Toronto, ON

As Canada’s largest retail/tech/marketing conference, DX3 is a must-visit in North America. Even if the amount of attendees (about 3,000+ expected) is less than other international expositions, it promises to be the largest retail/marketing conference in Canada. Speaking sessions here will tend to fall under one of two umbrellas: innovation and retail.

The summit, to be held Mar. 10–11, 2022, also weaves in tech talks, workshops, and even live music to keep the vibe productive and entertaining. On the show floor, you’ll also see high-tech expositions of the latest and greatest in retail technology.

New York, NY

The world’s largest retail conference returns in 2022 with over 800 retail exhibitors and a theme of “2022 vision.” This is one of the earliest events on the calendar, with the convention and expo set for January 12-14.

Over 38,000 attendees are expected to attend the NRF’s Retail Big Show, providing an audience for some 400 speakers selected from today’s top ecommerce and retail brands. The Retail Expo will also feature hundreds of product demos that show off the latest in online retail technology.

Major EU Cities

Savant eCommerce Conference doesn’t just have one location in 2022 — it has several. This year’s events will feature Berlin, Amsterdam, and Stockholm in January, March, and June, respectively, as well as the Savant Supply Chain Congress 2022 event in May.

Savant’s idea is to cut down the sales pitches and recruiting, with an exclusive focus on high-information content. That includes a mix of C-level, senior management, and director-level attendees sharing their knowledge and expertise in retail.

London, UK

The eCommerce Expo in Excel London will feature over 350 speakers during the weekend of September 30 – October 1. The experience is catered to both B2C and B2B marketers and retail professionals who are interested in gaining insights from an eclectic array of content and open sessions.

This year, the expo is set to feature workshops, case studies, presentations, and expert roundtables with presenters ranging from Amazon to BarclayCard UK.

Sydney and Melbourne, Australia

Access to the growing Chinese market is more important than ever, and the Alibaba E-Commerce Expo seeks to bridge the gap between these markets and international brands and small businesses.

With the event managed by Alibaba from March 27–28, 2022, the specific focus here is on bringing ecommerce to the growing Chinese market. With sales there expected to reach $245 billion by the time the expo arrives, this event is a hallmark for “cross-border commerce.”

Paris, France

This three-day trade fair — now in its fifth annual iteration — breaks itself down into themes from “agile customer experience” to “B2B” marketing and omnichannel commerce. With over 600 exhibitors planned this year and a global audience of industry professionals from the EU, North America, and Asia, the event is a must-visit for anyone looking beyond their own borders.

Set for Sept. 15–17, 2022, the event will also feature a strong mix of CEOs, director-level executives, and project managers looking to learn. Brands represented in the past have included industry favorites such as Qatar Airways, Yves Rocher, and Lacoste.

New York, NY

What’s next in retail marketing? The two-day retail conference at Commerce Next — July 29–29, 2022 — attempts to answer that question with a focus on the latest and greatest strategies in digital marketing, online retail, and customer acquisition.

Across 50 speaking sessions, CommerceNext’s events will feature marketing VPs, data officers, and ecommerce directors behind some of the year’s top campaigns. There’s also an awards show called the “CommerceNextys” for honoring innovations in ecommerce marketing and cross-channel campaigns.

Toronto, ON

On the weekend of May 4-6, 2022, many of the brightest minds in North American retail will connect at eTail Canada to share the latest innovations and trends in ecommerce.

With a speaker list consisting of “trendsetters, visionaries and trailblazers that are revolutionizing the industry,” eTail Canada is also highly focused on its audience, curating networking opportunities and social gatherings at the Hyatt Regency in Toronto.

Palm Springs, CA

From Feb. 24–27, 2022, eTail West keeps its focus on the United States market by delivering speakers from across the American retail landscape. The healthy balance of retail expertise from fashion and apparel to food & beverage will include insights into customer engagement, technology, and the latest innovations in ecommerce.

eTail West is also a great place to network, as its audience features some of the most vital movers and shakers in retail–with some 59% attendees in 2021 at director-level and above.