OWN THE STAGE:
BECOME A SPEAKER
Share your expertise, experiences, or success stories with thousands of e-commerce professionals. Submit your topic, tell us why it matters, and take the stage at E‑commerce Berlin Expo 2027.
Less hype, more substance
E‑commerce moves fast - and the most valuable insights come from the people living it every day. That’s why every year we open the Call for Speakers - to hear from the community, discover what keeps you up at night, and bring those real, practical topics to the stage. In fact, 40% of the conference agenda comes directly from speaker submissions, ensuring the Expo covers the issues that truly matter.
We’re looking for the talks that move e-commerce forward. No generic trend talks. No product pitches. No buzzwords without substance. We want real experiences, evidence and practical lessons - the decisions you made, what you implemented, what worked, what didn’t, and what you learned along the way. Practical. Evidence-based. Real-world. Tell us the story behind the result - not just the result itself. Take just 3 minutes to submit your proposal for a chance to speak on stage in February 2027.
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YOUR ROAD TO THE STAGE
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN
SEPTEMBER 1-18
Have an idea worth sharing? Submit your proposal by September 18 (17:00 CET). With 9 categories to choose from, your story could be exactly what the industry needs. Need inspiration? Check the FAQ for tips on what we value.
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PROFILE UPDATES
SEPTEMBER 1-22
Once your proposal is in, you’ll get a link to add more details. The better your profile, the easier it is for voters and Advisors to see why your idea matters.
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PUBLIC VOTING
SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 9
Now it’s time for the community to weigh in! Each LinkedIn-verified user can cast one vote per category - but don’t worry if you don’t get the most votes; there’s still a path to the stage.
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ADVISORS’ VOTING: TOP PICKS & WILDCARDS
OCTOBER 12-19
The top 5 entries per category move on to our industry Advisors. They’ll select one winner per category, and 15 standout proposals will join the stage lineup - even if they received no public votes. This Wildcard system ensures every great idea gets a fair shot at being heard.
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FINAL DECISION
OCTOBER 21
All winners will be announced and contacted by the organizer. We can’t wait to see who will shape the 2027 agenda!
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IT’S SHOWTIME
FEBRUARY 17-18
The big moment is here! Step onto the stage at the 11th edition of E‑commerce Berlin Expo and share your insights, stories, and ideas.
WHAT WINNERS GAIN
CONTEST CATEGORIES
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Submit your proposal in the language of your presentation - English or German - and take the first step toward the stage. You can update your information later if needed. Here’s what you need to know: * Free to participate – winners present on stage at the Expo. * Submission deadline: September 18, 17:00 CET. * Guidelines: Check contest categories and FAQs for tips, technical questions, and evaluation criteria. Guidelines for an impactful submission * Be specific. Clearly state the problem, topic or question your session addresses. * Have a clear focus. One strong topic is better than a broad overview of several trends. * Show first-hand experience. Base the session on something you have actually worked on, tested, implemented or observed. * Include evidence. Use data, examples, results or concrete cases where relevant. * Share what happened. Explain the approach, decisions, challenges, outcomes and lessons learned. * Make the takeaway clear. State what attendees will understand, apply or rethink after the session. * Keep it non-promotional. Product, company or solution mentions should support the topic, not be the main purpose of the session.