Shoptalk 2022 took place from March 27th to 30th. They hosted hundreds of groundbreaking speakers and created insights from the greatest retailers, brands and technology companies.
Shoptalk 2022
According to their website, each year, almost 3,000 people attend Shoptalk. Including established retailers and brands, startups, tech companies, investors, real estate operators, media, Wall Street analyst firms, etc.
“They come to learn, collaborate and create the future of retail with four days of highly relevant content, curated meetings, productive networking and facilitated social engagements.”
Shoptalk was founded in 2015 by Anil D. Aggarwal and Simran Rekhi Aggarwal. It was acquired in 2019 by Hyve Group, plc.
In this article, I will tell you a bit about the 2022 event’s highlights. Keep reading!
The Shoptalk 2022’s Speakers & Stands
Shoptalk’s agenda leads the retail industry narrative and it promises insights and perspectives not found anywhere else. And to be honest, with all the panels I watched, I believe they full filled this promise.
Names like Christiane Pendarvis, Co-President & Chief Merchant of Savage X Fenty and Niten Kapadia, Managing Director of Farfetch, were present.
Also, Sharonda Weatherspoon, SVP of Retail Stores & Co-Chair for Diversity & Inclusion of Ralph Lauren and Cara Sylvester, EVP, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer of Target, showed up for the event.
Overall, it was a 3-day event with 4 to 5 knowledge tracks involving retail, innovation, technology and marketing. Discussions went from the retail market insight to a startup pitch. I also had the pleasure of learning many more things about the connection between sustainability and technology.
Another point to highlight was the talk that took place in the General Session Room about the retail opportunities in the Metaverse. There were many incredible insights on technology and entrepreneurship.
Here you can see the full agenda.
Fashinnovation Was There
I seek to always be attentive to innovations in the fashion and technology industries. Shoptalk 2022 was a learning place for me, especially with the vision of a Founder and CEO.
I attended the event with two main goals in mind. The first one was to watch the talks and absorb as much knowledge provided at Shoptalk 2022. And, the other idea was to meet as many leaders and innovators as possible.
Being able to join an event focused on retail was an amazing experience. Afterall, the retail and tech field has everything to do with part of what we always talk about at Fashinnovation.
Furthermore, Fashinnovation was present at the event because this event takes the entire fashion chain, and some parts may have a lot of connections, especially with the last mile – e-commerce, retail, store. After all, that’s why we follow the excellent panels.
Fashinnovation Past Speakers at the Shoptalk 2022
And many of Fashinnovaion’s past speakers also appeared at the Shoptalk 2022, like Edward Hertzman, who was a mediator at our 6th Worldwide Talks. And Marie Driscoll, who also spoke at our past event.
These amazing people have already taught a lot in our past events. Check out all the Fashinnovators that attended Shoptalk 2022:
- Julie Bornstein – Co-Founder & CEO, The Yes
- Jordyn Holman – Reporter, Bloomberg News
- Liz Bacelar – Executive Director, Global Tech Innovation Estee Lauder
- James Reinhart – Co-Founder & CEO, thredUP
- Edward Hertzman – Founder & President, Sourcing Journal
- Kristin Savilia – CEO, JOOR
- Sarah Willersdorf – Managing Director, Global Head of Luxury, Boston Consulting Group
- Melanie Travis – Founder & CEO, Andie
- Marie Driscoll – Managing Director, Coresight Research
More About the Shoptalk
Besides the US event, they also hold other ones.
With that in mind, many panels and talks will happen in Europe. It will take place between June 6 and 8. As they say, “Shoptalk Europe unites the European retail ecosystem at the most senior level.” You can get all the details here.
Also, they hold the Fall Meetup online event. They say that “it’s a proven and productive way to connect online with both new and familiar faces, in a fun, friendly and open environment.” Click here to learn more.
On the other hand, they provide the Shoptalk Meetup for Women. The event is dedicated to creating an “open and welcoming environment where women can share advice, learn from each other, and work together to create change in the retail industry.” You can have more information here.
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