Agenda

Schedule At-a-Glance

Below is an abbreviated three-day agenda to give an overview of our program offerings.

Tuesday, May 5

Networking Events
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Retail Inspiration Tours
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception

Wednesday, May 6

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Trade Show Hours

Main Stage Keynotes/Opening Discussions
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Opening Keynote
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Keynote #2
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Keynote #3
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Keynote #4

SmartStation Presentations
10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. – Station 1, Speaker 1
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. – Station 2, Speaker 1
12:00 p.m – 12:20 p.m. – Station 2, Speaker 2
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. – Station 1, Speaker 2
2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. – Station 1, Speaker 3
2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – Station 2, Speaker 3
4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Station 1, Speaker 4
4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. – Station 2, Speaker 4

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Shop! Awards Reception

Thursday, May 7

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Trade Show Hours

Main Stage Keynotes/Opening Discussions
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. – Day 2 Opening Keynote
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Keynote #6
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Closing Keynote

SmartStation Presentations
9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. – Station 1, Speaker 5
12:00 p.m – 12:20 p.m. – Station 2, Speaker 5
1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – Station 1, Speaker 6

Your Agenda for Shop! MarketPlace

SPECIAL EVENTS & SHOW FEATURES

Shop! MarketPlace Offsite Inspiration Tours

Tuesday, May 5, 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Get ready to explore the local retail scene in New Orleans! Information on the 2026 Offsite Inspiration Tour will be announced soon.

Industry Welcome Reception

Tuesday, May 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Help us kickoff the start of Shop! MarketPlace. See your industry friends and make new connections while enjoying drinks, light appetizers and live entertainment.

Included with your trade show pass.

Shop! Awards Reception

Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Don`t miss this celebratory evening where we`ll honor the winners of Shop! 2026 Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards,  Global Awards and Design Awards. Your ticket includes hors d`oeuvres, open bar cocktails and networking with industry greats! Stay tuned for details on next year’s off-site awards reception location in New Orleans!

A separate ticket is required for this event. 

Opening Keynote

Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET
Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2026 keynote speaker.

Exhibits

Wednesday, May 6 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 7 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Our trade floor will have the industry suppliers, manufacturers and service providers that offer goods and services to facilitate in-store consumer experience. Meet with vendors on the cutting edge of retail solutions. 

Included with your trade show pass.

Education

Wednesday, May 6 & Thursday, May 7

We’re serious about providing you with inspiring, meaningful, actionable content. Check out the Shop! MarketPlace conference lineup and make plans to join us.

Included with your trade show pass.