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There’s no denying that there are plenty of ecommerce conferences to choose from, but I’m sure you’ll agree that finding all of the necessary information to justify attending can be a time-consuming task.

Time that you probably don’t have.

That said, ecommerce events are often well worth the investment, with many providing actionable advice and proven best practices that you can apply to your own business, invaluable opportunities to connect with other online sellers – and perhaps more importantly – the chance to learn from some of the industry’s leading retailers and ecommerce experts.

But the question is, how do you know which event is best for your business goals?

To help you as best as we can, we’ve updated our list to a complete list of ecommerce events for 2022 (from February on), including dates, prices and an overview of what you can expect, so you don’t have to spend hours on research.

Let’s dive in. 

Ecommerce events in February

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Moda UK

• When: 6th – 9th February 2022
• Where: NEC Birmingham
• Tickets: FREE

Moda UK is one of the leading European ecommerce conferences for fashion and accessory retailers.

In fact, the three-day conference will showcase upcoming trends, key retail content, catwalk shows of the seasonal collections and social events. There are also a series of retail-focused workshops tailored to the needs of independent retailers, however, do note that they get booked up early.

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The Delivery Conference (TDC)

• When: 8th February 2022
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: FREE

Interested in the future of ecommerce delivery? This is the conference to attend.

But what exactly can you expect?

Hosted by Metapack, this one-day conference will cover a range of topics, each designed to help you keep up with the demands of consumers in 2022. 

More specifically, you can expect eight keynote presentations and talks across some distinct streams, including Sustainability, cross-border expansion and repurposing the physical store.

Etailing Summit

• When: 8th February and 5th July 2022
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: Invite only

This one-day event is for senior ecommerce professionals only, who want to grow at a high level. The hybrid event occurs both in person and virtually and delegates can meet with innovative and competitive suppliers to the industry. The second event will be held in July, and both events are held at the Hilton London Canary Wharf hotel.

Omnichannel Futures Conference

• When: 9th February 2020
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: £250

Packed with advice on how to implement a profitable multichannel ecommerce strategy, Omnichannel Futures Conference 2022 is well worth a visit if you’re looking for keynotes and workshops that will outline the steps needed to scale your business.

Moonova

• When: 21st – 25th February 2022
• Where: Munich, Germany
• Tickets: From Free

Formerly Internet World Expo, this is said to be Europe’s leading ecommerce exhibition, covering the industry’s latest trends and technologies across various categories such as multichannel, online marketing, logistics, software, e-payment, usability and social media. The event will be digital only this year.

Boston Ecommerce Summit

• When: 23rd February 2022
• Where: Boston, US
• Tickets: From $100

 

This is a one-day gathering of local ecommerce experts and decision-makers across retailers, brands, merchants and solutions providers. The day consists of panel discussions, presentations, and one-on-one meetings across ecommerce strategy, marketing, operations, customer experience, payment, shipping and loyalty.

eTail West

• When: 28th February – 3rd March 2022
• Where: Palm Springs, US
• Tickets: From $1,299
  

eTail is where the top minds in retail meet, collaborate and learn about what’s disrupting the industry today and what will change tomorrow. With almost 200 speakers and over 700 retailers, it’s a great event to discover the latest in retail innovation.

March

Savant eCommerce

• When: March, April, June 2022
• Where: Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm, London
• Tickets: €699

This event covers the ever-growing digital ecosystem that is ecommerce. The topics featured in this conference will allow online sellers to stay relevant and competitive.

Savant events cover more ecommerce events across Europe. With additional conferences in Barcelona and Copenhagen.

eTail Connect Spring

• When: 1st – 2nd March 2022
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: Invite only

This invitation-only gathering is a collaborative event for ecommerce business owners looking to share ideas and solutions.

With attendees facing similar challenges with their ecommerce leadership roles, it is focused on high-level strategic content, offering interactive workshops and intimate roundtables.

Keep in mind that you can request an invitation by contacting their team.

Smart Retail Tech

• When: 2nd – 3rd March 2022
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: From Free

With 100 speakers, 200 retailers and over 3,000 attendees, Smart Retail Tech is an ideal place to discover the latest technologies that will enable your business to attract, inspire and retain your customers in the age of ‘New Retail.’

The Inspired Home Show

• When: 5th – 7th March 2022
• Where: Chicago, US
• Tickets: From Free

Formerly the International Home + Housewares Show, The Inspired Home Show is North America’s largest housewares trade show, attracting more that 52,000 home and housewares professionals from more than 130 countries. The event connects not only buyer to seller, but also product to lifestyle and the industry to the consumer mindset.

