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Future Commerce at Shoptalk 2026

Shoptalk Spring | Las Vegas | March 24-26, 2026

Future Commerce is bringing its full operation to Shoptalk Spring 2026 in Las Vegas. From the launch of our newest book, Strata, to live podcast recordings, our signature After Dark gathering, and a booth you'll actually want to spend time at -- here's everything we have planned and how to be part of it.

Visit Us at Booth MM-771

The Future Commerce booth is your home base at Shoptalk Spring 2026 in Las Vegas. Stop by Booth MM-771 on the show floor for the launch of STRATA Vol. 001, our newest book exploring ten commercial aesthetics shaping culture and commerce. Commerce is a catalyst for change, and Strata maps exactly how. Browse it, buy it, and be among the first to hold it in your hands.

We'll also be recording live episodes of the Future Commerce podcast from the booth — executive interviews with community members, partners, and the leaders shaping the next era of retail. Come for the book, stay for the conversations.

After Dark at Shoptalk

Future Commerce After Dark is our signature gathering at Shoptalk Spring 2026 in Las Vegas. On the evening of March 24th, we're bringing together the people who are actually building the future of commerce for a night that goes beyond the Shoptalk conference floor.

After Dark is where the real conversations happen (at least the ones that don't fit into a 30-minute panel slot!) Past editions at Shoptalk Vegas have drawn hundreds of retail executives, DTC founders, and commerce technologists for an evening of community, connection, and the kind of energy you can only get when the badges come off. Going deeper than conversion rates and conventions, this is where our community makes the connections that matter. If you've been to one, you know. If you haven't, this is the one to start with.


After Dark is proudly presented in partnership with Commerce, Paypal, Google Cloud and Accenture. By registering to attend you agree to share your information with our partners.

Relive After Dark from Shoptalk 2025

STRATA: Ten Aesthetics Shaping Commerce

Launching at Shoptalk Spring 2026, Strata Vol. 001 is a new annual from Future Commerce. Part cultural criticism, part commercial analysis -- it documents ten commercial aesthetics as evidence of a tectonic shift in how we make, sell, buy, and belong.

Was culture ever a current? If it was, it no longer behaves as one. Now we live inside a geology of trends, rituals, and realities. Layers laid down over time that are eventually cracked, folded, and shoved against each other until new surfaces appear. Strata maps these surfaces — from Agentstethica to Retail Sacrements — and asks what they reveal about where commerce is headed.

Pick up your copy at Booth MM-771. Browse it on the show floor or take it home. Either way, it will change how you see the relationship between culture and commerce.

Our Schedule at Shoptalk Spring 2026

DAY 1 — TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Strata Book Launch

Booth MM-771 opens with the launch of Strata Vol. 001: Ten Aesthetics Shaping Commerce. Browse and purchase the book on the show floor.

DAY 1 — TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Live Podcast Recordings

Live executive interviews from Booth MM-771 with community members and partners. The Future Commerce podcast, recorded on the show floor.

DAY 1 — TUESDAY, MARCH 24

After Dark

Our signature evening event. The conversations that matter happen after hours. RSVP required.

DAY 2 — WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Community Meetups

Booth MM-771 continues with live podcast interviews and community meetups. Curated can't-miss Shoptalk sessions throughout the day.

DAY 2 — WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Curated Sessions

Future Commerce's curated picks from the official Shoptalk agenda. Our editorial team highlights the sessions worth your time.

DAY 3 — THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Final Hours & Send-Off

Final booth hours and wrap-up. Last chance to grab Strata and connect with the Future Commerce community before Shoptalk closes.

Can't-Miss Sessions at Shoptalk 2026

Bret Taylor (CEO, Sierra; Chairman, OpenAI) — "Sorting Agentic Hype from Reality"

The man building AI agents for enterprise commerce separates signal from noise. If you attend one keynote at Shoptalk 2026, make it this one.

Steve Huffman (Co-Founder & CEO, Reddit) — Keynote

Reddit is quietly becoming one of the most influential surfaces in commerce discovery. Huffman's perspective on how community-driven platforms shape buying behavior is rare at a retail conference.

Sven Gerjets (EVP & CTO, GAP Inc.) — "Using AI to Amp Up Personalization

Reddit is quietly becoming one of the most influential surfaces in commerce discovery. Huffman's perspective on how community-driven platforms shape buying behavior is rare at a retail conference.

Anu Narayanan (President, Women's & Home, Anthropologie) — "Using Customer Data for Effective Merchandising"

Anthropologie's merchandising is an art form. Hearing how customer data informs that intuition is the kind of session that changes how you think about your own assortment.

"Debate: AI Agents Will/Will Not Transform Retail"

With Ekta Chopra (CDO, e.l.f Beauty), Scot Wingo (CEO, ReFiBuy), and analysts from eMarketer — this is the honest conversation the industry needs. Expect disagreement. That's the point.

Anca Marola (Global CDO, Sephora) + Mahak Sharma (OpenAI) — "Visions for Future of Marketing & Branding"

Sephora's digital leadership meets OpenAI's commerce partnerships lead. Where brand meets model. This is the session to understand what marketing looks like in 18 months.

Heather Bennett (President, Michaels Stores) — "Stores as Venues for Connection"

Michaels has turned its stores into community gathering places. In an era where everyone's talking about experience, Bennett has actually built it.

For the full Shoptalk Spring 2026 agenda, visit shoptalk.com

Shoptalk 2026: What You Need to Know

Shoptalk Spring 2026 takes place March 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the premier conference for retail and ecommerce, bringing together thousands of leaders from the world's largest brands, retailers, technology companies, and investors.

With over 10,000 attendees expected, Shoptalk covers the full spectrum of commerce — from AI and personalization to supply chain innovation, retail media, and the evolving consumer. Whether you're a first-timer or a Shoptalk veteran, the scale and quality of programming make it one of the most important weeks on the commerce calendar. For registration, hotel blocks, and the full conference agenda, visit the official Shoptalk Spring 2026 site.

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Shoptalk 2026 Coverage from Future Commerce

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Join Us After Dark at Shoptalk 2026

March 24th, Las Vegas. The conversations that matter happen after hours. Don't miss the Future Commerce gathering that everyone will be talking about.

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