Episode 51

ShopTalk: How ShopTalk is transforming retail partnerships

Sophie Wawro
Sophie Wawro
Global President

In this episode we talked about:

  • How Shoptalk became a must-attend event in retail and e-commerce, growing exponentially since its launch in 2016
  • The art of curating top-tier content, with expert speaker lineups and cutting-edge topics like AI and industry innovation
  • Shoptalk’s groundbreaking double opt-in networking system, setting new standards for business connections
  • Strategies for creating immersive event experiences that maximize value for attendees and drive industry change

Read more about the conversation here.

Episode highlights:

[00:42] A global force in events: Meet Sophie Wawro

[01:53] The power of events: How Shoptalk became a premier conference

[07:55] Matching the right people: Shoptalk’s innovative networking approach

[12:31] The science of networking: Ensuring the right connections at the right time

[14:11] Shoptalk: More than a conference, a platform for industry change

[19:01] Hitting the ground running: Focusing on first-time attendees

Sophie Wawro on building retail’s biggest show

In this episode, Kailin Noivo sits down with Sophie Wawro, Global President at Shoptalk, to discuss how her team turned Shoptalk into one of the most influential platforms in retail. Sophie shares her journey from fintech to ecommerce, the magic behind Shoptalk’s unmatched meeting program, and why they call it a “show” — not a conference.

Get the inside scoop on what makes Shoptalk different, how they match vendors with retailers, and what’s next as the brand expands globally.

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