the Year.

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2026 Advisory Board

Dr Duane Varan

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