Top 15 eCommerce Conferences to Attend in 2025

eCommerce has been an interesting space evolving year and year.

Even four decades after its inception, the eCommerce and retail industry has seen some groundbreaking developments, paving the way for innovations.

Here’s a list of 15 eCommerce conferences you can forward to in 2025.

From actionable strategies to first-hand interactions with retail and eCommerce brands of all sizes, there’s something for everyone. 

1. NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show

Where? Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC

When? Jan 11-14, 2025

Entry Fee: The Conference Pass has many attendee categories. Check the official website of NRF 2025 for more information. 

In the past…… 

The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association with its inception in 1911. Big Show is the flagship event of NRF where over 37,000 retail professionals from 90+ countries come together under one roof for networking and mutual learning opportunities. 

Being a veteran organization, NRF Big Show became a virtual event in 2021. 

What’s happening in 2025

NRF 2025 will focus on the changes that impact the shopping landscape. It will primarily cover the AI explosion, the growth of social media and how Gen-Alpha is all set to become the most powerful shoppers.

Why should you attend 

• The Startup Hub will connect you with the newest, most promising startup companies
• The NRF Innovators 2025 will give you full access to future-forward tech that's new-to-market
• You’ll get access to 175+ sessions, 450 speakers, and 1000+ exhibitors

2. White Label Expo 

Where and When? 

Feb 25-26, 2025 | Excel, London

Apr 16-17, 2025 | Las Vegas Convention Center

May 21-22, 2025 | Messe Frankfurt

Entry Fee: Free

In the past….. 

The White Label Expo is the brainchild of Prysm Group, the fastest-growing independent trade organization in the UK.

With a growing presence in the US, Europe, and South-East Asia, it has conducted 50+ shows across the world. 

What’s happening in 2025

The White Label Expo 2025 will be better than the last. This edition will help you become the Master Entrepreneur not just by helping you sell online but source new products as well. 

The expo will include the Amazon Pro Sellers Summit, Startup Masterclasses, and more interesting sessions over 2 days. 

Why should you attend 

• Experience the knowledge powerhouse for free as you get to listen to 150 speakers, and rub shoulders with 10,000 attendees, and 300 exhibitors
• Take home actionable insights from keynote speakers such as Justin Honaman (Head, Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods GTM  -  Amazon, Inc.), Paul Hanz (Sr. Director of Asset Protection - Supply Chain  -  The Home Depot), Nicholas Borsotto (Global Lead for Lenovo AI Innovators  -  Lenovo), and more industry leaders
• Learn the tips, growth strategies, and hacks to optimize product page details to sell successfully online

3. DX3 Canada 

Where? Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

When? March 4-5, 2025 

Entry Fee: Early bird offers start at $495.00 

In the past…

If there's one name that deserves credit for being the powerhouse of retail, marketing, and technology, it has DX3.  

If you’re a retailer and eCommerce marketer looking to understand how tech is changing the industry, DX3 is the only place to be. 

What’s happening in 2025

It will focus on growth and resiliency in retail, DTC, and e-commerce. It features keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops on AI-driven innovation and marketing strategies​.

Why should you attend 

• Discover cutting-edge trends and strategies from top retail experts to help you stay competitive and drive success in your business
• Learn from marketing leaders about how to build high-performance brands and craft campaigns that stand out in a crowded market
• Explore the latest innovations and solutions designed to help you scale your business and meet the challenges of tomorrow

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4. Prosper Show 

Where? Las Vegas Convention Center

When? March 25-27, 2025

Entry fee: Check out the pricing details 

In the past…. 

Prosper Show has long been the seasoned Amazon sellers’ go-to guide for scaling their profitability to greater heights. From proven best practices and unstructured and unstructured network opportunities, Prosper Show is a one-stop destination for Amazon selling. 

What’s happening in 2025

This year access experienced sellers, former marketplace insiders, and other experts and gain access to the latest industry trends and innovations focused on maximizing profits, outpacing the competition, and increasing brand awareness.

Why should you attend  

• Find a new approach to launching products
• Learn how to expand your existing brand lines
• Improve brand awareness to current and prospective customers 

5. Shoptalk 

When and where? 

March 25-27, 2025 | Las Vegas

June 2-4, 2025 | Barcelona

October 16-18, 2025 | Chicago

October 7-9, 2025 | Las Vegas

Entry fee: Free

In the past… 

Founded in 2015, Shoptalk has quickly become the most exciting retail industry event. With retail professionals and brands meeting every year, Shoptalk is an event where the core theme is about how customers discover, shop, and buy. 

What’s happening in 2025

Discover the perspectives, tools, and tactics that will unlock next-level retail strategies for your business. The agenda at Shoptalk features over 150 speakers from the world’s most innovative retailers and brands, offering exclusive insights into the ever-evolving retail ecosystem.

Why should you attend 

• Brand new at Shoptalk Spring 2025, the New Market will bring together media buyers; technology solutions; retail media networks; agencies; and next-generation publishers to shape the future of the attention industry
• At Meetup, network with over 35000 industry professionals and be a part of meaningful discussions in the retail and e-commerce sectors
• Be a part of sessions that are focused on AI tools, brand-building, loyalty-building and navigating changing industry relationships

6. Sellers Summit 2025

Where? Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 

When? 6-8 May, 2025

Entry fee: Check out pricing details 

In the past…. 

