The Ultimate Guide to Global E-Commerce & Affiliate Events in 2026

50+ conferences, summits, and expos across 20+ countries — your complete calendar for brand owners, dropshippers, and performance marketers.

Whether you’re a DTC brand founder, a dropshipper scaling paid ads, or a performance marketer looking for your next deal flow — 2026 is packed with events that can transform your business. From the mega-stages of Affiliate World to intimate mastermind retreats, here’s every event worth putting on your radar.

Pro tip: Book early, especially for Affiliate World editions and Shoptalk. Hotels near these venues sell out months in advance.

🏆 Our Top 8 Picks for 2026

If your calendar only has room for a handful of events, make it these — ranked by impact for brand owners and dropshippers.

1. Affiliate World Dubai (AWG) — Mar 4–5 · Dubai, UAE
The undisputed #1 performance marketing event worldwide. 7,000+ attendees, 300+ advertisers, and the entire media buying ecosystem under one roof. If you attend one event this year, make it this one.

2. Affiliate World Europe (AWE) — Jul 9–10 · Budapest, Hungary
The best European edition — massive expo floor with 300+ brands, niche mixers, and 20+ hours of expert content. Peak summer in Budapest doesn’t hurt either.

3. Affiliate World Americas (NEW 2026) — Sep 7–8 · Cancún, Mexico
A brand-new addition to the Affiliate World franchise. First-mover advantage — get into the Americas market before everyone else does.

4. Affiliate World Asia (AWA) — Dec 9–10 · Bangkok, Thailand
The year-end finale. Close out 2026 with deals and partnerships that set up your Q1 2027. Legendary nightlife and networking.

5. Shoptalk Spring — Mar 24–26 · Las Vegas, USA
Volume meets quality. 200+ speakers from the most innovative retailers, plus curated 1:1 meetings.

6. EEE Miami — Feb 4–5 · Miami, USA
Premium and intimate. High-calibre DTC founders and operators at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. Quality over quantity.

7. Sellers Summit — Feb · Fort Lauderdale, USA
100% built for sellers and brand builders. Three days of pure, actionable e-commerce tactics.

8. Shoptalk Europe — Jun 9–11 · Barcelona, Spain
The top European network for retail and DTC. Senior decision-makers from across the continent.

📅 Full Calendar — Month by Month

JANUARY (2 events)

NRF 2026 — Retail’s Big Show
Jan 11–13 · New York, USA · Global
The world’s largest retail event. Tens of thousands of attendees, hundreds of exhibitors, and the most influential voices in retail and commerce.

Savant Berlin
Jan 22 · Berlin, Germany · Europe
Strategy event for retail and e-commerce leaders in the DACH region. Digital growth, customer experience, and retail technology.

FEBRUARY (5 events)

⭐ EEE Miami — Experience, Evolution & Ecommerce [TOP PICK]
Feb 4–5 · Miami, FL, USA · DTC / Brand
Exclusive, intimate summit for DTC founders and e-commerce operators. Performance marketing, brand building, and high-quality networking at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.

Savant eCommerce London
Feb 10 · London, UK · Europe
Senior UK e-commerce leaders focused on digital growth, customer experience, and retail technology.

⭐ E-commerce Berlin Expo — 10th Anniversary [TOP PICK]
Feb 17–18 · Berlin, Germany · Europe / DTC
Germany’s leading B2B e-commerce event. 14,000+ visitors, 150 speakers, 340 exhibitors. Payments, logistics, CRO, personalization, and marketplaces.

⭐ Sellers Summit [TOP PICK]
Feb · Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA · DTC / Brand
3-day intensive workshop for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Real tactics on building influential brands and scaling to 6–8 figures. Not a typical conference — actionable all the way.

eTail Palm Springs
Feb 23–26 · Palm Springs, CA, USA · DTC / Brand
Senior-level DTC brands and retail growth teams. Tactical CRO, retention, and omnichannel workshops. Closed-door roundtables for senior leaders.

MARCH (4 events)

🔴 Affiliate World Global — Dubai (AWG) [MUST ATTEND]
Mar 4–5 · Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE · Affiliate World / DTC / Global
The #1 performance marketing & e-commerce conference in the world. 7,000+ attendees from 110+ countries, 300+ advertisers and networks on the expo floor. Affiliate marketing, DTC scaling, paid ads (Meta/Google/TikTok), AI in media buying. The place where top media buyers and e-commerce entrepreneurs close deals.

⭐ Shoptalk Spring 2026 [TOP PICK]
Mar 24–26 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · DTC / Global
One of the most exciting retail events globally. 200+ speakers, curated 1:1 matched meetings. Ideal for DTC brands, retail innovators, and growth teams.

Webwinkel Vakdagen Utrecht
Mar 25 · Utrecht, Netherlands · Europe
Dutch e-commerce conference and expo. Online retail, digital marketing, and logistics.

eTail Connect Benelux
Mar 31 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Europe
Invite-only forum for senior Benelux e-commerce leaders. Benchmark strategies and curated solution partners.

