Thursday, May 7 • Park View Lounge, 57th & 5th, NYC

Commerce is entering its next phase.

The agentic shift is no longer theoretical. AI-driven agents are influencing how products are discovered, evaluated, purchased, and managed. 

Connected Commerce 2026 brings together senior retailer, brand, and commerce leaders to explore what this shift means in practice. 

A forum for informed discussion and shared perspective on how commerce is changing, and how leaders can & should respond. 

What the conversation focuses on 

What the conversation focuses on 

Connected Commerce centers on the practical implications of the agentic shift across commerce. 

Key topics:

The evolving customer

LLM-led research moves discovery upstream, redefining how brands earn trust and stay visible.

Growth & discovery

Growth now requires new discovery tactics across search, social, marketplaces, and AI channels.

AI readiness

Readiness gaps in data and ops decide whether AI systems can surface and select your products.

Leading the change

Leaders must drive practical change now—without overreacting or falling behind.

Connected Commerce is designed for senior leaders with ownership of strategy, budgets, and outcomes.

The audience includes retailers, brands, and commerce organizations operating at scale. People responsible for navigating transformation, not observing it. 

Attendance is limited to preserve the quality of discussion and engagement.

You’ll be in the room with:

Retailers and brands operating at scale

Commerce leaders actively navigating transformation

Decision-makers shaping how AI is applied across their organizations

Connected Commerce is not a trade show.

Select partners and attendees are also invited to a private VIP dinner held the evening before the conference.

The agenda is built around:​

Peer-led panels, debates and discussions

Structured, actionable group conversations

Time for informal networking with fellow eCommerce leaders 

Be part of the room shaping what comes next.

Connected Commerce 2026 brings together senior commerce leaders for practical discussion on how discovery, decision-making, and operational readiness are changing as AI becomes more central to the buying journey.

Partnerships at Connected Commerce are structured around contribution. Our partners support the agenda, format, and the relationships that make the day valuable for attendees.

It’s an opportunity to show up in the right context, with the right audience, and be part of a credible industry moment built around real priorities. 

Speakers, Agenda, and Partners

Full agenda details, speakers, and partners will be announced soon. 

Extending the conversation across two markets

London, UK

The Vision Summit

Thursday, September 10

Connected Commerce 2026 is complemented by The Vision Summit, our flagship UK event for senior retail and eCommerce leaders across Europe. 

FAQs

Senior leaders across retail, brands, platforms, and commerce infrastructure responsible for growth, customer experience, or technology strategy. This is a strategic commerce forum, not an introductory AI event. 

Connected Commerce focuses on how the decision making process for retail and brand leaders are changing, not just what’s new in the eCommerce industry. Sessions examine real shifts in customer behavior, expected growth outcomes for digital commerce in 2026, and the execution decisions leaders need to make in the agentic commerce era, all while providing insights into the trade-offs leaders are making to stay competitive.

The agenda prioritizes independent leadership perspectives, case-led real-world discussions, and practical insights from some of eCommerce’s most influential leaders. Sponsors do not pitch from the stage nor will sales teams pitch solutions. 

Strategic and applied. All discussions are grounded in real go-to-market decisions, organizational impact, and investment priorities. 

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for customers and partners. Industry attendees may qualify for a discounted rate. Please fill out our form to confirm eligibility and access available ticket options. 

Connected Commerce 2026 brings together a select group of leaders shaping what the agentic shift means in practice.

If you are navigating how AI and agent-led systems will reshape commerce decisions, this is where the conversation happens.