The objective of the Sellers Summit in its years of operations is to enable a learning space in the eCommerce universe. The event features a multitude of inspiring and inspired entrepreneurs, who in turn discuss solutions and innovations that have worked for them. 

What’s happening in 2025

The Sellers Summit is not a typical conference, it's a 3-day intense workshop where entrepreneurs who have been there and done that teach you how to build an influential brand. It will also help you learn actionable strategies to take your business to 6-8 figures and beyond. 

Why should you attend 

• Improve Amazon sales
• Manufacture or import goods from Asia or domestically source the products at reasonable prices 
• Build email sales funnels that generate revenue on autopilot 
• Implement tried and tested strategies relevant today 

7. Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 

Where? Chicago ‍

When? June 4-6, 2025‍

Entry fee: Check out the pricing details 

In the past… 

The Retail Innovation Conference & Expo has a vision of integrating three distinct event tracks, inviting the best in eCommerce, retail, and design to bring to light solutions and possibilities.  

What’s happening in 2025

The RICE 2025 edition will cover actionable strategies and insights related to next-gen customer experiences, the practical use of AI in retail, and the evolving role of technology in stores.

Why should you attend 

• Get to network with the entire retail and eCommerce ecosystem. From startups to mid-sized retailers to big retailers, this event is an event for everyone 
• Join a community of 5000+ key decision makers from different functions such as store design, eCommerce, social media marketing, and omnichannel marketing 
• The RICE micro-conference will bring together the eCommerce disruptors and digital catalysts fostering innovation

8. eTail Palm Springs

Where? JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Springs, CA

When? February 24-27, 2025

Entry fee: Check out the pricing details 

In the past… 

eTail is an event where thousands of retailers meet and hundreds of insights are shared leading to one classic retail experience. This is a place where retail innovators meet which leads to endless possibilities. 

What’s happening in 2025

eTail 2025 is a four-day conference designed to help retailers and eCommerce increase profits. From interesting stories and disruptive strategies plus insights from top retailers, eTail is the place to be if you want to learn to be a part of the changing retail landscape. 

Why should you attend

• Get actionable tactics to grow your business 
• A diverse retail community 
• The most interactive and omnichannel eCommerce conference ever. You gain knowledge from 30 hours of discussion in creative think tanks, roundtables, structured and unstructured networking 

9. Adobe Summit

Where? Virtual Event or attend in Vegas

When? March 17–20, 2025

Entry Fee: Check out the pricing details

In the past…

This bi-annual event started as the Omniture Summit in 2003 and is one of the longest-standing events. In its current format, the summit focuses on exploring possibilities and solutions for enterprise clients along the tracks of advertising, analytics, commerce & eCommerce, and marketing automation.

What’s happening in 2025

The March summit is focusing on generative AI, personalization at scale, amplification of your brand along with opportunities to network and nurture connections. 

Why should you attend

• A vibrant community from which businesses can learn and exchange skills. 
• Hundreds of speaker sessions across dozens of tracks to bring the best of innovations and solutions. 
• Engage with the summit community beyond the bounds of the online conference. 

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10.  Retail Fest

Where? Gold Coast Convention Centre, Gold Coast, Australia

When? 28-30 May 2025

Entry Fee: Check Price List

In the past…

Australia’s online retailer community has come together through previous editions of the Retail Fest. Lasting three days, the event usually sees around 75 exhibitors, 1500 attendees, and about 150 speakers. 

What’s happening in 2025

Veering away from the typical conference setting in the past editions, Retail Fest 2025 will feature more opportunities for bonding & networking, the venue being on the beach. More than a conference, it’s expected to be a celebration where professional networking and exchanges will be set against the backdrop of family, fun, and personal time. 

Why should you attend

• Connect with top retail leaders and e-commerce experts at structured networking events and casual meetups​ 
• Gain actionable insights from 100+ expert speakers and workshops focusing on the latest retail innovations​
• Explore the exhibition floor with leading solution providers, with 84% of attendees planning future business collaborations​  

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11. Ad World

Where? Virtual

When? TBA 

Entry Fee: Check out the pricing details

In the past…

Ad World Conference has been able to reach out to thousands across the world while covering the tracks most relevant for today’s business space. From content marketing to lead generation to conversion optimization, this online event offers a wealth of information and learning. 

What’s happening in 2025

In 2025, you will get access to 400+ masterclasses across 20+ different advertising topics,  interviews and panels to keep your finger on the pulse on how to scale your business and stay ahead of your competitors.

Why should you attend

• Connect with 15,000+ global marketers and advertisers through live Q&A sessions, masterminds, and networking events
• Learn actionable strategies from over 100 expert speakers across 15+ tracks, including AI in advertising, media buying, eCommerce, SEO, and content marketing
• Participate in workshops that dive deep into lead generation, conversion optimization, and advanced advertising techniques 

12. E-Commerce Berlin Expo 

Where? STATION Berlin, Luckenwalder Str. 4-6, Germany 

When? 19-20 Feb, 2025

Entry Fee: Free

In the past…

In 2020, E-commerce Berlin Expo took place in STATION Berlin. 50+ speakers, 180 exhibitors, and 7000 visitors from all over the world exchanged information to create unique e-commerce knowledge. 

