The E-commerce Berlin Expo 2025 is just around the corner, promising to be one of the key events in the e-commerce industry. With over 290 exhibitors and thousands of visitors expected, the expo will be packed with opportunities to discover the latest innovations, trends, and strategies shaping the future of digital commerce.
But before the event itself, there’s a crucial stage of preparation that sets the tone: the Call for Speakers contest.
Shaping the Conversation: The Call for Speakers Contest
The Call for Speakers contest is more than just a highlight of the Expo; it’s a unique opportunity for the e-commerce community to influence the discussions that matter most. By submitting topics they want to explore on stage, professionals from across the industry – whether they run successful online stores, offer cutting-edge services, or tackle key market challenges – can contribute to the conversation.
Through a blend of public voting and a professional jury (Advisory Board) evaluation, we empower the community to prioritize the pressing questions and topics that need addressing in today’s fast-changing landscape. Once the public voting period concludes, the top finalists from each category are announced based on the votes received.
Record-breaking Edition
This year, we achieved remarkable milestones, breaking records with a staggering 646 submissions from talented individuals eager to share their insights. The enthusiasm didn’t stop there; we also witnessed an impressive 24,017 votes cast during the public voting period!
This overwhelming level of participation not only reflects the community’s eagerness to engage but also highlights the importance of the topics presented. It shows that the e-commerce industry is not just active but thriving, with a diverse range of voices contributing to the conversation. The breadth of ideas submitted indicates a deep commitment to addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, making this year’s contest a true celebration of innovation and collaboration within our vibrant community.
Finalists Announcement
Based on the public voices, we are excited to announce the top 5 finalists in each of the following nine categories:
1. AI in E-commerce
Miquido / Jerzy Biernacki / The Frankenstein Syndrome: How to keep your AI solution under control? / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234777
ReifenDirekt.de / Dr. Andreea Kremm / ChatGPT Enterprise Usecases @ ReifenDirekt.de / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235005
GSM Growth Agency / AI-Powered E-commerce Transformation: Double Your Conversion Overnight / Anatoliy Labinskiy / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236235
Pecan.ai / Dan Goldenblatt / Using AI to reduce shipping costs in e-commerce / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235738
Google / Claudio Meidler / How AI is revolutionizing modern E-Commerce Targeting and Sales / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236556
2. Marketing
Digital Tigers / Sang Truong / 7 Suprising Ads That Sell Unsexy Products: Creative Strategies for Maximum Impact. “Bringing Sexy back” / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235078
Dotidot / Šimon Jůn / Break the Silo: How Other Teams Data Can Supercharge Your Marketing / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236192
GSM Growth Agency / Anatoliy Labinskiy / Facebook ROAS Mastery: Scaling Online Stores for Remarkable Growth / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236234
BSTN, The Boutique Agency, Channable / Aniko Fischer, Oliver Zenglein, Alina Kuhnert / Wie BSTN Google’s AI durch Automatisierung befähigt – Dynamische Produktfeed Optimierung für Shopping und PMax / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236195
eCommerce Today Agency / Stefan Chiriacescu Concept & Execution: Essential Email Flows 99% of Your Competitors Don’t Have / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234764
3. Customer Journey
Lakrids by Bülow & Voyado / Michel Ewald Hansen, Kolja Oswald / The Sweet Science of Loyalty: Lakrids by Bülow’s Approach to Unified Commerce / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235321
Cloudflight / Kamil Szymczak / Selling by Design: Crafting Hight-Impact Customer Experiences / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235037
Algolia / Alexandre Collin / Mastering Search & Discovery UX: Driving business success through seamless user-experiences / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234594
Breuninger & Pentaleap / Daniel Grafe & Emma Helsloot / Fashion marketplace innovation: how retail media networks can drive revenue and enhance customer experience / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236399
MakeBeCool/CPTN / Andrey Gadashevich / Growth-oriented Customer Journey in eCommerce why it’s more than a CRO / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234640
4. Futuretech
Metadrob / Adhyan Mangal / The Future of E-commerce: Embracing Immersive Experiences / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234550
Pipedrive / Sean Evers / AI in Sales – the (r)evolution of a traditional industry? / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235889
Tabbler / Felix Harms & Louisa Lerdo / Beyond Roblox: Join Your Customers in the Mobile Gaming Universe / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236211
Digital Artflow / Stefan Dan / How are 3D configurators and immersive technologies transforming the e-commerce industry? / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234802
TalentFormation & foobar Agency / Benedikt Stemmildt & Matthias Dietrich / Revolutionizing E-commerce Customer Service: Leveraging AI for Seamless Customer Interactions / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234405
5. Shop Systems & E-commerce Software
Mister Sandman / Ahmed Kilany / Transforming Systems in SMEs: From Spreadsheets to a Strategic and Efficient Software Stack / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236555
