If you’re involved with e-commerce—especially for consumer brands—then eTail West in Palm Springs is one event that should be on your radar. Think of it as part think tank, part workshop, and part retreat where brand owners, digital marketers, operations leaders, and tech providers come together to shape how people shop online for everything from beauty and home goods to specialty food and apparel.
Expect big ideas, real-world solutions, and connections that leave you energized.
When & Where It Happens
- Dates: March 15–18, 2026
- Venue: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California
- Daily Schedule:
- Day 1: Pre-conference workshops and networking lounge activities
- Days 2–3: Main conference with keynotes, panels, and exhibit zone
- Day 4: Post-conference deep-dive sessions and masterclasses
The sunny desert setting gives a relaxed yet upbeat vibe—perfect for a creative e-commerce retreat.
What Makes eTail West Stand Out
- High-impact keynotes with brand founders, tech leaders, and marketing strategists
- Focused breakout sessions on topics like social commerce, fulfillment, AI-driven personalization, mobile shopping, and loyalty marketing
- Peer roundtables where you sit down with other brands and share practical takeaways
- Solution booths featuring app developers, agency reps, fulfillment platforms, CRO tools, and logistics partners
- Workshop tracks and masterclasses offering hands-on guidance on growth strategy, customer acquisition, and data optimization
- Networking events and beachside gatherings that feel more content retreat than conference floor
Expect a mix of strategic insights and tactical takeaways you can apply right away.
Who Should Attend
- E-commerce leaders in beauty, wellness, home, apparel, and food
- Brand founders looking to scale online
- Digital marketing and social media strategists
- Conversion optimization and UX specialists
- Customer acquisition, loyalty, and lifecycle teams
- E-commerce platform and tech solution providers
- Retail media, marketplace, and analytics pros
- Startups focused on e-commerce enablement and innovation
If your work involves turning clicks into customers—or keeping them coming back—this show delivers.
What You’ll Experience
1. Inspiring Keynotes
Speakers share their playbooks on rapid scaling, marketplace strategies, e-commerce trends, and digital transformation.
2. Tactical Breakouts
Choose sessions like International Expansion, Subscription Growth, Sustainable Packaging, or TikTok Shopping—and walk away with actionable insight.
3. Vendor Zone
Meet friendly experts offering demos in checkout optimization, email automation, creative content, CRO, and AI merchandizing.
4. Peer Roundtables
Small-group discussions let you compare notes on common challenges like cart abandonment, headless architecture, or performance marketing next steps.
5. Workshops & Masterclasses
Get hands-on practice—live audits, funnel reviews, CRO walk-throughs—and leave with a plan you can execute.
6. Casual Networking
Whether on the pool deck, beach lounge, or sunset mixer, you’ll meet people whose experiences you relate to—and learn from.
Why You’ll Gain Value
- Refresh your digital strategy—not just theory, but what’s working now
- Discover new tools that can improve conversion, automation, or creative workflows
- Benchmark your growth plans against brand peers in the same growth phase
- Connect with potential collaborators—tech, agencies, fulfillment partners
- Inspire your team with fresh ideas and organized next steps
- Recharge creatively—the setting and range of people keep things dynamic
Cost & Registration
- E-commerce General Pass: Covers all keynotes, sessions, roundtables, and vendor access
- Workshop/Add-On Ticket: Includes tactical masterclasses before or after the main conference
- Early-Bird Rates: Save significantly by registering early
- Group Rates: Available for teams or company cohorts
Prices vary depending on registration date and package level, so early planning pays off.
Where to Stay
- Adjacent hotels: Palm Springs Convention Center is surrounded by full-service hotels
- Resort properties: Many attendees enjoy the conference and poolside life together
- Mid-range inns: A block or two away with easy access to events
- Vacation rentals: Great option for groups or longer stays
Rooms fill fast in March, so booking early will give you more choice—and better rates.
Getting Around Palm Springs
- By air: Palm Springs International Airport is a short drive away
- Ride-share & taxis: Easily available to transport you around
- Onsite walking: The center and hotels are in walking distance
- Car rentals: Optional if you plan to explore beyond the event
Smart Tips for Attendees
- Review the agenda early—mark must-attend sessions and workshops
- Bring a notebook or tablet for action steps and vendor details
- Prepare questions for roundtables—like best acquisition strategies for your niche
- Meet vendors with specific needs in mind (e.g. marketing automation, fulfillment, or creative)
- Make time for casual networking—some ideas surface poolside, not in talks
- Follow up with new contacts right after—remind them of your conversation
- Bring sunscreen—Palm Springs sun is famous and plentiful
Final Thoughts
eTail West in Palm Springs is both a conference and a retreat—a place where e-commerce pros can get inspired, connect directly with tech partners, and leave with a clear path toward growth. In three days, you’ll gain insights, partnerships, and energy to accelerate your next phase.
Whether you’re refining your digital funnel, expanding channels, or optimizing for scale, this event delivers both big ideas and small steps to guide your journey.
To learn more and reserve your ticket, visit:
https://etailwest.wbresearch.com