Digital Food and Beverage EU

• When: 9th and 10th March 2022
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: £899

For ecommerce professionals in the food and drink industry, this is the event for you. With keynotes and actionable tips, Digital Food and Beverage EU is designed to help you to grow your business and better serve consumers.

Elite Business Live

• When: 10th – 11th March 2020
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: From £149

Hosting 1,000+ business leaders and successful entrepreneurs, the business event of 2022 will be packed with interactive panel sessions, insightful speakers and seminars to elevate your brand, generate leads and build a strong network and support system.

Amazon Sellers Conference

• When: 11th March 2022
• Where: Manchester, UK
• Tickets: From £59

The event is perfect for anyone who is either already trading on Amazon or thinking of doing so. More specifically, it will cover everything from FBA to international expansion, while further in-depth advice on Amazon PPC and analytics too.

Prosper Show

• When: 14th – 16th March 2022
• Where: Las Vegas, US
• Tickets: From $149

Prosper Show is ideal for the established Amazon seller as an opportunity to meet over 100 leading solution and service providers in the Amazon ecosystem. Accomplished Amazon sellers will benefit from Prosper’s sessions that feature replicable best practices as well as the event’s structured and unstructured networking opportunities.

eTail Germany

• When: 15th – 16th March 2022
• Where: Berlin, Germany
• Tickets: Invite only

Packed with key notes, case studies and networking opportunities, eTail Germany promises to leave you with strategic takeaways that will help you cut through the noise and deliver a seamless and personalized online shopping experience.

 

1-1 Retail eCommerce

• When: 15th – 17th March 2022
• Where: Monaco
• Tickets: Invite only

Offering three days of educational content and networking opportunities, 1-1 Retail ecommerce is the place to go for all things ecommerce. This is an invite-only event, but you can be included on the guestlist by contacting the organizers.

Search Marketing Expo

• When: 16th – 17th March 2022
• Where: Munich, Germany – virtual only for 2022
• Tickets: From €850

This event provides a deep dive into SEO and SEM tactics, tackling the search marketing challenges faced by many store owners.

That’s not all though.

The conference is also packed with new ideas designed to help you dominate the search engines. Keep in mind that only some of the sessions will be in English, but it can be translated into English with a headset using your phone.

Post and Parcel Europe

• When: 22nd – 23rd March 2022
• Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Tickets: £1,595

With a focus on the challenges of cross-border delivery, sustainability, customer expectations and technological innovations, Post & Parcel Europe is a notable ecommerce logistics event in Denmark.

The ecommerce event itself specifically comprises two forums: The Innovation in Operations day and the Post & Parcel Europe Summit, and sees over 250 attendees and 50 speakers come together to discuss the evolving world of delivery.

Amazon Sales Kongress

• When: 23rd and 24th March 2022
• Where: Offenbach, Germany
• Tickets: From €1,295

Based in Offenbach, Germany, this Amazon event is specifically targeted at sellers that are looking to grow on Amazon.de.

So, what can you expect?

A host of expert speakers are due for the two-day event, each sharing their best practices for growing your business on the world’s most competitive platform. This is also ideal for ecommerce businesses who wish to learn about the benefits of selling in Germany.

Global Pet Expo

• When: 23rd – 25th March 2022
• Where: Orlando, US
• Tickets: From Free

The Expo gives attendees a chance to preview all the newest products hitting the industry in one location. The 45,000 square-foot trade show floor is set aside to recognize the year’s best creative efforts in new product and PoS displays. With nearly 1,000 entries, this is the largest new products showcase at any pet product industry trade show in the world.

Shoptalk

• When: 27th – 30th March 2022
• Where: Las Vegas, US
• Tickets: From $2,150

The Shoptalk agenda covers the latest technologies, trends and business models, as well as the rapid transformation of what consumers discover, shop for and buy. Ranging from apparel and electronics to beauty and grocery, Shoptalk’s agenda promises insights and perspectives not found anywhere else.

Retail Forum 2022

• When: 31st March 2022
• Where: Madrid, Spain
• Tickets: €1,299

Retail Forum will be covering trends, strategies and technologies at the forefront of retail innovation, gathering 1500 members of the ecommerce community together, so it will also provide fantastic networking opportunities too.

