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Discover the latest ecommerce trends
Find out the latest trends, ecommerce automation tools and AI productivity hacks to boost your team’s productivity.
Ecommerce Scotland 2027
Ecommerce, retail & digital marketing conference
The friendly and collaborative conference for ambitious ecommerce brands, merchants, retailers and marketplace sellers.
IMAX, Glasgow Science Centre
09:00 to 17:00
TBC
MAY 2027
One day in GlasgowExact date to be confirmed
Date
TBC May 2027
Venue
IMAX, Glasgow Science Centre
Tickets
Join the waiting list
Speakers
Applications for 2027 are open
330+
attendees
29
speakers and panellists
6+
hours of expert-led talks & panels
300+
Glasgow Science Centre exhibits
Why attend
Why should you attend Ecommerce Scotland?
Ecommerce Scotland is the ecommerce conference in Glasgow, Scotland, run by INDEZ. It's a one-day event at the IMAX, Glasgow Science Centre, and returns in May 2027 (date TBC). It's for ecommerce brands, retailers, merchants and marketplace sellers, with talks and panels on ecommerce, retail and digital marketing, and it brings together 330+ attendees.
One day of talks, panels and networking at the IMAX, run by INDEZ.
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Learn new ways to grow revenue & profit
Discover the latest marketing channels, strategies and sales channels to drive incremental revenue and profit growth.
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29 speakers and panellists
Some of the country’s best ecommerce practitioners share their knowledge, experience and growth tips.
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6+ hours of expert-led talks & panels
Educational talks from top ecommerce practitioners, with real-world walkthroughs of how to drive profitable growth.
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Networking & community
Pick the brains of 330+ tech-savvy brands, merchants and retailers, with peer-to-peer learning and expert-led sessions.
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Live Q&A panels
Technical, marketing and marketplace panels on productivity hacks, automation tips, growth hacks and marketplace strategies.
At a glance
Ecommerce Scotland at a glance
The key facts about the conference, in one place.
What
Scotland’s ecommerce, retail and digital marketing conferenceOne day of talks, panels and networking
When
TBC May 2027, 09:00 to 17:00Previous editions: 14 March 2024, 13 March 2025 and 12 March 2026
Where
IMAX, Glasgow Science Centre50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
Run by
INDEZ
For
Ecommerce brands, merchants, retailers and marketplace sellersHeads of ecommerce, ecommerce managers, marketers and business owners
In 2026
330+ attendees, £12bn attendee turnover, 29 speakers and panellists, 14 talks and panels
Tickets
ecommercescotland.com/tickets2027 prices TBC
2026 line-up
Recent speakers & panellists
All 29 speakers and panellists who took part on 12 March 2026. Swipe to see everyone.
Want to speak in 2027? Applications for 2027 are open.
See all 2026 speakersFrom the 2026 agenda
A taste of the programme
The 2026 day ran four sessions of talks and live panels. Pick a session, or swipe through them.
Session 1
Productivity & Skills
09:30–10:45
09:30–09:55
Agentic Commerce: The End of Traditional Online Retail?
Dr. Peter Mowforth (INDEZ), Dr. John McSloy (INDEZ)
09:55–10:20
25 min talk10:20–10:25
Spin to Win with Mollie
Max Fossett (Mollie), Charlie Sharma (Mollie)
10:25–10:45
Reshaping Ecommerce: AI, Automation & People
Claire Logan (ARRAN), Mark Wong (Tiso), Brian Fraser (MAC Recruit Group)
Session 2
Profit Optimisation, Retention & SEO
11:30–12:40
11:30–11:50
The Profitability Playbook: 10 Ways to Escape the Race to the Bottom
Laura Blair (INDEZ), Dr. John McSloy (INDEZ)
11:55–12:15
Supercharging Owned Channels & Advanced Retention Strategies
Daniela Welsh (The Paint Shed), Emma Wilson (schuh), Gemma Connolly (Kiltane)
Session 3
Next Gen Brand Advertising
13:55–15:15
13:55–14:20
The Art of the Brand: The Importance of Brand Identity in the Age of AI
Kieran Healey-Ryder (Whyte & Mackay), Laura MacDonald (Weber Shandwick), Alan McGarrie (Smiddy Marketing), Ann-Maree Morrison MBE (Ecommerce Club)
14:25–14:50
Does the Perfect Demand Gen & Demand Capture mix exist?
Marty Lisle (Adarta), Dr. John McSloy (INDEZ)
Session 4
Modern Customer Journeys
15:55–17:00
15:55–16:15
Talk
16:15–16:35
Retail's Secret Weapon: Integrating High Street Soul with Omnichannel Scale
Ashley Farr (Tiso), Steph Briggs (Retail Champion), Michelle Gunn (schuh)
16:40–17:00
The Future of Selling: Evolution or Extinction?
Alan Gormley (Shopbox AI), Zishan Ashraf (Shopify), Dr. John McSloy (INDEZ)
Sessions 2 to 4 covered profit and retention, brand advertising and customer journeys.
See the full 2026 agendaWhat people say
Backed by Scotland’s ecommerce community
We hope it will be an opportunity to celebrate Scotland’s achievements in ecommerce
We are delighted to see that the Ecommerce Club will be hosting their first ecommerce conference in March 2024 and alongside hearing from prominent speakers we hope it will be an opportunity to celebrate some of Scotland’s achievements in ecommerce, and to identify further opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
Claire GillespieDigital Technology Skills Manager, SDS
SMEs like mine can’t afford to miss this.
The upcoming Ecommerce Scotland conference offers an unprecedented platform for SMEs to connect, collaborate, and envision the future together. AI and ML technologies are already proving to be gamechangers for our businesses to shape the future success of ecommerce businesses in Scotland.
Dr. Wendy HamiltonChief Executive Officer, Curious Minds
We are delighted to see the club partnering on the launch of Ecommerce Scotland conference
Ecommerce provides a critical route to market for women, especially those based in rural areas. Developing greater ecommerce skills and expertise could further grow our GDP and I would encourage anyone interested in the sector to check out the IMAX event and the online club meetings.
Carolyn CurrieCEO, Women’s Enterprise Scotland
The venue
IMAX, Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
370 tiered, theatre-style seats
300+ Glasgow Science Centre exhibits to explore at lunch
Exhibition Centre station is a 12 to 15 minute walk
2026 sponsorsThank you to the sponsors who supported Ecommerce Scotland 2026.
Ecommerce Scotland 2027
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TBCMAY 2027
IMAX, Glasgow Science Centre
09:00 to 17:00
Prices TBC