Americas Agenda 2026

First time at B2BEW? Start here. Join Jason Greenwood & Stacy Hanks for First Impressions: Predictions & Tips. Two friends. Twenty minutes. A few conference stories, practical tips for meeting people and some bold predictions for the next two days. It’s a relaxed way to meet fellow first-time attendees, get your…

Join us as we kick off B2B eCommerce World with casual drinks and great company. This relaxed networking session is your chance to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors before the conference officially begins.

Join an exclusive evening celebrating women leading digital transformation in manufacturing and distribution. The Women in B2B eCommerce Dinner brings together senior leaders, rising stars, and advocates for an inspiring night of connection, conversation, and community. Held the evening before the main conference,…

Kick off your day with check-in, coffee, and early connections. Registration is your first step into a day packed with strategy, insights, and community. Grab your badge and get ready to dive into B2B eCommerce with leaders from across the region.

Join us for the opening session of B2B eCommerce World Americas as we share insights from the B2B Pulse research initiative. Drawing on perspectives from manufacturers, distributors, and industry partners, we’ll explore the trends, priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping B2B commerce today. Start the event…

Most people are still using AI to finish single tasks faster. Nick Pericle's argument is that something larger is already available: a practitioner can define a process, give an agent direction, access and a way to know it worked, and then let it run — long-running work, analysis nobody had time for, software nobody…

What does the current state of B2B AI actually look like beyond the hype? This session combines a year-end perspective on industry progress with a real-world enterprise example. Phane Mane will frame the emerging patterns, opportunities, and challenges shaping B2B AI, followed by a conversation with 3M’s Matthew…

Grab a coffee, catch your breath, and connect with peers on the exhibition floor. With leading B2B commerce and digital transformation providers nearby, it is a great chance to discover new ideas and solutions at your own pace.

Senior leaders participating in the B2BEA Exchange will take part in pre-arranged 10-minute meetings with solution providers matched to their business priorities. All other attendees can network on the exhibition floor, reconnect with peers, and discover new solutions from leading technology partners.

How Braskem reached ~50% adoption in an old-school sales culture. Launching an eCommerce platform is one thing. Convincing customers and sales teams to change how they have worked for decades is another. In this candid session, Larissa Salerno shares how Braskem introduced digital commerce into a deeply traditional,…

Deloitte's B2B commerce research found a 110% growth gap between high and low maturity suppliers, and a 25 point perception gap between what suppliers think they've automated and what buyers actually experience. Senior executives from Emerson and Toyota Material Handling join the session to talk through what the…

Take a break, grab a bite, and connect with peers right in the heart of the B2B Commerce World Expo. Surrounded by the latest in commerce tech and digital solutions, this is your chance to refuel, explore, and spark new conversations all in one place.

Join Anglera for a Lunch & Learn on keeping product data accurate, complete, and discoverable at scale. For B2B companies, the product data problem often comes down to arithmetic: a massive catalog, a manual process, and a finite team. Applying a meaningful quality standard can take years and cost more than the…

Three back-to-back sessions built for distributors navigating the shift toward smarter, faster, more connected commerce.

Refuel and recharge with coffee, snacks, and conversation. This is your chance to connect with peers, reflect on the day's insights, and explore the expo floor before sessions resume.

Search is fundamental to B2B commerce success and it is rapidly evolving. This track explores how manufacturers and distributors can systematically assess and advance their search capabilities. Jason Hein, will present a digital maturity model designed specifically for B2B organisations, providing a practical…

Denise Foley is an EVP who spent last year doing the work herself. She wrote the scripts, ran the tests, and determined which problems AI was the right tool for against a 60,000-SKU catalog and a budget that did not assume success. She walks through the year in the order it happened: what made the shortlist and what…

Unwind and connect as we wrap up Day 1. Join us for drinks to share takeaways and spark new conversations, with peers from across the region.

Trade the conference floor for bowling lanes and karaoke mics!Thanks to our friends at Cadent Commerce, we're heading to Punch Bowl Social Indianapolis a playground of bowling, arcade games, karaoke rooms and fun for the official B2BEA networking party of the conference. Think scratch-made bar food, drinks, and just…

Join us for breakfast and an open conversation about the realities of B2B commerce transformation. Deloitte will introduce insights from its latest research, covering growth, ERP modernisation, channel strategy, the buyer and seller experience, and the role of agentic AI.Executives from Emerson and Toyota Material…

We are back! Join us as we kick off Day 2 with a quick reset and a look at what is ahead. From headline sessions to hands-on roundtables, today is all about action, insights, and next steps.

Every generation of business leaders faces a defining moment. Twenty years ago, digital commerce transformed how manufacturers and distributors sold to their customers, creating new careers, new companies, and entirely new ways of doing business. Today, we are standing at the beginning of an even bigger shift.…

Deidre Peters from Boston Scientific will share perspectives from within a global organization that has been actively advancing its digital and ecommerce capabilities. Recognised as the 2025 B2B eCommerce Enterprise M&D of the year at the B2B Ecommerce Association Awards, Boston Scientific provides a strong example of…

Exhibition Floor Grab a coffee, catch your breath, and connect with peers on the exhibition floor. With leading B2B commerce and digital transformation providers nearby, it is a great chance to discover new ideas and solutions at your own pace.

Senior leaders participating in the B2BEA Exchange will take part in pre-arranged 10-minute meetings with solution providers matched to their business priorities. All other attendees can network on the exhibition floor, reconnect with peers, and discover new solutions from leading technology partners.

Led by the B2BEA team & speakers, join our topic tables for focused discussions on the challenges and opportunities you care about most. These informal gatherings are your chance to connect with others who share your specific interests, swap insights, and collectively brainstorm solutions. Whether you’re wrestling…

Exhibition Room Floor Take a break, grab a bite, and connect with peers right in the heart of the B2B Commerce World Expo. Surrounded by the latest in commerce tech and digital solutions, this is your chance to refuel, explore, and spark new conversations all in one place.

What happens when executive leadership is aligned around digital transformation Digital transformation rarely fails because of technology. More often, it stalls because executive teams aren’t aligned on the vision, priorities, or pace of change. Join Mike Mortensen, CEO of ARG Industrial, and Mike Powers, Chief…

After two days of talk about tools, this session turns to the people who have to make them work. Andy Goodfellow of Zoro has spent years leading digital in B2B, and along the way he has hired and interviewed a lot of people, built teams, and redrawn more than one org chart. In this fireside chat, He discusses what…

Closing Remarks: A quick thank-you to close out the conference — recognizing our speakers, sponsors, and attendees, with a few final housekeeping notes before we send you on your way.

A highlight of B2B eCommerce World in 2025, join a variety of active networking sessions to relax and unwind before the Awards night.

Indiana Roof Ballroom LobbyDress Code: Dress code: Cocktail attire. Think smart and celebratory, such as a suit or a cocktail dress. Join us in the reception area for pre-awards drinks as we gather to celebrate the standout teams and leaders in B2B commerce. Mingle, raise a glass, and get ready for a night of…

Indiana Roof BallroomDress Code: Dress code: Cocktail attire. Think smart and celebratory, such as a suit or a cocktail dress. The B2B eCommerce Industry Awards shine a spotlight on the companies, teams, and individuals driving real impact in digital commerce across the Americas region. From customer experience to…