The Rise of Social Commerce & Influencer-Led Retail

Twenty Three, Grand Plaza Mövenpick, Dubai UAE

Tuesday 15th April 2025

4pm – 7pm

 

Social commerce is reshaping how consumers discover, engage with, and purchase products, blurring the lines between content, community, and commerce. At our next Future of eCommerce Catch-Up, we aim to dive into the evolving role of social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and emerging players in the space, exploring how brands and retailers can leverage social-first strategies to drive sales. With consumers increasingly making purchase decisions directly within social feeds, understanding how to optimize content, influencer partnerships, and ad spend is crucial for success.

 

In our panel discussions, we will have industry experts from leading social platforms, top-performing brands, digital agencies, and cutting-edge technology providers to unpack key trends, challenges, and opportunities in social commerce. We will explore how AI-driven recommendations, live shopping, and seamless checkout experiences are driving conversions through greater consumer trust, and what this means for the future of eCommerce. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, evolving algorithms, and the role of first-party data in enhancing targeting and personalization.

 

Beyond the panel, our catch ups offer unparalleled networking opportunities, bringing together social media networks, agencies, brand owners, and technology providers shaping the future of social commerce. Whether you are looking to refine your paid social strategy, explore influencer-driven commerce, or understand the next wave of shoppable content, this is your chance to connect with industry leaders and stay ahead of the curve.

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HIGHLIGHTS
SPEAKERS

Alistair Burton

[Snap Inc., Head of Digital First and Omnichannel Retail]

Farimah Moeini

[Smartly, Regional Director - Enterprise MENA]

Maria Ravina

[Head of Media & Digital Marketing]

Farah Anwar Vahedna

[eCommerce & Digital Transformation Consultant]

Debashis Mohapatra

[Socialize, Head of Media]

Dan Fewtrell

[Stratos Pulse, Managing Director]
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Who was there?

  • Social Media Networks bringing new and innovative retail solutions to brands and consumers
  • Technology providers supporting social commerce through AI offerings, audience expansion, payment systems and customer experience enhancements
  • Advertising agencies offering clients greater insights and ROI through new social commerce offerings
  • Brand owners working in beauty, fashion and consumer goods, leveraging the growing influence of social media platforms
  • Pioneering retailers finding a space within social commerce to diversify their offerings to consumers

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