New year, new conferences to visit. As usual, we researched the most exciting e-commerce events for you to participate in the upcoming months. We strongly encourage you to take a good look at it and make some traveling decisions as soon as possible as the list below includes not only German but also international events.
There is no better place to go for inspiration for your business than an e-commerce conference. It can help you make sure that you keep up with the ever-changing industry trends, know about the latest developments and are able to make predictions for the future. But that’s just the beginning. Conferences are also great for networking, fostering connections with industry experts, potential partners and investors, and having a lot of fun with similar-minded individuals.
So what are you waiting for? Start scrolling and planning right now!
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January 2024
#1 NRF
Attending the NRF Big Show is a must for anyone interested in the retail industry. It is a really big retail conference and expo, both providing many new networking opportunities and educational sessions for attendees to help them remain competitive in today’s retail landscape. You simply have to be there!
When: January 14 – 17th
Where: New York
Type of Event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/
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#2 Webwinkel Vakgaden
For more than 17 years, the e-commerce industry has been coming together at the Webwinkel Vakdagen to find new knowledge, contacts and inspiration. And trust us, there is a lot to discover here. After countless lectures on specific topics, practical cases from different parts of the digital industry and meetings with e-commerce best and brightest you will go home a new you!
When: January 23 – 24th
Where: Utrecht
Type of Event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://www.webwinkelvakdagen.nl/nl
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February 2024
#3 E-commerce Berlin Expo
This event should be written in your calendars under “must be there whatever it takes”. Yes, it is just that powerful. Attending our E-commerce Berlin Expo will give you a chance to meet other professionals in e-commerce, industry leaders and fans, and also representatives of e-commerce startups among others. It brings together a really diverse range of exhibitors and enthusiasts, providing a platform to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies. But that’s not all. Other than valuable networking, The E-commerce Berlin Expo also offers insightful keynote speeches and expert panels. It is an ideal opportunity to discover new business partners, learn from industry experts, and gain actionable insights to boost your e-commerce success. So what are you waiting for? Get ready and visit us in Berlin!
When: February 22nd
Where: Berlin
Type of Event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://ecommerceberlin.com/
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#4 EuroCIS
EuroCIS Trade Fair is crucial for professionals in the retail technology and innovation space. Be there and benefit from personal conversations and inspiring encounters. This is the place to find out about the latest solutions and innovations, trends and insights from exhibiting companies or the speakers. Hey, don’t say we didn’t warn you if you miss it. Opportunities like that don’t grow on trees!
When: February 27 – 29th
Where: Düsseldorf
Type of Event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://www.eurocis-tradefair.com/
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March 2024
#5 SMX Munich
SMX Munich is the place to discover new tactics and strategies in order to connect with your target audience. Go there and it will help you understand how to unlock growth opportunities that have emerged i.a. by the rise of AI. It will also make sure that you are on top of all the basics and tools to be successful today and in future. Seems like too good of an offering to miss!
When: March 12 – 13th
Where: Münich
Type of Event: Conference
Website: https://smxmuenchen.de/en
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#6 d3con
D3con is the ultimate gathering for ad pros, tech whizzes and marketing mavens to swap insights, and stay ahead of the programmatic game. With killer networking, expert panels, and trend-setting sessions, it’s the spot to be for anyone serious about digital advertising. Rub elbows with industry giants, soak up the latest trends, and dive deep into the future.
When: March 12 – 14th
Where: Hamburg
Type of Event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://d3con.com/
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#7 CloudFest
If you’re in the cloud game, hitting up CloudFest is an absolute must. It is one of the largest cloud computing and hosting conferences which provides networking opportunities, educational sessions, and innovative solutions that’ll keep you riding high on the cloud revolution wave. Don’t sleep on this chance to level up your cloud game!
When: March 18 – 21st
Where: Europa-Park
Type of Event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://www.cloudfest.com/
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#8 eTail Germany
Dear e-commerce pros, eTail Germany is where it’s at for anyone serious about dominating the online retail game. Get ready to mingle with the best in the biz and soak up their expertise. Don’t miss out on this chance to leave your competitors far, far behind.
When: March 19 – 20th
Where: Berlin
Type of Event: Conference
Website: https://etailgermany.wbresearch.com/
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April 2024
#9 Ecommerce Italia 2024
Get ready to rock and roll at Ecommerce Italia 2024, brought to you by Casaleggio Associati. This event is your ticket to the hottest insights, trends, and case studies shaking up the e-commerce scene. With a lineup of top-notch speakers and sessions, you’ll be in the know like never before. It’s all about networking, sharing knowledge, and sparking innovation in the world of e-commerce. Don’t miss out—this is your chance to dive deep into the e-commerce universe and come out on top!
