Ecommerce Conference 2025

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<h3>Revolutionising Commerce: Circular Innovation and the Future of Sexy Tech </h3>Join us in Manchester on 24th April 2025, for a deep dive into the world of sexy tech - the tech that’s not just innovative but captivating, exciting and driving real-world transformation in commerce.Discover how Manchester is leading the charge as a global hub for these emerging technologies and explore how sexy tech is transforming commerce.With <a href="https://www.manchesterdigital.com/ecommerce-conference-2025-speakers" title="https://www.manchesterdigital.com/ecommerce-conference-2025-speakers" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">speakers confirmed</a> from the likes of Patagonia, musicMagpie, Beauty Bay, ARNE, Adobe Commerce and more, this an unmissable event for anybody who works in or supplies this innovative and thriving sector.Ecommerce Conference 2025 is sponsored by <a href="https://cyberlab.co.uk/" title="https://cyberlab.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CyberLab</a>, <a href="https://www.peckishdelivery.co.uk/" title="https://www.peckishdelivery.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peckish</a>, <a href="https://www.pushon.co.uk/" title="https://www.pushon.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PushON</a> and <a href="https://sistermanchester.com/" title="https://sistermanchester.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sister</a> and supported by <a href="https://uktechclustergroup.com/" title="https://uktechclustergroup.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UK Tech Cluster Group</a>. 📅 Date: Thursday 24th April 2025 🕒 Time: 10:00am-5pm (registration &amp; refreshments from 09:30am) 📍 Location: Sister, Manchester 💷 Price: Manchester Digital members - Free (4 x tickets per company) via a special code please check your emails/newsletters or speak to your Community Manager to access. General Admission - £50<h4> </h4><h4>Who Should Attend?</h4>This event is for leaders driving the future of tech, commerce, and sustainability:<ul><li>Founders and execs adopting tech to stay competitive</li><li>Ecommerce teams using AI and immersive tools to level up CX</li><li>Supply chain leads focused on transparency and sustainability</li><li>Investors scouting the next wave of disruptors</li><li>Developers applying AR/VR to real-world commerce challenges</li></ul>________________________________________________________At Manchester Digital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse community where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are committed to ensuring that all our event attendees have a safe, enjoyable experience that meets their needs.We invite all attendees to contact us if they have any dietary requirements, accessibility needs, or neurodiversity requirements, or if they require accommodations to respect their cultural or religious needs during their visit. We believe that by working together, we can create an environment that is welcoming to all and allows everyone to fully participate in our events.If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to hear from you and to work with you to ensure that our events are accessible and inclusive for everyone.Please flag any special dietary or accessibility requirements to ellie@manchesterdigital.com as soon as possible.You can download our Code of Conduct<a href="https://www.manchesterdigital.com/storage/17892/Code-of-Practice-%281%29.pdf" title="https://www.manchesterdigital.com/storage/17892/Code-of-Practice-%281%29.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.

Agenda

Welcome address with Katie Gallagher OBE, Manchester Digital

During this session our panel will discuss opportunities and strategies to propel the North West's ecommerce sector onto the global stage.

Accelerating eCommerce Growth in the North West

Key Note Address with Patagonia

Hear from innovative ecommerce businesses embedding circular economy principles at the heart of their operations. This panel will explore how AI and emerging technologies are driving transparency, optimising supply chains, and enabling more sustainable business models. Panellists will share practical strategies for minimising waste, encouraging reuse and improving resource efficiency - while also demonstrating how sustainability can enhance profitability, build customer trust, and create lasting competitive advantages.

Closing The Loop

Break and networking

How AI unlocks the power of 3D for digital commerce

B2B buyers can have as individual a purchasing experience as any B2C consumer. We will discuss
how to attract, engage and grow clients from minnows to whales using sexy tech.

Using B2B tech at scale to love your clients

Explore how technologies such as AI and geospatial data are reshaping customer experiences. This panel will discuss how businesses can leverage emerging tech to anticipate customer behaviour and deliver more relevant personalised interactions. Discover practical ways to use predictive analytics and location intelligence to strengthen customer loyalty and stay ahead of market trends. 

Next-Level Customer Experiences

Join CyberLab for a live walkthrough of a cyber attack simulation constructed by our team of CREST, CHECK, and Cyber Scheme-approved engineers. Adam Myers, Sales Director at CyberLab, will explain how a company can be breached, the most common weaknesses malicious actors can exploit, and the best cyber security practices you can adopt to protect your data.

Under Siege: How a Hacker Can Break ​Into Your Company In 5 Minutes

Lunch & Networking

Discover how leading brands are integrating online and offline experiences. Explore real-world examples of how businesses enhance in-store interactions, unify digital touchpoints, and deliver frictionless, personalised customer journeys from start to finish.

Beyond the Basket

Grace Wilkinson, MD of Peckish, will share key lessons from the fast-lane of retail innovation, exploring how a 175-year grocer is using circular innovation to transform the retail market.

Key note with Peckish - the brand new delivery app from Co-op Group

Closing remarks with Katie Gallagher OBE, Manchester Digital

Drinks & Networking

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