Retail Women in Tech Conversations & Cocktails
- Date
- 2025-06-26
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Host
- Retail Women in Tech
About this event
Retail is being reshaped by technology at every level, and the women building that future deserve a room to connect, compare notes, and speak candidly. Retail Women in Tech: Conversations & Cocktails is an in-person New York gathering designed for thoughtful networking, sharp discussion, and the kind of industry conversation that feels more useful than performative. This is a chance to step out of the usual rush of meetings and messages and spend time with people who understand the pace, complexity, and opportunity of working at the intersection of retail and tech. Whether you work on product, data, operations, customer experience, platforms, or strategy, the evening is built to help you meet peers, trade perspectives, and leave with stronger professional connections. About the Event Retail Women in Tech: Conversations & Cocktails brings together women across the retail technology ecosystem for an evening centered on community, conversation, and connection. The format is intentionally social but still substantive: a setting where networking does not feel forced, and where the best discussions can happen naturally between drinks, introductions, and shared industry context. The event is grounded in a simple idea: the people solving hard problems in retail should have more opportunities to meet each other in person. New York is one of the most important hubs for both retail and technology, making it the right backdrop for a gathering focused on the people shaping how consumers discover, shop, and engage. Expect a community-minded atmosphere rather than a formal conference structure. This is less about sitting through long presentations and more about making space for real conversations with people who understand the challenges of digital transformation, omnichannel execution, personalization, merchandising technology, store innovation, and the many moving parts in between. For attendees, that means a room where introductions can turn into practical advice, future collaborations, or simply the relief of meeting others navigating similar roles and decisions. It is a professional event with a social rhythm, designed to make high-quality networking feel approachable. What to Expect The evening begins on Thursday, June 26 at 4:00 PM EDT, giving attendees a late-afternoon window to transition out of the workday and into a more relaxed, conversational setting. The timing is ideal for people who want to connect after work without committing to a full-day event. You can expect a mix of open networking, informal small-group conversations, and organic introductions across functions and experience levels. Some guests may arrive with a clear goal, such as meeting others in product or commerce technology, while others may come to broaden their network across adjacent areas of the industry. A typical flow for this kind of gathering may include: Arrival and check-in, with time to settle in and start meeting people naturally Casual networking with fellow attendees from retail, commerce, and technology backgrounds Conversation-driven connection, where discussion topics emerge from current industry priorities and shared challenges Cocktails and light socializing, creating a more comfortable environment for relationship-building The tone is professional but not stiff. Expect a room where people are ready to talk about what is actually happening in their work: shifting consumer expectations, operational pressure, scaling teams, adopting new tools, aligning business and technical priorities, and building careers in a fast-changing sector. Because the event is in person, there is also a different quality to the interaction. You get the chance to read the room, meet beyond job titles, and build the kind of rapport that is hard to create through screens alone. Why Attend If you have been looking for a better way to meet women working in retail tech, this event offers a focused environment to do exactly that. Instead of broad networking with little relevance, you will be in a room shaped by a shared professional context, which makes conversations more immediate and more useful. This kind of gathering can be valuable at multiple career stages. If you are earlier in your career, it is a chance to learn how others entered the field, grew their responsibilities, and navigated cross-functional work. If you are more established, it is an opportunity to exchange insights with peers, expand your circle, and contribute to a stronger professional community. Attending can help you: Build meaningful industry relationships with women working across retail and technology Hear real-world perspectives on current challenges and opportunities in the sector Expand your network in New York within a relevant, professionally aligned group Find new points of connection across roles, specialties, and career paths Create momentum for future conversations, partnerships, mentorship, or hiring connections There is also value in simply being in a room with people who understand the pace and nuance of this work. Good networking is not only about collecting contacts. It is about finding people whose experience sharpens your thinking, validates your challenges, and broadens your view of what is possible in your career. Practical Details This event will take place in person in New York, USA. The in-person format is central to the experience, making it easier to move beyond surface-level introductions and into stronger, more memorable conversations. The event starts at 4:00 PM EDT on Thursday, June 26. As an afternoon-into-evening gathering, it is well suited for attendees who want to connect after the main workday while still keeping the event manageable within a busy week. A few useful things to keep in mind: Plan to arrive on time so you can ease into the room and make the most of early introductions Come ready to talk about your work in a practical, concise way Bring a networking mindset focused on conversation, curiosity, and follow-up Dress appropriately for a professional social setting where you may be meeting new peers and potential collaborators If you work in or around retail technology and have been wanting a more grounded, relevant way to meet other women in the field, this event delivers exactly that. It is a timely, well-placed opportunity to connect with people who speak the same industry language and are helping shape where retail goes next.
Who should attend
If you want smarter industry conversation and a stronger network in retail tech, this event is built for you. - You work in **retail, commerce, or technology** and want to meet women facing similar challenges across digital, in-store, and omnichannel environments. - You are in a role such as **product, engineering, data, operations, customer experience, marketing technology, e-commerce, strategy, or innovation** and want more relevant professional connections. - You are looking for **networking that feels focused and useful**, not random, and you value meeting people who understand the realities of the retail ecosystem. - You are **early in your career and eager to learn** from peers and more experienced professionals working at the intersection of business and technology. - You are **mid-career or senior** and want to expand your circle, exchange perspective, support other women in the field, and stay connected to what is changing across the industry. - You are based in New York or visiting for work and want an **in-person community event** where conversation, visibility, and relationship-building matter.