Retail Women in Tech - NY Edition
- Date
- 2025-05-29
- Location
- Located on the 18th floor of the Wyndham Garden Chinatown., New York, NY, USA
- Host
- Retail Women in Tech
About this event
Retail is being reshaped by technology, and the women building that future deserve a room where the conversation is sharp, generous, and real. Retail Women in Tech - NY Edition brings together people working across retail, commerce, product, operations, data, engineering, and digital experience for an in-person evening of connection in New York. Whether you spend your days improving customer journeys, scaling platforms, modernizing store operations, or figuring out what innovation actually looks like inside a retail business, this meetup is designed to put you in conversation with people who understand the work. Expect thoughtful networking, practical insights, and the kind of introductions that can lead to fresh ideas, future collaborations, and a stronger sense of community. About the Event This event is a community-focused gathering for women in and around retail technology, along with allies who care about the space and want to contribute meaningfully to it. It sits at the intersection of tech, retail, community, and career growth, creating room for both substantive industry conversation and relaxed social connection. The format is intentionally in person and human-scaled. Rather than a transactional networking environment where everyone is rushing through quick introductions, this meetup is built to support better conversations: what teams are building, where retail organizations are investing, how roles are changing, and what challenges people are navigating right now. New York is a natural setting for this conversation. With strong retail, commerce, and tech communities all in one city, the event offers a timely opportunity to meet peers who may be solving adjacent problems in different corners of the industry, from enterprise platforms to customer-facing experiences. If you have been looking for a space that feels both professionally relevant and genuinely welcoming, this is that kind of room. The goal is simple: bring together smart people in retail tech and make it easier for them to meet, exchange perspective, and keep building relationships beyond a single evening. What to Expect You can expect an evening centered on networking, conversation, and community building. The event begins at 5:30 PM EDT on Thursday, May 29, giving attendees a chance to come by after work and settle into a more relaxed but still purposeful atmosphere. While this is a meetup rather than a formal conference, the value comes from the quality of the people in the room and the focus of the topic. Conversations may naturally span areas such as: Digital transformation in retail E-commerce and omnichannel experience Product, engineering, and data work in commerce organizations Career growth in tech-forward retail teams Leadership, visibility, and support for women in the industry The practical realities of building and scaling in a changing market You should also expect a social component that makes it easier to actually meet people, not just collect names. This is the kind of setting where you can have a quick introduction that turns into a real conversation, ask candid questions about roles and teams, and leave with contacts you would genuinely want to stay in touch with. Because the event is grounded in community, attendees can shape the evening too. Some people will come ready to discuss technical problems, others will want to talk about hiring, leadership, partnerships, or navigating the industry. That range is a strength: it creates a more complete picture of what retail tech work looks like today. Why Attend If you work in retail tech, you already know how useful it is to talk with people who understand the pace, complexity, and cross-functional nature of the field. This meetup gives you direct access to that kind of peer network without requiring a full-day commitment or a highly formal setting. There is also real value in being in a room specifically oriented toward women in the space. That can mean hearing how others have approached career transitions, leadership growth, team dynamics, technical decision-making, or visibility inside large organizations. It can also simply mean feeling less isolated in challenges that are often shared but not always openly discussed. Attending can help you: Expand your network within retail and commerce technology Meet peers across functions, levels, and company types Get fresh perspective on current industry challenges and opportunities Build relationships that may support hiring, mentoring, partnerships, or career moves Spend time in a community that values both technical work and the people doing it Even if you are not actively looking for a new role or immediate business opportunity, these gatherings matter. The best professional communities are built before you urgently need them. Showing up now can strengthen your network, sharpen your view of the market, and reconnect you with the broader ecosystem you are part of. Practical Details The event takes place in person in New York, USA, on the 18th floor of the Wyndham Garden Chinatown. Being in person makes a difference here: it allows for more natural conversation, stronger introductions, and a better sense of who is in the room than you typically get from virtual networking. Date and time: Thursday, May 29 at 5:30 PM EDT. The early evening timing makes this accessible for people coming from work while still leaving room for meaningful conversation once you arrive. A few useful things to keep in mind: This is an in-person meetup, so plan your travel time accordingly The setting is social and professional, ideal for conversation rather than passive listening You do not need a perfectly polished pitch; curiosity and openness will go further If there is someone you are hoping to meet, arrive ready to introduce yourself and start the conversation If you have been meaning to get more connected to the retail tech community in New York, this is a strong place to start. Come ready to talk shop, exchange ideas, and meet people who are helping shape where retail goes next.
Who should attend
This will feel especially relevant if you want stronger connections in the retail tech world and value being in a room with people who understand the industry from the inside. - You work in **retail, commerce, or consumer-facing tech** and want to meet others navigating similar product, platform, data, engineering, or operations challenges. - You are a **woman in tech** looking for a more intentional community space where career growth, industry insight, and peer support can all exist in the same conversation. - You sit in a **cross-functional role** such as product, design, analytics, digital, marketing tech, e-commerce, or store technology and want to connect with people across adjacent teams. - You are exploring your **next career move**, growing your network in New York, or hoping to build relationships that could lead to mentoring, hiring conversations, or future collaboration. - You are newer to the retail tech space and want a grounded way to learn how others think about the industry, the work, and the opportunities in front of them. - You are an **ally or community-minded professional** who wants to contribute thoughtfully to a better, more connected ecosystem for women in retail technology.