Facebook; the network with a higher population than that of the EU, to feature at eCommerce Expo as a leading keynote

Facebook; the network with a higher population than that of the European Union, to feature at eCommerce Expo as a leading keynote

Tuesday 11^th – Wednesday 12^th October, Olympia 2, London

Hardly a week goes by without the industry discussing whether the future is social, with Facebook set to be leading the way.  With more than 750 million active users, Facebook's population exceeds that of the European Union*, making  the Facebook platform increasingly attractive as an enterprising marketplace.

With the recent launch of Facebook for Business, we can see this agenda-setting outlet positioning F-commerce as a player in the online retail market.

With an exclusive keynote on the ‘Social Design, Social Commerce’, the session at eCommerce Expo will give  businesses an in depth consideration of the tools and techniques needed to capitalise on Facebook’s success and propel their brand into the digital age.  

Over the past 11 years Britons have spent an estimated £300 billion shopping on the internet and this trend looks set to continue, making  an effective ecommerce strategy integral to any retail business’ success.  With 12 keynotes, 50+ conference sessions and over 100 exhibitors educating attendees on business in the digital age, eCommerce Expo, the UK’s leading event for ecommerce, has seen its reach widen to the general business community.  

In this constantly evolving climate, businesses who fail to keep up, those that don’t become social, mobile and truly digital see  their brand get left behind.

Press can register for free entry to the event at http://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/pressreg1/

Visitors can register for free entry to the event at http://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/FacebookPR

*Statistic from https://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics

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About eCommerce Expo

As the UK's no. 1 event dedicated to internet business, eCommerce Expo is a must for anyone looking to maximise their online sales. Now in its 5th year, eCommerce Expo is bigger and better than ever, with a wealth of on-topic advice offered through the most comprehensive free education programme in Europe. Join us for case-study led seminars and the opportunity to hear about the latest technologies plus thought-leading Keynote presentations from  big-brand inspirational speakers. From digital marketing through to payment and fulfilment, with eCommerce Expo you can excel at every aspect of online business. Taking place in London from the 11 - 12 October, registration is free – just use the link http://www.ecommerceexpo.co.uk/FacebookPR . Those who arrive on the day and who have not registered prior to the event will be charged £30 on the door.

About UBM Live
UBM Live is a leading international provider of integrated media solutions. Working throughout various market sectors including Air Traffic Control, Care, Customer Management, Digital Marketing, Energy, Facilities Management, Fire, Health & Safety, Interiors, Leisure, Security and Venues, UBM Live produces a wide range of exhibitions, awards & events, publications, conferences, digital products and directories.
Amongst its brands, UBM Live boasts: ATC Global, Decorex, IFSEC, Interiors, International Confex, Internet World, TFM&A and The National Business Awards. UBM Live’s brands also have international replication in China, India, South Africa and UAE.  UBM Live is part of UBM plc (LSE: UBM.L), one of the world’s leading business media companies which employs more than 6,500 people in more than 35 countries.  For more information go www.ubm.com.
Press Contact: Emily Nicols, emily.nicols@ubm.com, +44 (0)207 921 8566

And that’s not the only content at eCommerce Expo that will be driving the industry forward. Following the exciting launch of Google Wallet on Wednesday 21^st September, Nic Cumisky, Senior Industry Manager from Google Mobile, will be giving a must-attend keynote, alongside others including PayPal and eBay. Plus, the show will host product launches from leading ecommerce service providers including ;Commidea, part of the Point Group and the UK’s leading managed service payment provider, who will be launching Vanguard, their revolutionary tailored ecommerce payment solution; PeopleVox, launching their Warehouse systems technology which aims change the fulfilment industry as we know it; and Magento, launching their full ecommerce website system, Enterprise 1.11. eCommerce Expo 2011 won’t just host the discussion of the future of online business, it will host the creation of it.