Where: Milan (Italy)
When: April 18th
Type of Event: Conference
Website: https://www.ecommerceitalia.info/en/
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May 2024
#10 OMR
There is excitement and there is OMR. They don’t call it a festival for nothing. Here you can meet the hottest celebrities, Kim Kardashian to name one, but also other big-name international speakers, go to a live concert or take part in Masterclasses. Most importantly, however, you can see the most innovative companies in the digital scene and their solutions which can boost your business beyond your imagination. Mark your calendars for the beginning of May for this is a must-be-there kind of event.
When: May 7 – 8th
Where: Hamburg
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://omr.com/en/events/omr24/
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#11 eTail Nordic Connect
Keep your seat belts on. In May you can also go to Copenhagen and immerse yourself in the world of e-commerce, digital marketing and omnichannel. The organizers are very exclusive about their guests and they only invite the most senior-level budget holders from the top online retailers. This way they ensure that you brainstorm real and practical ideas from market leaders in order to transform your business through private sessions, and efficiently evaluate the leading service offerings during arranged 1-1 meetings with the vendors of your choice. Hard to beat this logic.
When: May 14 – 15th
Where: Copenhagen
Type of event: Conference
Website: https://etailnordicconnect.wbresearch.com/
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June 2024
#12 Shoptalk Europe
If you want to go to Barcelona but you keep postponing it, now you have a good reason to finally pack your bags. This is the event that connects Europe’s senior retail, brand, tech and investor decision makers. During the conference they aim to tackle the retail industry’s biggest questions which is a great opportunity to put your plans and goals into perspective. Besides that, they offer a great opportunity for networking called Meetup. Thanks to this programme you can meet likely-minded people of your choice based on their profiles. Get ready to select!
When: June 3rd – 5th
Where: Barcelona
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://shoptalkeurope.com/
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#13 K5
Once a year in Berlin this conference brings together decision makers and other individuals from the e-commerce industry. There you can experience the latest and most innovative technologies and get exclusive insights from established companies. It also gives its participants numerous networking opportunities along with special events such as K5 Connect Party. Definitely worth to bear in mind.
When: June 25 – 26th
Where: Berlin
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://www.k5.de/
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#14 eTail London
You may, however, choose to be in London instead and you will be in for a treat. eTail promises its attendees peer to peer conversations, connections with top minds from Europe’s most successful retailers and a lot of new ideas which you can implement in your business upon returning. Hey, they haven’t been there these past 25 years for nothing!
When: June 25 – 26th
Where: London
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://etaileurope.wbresearch.com/
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July 2024
#15 B2B Ignite
A special treat coming for B2B experts. At the conference you get an opportunity to hear about the latest tactics and innovations from top brands experts and mingle with your fellow participants. Get ready for a great learning and networking experience. You can also boost your B2B competencies if you take interest in a special training programme that takes place on July 2nd. Don’t miss this chance!
When: July 3rd
Where: London
Type of event: Conference
Website: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2bignite
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August 2024
#16 SponsorshipX
SponsorshipX has been at the forefront of the evolving sponsorship marketing landscape since 2005. At the event their mission is to offer crucial insights and facilitate sessions that are informative and can help in prediction of future trends. But that’s not all. They also offer a lot of networking opportunities with unique experiences designed to break the ice between former strangers. The romantic location is just a plus.
When: August 7 – 9th
Where: Paris
Type of event: Conference
Website: https://www.sponsorshipx.com/paris2024
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#17 multichannelday
What all online retailers need is a well-thought-out multichannel strategy. Fortunately, there is multichannelday which can help with that. It offers a detailed overview of sales channels in digital commerce and gives you the opportunity to ask big players questions related to your business. What’s more, at the event you will meet a lot of service providers from the marketplace ecosystem which will be happy to give you insights into best practices and future trends, as well as talk with you about your individual challenges related to the e-commerce area.
When: August 29th
Where: Cologne
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://multichannelday.de/
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September 2024
#18 Paris Retail Week
Paris Retail Week concerns online commerce as well as offline selling. This is the place where you will find ideas-driven investors and the best experts from the retail market. Agenda for 2024 contains sessions by noted speakers, several plenary conferences and exhibitors presenting various products and services, for example IT for commerce, payment solutions and much more. You simply have to see it yourself.
When: September 17 – 19th
Where: Paris
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://en.parisretailweek.com/
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#19 DMEXCO
Dmexco is another event you should keep your eye on. It is a meeting place for key players in marketing, innovation and digital business. There you can experience the key e-commerce topics live on stage or bookmark sessions in advance and create your own conference agenda. This way you can explore areas you are really interested in and leave nothing to chance.
