Forward-thinking retailers are invited to take part in a learning and networking experience in the heart of global innovation. From Feb. 13 to 18, 2019, they will attend a leading, executive-only international e-commerce event, and visit key digital retail innovation centers in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
This expedition is co-organized by Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum and East-West Digital News, who will share their extended networks and deep expertise with tour participants.
Preliminary Program
Executive e-commerce event (LA, Feb.13)
A full day of education and sharing with some of the world's most renowned manufacturers, iconic brands, digital retail innovators and cross-border e-commerce experts. Focus on fashion and apparel, health and beauty, consumer electronics and many other product categories. More details.
Business networking (LA+SF, Feb. 14-15-18)
Visits of retail company headquarters (large and mid-market); digitally-enabled stores; distribution centers and fulfillment facilities; meetings with “agents of retail innovation” including start-ups, software providers, digital commerce platform providers and solution providers, marketing and customer experience agencies.
An exciting Californian week-end! (Feb. 16-17)
Want to visit Beverly Hills with your own eyes? Do some exotic shopping in SF's China Town? Spend a live music evening in Stanford Theater? Or meet Palo Alto entrepreneurs in an exciting tech & beer party? Our team will help you plan one of the the most memorable week ends in your life!
YOU WILL MEET OR NETWORK WITH...
● Brands and retail companies like Bodybuilding.com, Bombshell Sportswear, Boardriders, Crocs, Dollar Shave Club, Farfetch, Free People / Urban Outfitters Inc., GoPro arman, Hot Topic, Johnson & Johnson, Kids II, VMT, Lamps Plus, Nike Inc, REVOLVE, Stance, Stussy, Tickets.com, TOMS Shoes, Walmart International, Woolworths LTD Australia...*
● Pure players like eBay, Airbnb, Uber...**
● Marketing or solution providers like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Walmart Ecommerce, Walmart Labs, Westfield Labs**
● Omnichannel retail incubators and their startups...**
* These companies have already registered for GELF 2019 (as of Dec. 10, 2018). Many others are expected
** These are examples based on the list of already registered GELF 2019 participants or the organizers' experience from previous events business tours.
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Organizing team
GELF CO-FOUNDER
Kent Allen
Based in San Francisco, Kent Allen has been an e-commerce thought leader for more than 20 years. He co-founded the Global Ecommerce Leaders Forum (GELF) which has become, over the years, one of the most prestigious industry events on the US scene.
EWDN LEAD RESEARCHER
Adrien Henni
Adrien Henni is co-founder of East-West Digital News (EWDN), the international resource on digital industries in Eastern Europe. He has led a variety of studies on these topics, including the largest-ever international research program on Russian e-commerce. He is also an adviser to startups, corporations and other organizations.
EWDN EVENT DIRECTOR
Vlad Shirobokov
EWDN co-founder Vlad Shirobokov one of the most renowned event organizers and business networker on the Russian e-commerce scene. He is behind the eComWeek annual conference and of the popular Upgrade business breakfast series.
Participation terms
BASIC FEE: $3,400 per participant *
Includes:
● Participation in the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum on Feb. 13,** including a special roundtable on Russian e-commerce***
● Participation in the 3-day business networking program (company visits and meetings in LA and SF)****
● Accompanying by EWDN expert during the program
● Advice for hotel and flight booking
● Touristic advice for week end touring
* A 15% discount applies to each additional participant from the same company
** This applies to brands and retailers only. Service providers and marketplaces will benefit from discounted ticket and sponsorship offers.
*** To be confirmed
**** The profile and interests of tour participants will be taken into account.
Does not include:
● Travel, accommodation and transfer costs
● Visa costs
ADDITIONAL TAILORED SERVICES UPON REQUEST
● Tour extension to other cities (New York, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Portland) based on specific client networking needs
● Consultations with industry experts, meetings with digital and e-commerce thought leaders
● Interpreter and translation support
● Booking of flights, hotels and transfers
● Organization of personal program during the week end
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
● Pre-registration with a non-refundable $500 fee: Until Jan 19, 2019
● Final registration until Feb. 12, 2019.
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