Now that you have an idea of how to get the most out of the retail conferences you attend, let’s take a look at the top retail conferences for 2024:
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About NRF 2024: Dubbed as one of the world’s largest e-commerce conferences, Retail’s Big Show is the ultimate marketplace for ideas and innovation. The conference is an avenue to create new relationships and learn new strategies from the biggest brands that set the pace of retail today.
When: February 26-29, 2024
Where: JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Price: Fees vary depending on when you register – Retailers and Brands $1699 to $2399 (4 day pass) or $1399 to $2099 (3 day pass). Solution Providers $3999 (3 day pass). Venture Capital Firms $2099 (3 day pass).
About eTail – Palm Springs 2024: The eTail conference in Palm Springs features some of America’s most successful retailers, who will provide meaningful insights and plan retail strategies to spark growth in 2024 and beyond. This eCommerce and omnichannel retail conference is perfect for those looking to transform retail, enhance relationships and boost innovation. If you can’t make their Palm Springs conference, they do hold another one, later in the year, and the eTail Retail Conference at The Sheraton in Boston will be from August 12 to 15, 2024.
About Shoptalk 2024: Shoptalk is one of the best international e-commerce retail events. It features speakers from global industry leaders, including Forrester, Bloomberg, CNBC, Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, Target, KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, Kohl’s, Walmart, OLAPLEX, Macy’s, Savage x Fenty, Patagonia, and Under Armor. Shoptalk also offers conferences later in the year, with GroceryShop and the Shoptalk Fall Meetup, usually held in September/October.
About the Adobe Summit 2024: The Adobe Summit is only three days but it is packed with over 200 sessions, inspiring talks, innovation sessions, practical labs, and networking events. It also offers pre-conference training sessions and credentialed exams. You can tailor your own agenda for the summit and if you’re serious about maximizing the potential of retail and learning from the best, the Adobe Summit is the right conference for you. It is also available online for free, for those who can’t make it in person.
About NRF Nexus 2024: Designed to be a fun, learning, and networking event, NRF Nexus brings together technology, marketing and the latest innovations in retail. The three day event features 40 expert speakers and gives attendees an exclusive window into exciting new ways to partner with others in the industry and innovative ways to deliver incredible customer experiences.
About RICE 2024: This is a great resource for e-retailers looking to gain an in-depth understanding of the current trends and innovations in the retail industry, including the complex and rapidly evolving DTC eCommerce space. The event is comprised of three micro-conferences that are designed to provide focused value to different job roles and teams. Overall, the #RICE23 conference and expo combines everything from the latest technology and digital solutions to the latest trends and marketing innovations. It also includes a huge array of interactive experiences and networking opportunities.
When: April 10-11, 2024
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Price: 2024 fees not yet available (2023 fees were £699 to £2850)
About Savant eCommerce Stockholm: This is a one of a kind event with industry-leading speakers. During the event, top-level leading executives will tackle the latest topics that touch between data-based insights and digital commerce and how to operate in an increasingly competitive and complex digital world.
About Internet Retailing Events IRX and eDX: These events bring together head-turning speakers to discuss the latest when it comes to e-commerce trends, technology, and retail. If you’re a multichannel retail professional, this event is for you.
About eTail Germany: Unleash the full potential of your D2C and eCommerce channels by learning from experienced leaders at Europe’s most successful retailers. Stay ahead of the curb as you listen to them share practical strategies for achieving the best ROI, while keeping up with post-pandemic commerce trends. The conference features prestigious speakers and offers a wealth of interactive learning and networking opportunities.
When: April 30, 2024
Where: London, UK
Price: General Admission – £495.00 for one ticket or £800.00 for two. Free options are available for retailers/brands that agree to do two 10 minute introductory meetings with solution providers.
About the FUTR Europe Summit: This is an annual event, bringing together brands and retailers in the Digital, Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, Innovation and Customer Experience spheres. The event focuses on “fresh thinking and progressive change in the future of retail, marketing and commerce” and hosts over 200 inspiring speakers from various industries and exhibitions featuring the latest technologies and solutions available.
