of the United Kingdom’s capitol city.
Your Guide to Shoptalk in Las Vegas
Shoptalk Spring 2026 runs March 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. If you've never been, Mandalay Bay is at the south end of the Strip. It's a self-contained campus with the convention center, hotel, restaurants, and enough square footage to lose an afternoon in. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your time at the venue, and at Shoptalk Vegas.
Getting There and Getting Around
The venue: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The convention center is connected to the hotel but it's a significant walk, so give yourself 15 minutes from your room to the main event space.
From the airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is a 10-minute rideshare to Mandalay Bay. Taxis and rideshare pickups are on Level 2 of the parking garage. Budget $15-25, depending on traffic.
Hotel: Mandalay Bay is the official hotel and the most convenient option. You'll be steps from sessions and the expo, so you can easily duck back to your room throughout the day. The Shoptalk block fills up, but neighboring options include W Las Vegas (connected to Mandalay Bay), Luxor, and Excalibur, all walkable.
Getting around the Strip: The Las Vegas Monorail doesn't reach Mandalay Bay, but the free tram connects Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur. If you really want to get luxe, you can book the Four Seasons, which is also attached to Mandalay Bay. For anything further north on the Strip, use rideshare or the Las Vegas Monorail from MGM Grand station (a 15-minute walk or quick cab ride from Mandalay Bay).
Making the Most of Three Days
Shoptalk's programming is dense. There are multiple stages running simultaneously from 8:30 AM to evening. Here's how to approach it:
Prioritize ruthlessly. You cannot see everything. Pick three to four sessions per day that align with your biggest strategic questions and priorities. Use the gaps between sessions for meetings and hallway conversations, which often deliver more value than the stage content.
Use Meetups. Shoptalk's Meetup program is a valued feature for longtime attendees. These are structured 15-minute meetings with curated matches. Last year generated over 50,000 meetings, so opt in and set your preferences before you arrive.
Work the show floor. The expo floor is where you find the technology companies building the next generation of commerce infrastructure. Block time for it — don't let it become an afterthought.
Visit Booth MM-771. Future Commerce is on the show floor with the launch of STRATA Vol. 001, live podcast recordings, and a community hub worth spending time at. See everything we have planned.
Side Events and After Hours
The real Shoptalk experience extends well beyond the convention center. Las Vegas during Shoptalk week is packed with brand dinners, partner events, and after-parties. Be sure to prioritize Future Commerce After Dark on the evening of March 24 for our signature gathering for retail leaders and commerce builders. Past editions have drawn hundreds for an evening of connection and conversation that goes deeper than the conference floor. RSVP here.
Other side events will be announced in the weeks leading up to Shoptalk. Follow the #Shoptalk hashtag and check back. We'll update this guide as details emerge.
Las Vegas Tips for Shoptalk Attendees
Dining near Mandalay Bay: Inside the hotel, Border Grill and Stripsteak are solid options for business dinners. For a quick bite between sessions, the food court at Luxor is a 5-minute tram ride. If you're willing to venture further, the restaurants at Aria and Cosmopolitan are worth the trip for evening meals.
Stay hydrated. Las Vegas in March is dry and you'll be walking more than you expect. The convention center is enormous, so hydrate accordingly.
Comfortable shoes. Not optional. You'll log 15,000+ steps per day between sessions, the show floor, and evening events.
Charge your phone. Bring a portable charger. You'll be scanning badges, checking schedules, messaging contacts, and navigating the floor — your battery won't last.
The Bottom Line
Shoptalk Las Vegas is three days that can reshape your network and your perspective on where commerce is headed. That is, if you approach it with intention. Plan your sessions, say yes to the side events, and don't skip the hallway conversations.
For Future Commerce's full schedule and activations, visit our Shoptalk 2026 hub page.
Your Guide to Shoptalk in Las Vegas
Shoptalk Spring 2026 runs March 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. If you've never been, Mandalay Bay is at the south end of the Strip. It's a self-contained campus with the convention center, hotel, restaurants, and enough square footage to lose an afternoon in. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your time at the venue, and at Shoptalk Vegas.
Getting There and Getting Around
The venue: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The convention center is connected to the hotel but it's a significant walk, so give yourself 15 minutes from your room to the main event space.
From the airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is a 10-minute rideshare to Mandalay Bay. Taxis and rideshare pickups are on Level 2 of the parking garage. Budget $15-25, depending on traffic.
Hotel: Mandalay Bay is the official hotel and the most convenient option. You'll be steps from sessions and the expo, so you can easily duck back to your room throughout the day. The Shoptalk block fills up, but neighboring options include W Las Vegas (connected to Mandalay Bay), Luxor, and Excalibur, all walkable.
