
SHOPTALK 2027
Event Date
March 22–24, 2027
Location
Las Vegas, NV
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryShoptalk Spring (commonly known simply as Shoptalk) is a major annual gathering for the retail and e-commerce industry, held in Las Vegas. Shoptalk is an annual event held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where the future of retail is brought to life. The 2027 edition carries forward the event's positioning as "the most important event in retail," convening leaders from across the retail, consumer brand, and technology landscape.
Each year it brings together 10,000+ retail executives, brand leaders, marketplace operators, payment providers, technology vendors, and investors in Las Vegas. The event features 10,000+ retail and brand leaders, 200+ speakers, and 50,000+ Meetup meetings. A defining feature is the audience seniority — Shoptalk attracts over 10,000 trailblazers from various sectors, including retail, consumer brands, and technology, with a diverse audience that includes a significant number of C-suite executives.
Attendees come for keynotes, structured networking, and product discovery. The agenda is operationally specific — keynotes, structured networking, product demonstrations, and the year's most concentrated retail-tech expo. It is worth attending because it offers direct access to decision-makers and the industry's boldest thinking on where retail is headed.
Show Highlights
Key features of Shoptalk Spring include:
- Marquee speakers: Shoptalk Spring's speakers represent the industry's boldest leaders, spanning established retailers, consumer brands, startups, tech providers, consultants, agencies, analysts, and investors. Past speakers have included Niraj Shah (CEO of Wayfair), Steve Huffman (Co-Founder & CEO of Reddit), Nicola Mendelsohn (Meta), Matt Baer (CEO of Stitch Fix), and executives from Macy's, Pinterest, Etsy, GAP Inc., and SharkNinja.
- Meetup — the world's largest retail meetings program: Shoptalk hosts the world's biggest and most efficient retail meetings program, Meetup. Shoptalk Spring 2026 saw 50,000+ meetings. Attendees can experience Meetup for themselves at Shoptalk Spring 2027.
- A central theme: The 2026 edition was anchored in the theme "Retail in the Age of AI," with keynote sessions focused on artificial intelligence, customer experience, and next-generation commerce.
- A large exhibition floor and networking: The exhibition floor features retail technologies, e-commerce platforms, payment solutions, and supply chain software, alongside a full schedule of educational workshops, structured networking programs, and keynote stages.
Attendance
Shoptalk Spring reports 10,000+ retail and brand leaders, 200+ speakers, and 50,000+ Meetup meetings. The audience skews highly senior — the event attracts over 10,000 trailblazers from retail, consumer brands, and technology, with a diverse audience that includes a significant number of C-suite executives. The organizer notes that roughly 1 in 3 attendees are C-suite from across the retail, consumer brand, and tech landscape.
Registration
Registration is handled through the official Shoptalk Spring website via the "Get Tickets" page (spring.shoptalk.com/page/get-ticket). Prospective sponsors and exhibitors register separately through the event's sponsorship/exhibiting contact channels. Registration is on request. As passes and Meetup matching fill quickly, early registration is advised — Meetup matches start 2-3 weeks before the conference and the calendar fills quickly.
History
Shoptalk is the largest annual gathering of the global retail and e-commerce industry. It is produced by Hyve Group. The 2026 Las Vegas edition marked a milestone for the event — organizers referred to it as "the 10th Shoptalk Spring," indicating the Spring US edition has run annually for roughly a decade. The brand has since expanded into a family of events, including the European edition (Shoptalk Europe / Shoptalk Barcelona) and the fall-format Shoptalk Fall, which are separate events with overlapping content but distinct audiences. Related events under the same umbrella now include Groceryshop and Shoptalk Luxe.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Shoptalk Spring 2027?
Shoptalk Spring 2027 takes place March 22-24, 2027, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who should attend Shoptalk?
The event is designed for retail executives, consumer brand leaders, marketplace operators, technology vendors, payment providers, and investors. It draws a highly senior audience, with roughly one in three attendees being C-suite executives.
How many people attend Shoptalk Spring?
Shoptalk Spring brings together more than 10,000 retail and brand leaders, along with 200+ speakers, and its Meetup program generated over 50,000 meetings in 2026.
How do I register for Shoptalk Spring 2027?
Tickets can be purchased through the official Shoptalk Spring website via the 'Get Tickets' page, and registration is on request. Sponsors and exhibitors register through the event's separate sponsorship contact channels.
What makes Shoptalk worth attending?
Shoptalk offers direct access to senior retail decision-makers through keynotes from top industry leaders and the world's largest retail meetings program, Meetup, which uses structured matchmaking to connect attendees efficiently.
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