Mangopay / Alexis Ammar / How Mangopay’s PSP-agnostic modular infrastructure upgraded Maisons du Monde payment system / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235458
nüchtern (Null Prozent Ventures UG &, Pickware / Isabella Steiner & Marvin Schneemann / Cheers auf Kiez & Klicks: Die digitale Markenstrategie, die nüchtern.berlin zur alkoholfreien Top-Adresse macht / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236198
XPLN / Sebastian Klumpp / Temu Trends Uncovered: Data-Driven Strategies for Cosmetic Brands to Detect and Capitalize on E-Commerce Trends / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236401
Contentsquare / Federico Oliveri / Eliminating data silos by uniting data categories: how to master customer journeys with an all-in-one analytics approach / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236186
6. Supply Chain & Logistics
Statista / Lynn Beyrouthy / Scale and profitability in the food delivery market / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236478
Fielmann & BORIS Consulting / Stefan Wolk & Boris von Brevern / Die Evolution von Multi- zu Omnichannel – Maximierung der Kundenzufriedenheit / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234934
Amorelie & Sendcloud / Rob van den Boogaard & Viktoria Danielzok / Beyond the Box: How Shipping Intelligence Transformed Amorelie’s Delivery Experience / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236461
Avery Dennison / Michael Kaufmann / Right package… Wrong vehicle…Why misloads cost millions / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236139
MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group / Michael Jaschek / Logistics service offers at MediaMarktSaturn: Immediate delivery in under 90 minutes and maximum flexibility in the store https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236225
7. Cross-border & International Expansion
Dotidot & Notino / Petra Pacáková, Ksenija Palia, Angelika Halamová / Scaling Success: How Notino Expanded Across 20 Markets with Precision and Efficiency / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236368
Fiber Group / Tristant Tare / Cross-Border Excellence: The Role of Multilingual BPO Services in International Expansion / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235505
Atlas.ti & Cleverbridge / Jörg Hecker & Todd Garcia / Scaling Globally, Selling Locally: How ATLAS.ti Accelerated International Growth / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236474
Shop Culture / Subarna Mukherjee / The Localization Imperative: Customizing for Global Markets Without Losing Brand Identity / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236540
meinemarkenmode & exporto & B+S Logistik / Julius Komp, Thomas Finke, Timo Bethlehem / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235280
8. Fintech
Nexi Group / Nabeel Moosa / If your job is to sell, why does Payments matter? / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/237669
Pliant / Lukas Gottschick / Empowering E-Commerce: BitterLiebe’s Financial Strategy / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234604
Qwist / Matt Colebourne / More Customers, Fewer Risks: Financing Offers and Security for Online Retailers / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235659
Infobip / Ivan Ostojic / Innovating Financial Services with Omnichannel Communication and AI / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235932
FLIZpay / Konrad Holtkamp / Stop paying fees for payments, with FLIZpay! / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234628
9. Leadership & Strategic Management
Appinio & Zalando / Dr. Tizian Bonus & Joanna Lindenberg / Solving the growth code for eCommerce and CPG – what can we learn from each other? https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236471
Fieldwork / Josh Stinton / Challenge The Ordinary / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/234526
Zalando / Raluca Bujoreanu / Pushing Boundaries: Crafting the Future with Bold Innovation / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/236488
SALESmanago/Benhauer / Brian Plackis Cheng / Why every CEO needs a Chief Growth Hacker by their side! / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235704
made2GROW / Sebastian Schaefer / “My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos” – How Edutainment turns onboardings of new tools into success. And fun 😉 / https://ecommerceberlin.com/vote/235907
What Happens Next?
Now that the finalists have been announced, the next step in the process lies with our Advisory Board, a panel of 30+ seasoned industry experts. Over the next week, they will dive deep into finalists’ submissions, evaluating it based on criteria like originality, relevance, and the potential value it can bring to our audience. Their task is to ensure the chosen presentations not only reflect the public’s interests but also bring fresh, actionable insights to the stage.
The Advisory Board will select one winner per category, ensuring that each presentation embodies the best of what the e-commerce community has to offer.
Wildcard Selection Track
This year, we’ve also introduced a Wildcard Selection Track which allows the Advisory Board to include 20 additional speakers whose ideas may not have gained enough votes to make it to the final round, but still offer highly valuable perspectives. This ensures that we don’t miss out on groundbreaking insights that could spark important discussions at the E-commerce Berlin Expo.
October 30: Winners Announcement
The final results will be announced on October 30, 2024, revealing the speakers who will take the stage in February 2025 and help shape the conversation at one of the most important e-commerce events in Europe.
We’re thrilled to see what the winners will bring to the table, and we can’t wait to share their expertise with our audience. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big event!
Be sure to sign up for your visitor ticket to join us at the E-commerce Berlin Expo 2025 and witness these incredible industry leaders share their insights.
