Speakers

Conference Speakers

Meet the Speakers

Twenty-nine voices from government, academia, industry and entrepreneurship — shaping the future of the wholesale & retail sector. Select a speaker to read their full biography.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

What We Aim to Achieve

The conference is designed to:

Promote Research and Evidence-Based Planning: Strengthen the role of research in informing skills planning, policy development, and programme implementation across the sector.
Drive Sector Innovation: Explore innovative approaches that improve competitiveness, productivity, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Strengthen Skills Development Systems: Align education and training with current and future labour market needs within the wholesale and retail sector.
Encourage Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: Create opportunities for engagement between government, industry, labour, academia, research institutions, and development partners.
Shape the Future of Work: Generate practical insights on digital transformation, automation, data-driven retail, and evolving workforce demands.