APRIL (5 events)

⭐ Billion Dollar Seller Summit [TOP PICK]
Apr 8 · Nashville, TN, USA · DTC / Brand
Mastermind event exclusively for top marketplace and e-commerce sellers. Focused on scaling revenue and operations to the highest level.

Asia Vending and Smart Retail Expo
Apr 9 · Guangzhou, China · Global
Trade show covering smart retail, unattended retail, and digital retail technology across Asia.

Adobe Summit
Apr 19–22 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · DTC / Brand
Generative AI, personalization at scale, and commerce. Ideal for marketing leaders, CX architects, and enterprise brands.

⭐ Grow LA Spring [TOP PICK]
Apr 23 · Los Angeles, CA, USA · DTC / Brand
Growth-focused event for DTC brands. Acquisition and retention tactics. Top brands like Vuori, Lululemon, and MeUndies in attendance. Curated 1:1 meetings.

eComm Live Conference
Apr 28 · Belfast, UK · Europe
E-commerce conference for UK and Ireland. Digital strategy, performance, and retail partnerships.

MAY (6 events)

B2B Online Chicago
May 4–6 · Chicago, IL, USA · Global
Conference for B2B manufacturers and distributors. E-commerce, digital marketing, and customer portals.

eTail Toronto
May 4 · Toronto, Canada · DTC / Brand
Canadian edition of eTail. Retailers and brands discussing e-commerce and customer loyalty.

Converge Africa
May 5 · Cape Town, South Africa · Global
Multi-track event on digital commerce, payments, and retail technology in Africa.

Seamless Digital Commerce — Middle East
May 12 · Dubai, UAE · Global
Regional event for e-commerce, fintech, and retail technology across the Middle East and North Africa.

⭐ SubSummit — DTC Subscription Conference [TOP PICK]
May 13–15 · Kansas City, MO, USA · DTC / Brand
The world’s leading conference for DTC subscription businesses. 100+ speakers from e-commerce, media, SaaS, streaming, and retail. 2,000+ attendees.

Retail Day Latin America
May 13 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Global
Regional retail and e-commerce event for Latin American brands and technology providers.

JUNE (7 events)

⭐ Glossy eCommerce Summit [TOP PICK]
Jun 1 · Miami Beach, FL, USA · DTC / Brand
Summit for fashion, beauty, and DTC brands. Growth, digital experience, and retention at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach.

WCA eCommerce Solutions Conference
Jun 6–8 · Barcelona, Spain · Europe / Global
Global e-commerce leaders and courier professionals. Cross-border logistics, last-mile innovation, and sustainability.

⭐ Shoptalk Europe [TOP PICK]
Jun 9–11 · Barcelona, Spain · Europe / DTC
European edition of Shoptalk. The top network for retail and DTC brands with senior decision-makers from across the continent.

K5 Future Retail Conference
Jun 23 · Berlin, Germany · Europe / DTC
Top German e-commerce and retail conference. Future retail, DTC brands, and marketplaces.

⭐ CommerceNext Growth Show [TOP PICK]
Jun 23–24 · New York, NY, USA · DTC / Brand
2,500+ attendees focused on e-commerce growth. Performance marketing, LTV, email, SMS, attribution. VIP brand-to-brand networking.

Digital Retail Summit NSW
Jun 17 · Sydney, Australia · Global
Summit for Australian retail leaders scaling e-commerce, digital marketing, and omnichannel experiences.

NRF Retail’s Big Show — Asia Pacific
Jun (TBC) · Asia Pacific · Global
Regional NRF event for retailers and brands across APAC.

JULY (5 events)

🔴 Affiliate World Europe — Budapest (AWE) [MUST ATTEND]
Jul 9–10 · Budapest, Hungary · Affiliate World / Europe / DTC
The premier European edition of Affiliate World. 7,000+ attendees, 300+ advertisers and traffic sources, 20+ hours of expert content. Niche-focused mixers, workshops, and official parties. The best event in Europe for performance marketers, media buyers, DTC founders, and dropshippers.

Seamless East Africa
Jul 7 · Nairobi, Kenya · Global
Regional event for e-commerce, fintech, and retail technology across East African markets.

⭐ Online Retailer Conference & Expo [TOP PICK]
Jul 22 · ICC Sydney, Australia · Global / DTC
Australia’s leading e-commerce and online retail conference. Tech, logistics, marketplace strategies, and DTC growth. The go-to event for APAC e-commerce.

RetailNOW
Jul 26–28 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · Global
Annual conference for POS and retail technology professionals. Payments and retail operations.

B2B eCommerce World Asia Pacific
Jul 28 · Melbourne, Australia · Global
APAC-focused event for B2B brands building e-commerce channels and digital customer portals.

AUGUST (3 events)

⭐ eTail East [TOP PICK]
Aug 10–12 · Boston, MA, USA · DTC / Brand
Perfect mid-year check-in for Q4 planning. Tactics, case studies, and execution strategies. CMOs, CTOs, VPs and Directors from leading DTC and retail brands.

ASD Market Week
Aug 25–27 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · Global / DTC
One of the largest wholesale merchandise trade shows in the US. 2,000+ exhibitors across general merchandise, apparel, beauty, and consumer goods.

