Events are a great way to not only network but also understand the industry dynamics and keep yourself upbeat with the latest trends. However, the year 2020 brought everything to a halt. The new year has brought in new hopes with things bouncing back slow and steady, including business conferences and expos which are ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business. We have put together a list of some of the upcoming e-commerce events, conferences and expos you should attend in 2021.
Internet Commerce Summit
Internet Commerce Summit is scheduled to be held on 10-11 June 2021 at Conrad Bengaluru in Karnataka. The event is being organised by technology solution providers platform PHYGITS LIVE. Over 500-1000 delegates are expected to attend the summit. There are four broad themes of the summit: Omni-commerce, Lifestyle commerce, Marketing and Channels and Society and Culture and all the sessions will be based around them.
Seamless India Conference: The Future Of Commerce In India (online)
The two-day event is being organised by Seamless Asia and is scheduled to be held on 24 – 25 November 2021. The online conference will bring insights from more than 80 banking, payments and e-commerce leaders across a series of live presentations, live panel debates and live digital town halls. Join in live from wherever you are, or watch the sessions on-demand.
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International online conference ECOMWORLD has a great line-up where you can learn about practical strategies and exclusive secrets that the biggest businesses use to grow and profit.
IREC 2021
The two-day expo is being organised by Franchise India in partnership with ShopX and Indian retailer.com, and will bring together leading minds, entrepreneurs, innovators and brands across retail, e-commerce and digital sectors. There will be innovation labs, start-up zones, rapid fire pitches besides discussion on e-commerce industry. The expo will be held from 19th-20th May 2021 at Hotel Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru.
India Omnichannel Forum 2021
India Omni-Channel Forum, co-located with MAPIC India, is the premier annual event for showcasing the future of retail Digitech solutions to decision-makers. The two-day conference will be held on September 29-30 at Renaissance Hotel in Mumbai. It is a good opportunity for powerful buyers and online solution providers to interact.
India Shopping Centre Forum 2021
The event would cover the entire shopping value chain, including B2B and B2C trends, technologies and concepts that support a growing business besides networking opportunities. The event is likely to be held in April 2021.
ECOMWORLD (Online)
The line-up for this online event is impressive. It would feature most successful DTC brand founders, CEOs, and CMOs, as well as top industry authorities and the brightest minds in e-commerce. They’ll reveal some of the practical strategies and exclusive secrets that the biggest businesses (including their own) use to grow and profit. The event, which includes in-depth speeches, panels, workshops & live Q&A sessions, will take place on 28-29 June 2021.
What’s in it for me?
Events are a great way to network besides being a learning platform. As a start-up, you can gain tremendous insides on industry dynamics and get to understand how you can turn your idea into business or take your already building business to a level further. Virtual events also serve the same purpose.