Getting around the Strip: The Las Vegas Monorail doesn't reach Mandalay Bay, but the free tram connects Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur. If you really want to get luxe, you can book the Four Seasons, which is also attached to Mandalay Bay. For anything further north on the Strip, use rideshare or the Las Vegas Monorail from MGM Grand station (a 15-minute walk or quick cab ride from Mandalay Bay).
Making the Most of Three Days
Shoptalk's programming is dense. There are multiple stages running simultaneously from 8:30 AM to evening. Here's how to approach it:
Prioritize ruthlessly. You cannot see everything. Pick three to four sessions per day that align with your biggest strategic questions and priorities. Use the gaps between sessions for meetings and hallway conversations, which often deliver more value than the stage content.
Use Meetups. Shoptalk's Meetup program is a valued feature for longtime attendees. These are structured 15-minute meetings with curated matches. Last year generated over 50,000 meetings, so opt in and set your preferences before you arrive.
Work the show floor. The expo floor is where you find the technology companies building the next generation of commerce infrastructure. Block time for it — don't let it become an afterthought.
Visit Booth MM-771. Future Commerce is on the show floor with the launch of STRATA Vol. 001, live podcast recordings, and a community hub worth spending time at. See everything we have planned.
Side Events and After Hours
The real Shoptalk experience extends well beyond the convention center. Las Vegas during Shoptalk week is packed with brand dinners, partner events, and after-parties. Be sure to prioritize Future Commerce After Dark on the evening of March 24 for our signature gathering for retail leaders and commerce builders. Past editions have drawn hundreds for an evening of connection and conversation that goes deeper than the conference floor. RSVP here.
Other side events will be announced in the weeks leading up to Shoptalk. Follow the #Shoptalk hashtag and check back. We'll update this guide as details emerge.
Las Vegas Tips for Shoptalk Attendees
Dining near Mandalay Bay: Inside the hotel, Border Grill and Stripsteak are solid options for business dinners. For a quick bite between sessions, the food court at Luxor is a 5-minute tram ride. If you're willing to venture further, the restaurants at Aria and Cosmopolitan are worth the trip for evening meals.
Stay hydrated. Las Vegas in March is dry and you'll be walking more than you expect. The convention center is enormous, so hydrate accordingly.
Comfortable shoes. Not optional. You'll log 15,000+ steps per day between sessions, the show floor, and evening events.
Charge your phone. Bring a portable charger. You'll be scanning badges, checking schedules, messaging contacts, and navigating the floor — your battery won't last.
The Bottom Line
Shoptalk Las Vegas is three days that can reshape your network and your perspective on where commerce is headed. That is, if you approach it with intention. Plan your sessions, say yes to the side events, and don't skip the hallway conversations.
For Future Commerce's full schedule and activations, visit our Shoptalk 2026 hub page.
Your Guide to Shoptalk in Las Vegas
Shoptalk Spring 2026 runs March 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. If you've never been, Mandalay Bay is at the south end of the Strip. It's a self-contained campus with the convention center, hotel, restaurants, and enough square footage to lose an afternoon in. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your time at the venue, and at Shoptalk Vegas.
Getting There and Getting Around
The venue: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The convention center is connected to the hotel but it's a significant walk, so give yourself 15 minutes from your room to the main event space.
From the airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is a 10-minute rideshare to Mandalay Bay. Taxis and rideshare pickups are on Level 2 of the parking garage. Budget $15-25, depending on traffic.
Hotel: Mandalay Bay is the official hotel and the most convenient option. You'll be steps from sessions and the expo, so you can easily duck back to your room throughout the day. The Shoptalk block fills up, but neighboring options include W Las Vegas (connected to Mandalay Bay), Luxor, and Excalibur, all walkable.
Getting around the Strip: The Las Vegas Monorail doesn't reach Mandalay Bay, but the free tram connects Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur. If you really want to get luxe, you can book the Four Seasons, which is also attached to Mandalay Bay. For anything further north on the Strip, use rideshare or the Las Vegas Monorail from MGM Grand station (a 15-minute walk or quick cab ride from Mandalay Bay).
Making the Most of Three Days
Shoptalk's programming is dense. There are multiple stages running simultaneously from 8:30 AM to evening. Here's how to approach it:
Prioritize ruthlessly. You cannot see everything. Pick three to four sessions per day that align with your biggest strategic questions and priorities. Use the gaps between sessions for meetings and hallway conversations, which often deliver more value than the stage content.
Use Meetups. Shoptalk's Meetup program is a valued feature for longtime attendees. These are structured 15-minute meetings with curated matches. Last year generated over 50,000 meetings, so opt in and set your preferences before you arrive.