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April

World Retail Congress

• When: 5th April – 7th April 2022
• Where: Rome, Italy
• Tickets: €2,595

Focused on the theme of High Velocity, World Retail Congress will explore the new “Relevance Agenda”. After all, being relevant to your consumers wherever they are in the world is essential to business success.

Minneapolis Ecommerce Summit

• When: 5th April 2022
• Where: Minneapolis, US
• Tickets: From $100
  

100+ local, regional and national online retailers meet to discuss Digital Strategy, Customer Experience, Loyalty, Payment, Shipping & more. The program is designed for high-impact impressions, sharing ideas, education and networking. The day consists of panel discussions, presentations, and one-on-one meetings.

National Hardware Show

• When: 5th – 7th April 2022
• Where: Las Vegas, US
• Tickets: From Free

Whether you’re looking to reconnect with customers, peers and colleagues, discover the latest trends in the home improvement & DIY industry or explore new products and innovations – your experience at NHS will provide you the tools to grow your business.

Brighton SEO

• When: 7th – 8th April 2022
• Where: Brighton, UK
• Tickets: From £215

Despite not being an ecommerce specific event, the twice-yearly BrightonSEO event covers all things SEO, content marketing and analytics, helping you to create a marketing plan that drives website traffic to your online store.

Ecommerce Operations Technology Summit

• When: 12th – 13th April 2022
• Where: Orlando, US
• Tickets: From $995

Ecommerce Operations Technology Summit is dedicated to showcasing the innovations of the future to meet today’s operational challenges and strategies for success. 30 expert speakers provide insight and ideas to set up your entire DTC operations for the competitive landscape ahead.

Los Angeles Ecommerce Summit  

• When: 14th April 2022
• Where: Los Angeles, US
• Tickets: From $100

100+ local, regional and national online retailers meet to discuss the latest Digital Strategy, Customer Experience, Loyalty, Payment and Shipping. The program is designed to foster sharing ideas, education and networking with a schedule of panel discussions, presentations, and one-on-one meetings.

D3Con

• When: 26th – 27th April 2022
• Where: Hamburg, Germany
• Tickets: From €529

If your business is ready to go to the next level with advertising and PR, this event will cover this in depth. The conference covers all aspects of digital advertising and past keynote speakers include companies like Nestle, Coca Cola, Swarovski and Facebook.

May

eShow Barcelona

• When: 4th and 5th May
• Where: Barcelona, Spain
• Tickets: €175

This conference explores digital marketing, but with an ecommerce focus. Its goal is to help businesses succeed in the highly innovative and technically advanced world of ecommerce.

eCommerce Expo Berlin

• When: 5th May 2022
• Where: Berlin, Germany
• Tickets: FREE

With talks covering everything from data intelligence to email marketing, right through to Amazon advertising and US sales tax, ecommerce Expo Berlin really is one worth attending.

In fact, with ample networking areas and four interactive stages which will see educational speakers share their thoughts and strategies for the coming year, this German ecommerce event is suited for retailers of all sizes.

Internet Retailing Expo 

• When: 11th – 12th May 2022
• Where: Birmingham, UK
• Tickets: FREE

As the UK’s largest dedicated multichannel ecommerce event, Internet Retailing Expo (IRX) is one to consider.

Held over two days, the event comprises a free-to-attend conference, hands-on workshops, expert clinics and an exhibition area to meet ecommerce suppliers.

eDelivery Expo

• When: 11th – 12th May 2022
• Where: Birmingham, UK
• Tickets: FREE

This delivery event runs in parallel with Internet Retailing Expo and will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to fine-tune your strategy in 2022 and beyond.

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo

• When: 10th – 12th May 2022
• Where: Chicago, US
• Tickets: From Free

Ride the wave of digital disruption and bring your omnichannel customer experiences to the next level. Learn how top brands embed agility, collaboration and innovation into the fabric of their businesses so they can capitalize on disruptive tech and trends.

Digital Future Congress

• When: 17th May 2022
• Where: Frankfurt, Germany
• Tickets: From €29

Digital Futures Congress focuses on the future of digitalization among industries such as fashion, food and drink, automotive, logistics, services and trade. So, whatever it is you sell online, there will be exhibitors and talks to learn from.  

Retail Week Live 2022

• When: 24th – 25th May 2022
• Where: London
• Tickets: From £550

Set over two days, Retail Week Live is a core event in the ecommerce calendar, giving online sellers the tools and advice to drive success in 2022.

Topics you can expect to see covered will include preparing for the next generation of consumers, social engagement, reinventing your brand and sustainability.