About the World Retail Congress 2024: This conference brings together over 120 speakers, including some of the brightest minds inside retail and out, including those from economics, academia, politics, and NGOs.
The topics under discussion include today’s consumers, consumer spending, and ensuring that businesses change and innovate at the high velocity needed to thrive in the twenty-first century. The event provides an unrivaled high-level forum for retailers to learn, share knowledge, form meaningful relationships, and shape the future of global retail.
About The Business Show: The Business Show can be a great event to attend if you are looking to start or expand your retail company in the UK. The event has about 200 speakers and 750 exhibitors, with over 100 seminars and masterclasses to attend. There are workshops, networking events, and training sessions that will help you expand your industry knowledge and make as many contacts as possible.
You can also pitch your business to VCs in the Andel’s Den and try your luck with capturing funding.
When: February 21 – 22, 2024
Where: Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center, Tokyo, Japan
Price: Available on registration
About eCommerce Fair Tokyo: The eCommerce Fair Tokyo was the first ever B2B trade exhibition with an area of focus on eCommerce solutions in Japan. The annual fair includes a series of seminars where industry players get to share their own strategies, insights, and experience in the industry. E-commerce businesses that will be covered include marketing, delivery & logistics, customer service, and customer retention marketing, omnichannel retailing and more.
About eTail Asia: Asia is a huge market and eTail knows it. It launched one of the most well knows conferences in Asia for retailers. The concept of the conference is similar to any other eTail conference but with a focus on the Asian market. If you interested in the Asian market, this conference should be high on your list.
About eCommerce Africa 2024: Featuring more than 500 speakers, eCommerce Africa has become a crucial platform for experts and peers to meet and discuss new trends in retail and eCommerce in Africa. The conference offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise to attendees, as well as valuable networking opportunities.
About Retail Global Gold Coast: With a tagline, “Helping you sell more online”, this conference is a great avenue for business owners to learn new strategies from various industry leaders. The conference is also a great way to meet new people, learn about fellow retailers’ challenges, and exchange ideas.
About the Online Retailer Conference & Expo: As the largest eCommerce event in Australia, the two-day event is filled with the latest in eCommerce trends, tech innovations, marketing and strategic planning for retail solutions. The Expo is tailored for education and networking to help eCommerce and retailers of all kinds grow and achieve their goals.
With the burgeoning impact and integration of Artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, there is no greater time than now to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the retail sector!
While hundreds of conferences are available to attend, it’s important to discern which ones are worthy of your time.
Why?
First, while there are some cheap and even free conferences, most are expensive.
So, if you ever plan to attend a retail conference, be sure to set a budget. Consider the lodging, meals, entertainment, and other important expenses.
You should also ensure the conference you attend is relevant to your industry. After all, you don’t want to spend money on something that won’t provide value.
Retail conferences are a great way to widen your network, learn new digital marketing strategies, and become a better entrepreneur and business owner.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether the conference is a big one or not. Remember, it’s all about applying what you have learned to your retail marketing strategies.
If you want to promote your conference and/or business, why not try peer to peer marketing? We’re biased, but hey, it works.
Attending retail technology conferences is essential for marketers and retailers to stay ahead of the curve. By immersing yourself in the retail tech community at these conferences, you can gain a competitive edge, drive innovation, and position your brand for long-term success in the rapidly changing retail industry.
It's best to do research beforehand and to find the most relevant retail conference for your business. You can take a look at some of their pre or post-conference sessions to give you an idea of the type of conference you’ll be signing up for. Then do yourself a huge favour and check out our list of the best retail conferences for 2024.
These are some of the biggest and most innovative retail conferences available to you and your team: Rakuten Optimism, National Retail Federation, and ShopTalk. To find out more about these conferences, as well as other amazing retail events, take a look at our full article.
The most impactful technologies currently in retail are omnichannel and integrated retail platforms, as well as automation and AI-powered solutions.
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