Seamless North Africa
Aug (TBC) · Cairo, Egypt · Global
Conference for e-commerce, payments, and digital banking solutions in North Africa.

SEPTEMBER (6 events)

🔴 Affiliate World Americas — Cancún (NEW 2026) [MUST ATTEND]
Sep 7–8 · Cancún, Mexico · Affiliate World / DTC / Global
Brand-new edition launching in 2026. Same DNA as Dubai and Europe: top affiliate marketers, e-commerce entrepreneurs, media buyers, and traffic sources. AI in creative optimization, DTC scaling, upsell funnels, retargeting. First-mover opportunity in the Americas market.

⭐ Groceryshop [TOP PICK]
Sep 22–24 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · DTC / Global
The leading event for grocery, CPG, and food retail innovation. 450+ tech companies, senior executives from top grocery brands. Strong for DTC food & beverage brands.

⭐ DMEXCO [TOP PICK]
Sep 23–24 · Cologne, Germany · Europe / DTC / Global
Europe’s leading digital marketing & tech event. 40,000+ visitors, 800+ speakers, 200+ hours of content. Dedicated commerce track covering payments, social commerce, and retail media.

White Label World Expo — Las Vegas
Sep 23–24 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · DTC / Brand
Deal-driven sourcing event. 200+ exhibitors — manufacturers, wholesalers, and private label suppliers. Ideal for dropshippers and brand builders.

Nashville eCommerce Summit
Sep 29 – Oct 1 · Nashville, TN, USA · DTC / Brand
The largest regional e-commerce conference in the US. Boutique-style format with panels, workshops, and strong peer networking.

Paris Retail Week
Sep (TBC) · Paris, France · Europe / Global
Europe’s biggest offline and online commerce melting pot. 15,000+ professionals. Also known as NRF’s Big Show Europe.

OCTOBER (4 events)

⭐ Shoptalk Fall / GROW NY [TOP PICK]
Oct (TBC) · New York, NY, USA · DTC / Brand
Curated e-commerce conference with relevant networking. DTC founders, operators, and retail leaders. VIP dinners and hands-on workshops.

Retail Technology Show
Oct (TBC) · London, UK · Europe / DTC
UK’s leading retail technology event. Free for retailers. Innovation in payments, CX, supply chain, and AI.

NetSuite SuiteWorld
Oct 26–29 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · Global
Oracle NetSuite’s annual customer and partner conference. Cloud ERP, commerce, and financial management.

White Label World Expo — Frankfurt
Oct (TBC) · Frankfurt, Germany · Europe / DTC
European edition of the private label sourcing event. Great for dropshippers scouting European suppliers.

NOVEMBER (4 events)

B2B Online Atlanta
Nov 9–11 · Atlanta, GA, USA · Global
Conference for B2B e-commerce brands and unified commerce experts.

Smart Retail Tech Expo
Nov 11–12 · Las Vegas, NV, USA · Global
Focused on retail AI, automation, and smart store technology.

⭐ D-Congress — Future Retail [TOP PICK]
Nov (TBC) · Gothenburg, Sweden · Europe / DTC
Northern Europe’s premier retail event. 4,000+ innovators and decision-makers shaping the future of commerce. The go-to for Scandinavian e-commerce leaders.

ChannelX World
Nov (TBC) · London, UK · Europe / DTC
UK’s leading conference for million-pound merchants selling on marketplaces, social platforms, and DTC channels.

DECEMBER (3 events)

B2B Online Europe — Berlin
Dec 2–3 · Berlin, Germany · Europe / Global
Europe’s senior-level e-commerce event for B2B manufacturers and distributors.

🔴 Affiliate World Asia — Bangkok (AWA) [MUST ATTEND]
Dec 9–10 · Bangkok, Thailand · Affiliate World / DTC / Global
The year-end finale. 7,000+ attendees from 110+ countries, 210+ advertisers, 35+ speakers. AI in creative optimization, social ads (Meta/TikTok/Snap), and DTC scaling. Close 2026 strong with deals heading into 2027.

Salesforce Dreamforce
Dec (TBC) · San Francisco, CA, USA · Global / DTC
One of the world’s largest tech and commerce conferences. 40,000+ attendees. AI in CRM, personalization, and e-commerce automation.

💡 How to Get the Most Out of These Events

Plan ahead. For the big events (Affiliate World, Shoptalk, DMEXCO), hotels near the venue sell out fast. Book at least 2–3 months in advance.

Set meetings before you go. Most conferences offer matchmaking platforms or pre-event apps. Schedule your top 10 meetings in advance so your days are productive from hour one.

Pick your focus. With 50+ events to choose from, you don’t need all of them. Heavy on paid media? Prioritize the four Affiliate World editions. Building a DTC brand? The Shoptalk and eTail circuit is your lane.

Budget for the unofficial events too. Some of the best conversations happen at dinners, rooftop parties, and side meetups. Leave room in your schedule and budget for the social side.

Always verify dates on official event websites before booking travel. Some dates marked (TBC) were unconfirmed at the time of publishing. Last updated March 2026.