About CommerceNext

We are the community for digital, marketing and technology retail leaders, bringing together industry executives and emergency trailblazers to openly share ideas that elevate your game and unlock your growth potential.

Energizing true relationship building and creating a place of belonging among tested, proven and trusted retail experts since 2016

2016

First CommerceNext in-market dinner

2018

First CommerceNext Conference

2020

Online webinars series launch

2021

CommerceNext returns to in-person with IRL conference

2022

First US Open Retreat

2023

CloserStill Media Acquisition

2024

West Coast Executive Retreat

2025

First Post-Purchase Forum

2026

and beyond - more existing things in store!

Mission to Build Community

We’re More Than a Conference. We’re a Community

Over the last 10 years, CommerceNext has focused on one mission: building community. We believe in the collective power of smart, thoughtful leaders, connecting in the same room. Whether you attend our Growth Show, our in-market dinners, online webinars or executive retreats, your contribution to our community is what fuels us forward.

Black Speakers Database

CommerceNext would like to help create visibility for Black individuals by identifying a list of potential speakers from the Black community that can speak on retail-related topics. Interested in nominating someone for our Black Speaker Database?
Please click here →

Senior Leadership

Scott Silverman
Co-Founder

Scott Silverman is a digital retail connector and 15+ year e-commerce veteran. Former Shop.org Executive Director and board member. Co-inventor of Cyber Monday. Founder of Cybermonday.com and Co-Founder of the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

Veronika Sonsev
Co-Founder

Veronika Sonsev is a retail industry connector and speaker. Previously, she led the retail practice at Chameleon Collective and founded and held executive roles at various tech companies, including inSparq, Jumptap and AOL. Veronika enjoys programming and writing about the retail industry and advises several retail-industry tech startups.

Allan Dick
Co-Founder

Allan Dick is a 25-year digital commerce veteran. Former GM and CMO at Vintage Tub and Bath (a $30M+ IR400 retailer of bath fittings) with 20+ years digital marketing conference planning experience (SES, Shop.org, NRF, Reed Exhibition Group and GrowCommerce).

Emily Wander
Chief Revenue Officer

Emily Wander joined CommerceNext in 2019 and was excited to rejoin an industry she was active in from 2003-2009. She leverages her past experience leading teams within the telecommunications industry and international banking to spearhead go-to-market initiatives within CommerceNext. Her passion is meeting and connecting industry players and learning about the latest ecommerce solutions that foster industry growth.

Kim Mancuso Telford
EVP

Kim Mancuso Telford is EVP at CommerceNext. Previously, she held leadership roles at NY NOW, Shoptalk and WWD—building cross-functional teams and creating transformative events that connect and empower retail professionals. Kim is passionate about fostering community, meaningful connections and strategic partnerships that advance the retail industry.

Jennifer Marlo
Head of Content

Jennifer Marlo drives industry-leading programming at CommerceNext, drawing on experience from Ascendant Network and iMedia Connection, where she spearheaded content strategies to inspire retail, brand and agency marketing leaders. Guided by the belief that “a rising tide lifts all boats,” Jennifer uses in-person and digital platforms to educate and foster industry collaboration.

Team

Advisory Board

At CommerceNext we believe in the power of connections to ignite potential. We bring together established and emerging leaders to exchange experiences, get inspired and do great things. We’ve pooled the collective experience and relationships of more than 50 advisors to bring you unparalleled access to accomplished and diverse industry role models. Our advisors lead enriching conversations and share candidly, providing our community with ideas, strategies and tactics to expand their growth potential.

Andrew Tweed

GM, Fruit Gifting
1-800-Flowers.com

Samir Desai

EVP, Chief Digital + Technology Officer
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Chris Hardisty

CEO
Alexis Russell Jewelry

Craig Brommers

CMO
American Eagle

A Member of the Largest Global Ecommerce Events Portfolio

CommerceNext is part of CloserStill Media, a global events company specializing in high-value, content-driven events that build and nurture B2B professional communities. As one of the fastest-growing global events businesses operating best-in-class events throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, CloserStill Media delivers across a range of industry verticals.

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FREE

Qualify FREE admission or discounted rates. The standard ticket price for retailers is $2,495.

You can also apply to our Hosted Program and gain access to $2,000 in travel/hotel reimbursement or other exclusive incentives by participating in our 1:1 Hosted Meetings Program.

General Admission

$2,695

40% off the standard general attendee ticket price of $4,495. Prices go up on December 22nd!

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Press Pass

FREE

Only applies to reporters at media publications covering the retail and/or ecommerce industry. Application does not guarantee a ticket.

Investors

$2,075

35% off the standard general attendee ticket price of $3,195. Prices go up on February 28th!

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The Growth Show attracts over 2,700 retail and DTC decision-makers. If expanding your network and advancing pipelines are top priorities, let’s schedule your first call today!