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The top ecommerce conferences for 2024
How to prepare for your ecommerce conference
What to focus on while at your ecommerce conference
How to end your learning experience on a high note
The top ecommerce conferences for 2024
How to prepare for your ecommerce conference
What to focus on while at your ecommerce conference
How to end your learning experience on a high note
Whether you’re a beginner seller or an established brand, ecommerce conferences are the perfect place to level-up your knowledge of how to sell on Amazon and on any other marketplace online.
Ecommerce conferences cater to any business model — whether private label, wholesale, retail arbitrage, dropshipping, and even handmade. They also add an interactive layer to your seller education and give you a live arena to discuss and explore what you’ve been learning from blogs, videos, and courses.
Lastly, conferences are an excellent way to stay up to date with the latest ecommerce industry practices for key aspects of your business, such as advertising and product research. You get a front-row seat to industry expert strategies for ecommerce challenges such as inventory management and competitor analysis, and being able to network and discuss matters with other sellers in real-time is an invaluable experience that you wouldn’t get anywhere else.
Read on for our primer on the best ecommerce conferences for 2024, and we’ll show you how to have a productive and enjoyable experience when you’re ready to attend.
And keep this page bookmarked as we will continue to add new shows to this list as they come up throughout the year!
These are our picks for next year’s ecommerce conferences, and each one has its unique features and strengths. They all take place in the U.S. and are listed according to key dates and locations.
Date: January 14 – 16, 2024
Location: New York, NY
Price: Free for all retailers
In their words:
“NRF 2024 is a retail tradeshow that brings together more than 6,200 brands from around the globe to New York City for three days of learning, collaboration and discovery. If you’re looking for the next big thing to revolutionize your business, you need to be here!”
Why you should attend:
Date: January 24-26 2024
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt – San Diego, CA
Price: Starting at $495
In their words:
“If you are over the enormity of events, join Retail Fest for a boutique approach that commits to connection, content and community that continues long after you’ve taken your flight home.
We are for the people who live, eat and breathe retail. If you are a brand owner, leader, professional or someone who wants to push the boundaries and do things differently, then this event is going to expand your networks, grow your knowledge and explode your brand.”
Why you should attend:
Date: February 26 – 29, 2024
Location: JW Marriott Desert Springs – Palm Springs, CA
Price: Starting at $1,499
In their words:
“Since 1999, eTail has been the gathering place for top retail leaders, serving as the hub for cutting-edge eCommerce and digital marketing strategies. Here, you’ll experience the transformation of insights from leading retailers into actionable “how-to’s” that breathe life into your business. Designed to ignite ideas and foster meaningful conversations, eTail will help you achieve omnichannel excellence and increase profits. Join the excitement as we celebrate 25 incredible years together!”
Why you should attend?
Dates: March 4 – 6, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay – Las Vegas, NV
Price: Starting at $399
In their words:
“Stay ahead of industry trends and meet solution providers who can help you drive profitability and efficiency for your marketplace business.
Engage with 1,000+ like-minded sellers to exchange invaluable insights and best practices. Harness actionable strategies from industry leaders through 2 1/2 days of advanced sessions, ensuring your business’s advancement.”
Why you should attend:
Dates: May 8-9, 2024
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Price: $99
In their words:
“From product sourcing to online selling, White Label World Expo is the ultimate destination for online retailers & sellers, start-up businesses, entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level. The show is an unmissable opportunity that connects thousands of professionals with white & private label goods suppliers and manufacturers!”
Why you should attend:
Date: May 30 – 31, 2024
Location: New York City, New York
Price: Free
In their words:
“The White Label World Expo is the biggest gathering of online sellers in one place in the world. Thousands of leading Amazon, Ebay, and online sellers meet to hear from world-leading experts on the latest ways to steal a march on the competition, learn new tricks, and become inspired with the hottest new trends. It is also the date in every online seller’s calendar to go to the only place to find thousands of white label products and meet the manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors.”
