The highly-anticipated retailX conference will be in full swing once again in August 2021! This 2-day event will pack dozens of keynote speakers, hundreds of exhibitors, and thousands of eCommerce professionals into the McCormick Place conference center in Chicago, Illinois. From August 24-25, attendees will learn about the current trends of online retail while networking and connecting with business executives, potential partners, and industry leaders.
Overview of retailX
The main theme of the retailX event is “Empowering Seamless Consumer Experiences.” The event is designed to make it easier for attendees to develop their professional skills in 3 different ways:
- Learning. No matter what your role is in eCommerce, you’ll have the opportunity to refine your skills and learn about the latest cutting-edge trends in your industry. You’re sure to walk away from retailX with a list of actionable tips and insights.
- Networking. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with other retailers and major brands during the event. Use these networking times to speak with industry professionals and seek advice for growing your own business.
- Experiencing. You’ll get to hear fascinating case studies and view real-world examples of the latest online commerce tools and technologies. Keynote speakers and fantastic presenters will give you the information you need to enhance your customer experience, increase revenue, and maintain consumer loyalty.
2021 Agenda
In 2019, retailX exhibitors generated 45,000 leads, and this year’s exhibit hall is gearing up to be just as successful! The exhibit hall will be full of brands representing various eCommerce platforms, SEO services, UX services, graphic designers, and much more. Each specialized section even features its own Meetup Lounge to make it easy to connect with others within your industry.
Wagento is also excited to be an official exhibitor at this year’s event. Be sure to stop by Booth 1331 to say hi and chat with our team!
When the exhibition hall is closed, attendees will have hundreds of classes in 7 different tracks to choose from. The core tracks include:
- Consumer Connections Forum
- Contactless Commerce
- Digital Marketing
- Ecommerce Acceleration
- Modern Marketplace Selling
- Smart Supply Chain
- The New In-Store Experience
Notable keynote speakers at the retailX conference will deliver powerful presentations on both days of the conference. Be sure to mark your schedule so you don’t miss:
- Kecia Steelman, COO and President of International Ulta Beauty
- Marc Ostryniec, Chief Sales Officer of BigCommerce
- Reham Fagiri, Co-Founder and CEO of AptDeco
- Geronimo Chala, Chief Client Officer of Rebag
Join Us!
Whether you’re new to digital commerce or you want to brush up on current industry technologies, retailX is an amazing place to develop your skills, expand your network, and hear about the latest trends. If you want to experience this event for yourself, be sure to register soon. And don’t forget to stop by Booth 1331 to chat with the Wagento team!
