11th Call for Speakers contest: Take part in a public voting and help choose future speakers of E-commerce Berlin Expo
The public voting stage of the 11th Call for Speakers contest has started. You have until October 9th, 17:00 CET to cast your vote and influence the conference agenda of the upcoming edition of E-commerce Berlin Expo. If you want to hear e-commerce insights from your preferred professional in Berlin next year, now it’s your chance to show them your support.
For years, the Call for Speakers contest has helped to shape the conference agenda of E-commerce Berlin Expo. Public voting helps determine which topics and speakers appear on stage, so the programme reflects what the community cares about most. This edition, voting runs from September 23rd to October 9th (17:00 CET). Want a say in who makes the cut? Read more and learn how to cast your vote to support your preferred speakers and conference topics.
HOW TO VOTE: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Want to help pick the speakers for E-commerce Berlin Expo 2027? It only takes a few steps:
- To cast your vote, first browse the submissions by category on our voting page and select the proposals you like most. Remember: Voting opens on September 23rd and closes on October 9th at 17:00 CET. Take it into consideration and don’t wait till the last minute to do it.
- Click the vote button for your chosen idea in each category.
- Confirm your vote with your LinkedIn account. Every LinkedIn-verified user can vote once per category.
Once voting closes, the five highest-voted entries in each category go to our industry Advisors, who will pick one winner per category. Proposals that don’t top the public vote still have a chance: the Advisors will also select 15 standout proposals for the stage lineup, even ones that received no public votes. This Wildcard system ensures that every strong idea has a fair chance at being selected.
Winners will be announced on October 21st and will be contacted personally by our team.
Ready to vote?
ADVISORS WHO WILL HELP US CHOOSE THE BEST OF THE BEST
In every edition, leading industry professionals help us pick the most compelling presentations. These are the first confirmed Advisors who will work along us on choosing the most insightful proposals for this year:
- Artur Wagner, Chief Digital Officer, BRAUN BÜFFEL
- Iskra Velichkova, Senior Director Marketing, PayPal
- Lenia Karallus, CCO Fashion, momox
- Christoph Sterkel, Head of B2B, D2C, Marketplace eCommerce Europe, Kellanova
- Frederike Knop, Chief Brand Officer, JK International
- Rad Jha, VP Supply Chain, flaconi
- Désirée Mai, Retail Media & Customer Insights Lead, Cyberport
- Matthias Genz, Chief Customer Officer – Store, MediaMarkt Boulevard Berlin
- Helga Holes, Principal Strategic Development, Zalando
- Alex Holzknecht, Managing Director, Caseking
- Volker Harbrecht, Head of eCommerce DACH, Meta
- Fernando Veiga Fonseca, VP of Engineering & Data, C&A
- Björn Ognibeni, Practical Visionary, Co-Founder, ChinaBriefs.io & XRLab@MCM
- Fabian Haustein, Head of Marketing, E-Commerce & Communications, SHK Germany
- Laura Kremer, CEO, Kandu
- Paul Krauss, Partner AI, Team One Developers
- Efe von Thenen, CEO & Founder, Besser Werden
- Harald Fortmann, CEO, Five14
- Inga Bohn, Brand Lead, Traumhausverlosung
- Anna Graf, Innovation Lead Emerging Tech, Arvato Systems
- Farzin Saber, CEO, Saber Consulting, ex-Ikea VP
- Holger Koch, Senior Strategic Cloud Advisor @ Field CTO Office, Schwarz Digits
- Ben Harmanus, CEO & Founder, Spreedia
Our Advisors favour proposals which focus on insights over promotion, include practical, real-life examples, and are supported by data, research, or case studies. Topics which offer fresh perspectives, are well-structured and clear have the best chance to gain their attention and end up part of the E-commerce Berlin Expo’s conference programme.
TIME TO SUPPORT YOUR FAVOURITES
Every year, the contest opens our stages to speakers from both emerging companies and major, well-known brands, giving them the chance to share their insights with our international e-commerce audience. Past winners include representatives of MediaMarktSaturn, Google, TikTok, Amorelie & Sendcloud, Zalando, Dotidot & Notino, Fielmann & BORIS Consulting, and more. You can explore the list of last year’s triumphants here.
Want to see your favourites on our stages in February 2027?
Cast your vote today!
Want to learn more about our contest before casting your vote?
FAQ
Q: In which categories can I cast my voice?
A: There are 9 categories:
- Growth, Acquisition & Conversion
- Customer Experience, Loyalty & Retention
- Product, Merchandising & Commercial Strategy
- Operations, Fulfillment & Profitability
- Technology, Platforms & Payments
- Marketplaces, Channels & Customer Access
- International & Cross-Border Growth
- Strategy, Transformation & Business
- People, Leadership & Organisation
Q: How many votes can I cast?
A: You can cast one vote per category. Since there are nine categories, you can select your favorite proposal in each one.
Q: When can I vote?
A: Voting is open from September 23 to October 9 until 17:00 CET.
Q: Where do I vote?
A: We collect votes through our voting page here.