White Label World Expo

• When: 25th – 26th May 2022
• Where: Las Vegas, US
• Tickets: From Free

400 speakers, 600 suppliers and 15,000 attendees gather for the White Label World Expo in Las Vegas. The event covers nearly all of the retail, ecommerce, and selling/supplying industries, with multiple summits, networking events and investment opportunities.

LogiMAT

• When: 31st May – 2nd June 2022
• Where: Stuttgart, Germany
• Tickets: From €28

For ecommerce empires with a need for a warehouse management and logistics strategy for 2022, this is the conference for you.

June

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SubSummit

• When: 1st – 3rd June 2022
• Where: Orlando, US
• Tickets: From $795

Subscriptions are now an integral part of online commerce. From streaming services to subscription boxes, buying behaviors are rapidly evolving. This three-day conference provides actionable insights from thought leaders and innovators in the subscription industry and is a great opportunity to strengthen connections and knowledge.

The 2022 NAMM Show

• When: 3rd – 5th June 2022
• Where: Anaheim, US
• Tickets: TBA

For more than a century, The NAMM Show has a proven track record of attracting a global collective of buyers, influencers and media across industry segments, helping exhibitors power their businesses. Audiences include independent retailers, distributors, live event producers and media professionals.

Outdoor Retailer – Summer

• When: 9th – 11th June 2022
• Where: Denver, US
• Tickets: From Free

Outdoor Retailer is the outdoor pursuits event of choice showcasing the largest collection of innovative and unique gear, apparel, hard goods, footwear and accessories. A winter-focused event also takes place in January.

Home Delivery Europe 2022

• When: 22nd – 23rd June 2022
• Where: Amsterdam
• Tickets: FREE

This two-day conference covers all things delivery. It has recently moved to Europe after exhibiting in the USA for seven years, and covers topics such as Parcel Heavy Goods, Grocery Data & Analytics, Urban Logistics, Cross Border and more.

Webwinkel Vakdagen

• When: 29th – 30th June 2022
• Where: Netherlands
• Tickets: From FREE

This is an ecommerce conference focused on digital commerce. If you’re looking for a retail event to attend and want to keep pace with your customer’s ever-evolving expectations, Webwinkel Vakdagen could be one to consider.

In fact, the event hosts over 13,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors, not to mention more than 200 lectures and keynotes, demonstrating just how vast the conference is.

September

Total Retail Tech

• When: 13th – 15th September 2022
• Where: Nashville, US
• Tickets: Invitation only

The event brings together select retail executives who oversee technology strategy to learn from industry experts and each other in a small-group setting. Total Retail Tech features keynote presentations, boardroom case studies, one-to-one meetings and peer-to-peer exchanges. Contact the organizers to gain an invite.

White Label World Expo

• When: 29th – 30th September 2022
• Where: New York, US
• Tickets: From Free

With 200 speakers, 400 suppliers and 15,000 attendees, this event is similar to its sister event in Las Vegas in May. The Expo covers the retail, ecommerce, and selling/supplying industries, with multiple summits, networking events and investment opportunities.

CEDIA Expo

• When: 29th September – 1st October 2022
• Where: Dallas, US
• Tickets: Free

CEDIA Expo brings together thousands of home tech pros and hundreds of exhibitors to the leading event for smart home technology.

Amazon World Convention

• When: 27th – 28th September 2022
• Where: Munich, Germany
• Tickets: TBC

As a dedicated Amazon conference, Amazon World Convention is ideal for any retailer looking to get more from the marketplace. In fact, this particular Amazon event is the largest in Europe, with over 17,000 sellers in attendance. Packed with valuable content and insights on how you can secure more visitors and higher conversions, this really is worth adding to your calendar.

November

UK eCommerce Awards

• When: 3rd November 2022
• Where: London, UK
• Tickets: Invite Only

The UK eCommerce Awards celebrate the best in ecommerce and online retailing across the UK. The entry deadline is the 22nd July.

In fact, the show recognizes successful businesses no matter the size. You can view the full list of categories. 

ReTec Europe

• When: 8th – 9th November 2022
• Where: Birmingham, UK
• Tickets: Free

ReTech Europe is a new, large-scale retail technology and sustainability expo which will focus on the technology that retailers can leverage as they emerge from a difficult year. The event is created for all those members of a retail team who are responsible for increasing productivity, reducing cost, attracting more customers or improving the brand experience to maximize sales.