Top Ecommerce Conferences to Attend in 2026
CommerceNext brings together top retail and DTC brands each year at the CommerceNext Growth Show. CommerceNext is the ecommerce conference of the year to take your growth potential to the next level. But if you can’t make it to the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show, here are other top conferences with great opportunities for networking, learning and growth.
CommerceNext June 23-24
- Location: New York City
Former speakers include:
– Kim Waldmann, Foot Locker
– Ashley Schapiro, American Eagle
– Fiona Tan, Wayfair
– Tom Ward, Sam’s Club
– Kelly Mahoney, Ulta Beauty
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- Agentic AI
- Omnichannel strategies
- The impact of shifting consumer behaviors
- AI tech & innovations
✔️Pros:
– Generous travel program
– High-profile speakers/attendees
❌Cons:
– Costly NYC location
NRF Big Show January 11-13
- Location: New York City
Speaker Highlights
– Mark Barrocas, SharkNinja
– Caroline Brown, The North Face
– Marc Metrik, Saks Global
– Dane Matthews, Taco Bell
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- The ethical use of consumer data
- AI innovations
- The effects of tariffs and global economic shifts on retail
✔️Pros:
– Large event for extensive networking
❌Cons:
– Overwhelming size, less ecommerce-specific
eTail West February 23-26
- Location: Palm Springs
Speaker Highlights
– Stacey Politi, IPSY
– Alexa Ritacco, goop
– Josh Marehbian, FabFitFun
– Elton Graham, Sur La Table
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- - The future of voice commerce
- - Sustainability initiatives
- - Innovative supply chain innovations
✔️Pros:
– Vast networking and educational opportunities
❌Cons:
– Large size, overwhelming options
Prosper Show March 10-12
- Location: Las Vegas
Former speakers include:
– Trey Littell, Amazon
– Jane Naugler, SharkNinja
– Sean Riley, Dude Wipes
– Sherry Shi, TikTok Shop
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- AI-Driven personalization
- Sustainability in ecommerce
- Augmented Reality (AR) shopping
- Voice commerce
✔️Pros:
– Focus on marketplace setting
❌Cons:
– Limited appeal to non-marketplace sellers
Shoptalk Spring March 24-26
- Location: Las Vegas
Speaker Highlights
– Aimee Lapic, Hanna Andersson
– Steve Huffman, Reddit
– Sven Gerjets, Gap Inc.
– Max Magni, Macy’s Inc.
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- AI-driven personalization, fulfillment and delivery technologies and innovative merchandising strategies
- The growing importance of sustainability in supply chains
- The future of in-store technology
✔️Pros:
– Large attendance with customer-centric focus
❌Cons:
– Busy sessions, expensive for non-retailers
Adobe Summit April 20-22
- Location: Las Vegas, Online
Speaker Highlights
– Shantanu Narayen, Adobe
– Anil Chakravarthy, Adobe
– Lara Balazs, Adobe
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- AI in content marketing
- Personalization strategies in a cookieless world
- Blockchain’s role in securing consumer data
✔️Pros:
– Comprehensive content, access to Adobe experts
❌Cons:
– Specific topics may not interest those with less technical Adobe skills
The Lead Summit May 20-21
- Location: New York City
Speaker Highlights
– Steve Maloney, Belkin
– Jen Jackson Brown, Walmart
– Sarah Angelmar, Clarins Group
– Trang To, Tapestry
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- Generative AI in fashion
- Sustainable and ethical fashion
- Leveraging big data to inform product development and marketing strategies
- Enhanced mobile shopping experiences
✔️Pros:
– Strong innovation/startup focus, large-scale
❌Cons:
– Not solely focused on ecommerce
NRF Nexus July 22-24
- Location: Colorado Springs
Former speakers include:
– Emeline Berlind, Sephora
– Dan Murphy, Liquid Death
– Fatih Nayebi, ALDO Group
– Jeremy Lowenstein, Milani Cosmetics
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- Emerging technologies and the future of retail customer experiences
- The convergence of entertainment and retail
- Competing with China’s online retail powerhouses
- MarTech: 1st party data strategies
✔️Pros:
– Digital marketing/tech focus, high-level discussions
❌Cons:
– Limited to tech/digital leaders, smaller scale than NRF Big Show
eTail East August 10-12
- Location: Boston
Former speakers include:
– Jon Blotner, Wayfair
– Daniel Wu, Revolve
– Erica Randerson, Edible.com
– Matt Trainor, Lands’ End
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- Omnichannel innovation
- The rise of eco-conscious consumerism
- Ethical AI usage
- Strategies for leveraging data
✔️Pros:
– Focus on research and innovative ideas
❌Cons:
– May not interest those who are not involved in research
eCommerce Expo September 23-24
- Location: London
Former speakers include:
– Adam Ull, H&M
– Ami Shukla, Diageo
– Anja Spielmann, Mars Food & Nutrition
– Alyssa Jaffer, Deliveroo
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- AI-powered customer service
- Voice search optimization
- Data privacy and security measures
✔️Pros:
– Extensive industry-leading content
❌Cons:
– UK-focused
Shoptalk Fall September 29-October 1
- Location: Chicago
Former speakers include:
– Sharon Price John, Build-A-Bear Workshop
– Kyle Leahy, Glossier
– Larry Grischow, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
– Alicia Water, Crate & Barrel
Expect these 2026 trends to be covered
- Evolving political policies
- Ethical AI
- Changing retail regulations
✔️Pros:
– Comprehensive agenda, networking opportunities
❌Cons:
– High vendor presence
Don’t miss the chance to connect with top retail and ecommerce leaders at the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show, happening June 24-26 in New York City. With 2,700+ attendees, 150+ expert speakers and unparalleled networking opportunities—you’ll gain actionable insights to drive your business forward. Register now and be part of the most impactful ecommerce event of the year!