Work the show floor. The expo floor is where you find the technology companies building the next generation of commerce infrastructure. Block time for it — don't let it become an afterthought.
Visit Booth MM-771. Future Commerce is on the show floor with the launch of STRATA Vol. 001, live podcast recordings, and a community hub worth spending time at. See everything we have planned.
Side Events and After Hours
The real Shoptalk experience extends well beyond the convention center. Las Vegas during Shoptalk week is packed with brand dinners, partner events, and after-parties. Be sure to prioritize Future Commerce After Dark on the evening of March 24 for our signature gathering for retail leaders and commerce builders. Past editions have drawn hundreds for an evening of connection and conversation that goes deeper than the conference floor. RSVP here.
Other side events will be announced in the weeks leading up to Shoptalk. Follow the #Shoptalk hashtag and check back. We'll update this guide as details emerge.
Las Vegas Tips for Shoptalk Attendees
Dining near Mandalay Bay: Inside the hotel, Border Grill and Stripsteak are solid options for business dinners. For a quick bite between sessions, the food court at Luxor is a 5-minute tram ride. If you're willing to venture further, the restaurants at Aria and Cosmopolitan are worth the trip for evening meals.
Stay hydrated. Las Vegas in March is dry and you'll be walking more than you expect. The convention center is enormous, so hydrate accordingly.
Comfortable shoes. Not optional. You'll log 15,000+ steps per day between sessions, the show floor, and evening events.
Charge your phone. Bring a portable charger. You'll be scanning badges, checking schedules, messaging contacts, and navigating the floor — your battery won't last.
The Bottom Line
Shoptalk Las Vegas is three days that can reshape your network and your perspective on where commerce is headed. That is, if you approach it with intention. Plan your sessions, say yes to the side events, and don't skip the hallway conversations.
For Future Commerce's full schedule and activations, visit our Shoptalk 2026 hub page.
Your Guide to Shoptalk in Las Vegas
Shoptalk Spring 2026 runs March 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. If you've never been, Mandalay Bay is at the south end of the Strip. It's a self-contained campus with the convention center, hotel, restaurants, and enough square footage to lose an afternoon in. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your time at the venue, and at Shoptalk Vegas.
Getting There and Getting Around
The venue: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The convention center is connected to the hotel but it's a significant walk, so give yourself 15 minutes from your room to the main event space.
From the airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is a 10-minute rideshare to Mandalay Bay. Taxis and rideshare pickups are on Level 2 of the parking garage. Budget $15-25, depending on traffic.
Hotel: Mandalay Bay is the official hotel and the most convenient option. You'll be steps from sessions and the expo, so you can easily duck back to your room throughout the day. The Shoptalk block fills up, but neighboring options include W Las Vegas (connected to Mandalay Bay), Luxor, and Excalibur, all walkable.
Getting around the Strip: The Las Vegas Monorail doesn't reach Mandalay Bay, but the free tram connects Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur. If you really want to get luxe, you can book the Four Seasons, which is also attached to Mandalay Bay. For anything further north on the Strip, use rideshare or the Las Vegas Monorail from MGM Grand station (a 15-minute walk or quick cab ride from Mandalay Bay).
Making the Most of Three Days
Shoptalk's programming is dense. There are multiple stages running simultaneously from 8:30 AM to evening. Here's how to approach it:
Prioritize ruthlessly. You cannot see everything. Pick three to four sessions per day that align with your biggest strategic questions and priorities. Use the gaps between sessions for meetings and hallway conversations, which often deliver more value than the stage content.
Use Meetups. Shoptalk's Meetup program is a valued feature for longtime attendees. These are structured 15-minute meetings with curated matches. Last year generated over 50,000 meetings, so opt in and set your preferences before you arrive.
Work the show floor. The expo floor is where you find the technology companies building the next generation of commerce infrastructure. Block time for it — don't let it become an afterthought.
Visit Booth MM-771. Future Commerce is on the show floor with the launch of STRATA Vol. 001, live podcast recordings, and a community hub worth spending time at. See everything we have planned.
Side Events and After Hours
The real Shoptalk experience extends well beyond the convention center. Las Vegas during Shoptalk week is packed with brand dinners, partner events, and after-parties. Be sure to prioritize Future Commerce After Dark on the evening of March 24 for our signature gathering for retail leaders and commerce builders. Past editions have drawn hundreds for an evening of connection and conversation that goes deeper than the conference floor. RSVP here.
Other side events will be announced in the weeks leading up to Shoptalk. Follow the #Shoptalk hashtag and check back. We'll update this guide as details emerge.
