The Global Sourcing Expo is set to return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 18-20, 2025, with its highly anticipated Global Sourcing Seminar Series. The three-day event will bring together leaders in fashion, retail, and supply chains to discuss a range of forward-thinking topics.
The Seminar Series is designed to provide professionals with the strategies and tools needed to succeed in a rapidly changing market. Attendees can expect to gain insights on topics such as:
● Artificial intelligence (AI)
● Sustainability
● Fashion entrepreneurship
● Digital transformation
● Retail performance
● Brand storytelling
The program features a lineup of high-profile speakers and industry innovators who will offer practical case studies and discuss emerging technologies. These sessions are intended to provide actionable strategies that attendees can apply immediately to improve business resilience, adapt to consumer expectations, and create new growth opportunities.
AI and the future of business
A major theme of the seminars is the integration of AI into business. On the first day, Jenn Donovan, founder of Social Media & Marketing Australia, will present on "Future-Ready Marketing: Using AI to Boost Business". Donovan notes that she will discuss AI from a marketing perspective and how it can simplify marketing efforts. Ray Pastoors, a business coach and digital marketing expert, will address the impact of AI on search in his talk, "AI-Powered Search Changes the Game: Is Your Business Ready?". Carlin Diprose, an ANZ BPS HP & Intel Ambassador, will also explore AI in his session, "Revolutionizing the Digital Workspace: How AI is Transforming End-User Computing".
Sustainability and supply chains
The expo will also focus on sustainable practices. A panel discussion on November 18, titled "The Sustainable Packaging Revolution: Insights from a Global Pioneer," will be led by Robert Lockyer, Founder & Chief Client Officer of Delta Global. This session will explore the rise of sustainable packaging in fashion and beauty, including innovations like circularity and carbon tracking. Another seminar on November 19, led by Vinay Kumar of the Better Cotton Initiative, will highlight the role of supply chain actors in advancing sustainability goals for cotton. Additionally, Vandana Chaudhry, CEO of Andisor, will discuss how technology, including AI and analytics, is driving sustainability in logistics and supply chains.
Entrepreneurship and growth
For fashion entrepreneurs, Jude Kingston will present "Sourcing, Selling, Sustainability & Scaling – Empowering Fashion Entrepreneurs" on the first day of the expo. On the same day, a panel featuring Elizabeth Formosa, Kelly Slessor, and Christina Exie will discuss sourcing, scaling through eCommerce, and the role of AI in fashion growth. The third day will include a session by Marie-Claude Mallat, Founder and Director of MCMPR, on "Taking Your Brand to the World: The Power of PR," which will use case studies from iconic brands to illustrate how PR supports brand identity and global recognition.
The Global Sourcing Seminar Series is described as an essential forum for business leaders and innovators who want to stay ahead of the curve. Beyond expert knowledge, the event offers networking opportunities with peers and provides attendees with practical tools to drive success.
