ecommerce conferences.

Rebranded from the Billion Dollar Sellers Summit, this Nashville gathering brings together 40+ presenters for tactical, omni-channel sessions aimed at marketplace sellers ranging from new founders to nine-figure operators. Programming spans Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify, and Walmart.com, with a strong emphasis on how AI is reshaping ecommerce execution. A dedicated startup founder track sits alongside advanced content for established sellers.

The 26th DTC National Conference gathers pharmaceutical direct-to-consumer marketing leaders, agencies, and regulatory experts in Boston for three days of brand case studies, creative strategy discussions, and spend/ROI analysis. Attendees can expect coverage of FDA guidance and AI applications in healthcare marketing, plus the DTC Ad Awards, Hall of Fame, Top Marketers, and Agency Vanguard recognitions. It positions itself as the largest annual gathering focused exclusively on DTC Rx marketing.

The 26th annual DTC National Conference gathers pharma marketers, agency leaders, and healthcare communicators at Boston's Westin Copley Place to examine the state and future of direct-to-consumer Rx marketing. Programming mixes brand case studies, creative strategy, ROI analyses, and sessions on AI applications with four industry awards ceremonies recognizing top DTC campaigns, agencies, and marketers.

The DTC National Conference is the largest annual gathering focused exclusively on direct-to-consumer prescription drug marketing, drawing brand leaders, agencies, and regulatory experts. Its 26th edition covers brand case studies, creative strategy, spending and ROI benchmarks, FDA compliance, and AI in healthcare marketing, and it also hosts the DTC Ad Awards, DTC Hall of Fame, Top DTC Marketers, and Agency Vanguard Awards.

Sellers Summit 2026 is a capped, workshop-style conference in Fort Lauderdale for physical-product ecommerce founders selling on Amazon, Shopify, and emerging channels like TikTok Shop. With attendance limited to 200 sellers and speakers who actively run their own 7- and 8-figure brands, the event emphasizes hands-on tactics across sourcing, paid ads, AI tooling, SEO/AEO, and live content. Optional mastermind tracks provide small-group hot seats for higher-revenue sellers and content-focused brand builders.

Keynotes: Steve ChouSponsors:LG OptapexRPC LogisticsBuchalterBullseye Sellers

An annual gathering for direct-to-consumer industry leaders, organized by DTC Perspectives at Boston's Westin Copley Place. The three-day program mixes keynote sessions, workshops, and networking aimed at marketers, brand owners, and operators navigating DTC channels, with a noticeable healthcare and pharma-marketing slant given the sponsor roster.

The UK & Europe edition of the B2B eCommerce World conference series gathers manufacturers, distributors, and digital commerce leaders in London for two days of workshops, strategy sessions, and peer networking. Produced by the B2B eCommerce Association, it targets executives steering B2B digital transformation across the region, with practitioner case studies from brands like Schneider Electric, ABB, and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.

Retail Technology Show 2026 brings together retailers and technology vendors at London's ExCeL Centre for two days of demos, networking, and sessions focused on modernizing store operations, unifying tech stacks, and improving customer experiences. NewStore will be exhibiting at stand Y48 to showcase its omnichannel POS and inventory platform.

Forrester's flagship B2B event gathers marketing, sales, customer success, and product leaders in Phoenix to confront what the firm calls the "GTM Singularity" — the collapse of legacy go-to-market models under AI-driven buyer autonomy. Attendees get research-backed frameworks, analyst one-on-ones, and tracks spanning GTM transformation, buyer experience, measurement, and AI agents, with an immersive simulated B2B buying environment as a differentiator.

Gladly Connect Live gathers customer experience, support, and service teams to explore how AI is reshaping CX operations, with particular relevance for ecommerce and Shopify-based brands. The multi-day Atlanta event emphasizes practical implementation — AI in support workflows, conversation design, and performance measurement — through breakouts, panels, and informal networking rather than high-level overviews.

B2B Online Chicago 2026 gathers digital, ecommerce, and marketing leaders from manufacturers and distributors to trade playbooks on omnichannel growth, customer experience, and data-driven buyer journeys. The three-day program moves from foundational strategy and internal buy-in to omnichannel scaling and forward-looking topics like AI and CRM adoption. It's geared toward CMOs, ecommerce heads, and digital transformation leaders who want candid peer conversations rather than vendor pitches.

