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.