What’s happening in 2025

It will feature a mix of exhibitions and conference sessions aimed at fostering business growth, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities. With expectations to attract over 11000 attendees and showcase 290+ exhibitors from various international markets, attendees can anticipate engaging with leading service providers and thought leaders in the sector​.

Why should you attend

• 100 expert speakers focusing on current industry challenges and strategies for innovation and differentiation in the eCommerce space 
• A notable aspect of the 2025 edition is the revamped Call for Speakers, allowing a broader range of voices and insights to be featured, which aims to provide attendees with actionable knowledge and fresh ideas​

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13. Paris Retail Week

Where? Paris Porte de Versailles Pavilions 4 & 6

When? 16-18, September 2025

Entry Fee: Disclosed on registration

In the past…

The Paris Retail Week is quite literally Europe’s biggest offline and online commerce melting pot. This is where you’ll find the most illustrious and ideas-driven investors and decision-makers, year after year. 

What’s happening in 2025

Sessions by noted speakers, several plenary conferences, a full house of exhibits and displays and so much more. 

Why should you attend

• The event hosts more than 15,000 professionals in the commerce space yearly. 
• The exhibit floor covers various products and solutions
• Solution workshops by different exhibitors bring forth new ideas around innovation and technique. 
• Solutions featured in the exhibit space cover areas like IT for commerce, logistics & e-logistics, payment solutions, and marketing & customer relations.

14. eCommerce Expo 

Where? ExCel, London

When? 24-25 September, 2025 

Entry Fee: Disclosed on registration

In the past…

With the intent to create innovative disruption in the eCommerce space, Ecommerce Expo has been pivotal in bringing together pureplay, omnichannel, B2B, B2C brands and retailers together. The idea has been to generate and disseminate marketing-leading insights. 

What’s happening in 2025

Over two days, all things eCommerce, from customer acquisition to logistics and operations

Why should you attend

• Meet with over 12000 B2B and B2C eCommerce professionals
• Discover 300+ eCommerce solution providers
• World-class experts from leading Retailers and B2B firms like IMRG, Duolingo, House etc. gather under one roof to share their knowledge, experience, and stories of success with thousands of eCommerce professionals 

15. World Retail Congress

Where? Hilton Park Lane, London

When? 12-14 May, 2025

Entry Fee: Check price list on site

In the past…

In its 14-year-long history, the World Retail Congress has seen more than 1500 illustrious speakers, represented by more than 70 countries and over 14, 000 attendees. 

What’s happening in 2025

The World Retail Congress in 2025 will focus on identifying and discussing the new growth drivers that set those at the top of the industry apart from the rest.

Why should you attend

• The World Retail Congress 2025 will focus on consumer engagement to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction
• The agenda will explore technology utilization to optimize operations and improve the shopping experience
• There will be an emphasis on developing sustainable business models that promote resilience and adaptability in retail

Yet to take place in 2024

16. Customer Engagement Summit (TBD)

Where? The Brewery, London

When? November 26, 2024

Entry Fee: Live - Free, In-person/subscription - check the registration page

In the past…

Over the past decade, the Engage Customer community has witnessed face-to-face live events including conferences, directors’ forums, and leadership roundtable focus groups including the flagship ‘must attend’ annual Customer Engagement Summit. The summit, now in its ninth year, has grown to become a 2-day event, attended by over 1,200 senior industry professionals. 

What’s happening in 2024

Promoted as Europe’s largest customer engagement event, Engage Customer promises to give top-level speakers from world-class brands the stage as they draw upon real-life case studies to showcase the latest innovations in the CX world. 

Why should you attend

You can get valuable, implementable ideas and strategies to enhance customer engagement through:

• Roundtable sessions
• Networking with peers
• 20 exclusive presentations

17. GROW

Where? LA

When? 23 Oct, 2024

Entry Fee: Check out the registration page for more details

What’s happening in 2024

Attendees can expect a unique event at the restored Saban Theater on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. During conference breaks, you will enjoy screenings of iconic films like Forrest Gump, Jurassic Park, and Pulp Fiction. The event will also include a themed lunch, live actors, a top-shelf open bar, and afterparties.

Why should you attend

As the fastest-growing retail event in North America, it’s a “truly spectacular” day of connection + collaboration with 1000 online brands. You’ll be in good company with the most influential founders, marketers, tech providers, and investors spanning every retail category.

Get the Most Out of Each eCommerce Conference

Now that you know which conferences are happening, there are a few things to do to get the most out of them:  

• Plan ahead and make a list of questions 
• Step outside of your comfort zone to build new relationships 
• Make notes during the event so you don’t forget anything
• Follow up with your new contacts. Say thanks and share relevant news with them to continue nurturing those relationships.
• Present learnings to your team and document them for future reference   

Editor's Note: Events and conferences listed as TBA will be updated once the dates are announced :)