o 150 speakers focused on ecommerce and online retail solutions
o 2000 delegates set to attend and exchange insights and shared experiences
o 100 master classes and inspirational advice to challenge conventional thinking.
Ecommerce Live, South Africa’s largest ecommerce event, will take place on 14 September 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre, with 150 speakers and leading consultants from around the country.
Online retailers and ecommerce entrepreneurs can attend various master classes, watch live demonstrations, and benefit from one-on-one advice with ecommerce coaches and experts. The one-day event is designed to challenge conventional thinking while providing the latest insights into online retail trends and innovations alongside entrepreneurship and funding opportunities.
“Incubeta is thrilled to be one of the headline sponsors at the Ecommerce Live event and cannot wait to share details around why we are so excited about the near- and long-term future of marketing in the ecommerce space within South Africa. With such a diverse list of speakers and attendees we believe there will be strong discussion points that are relevant to a wide spectrum of the market (from manufacturers to distributors, tech resellers to tech enablers as well as retail brands themselves). This is a platform for healthy debate around an exciting and dynamic environment,” says Roan Mackintosh, Incubeta Managing Director (Middle-East and Africa).
The 100 master classes will cover topics such as online retail and customer experience, entrepreneurship, platforms and payments, logistics, dropshipping, sales and marketing, Black Friday, and Artificial Intelligence. And live demonstrations will be provided by vendors who will showcase their latest tools, platforms and solutions in the online retail space.
“Together with our friends from Heavy Chef, we’ve identified entrepreneur education as one of the key drivers of success for South African small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs. The master class programme, coupled with the relationship-building opportunities, make Ecommerce Live one of the most exciting and rewarding ecommerce events on the South African ecommerce industry calendar. As a business enabler, xneelo is proud to be participating in an event dedicated to fostering real growth for ecommerce business,” says Athena Turner, Senior Marketing and Brand Manager at xneelo.
This is a view shared by Danika Niebuhr, Marketing Coordinator at uAfrica.com, “With the immense growth that has occured in the ecommerce industry in South Africa over the past two years, it has never been more important for business owners and entrepreneurs alike to get involved and improve their knowledge. Ecommerce Live 2022 looks to be the ultimate networking event for the ecommerce community, allowing attendees to connect with and learn from likeminded people.”
The event will also host one-on-one advisory sessions with coaches and experts, which will provide guidance and training on aspects relating to ecommerce strategy, platforms, hosting, marketplaces and digital marketing.
“After a two-year Covid break, the PayFast team is proud to once again be part of the incredible Ecommerce Live conference. No online tool can replace the fun, vibe and benefit of in-person connections. Getting together under one roof again for thought-provoking sessions led by top speakers is a great opportunity for anyone in business passionate about driving economic growth. We're looking forward to seeing you there!” says Colleen Harrison, Head of Marketing at Payfast.
Cheryl Ingram, founding partner at The Digital Media Collective, adds, “The last two years have seen some of the biggest changes in the industry when it comes to ecommerce and digital marketing. Keeping pace has not been for the faint-hearted and with COVID-19 restricting live events for as long as it did, retailers of all shapes and sizes were left with little choice but to selfteach in order to remain in the game. While I have no doubt we follow the experts on social media and upskill at every opportunity, there is no replacement for a live in-person event. I am personally really excited to be attending Ecommerce Live this year, to reconnecting with industry thought leaders and to be able to learn, discover and network in person.”
Ecommerce Live will be taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 14 September 2022 from 09h00 to 20h00. Tickets are free if you register at www.ecommercelive.co.za using TradeIntelligenceGuest as the invite code.
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