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International, local line-up for E-commerce Conference
"The conference is an opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about e-commerce in South Africa. Any business owner that is currently running any online retail, commerce activity or anyone planning to operate within the e-commerce space will gain valuable insight," said Andy Higgins, MD of uAfrica.com.
Speakers, topics
John Lawson (US), author of 'Kick Ass Social Commerce for E-prenuers' and founder of Colderice Media - e-commerce education, training and consultant agency
Brennan Loh (Canada), head of business development at Shopify
Paul Greenberg (Australia), executive chairman and CEO of NORA (National Online Retailers Association)
Warrick Godfrey (Ireland), vertical specialist in e-commerce for Facebook Sub-Sahara
Malvina Goldfeld (Israel), head of business development Africa at PayPal
Luke Mckend (SA), country director of Google South Africa
Arthur Goldstuck (SA), head of local leading technology research company, World Wide Worx
Tech geek, Aki Anastasiou will guide delegates throughout the day as the Master of Ceremonies for the E-commerce Conference, introducing speakers who will cover the following topics:
The latest international trends in online and offline retail
South African internet and e-commerce statistics
The rapid uptake of mobile commerce in Africa
Harnessing the opportunity around social commerce
Developments in online payments
The future of logistics and warehouse management solutions
Lessons from long standing experts in the local e-commerce industry
Case studies across these topics to showcase the learnings from major industry players
E-commerce Awards
The E-commerce Conference will also provide a platform for the announcement of the uAfrica.com South African E-Commerce Survey and Awards results. Categories include:
South Africa's Favourite E-commerce Website
Best E-commerce Store
Best Shopping Process
Best Customer Service
Best E-commerce Services Platform
Best Small E-commerce Business
To take part in the South African E-commerce Awards 2014 survey, go to www.ecommerceawards.co.za/win-an-ipad. To register for conference, go to www.ecommerceconference.co.za.