Top 4 Reasons To Attend IRCE 2016

2016 is expected to be another year of rapid change for the eCommerce industry. According to U.S census bureau news U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the first quarter of 2016, was $92.8 billion. This is an increase of 3.7 percent from the fourth quarter of 2015. The first quarter 2016 e-commerce estimate increased 15.1percent from the first quarter of 2015. Also, eCommerce sales in the first quarter of 2016 accounted for 7.8 percent of total sales. By 2019, eMarketer estimates, 9.8% of US retail sales will be transacted over the internet.

IRCE is a ‘must-attend’ conference+exhibition for anybody who is associated with retail, whether offline or online. It is a confluence of industry experts, solution providers, and a community made for networking with thousands of like-minded industry peers.

IRCE 2016 @ June 7 to 10, 2016 McCormick Place, Chicago

IRCE is the world’s largest eCommerce show, where over 600 exhibitors and over 10,000 attendees share ideas with industry peers and discuss state-of-the-art eCommerce technologies.

This event enables attendees to gain exposure about the latest trend in e-commerce development. Renowned companies will make their presence to help retailers to embed future technology in their platform.

In an average IRCE attendees have increased from IRCE 2015 than in 2014, which literally denote IRCE 2016 will cover maximum audiences.

Top 4 Reasons To Attend IRCE

Reason # 1 – Knowledge

The number one reason to attend IRCE is to the incredible roster of knowledgeable speakers . Retail leaders from all facets of the industry will gather to provide attendees with the latest in e-commerce strategies, recent growth in the industry and the leading online retail trends your business needs.

IRCE has top leaders kicking off the two main conference days—from Dell, NASA, Steve Madden, and TigerFitness.com—who are not to be missed.

With 130 separate sessions offered across four days, the curated IRCE agenda offers many diverse options, providing something for every business selling online.

Reason # 2 – Trends

IRCE allows you to connect with 7,000+ qualified online retailers looking to grow their online business. IRCE equips you to keep up to date with the changing trends of the industry.

Attendees, inspired by what they have learned within the sessions, then visit the exhibit hall to seek out partners that can assist them in implementing the latest technologies and solutions.

Reason # 3 – Networking

There’s no better place than the Exhibit Hall at IRCE to network with old and new friends, and have some fun and food while you are at it!

2016 featured areas will include the IRCE Link Lounge where you can meet with fellow attendees and exhibitors by connecting via the IRCE app. This year’s Backyard is a great way to unwind and play some old-school games, such as giant jenga, and grab a drink. And new lounges throughout the floor make the IRCE exhibit hall the epicenter of networking and fun!

Online retailers of all sizes are encouraged to attend one of many e-commerce networking events to take full advantage of IRCE. Keep scrolling for a full list of featured areas, including details and location within the exhibit hall.

Reason # 4 – Business Growth

While the conference lasts 4 days, the benefits of attending will only truly be felt after you leave. That is when you get to apply the knowledge, benefit from the innovation, firm up connections made, and synthesize all you took in and allow it to influence your decision making and the way you look at your business.

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