The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in RetailTech, eCommerce & Sustainability
Hila Hillary Katz
BizDev @ ReturnGO - Helping eComm & Retail brands manage returns sustainably?? ? ClimateHack Ambassador?? ? 3x Investment Funds ? Impact Investing & Venture Philanthropy Expert ? 2x Podcast Founder & Host???
This is My Guide to Some of The Best Conferences in 2024 - 2025
There is so much going on and so many events happening, all the time and it's really hard catching up to make sure you are on it. To make it easier, I’ve curated a magnificent list of conference you should all know and explore attending.
So here is a round up of over 60(!!!) conferences happening worldwide that are suitable for founders, startups, mature companies, retail-tech and eCommerce professionals, logistics enthusiasts and sustainability experts. These events are where you’ll hear about the latest trends, meet your future customers, partners or investors, and meaningful networking.
I've done the work for you, so you don't have to.
Check out my shortlist below, and I hope to see you at one of these great events!
Top Picks - Here is my shortlist of conferences to attend!
?? Commerce Next
Location: New York, US
Category: RetailTech
Why attend: Commerce Next is where the future of retail meets innovation. It’s a premier event for retail executives, offering insights into eCommerce growth strategies and emerging technologies. Also they have really great side events, in bars, boats and what not!
?? Tech BBQ
Location: EU, Nordics
Category: Startups, Investors, Tech Agnostic, RetailTech, Supply Chain
Why attend: As the largest tech gathering in the Nordics, Tech BBQ brings together startups, investors, and thought leaders to ignite innovation and foster collaboration across sectors. This is the place to make partnerships with and meet investors in the climate and sustainability space!
?? NRF Big Show
Location: NYC, US
Category: RetailTech
Why attend: NRF Big Show is the retail industry’s largest event, featuring game-changing ideas and technologies shaping the future of retail. Personally, this is the most extravagant conference I've ever been at and I wish you to cover all the floors across all the dates of the event (I wasn't able to, there were too manyyyy booths to visit and too muchhh swag to grab!). Make sure you check the early-bird tickets!
?? MAGIC
Location: US, Multiple locations (Miami, Las Vegas, Nashville, NYC)
Category: Retail and Fashion
Why attend: MAGIC is the go-to event for fashion professionals, showcasing the latest trends in retail and offering invaluable networking opportunities across the fashion industry. And boy, it sure is magical to be in Las Vegassss!
?? Retail Innovation
Location: Chicago, USA
Category: RetailTech, eCommerceTech, Supply Chain
Why attend: With a focus on innovation, this conference dives deep into the transformative forces reshaping retail, including AI, automation, and customer experience enhancement. If innovation is your main thing, then this is the place to be.
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – James Cash Penney
?? The LEAD Summit
Location: New York, USA
Category: RetailTech, eCommerceTech, Supply Chain
Why attend: The LEAD Summit connects the brightest minds in retail and tech, driving conversations on scaling eCommerce, omnichannel strategies, and cutting-edge retail technology. So I absolutely love the marketing and community work The Lead does, and their events always bring the sharpest people to the most cool main and side events. Make sure you check the early-bird tickets!
?? South by Southwest
Location: Texas, USA
Category: Startups, Investors, Tech Agnostic, RetailTech, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sustainability
Why attend: SXSW is the ultimate convergence of tech, culture, and entrepreneurship, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and innovation across industries. This is the hot place to be at for startup founders both if your starting a retail-sustainability company or a tech startups, the leading voices in the industry are there. Plus, it's f***** Texas!
?? Shop Talk
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Location: USA and Europe
Category: RetailTech, eCommerceTech
Why attend: Shop Talk brings together retail’s disruptors and decision-makers, offering a platform for exploring the future of eCommerce, customer experience, and omnichannel strategies.
?? Viva Tech
Location: Paris, Europe
Category: RetailTech, eCommerceTech, Supply Chain, Logistics
Why attend: Europe’s largest tech event, Viva Tech gathers startups and global companies to explore innovations driving the future of business and technology. Again, if innovation is your thing and european customers and partners is your ideal target market then you should already book your flight! Make sure you check the early-bird tickets!
?? The Drop
Location: Sweden, Europe
Category: Startups, Investors, Tech Agnostic, RetailTech, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sustainability
Why attend: The Drop combines tech, creativity, and sustainability, offering a dynamic platform for startups and investors to collaborate on groundbreaking projects. This is one of the top gatherings for sustainability and climate experts and enthusiasts, also really great investors and multinational corporates attend.
?? Tech for Retail
Location: France, Europe
Category: RetailTech, eCommerceTech, Supply Chain, Logistics
Why attend: This event is a hub for retail tech innovation, showcasing the latest technologies that are revolutionizing supply chains and customer experiences in retail.
?? TechCrunch Disrupt
Location: San Francisco, USA
Category: Startups, Investors, Tech Agnostic, RetailTech, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sustainability
Why attend: Disrupt is the place to discover the next big thing in tech, with startups, investors, and tech leaders coming together to share groundbreaking ideas and solutions. If technology is your things then you need to book your flight yesterday - much visit!
?? Delivery & Logistics Summit
Location: London, UK
Category: Logistics
Why attend: Focused on the fast-evolving delivery and logistics space, this summit is the go-to event for exploring efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the supply chain. Look, there aren't a lot of focused-logistics events, so until there is and this is your market then, it's like Nike says - Just Do It.
?? BigSummit by BigCommerce
Location: Texas, USA
Category: eCommerce
Why attend: BigCommerce's annual summit gathers eCommerce professionals to discuss new trends, digital strategies, and solutions for scaling online retail businesses. Not a lot of eCommerce platforms are leading physical conference so this is a great opportunity to discover the latest in this space, and it's specific to eCommerce as much as possible.
?? Retail Summit US
Location: USA, Multiple Locations
Category: eCommerce
Why attend: The Retail Summit US is designed for forward-thinking retail professionals, offering insights into the latest innovations in digital commerce, customer experience, and omnichannel retail. Do you really need another reason to attend a retail event?
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2 个月Wow, that's an awesome list you've put together! Which conference do you think is the most impactful for sustainability in retail? ??