When: September 18 – 19th
Where: Cologne
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://dmexco.com/
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#20 eCommerce Expo
eCommerce Expo incorporates AI and marketing. There B2B and B2C marketing professionals can look for technological solutions, new ideas and industry insights to help them excel at their jobs. Get ready for two days of networking and discovering new products for your company. Bring an open mind and positive attitude because, as they say, if you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life.
When: September 18 – 19th
Where: London
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/
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October 2024
#21 One to One Digital Marketing
If you always think that industry events go by too fast, you should definitely check out this one. It’s a 3 day event full of networking, speeches from professionals in the e-commerce field and formerly scheduled one-on-one meetings. The organizers built their offer around 3 sectors, namely acquisition, customer marketing and Data / AI. There’s something for everyone here, no doubts on our part.
When: October 1st – 3rd
Where: Biarritz
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://en.one-to-one-biarritz.com/
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#22 Forum Trade 4.0: GenAI in retail
Thanks to this exciting event at the Retail Garage at The Playce you will explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the retail industry. Go and learn from industry experts, network with likeminded individuals and gain valuable insights into the future of retail. Don’t miss the chance to be ahead of the curve and revolutionize your business strategies!
When: October 7th
Where: Berlin
Type of event: Conference
Website: click here
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#23 E-Commerce Day
E-Commerce Day highlights the latest developments and trends for all interested in e-commerce. Product or service providers show their professional expertise during lectures or workshops and also present their company at an exhibition stand. This event gives its participants the opportunity to network with others, meet a potential business partner or discover new cooperation possibilities.
When: October 9th
Where: Regensburg
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://ecommerce-tag.de/
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#24 Amazon Sellers Conference
If you’re thinking about selling on Amazon or you’re already doing it, keep reading. This event is tailor-made for you. There you can network among like-minded Amazon sellers and industry professionals, and learn the rules of success with marketplaces. If you would like to boost your sales on Amazon you know what to do.
When: October 18th
Where: Brighton
Type of event: Conference
Website: https://amafestuk.com/
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November 2024
#25 eTail Nordic
If you like eTail events, there’s another one to sweeten autumn gloom. Go to Malmo and experience small-group interactive sessions and engaging networking events among heads of marketing, digital and e-commerce from the leading nordic retailers and brands. There, among experienced professionals, you can learn a lot, from optimizing omnichannel strategies in order to transform customer journeys to embracing digital innovations as a way to deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences.
When: November 5 – 6th
Where: Malmo
Type of event: Conference & Exhibition
Website: https://etailnordic.wbresearch.com/
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#26 The FanCommerce Forum
The FanCommerce Forum is taking place for the third time this year on the occasion of the Merchandising trade fair. The two-day congress will focus on a high-quality exchange of experiences. Merch decision-makers from Borussia Dortmund, Kölner Haie, SC Freiburg, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Union Berlin, Rock am Ring and other top brands will meet with concentrated eCommerce and performance marketing expertise.
Once again this year, the variety of topics ranges from sustainability, TikTok, lifestyle and performance marketing to the development of new target groups.
Together, the top decision-makers in sport and the industry will discuss the latest developments in merchandising & licensing, eCommerce and the sporting goods industry. The organizer looks forward to your participation and we recommend this event too, it’s certainly too good to miss!
When: November 13 – 14th
Where: Hamburg
Type of event: Congress
Website: https://www.fancommerce.de/
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#27 Slush
Slush connects international start-up founders and operators with investors. It has a lot of side activities to satisfy every taste like Founder Experience Events. Have you ever networked while sliding through the Finnish archipelago? If not, you can try this out here. Also get ready for Q&A sessions with the speakers. This event is definitely the place to come to and find out about the development of new technologies.
When: November 20 – 21st
Where: Helsinki
Type of event: Conference
Website: https://slush.org/
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#28 InfoShare Katowice
A celebration of technology and business in the heart of Silesia, Poland! This event is meant for developers and architects, but also for IT team leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs from tech companies and GameDev industry. Here you will learn from real-life case studies from Polish and international companies, discover more about AI tools and how to effectively implement them in your organization and meet entrepreneurs and founders who know that business can grow through new technologies.
When: November 26 – 27th
Where: Katowice
Type of event: Conference
Website: https://infoshare.pl/
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Have fun and remember that there are more events to come next year. For example, we are very invested in the one called E-Commerce Berlin Expo that – as usual – will take place in February 😉 Stay tuned, we will be back with new recommendations soon.