Retail Fest 2026 is Australia's retailer-led gathering on the Gold Coast, focused on cutting waste, embracing AI, and building efficient, scalable commerce operations. The three-day program blends keynotes, panels, deep-dive workshops, curated 1:1 hosted meetings, and an exhibition hall connecting retailers with solution providers and investors. Expect 110+ speakers, 70+ sponsors, and roughly 1,500+ participants from the ANZ retail and ecommerce community.

Shop! MarketPlace 2026 is a retail-focused trade show and conference in New Orleans bringing together suppliers, manufacturers and service providers behind in-store consumer experiences. The program blends keynote sessions, SmartStation presentations, an exhibit floor, retail inspiration tours of NOLA, and the Shop! Awards Reception honoring OMA, Global and Design Award winners.

Gorgias Connect New York 2026 kicks off Gorgias's ecommerce roadshow with a one-day gathering of CX and ecommerce leaders in Manhattan. Attendees dig into customer experience strategy, automation, and the tactics actually moving the needle for DTC brands. The event frames itself as part of Gorgias's "Intelligence Factory" series bridging operators, tooling, and AI-driven support.

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Hosted by Invenco at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, the Retail Technology Conference USA 2026 brings together retail leaders, technologists, and solution providers to explore emerging tools and strategies shaping the sector. The four-day program features discussions, demos, and networking aimed at decision-makers navigating retail transformation.

MRMC26 gathers marketplace and digital platform operators in San Francisco for three days focused on trust & safety, compliance, legal, and risk management challenges unique to multi-sided platforms. The program emphasizes peer learning and cross-functional dialogue between platform teams, fintech partners, regulators, and investors rather than vendor pitches.

Pulse eCommerce Summit is a two-day London gathering for ambitious high-growth retailers and brands, with a strong skew toward fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Hosted by consultancy Vervaunt at The Brewery, it pairs retailer-heavy attendance (free for retailers) with sessions on internationalisation, performance marketing, loyalty, omnichannel and AI. The event is known for its brand-led speaker line-up and fringe entertainment programme.

SubSummit is the flagship gathering of the Subscription Trade Association (SUBTA), convening 2,000+ executives and operators building subscription, membership, and recurring-revenue businesses. Attendees span DTC startups, enterprise brands like Netflix and Porsche, SaaS, media, streaming, and investor communities focused on consumer retention and product experience.

The DTC Symposium 2026 is a focused one-day programming track for direct-to-consumer brand leaders, co-located with The Lead Summit at Pier 36 in New York City. Included with Lead Summit registration, it gathers 750+ DTC operators to discuss customer acquisition, retention, wholesale expansion, and omnichannel growth. Sessions feature founders and executives from brands like Mid-Day Squares, Whisker, Beekman 1802, and Rainbow Shops.

Shopify Meetup CEE 2026 is the second edition of the region's official Shopify gathering, bringing together merchants, agencies, app developers and ecosystem partners at Grand Hotel Bucharest for a single-day program of main-stage talks, parallel workshops and networking. It caters to Shopify store operators and builders across Central and Eastern Europe looking for practical growth tactics and community connections.

Co-located with The Lead Summit at Pier 36 in New York, The DTC Symposium gathers more than 750 direct-to-consumer leaders across marketing, ecommerce, retail, and operations to exchange growth strategies. The program features founder stories, benchmarking roundtables, 1-on-1 case studies, and a pitch competition spotlighting eight emerging brands. It's tailored for DTC operators looking to benchmark tactics with peers from high-growth and scaled brands alike.

Commerce AI Summit 2026 is a one-day, invite-verified gathering in the City of London for commercial leaders at customer-facing businesses who want a practical framework for putting AI to work across customer experience, operations, and stakeholder engagement. The free-to-attend format is deliberately vendor-free, keeping the room focused on practitioner peer exchange. It is part of the wider RetailX events programme running alongside retail media and FMCG summits.

Commerce AI Summit 2026 is a one-day, in-person RetailX event at The Minster Building in London aimed at commercial, digital and innovation leaders in retail and brands. The format mixes a fast "AI Threenote," expert panels, closed-door roundtables and curated 1-to-1 meetings, with vendor seats excluded to keep the room focused on retailer priorities.