Why you should attend:
Date: June 11 – 13, 2024
Location: New York City, New York
Price: $995 – $1,295
In their words:
“CommerceNext is a community, event series, and conference for marketers at retail and direct-to-consumer brands. We harness the collective wisdom of our community to help marketers grow their businesses and advance their careers.”
Why you should attend:
Date: August 12 – 15, 2024
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Price: $999+
In their words:
“eTail is a four-day conference designed to help you increase the profits from your business. You’ll get action-packed stories, disruptive strategies, strategic conversations, and connections with top minds at America’s most successful retailers. No commercials. No egos. We cut out the fluff to give you hundreds of strategic takeaways.”
Why you should attend:
Rather than relying on large crowds, many event management organizations have shifted their ecommerce conference focus to quality vs. quantity. Here’s one such organization.
In their words:
“eCommerce Summits provide a focused and local alternative to walking the floor and national trade shows, retailers are engaged, panels solutions-focused, and connections natural. Topics of the day are sourced from conversations with retailers, and the diversity of the audience and their problem set is evident.”
Why you should attend:
Okay, now that you’ve picked which conference you’ll be attending in 2024, let’s go over some practical strategies to get the most out of each one. First, let’s do some pre-conference planning and begin with the end in mind by asking the following questions:
Create a list of what success should look like for you and your business. It could be the number of keynotes you attended, the number of business cards collected, or the discovery of new products and ideas — or all of the above! Having conference goals will help keep you focused, and you’ll come away productive.
Research all keynote speakers online. Check out the conference’s agenda to discover which presentations resonate with you. Start scheduling your days using a good ol’ day planner (technology is great, but sometimes the internet at conferences can be spotty, and electrical outlets are likely inaccessible). Lastly, get a floor plan and start mapping out your days.
Scour the conference’s social media channels and begin reaching out to attendees. This is also a great time to design and print eye-catching business cards (with a QR code) and establish a system to collect and enter new contacts/business cards into your address book.
The best place to meet like-minded people is at networking events. Everyone is on the same page and is eager to meet you. For this reason, you need to plan to attend networking events, meetups, cocktail hours, and whatever is available. Also, this is an excellent time to remind you that you need to plan your meals and never eat alone.
Say I bumped into you in the elevator and asked you what you do for a living. What would you say? You must rehearse your short and long-form pitches. It also doesn’t hurt if you have your company’s pitch deck on standby. Bonus points: have a one-pager brochure readily available that highlights your company’s value proposition (make sure it has a QR code).
Awesome! You’ve done an excellent job preparing for your conference, and now you are ready to hit the ground running, but let’s start with the most critical factor in this equation: YOU!
We know conferences are all about making connections and putting others first, but if you aren’t in the best mental and physical state, you will not make the best of your travel journeys. This is why you must keep your health a top priority. Here are some things that need to be top of mind while at your conference:
Now that we’ve got that out the way, let’s talk about some other things you can do to optimize your time and navigate the conference efficiently. Here’s our shortlist:
Wow! We’re all so proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone and taking full advantage of everything your conference had to offer. What’s next?
Now it’s time to put all that hard work into action. Here’s how:
In-person conferences are optimal learning opportunities and a powerful way to create long-standing relationships and partnerships. Always plan ahead, and ensure that you document everything you experience. All documented material will serve you in planning out your next steps and will make a great reference for future events.
Be sure to step outside of your comfort zone and make earth-shattering relationships. Remember, being prepared is the key to a successful conference.
Now go out and make some noise! Got any questions about e-commerce conferences? Let us know in the comments below!
Ecommerce Expert & Writer at Jungle Scout
Brian Connolly is an Amazon seller, ecommerce expert, and writer for Jungle Scout. He lives in the New Jersey Shore area with his wife and cat. When he isn’t writing advice online for aspiring and experienced Amazon sellers for Jungle Scout, he spends his free time boating, fishing, and selling boating-themed items on his Amazon business.
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