Call for Speakers Competition Opens for 10th Edition of E-commerce Berlin Expo

Winners of the 10th Call for Speakers competition will get the chance to take the stage at the E-commerce Berlin Expo on February 17–18th, 2026, and showcase their expertise to thousands of online retail professionals from Germany and beyond. Contestants can apply in 9 different categories, which include:

• Platforms & Tech
• Logistics & Fulfillment & Optimization
• Acquisition & Growth
• Communication & Engagement
• Conversion, CX & Personalization
• Marketplaces & Multichannel & Omnichannel Integration
• Global Expansion
• Leadership & Strategic Management
• Bold Predictions & Forecasts

The event features 4 conference stages, with its previous edition hosting over 150 speakers and attracting more than 12,000 visitors. The 10th edition is expected to be even bigger, with over 14,000 participants anticipated.

Selection process for the Call for Speakers competition

Each year, representatives from a wide range of online shops and e-commerce service providers – both large and small – participate in the competition. To reach the stage, however, they must pass through a rigorous 5-step selection process:

1. Submissions – Entries are submitted across 9 categories. Strong ones usually address current industry challenges, share practical case studies or data-driven insights and offer fresh, well-structured and original perspectives. The organizers are looking for proposals from credible experts that are relevant, insightful and inspiring.
2. Public voting – The community votes to highlight the most relevant topics.
3. Top proposals – The top 5 in each category advance to the Advisory Board review.
4. Final decision – The Advisory Board selects 1 winner per category, considering both votes and additional criteria.
5. Wildcard selection – Independently, the Advisory Board also chooses 15 standout proposals, regardless of vote count, to present on stage.

Participating in the competition has several benefits for the winners, as they not only deliver a talk but also gain visibility, strengthen their professional and company profile, and are further invited to exclusive networking opportunities around the E-commerce Berlin Expo.

Make a submission

Detailed information about the contest and the application form are available on the competition’s website. The submission deadline is September 26th, 2025. The results will be announced on the 30th of October, 2025. Participation in the competition is free of charge.