Shoptalk Europe gathers retail and e-commerce leaders in Barcelona for three days focused on the continent's retail transformation agenda. The event convenes brands, retailers, and technology providers around emerging commerce models, digital experience, and operational innovation. It serves as the European counterpart to Shoptalk's flagship US show, with a community-oriented format combining keynotes and an exhibition floor.

Shopware Community Day is the vendor's flagship annual gathering in Cologne, bringing together merchants, developers, agency partners, and ecommerce leaders from its global ecosystem. The event pairs roadmap reveals and product news with community networking, making it a focal point for anyone building on the Shopware platform.

An invitation-only executive assembly hosted by Millennium Alliance at The Line in Austin, bringing together retail COOs, CIOs, and merchandising leaders from Fortune 1000 brands. The two-day program centers on digital transformation, merchandising innovation, and applied automation, with curated peer-to-peer sessions rather than open-registration keynotes. Past attendees have included senior leaders from Abercrombie & Fitch, Dollar General, Lululemon, Foot Locker, and PetSmart.

CommerceNext Growth Show is an annual gathering in New York City for digital, marketing, and technology leaders from retail and DTC brands. The two-day event emphasizes peer-to-peer connection, actionable insights on growth strategy, and matchmaking between retailers and technology partners across AI, personalization, and ecommerce. Attendees include executives from brands like Tapestry, Estée Lauder, J. Crew, Home Depot, Walmart, Sephora, and Gap.

A boutique, one-day congress at The Shard gathering senior B2B ecommerce leaders from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and brands across Europe. The 2026 edition focuses on AI-powered pricing and content, autonomous operations, and margin strategy, with a curated 3:1 brand-to-vendor ratio, ~20 speakers, and structured 1-2-1 meetings. Ideal for digital commerce directors navigating radical transformation in B2B channels.

DotDev 2026 is Shopify's two-day developer conference in Toronto, built for partners, agencies, and developers building on the Shopify platform. Attendees get hands-on time with new APIs and extensions, direct access to the product teams shipping them, and technical talks alongside go-to-market sessions. The event blends product demos, workshops, lightning talks, and after-hours networking including a closing block party.

Online Retailer returns to ICC Sydney in July 2026 as Australia's largest ecommerce conference and expo, drawing 3,500+ digital, retail and marketing professionals. The two-day program features 200+ speakers and 150+ solution providers covering ecommerce strategy, customer experience, marketing and retail technology. Free visitor registration is available to qualifying retailers.

eTail East gathers senior retail and ecommerce leaders from major North American brands for several days of peer-driven sessions, roundtables, and hands-on workshops. Programming spans digital marketing, omnichannel strategy, store innovation, and emerging tech, with dedicated tracks like the C-Suite Retreat, Women in eTail, and a Visionary Awards ceremony. The 2026 edition continues WBR's 25-year run, leaning into a year-round community model alongside the live event.

Connect Marketplace 2026 is an industry gathering hosted at the Tampa Convention Center that brings together meetings and events professionals for keynotes, panels, Q&A sessions, and networking. Attendees connect with planners, suppliers, and destinations to exchange ideas and build partnerships across the meetings industry.

Total Retail Tech is an invitation-style executive gathering for retail technology, digital, and e-commerce leaders, combining keynote content with curated 1:1 partner meetings and peer problem-solving groups. The 2026 edition moves to the Renaissance Dallas Hotel and continues the event's focus on the intersection of retail operations and emerging tech, from AI search and retail media to supply chain modernization. It's aimed at retailer-side decision makers looking to benchmark with peers and evaluate vendors in a compact, high-touch format.

eCommerce Expo returns to Excel London in September 2026, bringing together online retailers, DTC brands, and commerce technology vendors across two days. Co-located with Technology for Marketing, the event covers cross-border commerce, checkout and payments, fulfilment, and retail growth strategies. It's a UK flagship gathering for ecommerce practitioners looking to evaluate platforms and network with peers.

Sponsors:Columbus GlobalDoofinderDotdigitalInsider

DMEXCO is Europe's flagship digital marketing and tech event, bringing together agencies, brands, commerce leaders, media and technology providers in Cologne. The 2026 edition runs under the motto "Scaling Intelligence" and is organized around four pillars — World of Agencies, Commerce, Media and Tech — with a strong focus on turning AI pilots into measurable business value.