Las Vegas Tips for Shoptalk Attendees
Dining near Mandalay Bay: Inside the hotel, Border Grill and Stripsteak are solid options for business dinners. For a quick bite between sessions, the food court at Luxor is a 5-minute tram ride. If you're willing to venture further, the restaurants at Aria and Cosmopolitan are worth the trip for evening meals.
Stay hydrated. Las Vegas in March is dry and you'll be walking more than you expect. The convention center is enormous, so hydrate accordingly.
Comfortable shoes. Not optional. You'll log 15,000+ steps per day between sessions, the show floor, and evening events.
Charge your phone. Bring a portable charger. You'll be scanning badges, checking schedules, messaging contacts, and navigating the floor — your battery won't last.
The Bottom Line
Shoptalk Las Vegas is three days that can reshape your network and your perspective on where commerce is headed. That is, if you approach it with intention. Plan your sessions, say yes to the side events, and don't skip the hallway conversations.
For Future Commerce's full schedule and activations, visit our Shoptalk 2026 hub page.
Your Guide to Shoptalk in Las Vegas
Shoptalk Spring 2026 runs March 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. If you've never been, Mandalay Bay is at the south end of the Strip. It's a self-contained campus with the convention center, hotel, restaurants, and enough square footage to lose an afternoon in. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your time at the venue, and at Shoptalk Vegas.
Getting There and Getting Around
The venue: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The convention center is connected to the hotel but it's a significant walk, so give yourself 15 minutes from your room to the main event space.
From the airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is a 10-minute rideshare to Mandalay Bay. Taxis and rideshare pickups are on Level 2 of the parking garage. Budget $15-25, depending on traffic.
Hotel: Mandalay Bay is the official hotel and the most convenient option. You'll be steps from sessions and the expo, so you can easily duck back to your room throughout the day. The Shoptalk block fills up, but neighboring options include W Las Vegas (connected to Mandalay Bay), Luxor, and Excalibur, all walkable.
Getting around the Strip: The Las Vegas Monorail doesn't reach Mandalay Bay, but the free tram connects Mandalay Bay to Luxor and Excalibur. If you really want to get luxe, you can book the Four Seasons, which is also attached to Mandalay Bay. For anything further north on the Strip, use rideshare or the Las Vegas Monorail from MGM Grand station (a 15-minute walk or quick cab ride from Mandalay Bay).
Making the Most of Three Days
Shoptalk's programming is dense. There are multiple stages running simultaneously from 8:30 AM to evening. Here's how to approach it:
Prioritize ruthlessly. You cannot see everything. Pick three to four sessions per day that align with your biggest strategic questions and priorities. Use the gaps between sessions for meetings and hallway conversations, which often deliver more value than the stage content.
Use Meetups. Shoptalk's Meetup program is a valued feature for longtime attendees. These are structured 15-minute meetings with curated matches. Last year generated over 50,000 meetings, so opt in and set your preferences before you arrive.
Work the show floor. The expo floor is where you find the technology companies building the next generation of commerce infrastructure. Block time for it — don't let it become an afterthought.
Visit Booth MM-771. Future Commerce is on the show floor with the launch of STRATA Vol. 001, live podcast recordings, and a community hub worth spending time at. See everything we have planned.
Side Events and After Hours
The real Shoptalk experience extends well beyond the convention center. Las Vegas during Shoptalk week is packed with brand dinners, partner events, and after-parties. Be sure to prioritize Future Commerce After Dark on the evening of March 24 for our signature gathering for retail leaders and commerce builders. Past editions have drawn hundreds for an evening of connection and conversation that goes deeper than the conference floor. RSVP here.
Other side events will be announced in the weeks leading up to Shoptalk. Follow the #Shoptalk hashtag and check back. We'll update this guide as details emerge.
Las Vegas Tips for Shoptalk Attendees
Dining near Mandalay Bay: Inside the hotel, Border Grill and Stripsteak are solid options for business dinners. For a quick bite between sessions, the food court at Luxor is a 5-minute tram ride. If you're willing to venture further, the restaurants at Aria and Cosmopolitan are worth the trip for evening meals.
Stay hydrated. Las Vegas in March is dry and you'll be walking more than you expect. The convention center is enormous, so hydrate accordingly.
Comfortable shoes. Not optional. You'll log 15,000+ steps per day between sessions, the show floor, and evening events.
Charge your phone. Bring a portable charger. You'll be scanning badges, checking schedules, messaging contacts, and navigating the floor — your battery won't last.
The Bottom Line
Shoptalk Las Vegas is three days that can reshape your network and your perspective on where commerce is headed. That is, if you approach it with intention. Plan your sessions, say yes to the side events, and don't skip the hallway conversations.
For Future Commerce's full schedule and activations, visit our Shoptalk 2026 hub page.
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