A one-day gathering in London focused exclusively on artificial intelligence in retail, convening senior decision-makers to discuss how AI is reshaping operations, customer experience, and commercial strategy. Hosted by Retail Week at the Ham Yard Hotel, the summit targets UK retail executives looking to cut through hype and share real-world deployment lessons.

DTC Live Connect LDN is the flagship London edition of the DTC Live conference series, bringing together direct-to-consumer ecommerce operators for a single day of lightning talks, panels, and networking. Attendees can expect a mix of tactical brand-building insights and social time with peers from the UK DTC community. Limited free tickets are available via promo code.

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Meet Magento Germany returns to the platform's home country as a flagship gathering for the DACH Magento, Adobe Commerce, Hyvä, and Mage-OS communities. The one-day event features parallel business and technical tracks, with most sessions delivered in English to welcome the wider international ecosystem. It's aimed at merchants, developers, agencies, and technology partners building on Magento.

Web Summit gathers founders, investors, policymakers, and creatives across four days in Lisbon with nearly 20 parallel tracks spanning AI, fintech, SaaS, marketing, media, hardtech, health, and more. A single ticket unlocks every track, making it one of the broadest tech gatherings for cross-industry networking. The 2026 edition leans heavily into AI as a force reshaping nearly every vertical it covers.

B2B eCommerce World Americas is a two-day conference hosted by the B2B eCommerce Association at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, geared toward manufacturers and distributors looking to sharpen their digital commerce strategy. The program combines workshops, networking, and practitioner sessions, and also plays host to the B2B eCommerce Industry Awards recognizing leaders shaping the sector.

Hosted by the Fox Cities Chamber in Appleton, Wisconsin, this one-day summit gathers business leaders and innovators to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Attendees hear keynotes, breakout sessions, and local case studies on AI adoption, plus networking at a vendor fair. The program targets business professionals at any AI maturity level, from beginners to strategy leads.

Keynotes: Rebecca RyanSponsors:

Hosted by the Fox Cities Chamber at the Hilton Paper Valley in Appleton, Wisconsin, the AI Business Summit is a one-day regional gathering for business leaders, innovators, and professionals exploring practical AI applications. The agenda blends keynotes, breakout sessions, a vendor fair, and networking, with local case studies highlighting how Fox Valley companies are adopting AI for marketing, automation, cybersecurity, and legal use cases.

Keynotes: Rebecca RyanSponsors:

The USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace is a members-only gathering of roughly 800 travel professionals, bringing North American tour operators together with global tourism suppliers and destinations for buyer-seller meetings, symposiums, and networking. The 2026 edition takes place in San Francisco and emphasizes industry trends, partnership building, and executive-level access rather than ecommerce or AI commerce topics.

B2B Marketing Exchange (B2BMX), now powered by Advertising Week, gathers over 1,000 B2B marketing practitioners at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad for three days of keynotes, workshops, and curated networking. The program spans 50+ education sessions and an expo with 65+ solution providers, targeting senior marketers looking to sharpen strategy and explore emerging go-to-market tactics.

CES is the Consumer Technology Association's flagship showcase, drawing more than 148,000 attendees and over 4,100 exhibitors from around the globe to Las Vegas each January. The 2027 edition continues its role as a launchpad for breakthroughs across robotics, digital health, mobility, smart home and startups, with AI threaded through nearly every track. It remains a must-attend for brands, investors, media and decision makers looking to see where consumer tech is headed.

Retail's Big Show is NRF's flagship annual gathering of retail executives, technology vendors and brand leaders at the Javits Center in New York City. The 2027 edition spans three days of keynotes, an expansive Expo floor and specialized programming including an AI Stage, Retail Media Networks content and a newly integrated Reverse Logistics Pavilion. It's the industry's largest meeting point for retail decision-makers from more than 100 countries.

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E-commerce Berlin Expo (EBE) is one of Europe's largest ecommerce trade shows, gathering roughly 14,000 visitors, 340 exhibitors, and 150 speakers across two days in Berlin. The 2026 edition brings together online retail leaders, marketplace operators, payments providers, and martech vendors for keynotes, masterclasses, and networking. Sessions cover topics ranging from AI in commerce and marketplaces to retail media, logistics, and D2C brand building.