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WHERE THE UNTANGLING OF REGIONAL E-COMMERCE HAPPENS

Over the past year, the domain of e-commerce has witnessed an unparalleled surge in both its popularity and significance. Companies across the region and globe are increasingly recognizing the immense potential within the e-commerce landscape. From the expansion of fulfillment centers to the entry of international players into new markets, the industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation and businesses are starting to see just how much they can achieve with e-commerce.

Simultaneously, the expectations from consumers are evolving rapidly. What was once considered satisfactory—simply receiving a product has evolved into a demand for seamless transactions, flexible payment options, and effortless returns. This shift highlights the need for businesses to adapt and innovate, unlocking the full potential of e-commerce to meet and exceed these rising expectations.

As we prepare for the 7th Regional E-commerce Conference on the topic “E-commerce: Potential Untangled,” together let’s explore which aspects of e-commerce have been untangled and which still need to be addressed and utilized.

DAY BEFORE - Monday, 11 Nov 2024 [Invite Only + Owners of VIP Tickets]
20:00 - 22:00 - VIP Networking Mixer Night [powered by VISA]
CONFERENCE DAY - Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024 🚀 [powered by VISA]
08:00 - 09:15 - REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE ☕
09:15 - 09:30 - Conference Opening
09:30 - 09:55 - OPENING ADDRESSES
- Nina Angelovska Stankov, President @ Macedonian eCommerce Association
- Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation @ Ministry of Digital Transformation
- Petra Drexler, German Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia
- Maria Kanellopoulou, First Counsellor, Head of Section Economic issues, Institution-Building, Cross-Border Cooperation at the EU Delegation in North Macedonia
- Igor Cuculoski, Business Development Manager @ Visa
Overview of Ecommerce in the Western Balkans [Powered by NLB GROUP]
09:55 - 10:20 - KEYNOTE TALK: “E-COMMERCE IN WESTERN BALKANS: KEY FINDINGS FROM WESTERN BALKAN E-COMMERCE REPORT, 2024”
- Nina Angelovska Stankov, President @ Macedonian E-commerce Association
Track #1: E-commerce Logistics Reimagined: The Need for Speed 🚀 [powered by Ananas]
10:20 - 11:00 - Panel Discussion: The Customer Experience Revolution: Enhancing Delivery Services in E-commerce
- Mladen Jezdic, Head of Supply Chain @ Ananas
- Zlatko Trpkoski, Head of Sales @ Korpa.mk
- Igor Gesovski, Owner @ Eco Logistic Service

Moderator: Ivana Popovska, Consultant
11:00 - 11:20 - Case Study: Mastering Last-Mile Delivery in E-commerce
- Bojan Dolenc, Senior Strategic Sales & Business Development @ ZEOS by Zalando
11:20 - 11:50 - Coffee & Networking ☕🤝
Track #2: Beyond the Checkout: Emerging Payment Solutions for E-commerce [Powered by CaSys]
11:50 - 12:15 - Keynote Talk: 2024 E-commerce Essentials: Fast Checkouts and Tailored Experiences
- Boban Ljubinoski, Product Manager @ Klarna
12:15 - 13:00 - Panel Discussion: Beyond the Cash: What Comes Next in E-commerce Payments
- Filomena Pljakovska Asprovska, CEO @ CaSys
- Slobodan Lukic, Director, Merchant Sales & Acquiring @ Visa
- Katerina Jankovikj, Assistant to the Management Board @ NLB Banka Skopje
- Biljana Misik, CEO @ Iute Macedonia

Moderator: Filip Chizhbanovski, Vice President @ Macedonian E-commerce Association
13:00 - 14:30 - Lunch & Networking 🍴
Track #3: The Borderless E-commerce Dream [POWERED BY GIZ]
14:30 - 14:50 - Case Study: How do you sell cross-border in the complex e-comm WB landscape?
- Igor Miškić, Country Manager for WB @ GymBeam
14:50 - 15:35 - Panel Discussion: "Borderless E-commerce? Navigating Challenges & Opportunities in WB E-commerce"
- Jane Sazdov, Senior Application Specialist @ Customs Administration of North Macedonia
- Mirko Miladinovic, CEO @ M-One
- Valer Pinderi, President @ Albanian Ecommerce Association

Moderator: Aleksandar Zaric, PR & Consultant @ SOG
Track #4: New Kids on the Block: The Forces Shaping E-commerce Marketing [powered by A1 Macedonia]
15:35-16:00 - Keynote Talk: Deploy smarter campaigns across the entire lifecycle with trusted AI
- Celeste Fejzo, AI Data Trainer @ Open AI
16:00 - 16:45 - Panel Discussion: "Beyond the Feed: E-commerce Marketing Besides Social Media"
- Elena Ajtarska, Manager of Residential Proposition @ A1 Makedonija
- Uros Mevc, CEO @ ePonuda
- Ivan Kosutic, Owner & CEO @ SalesSnap
- Nana Iokimidou, Jr. Partner & Chief Client Relations Officer @ Generation Y

Moderator: Natasha Velkovska, PR & Content Production Director @ Represent Communications Macedonia
16:45 - 17:05 - KEYNOTE TALK: How Recommendation Engines Boost GMV - Lessons from Temu, Alibaba, and TikTok
- Katia Nazarova, Head of Enterprise Partnerships, Strategy, and Business Development, Central & Eastern Europe @ TikTok B2B

Fun, Prizes & Closing
17:05 - 17:15 - Lucky Draw Reveal – Unveiling the Winners [Powered by A1]
Our closing lottery promises to be a highlight of the event, with fantastic prizes up for grabs for our lucky winners. Here’s what’s in store:

1st Prize: iPhone 16 (128 GB) – Powered by A1 Makedonija
2nd Prize: Xiaomi Product Package (including Mi Smart Scale 2, Xiaomi Electric Toothbrush T700, and Humidifier 2 Lite EU) – Powered by Ananas.mk
3rd Prize: Swiss Swatch “What If…Gray?” Watch – Powered by Bozinovski - Watches and Jewelry

Stay with us until the end for your chance to win these amazing prizes!
NIGHT AFTER CONFERENCE - Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024
21:00 - 00:00 - Connect & Celebrate: Networking Party with Victoria Loba & Band
Location: Tribeca Park 📍

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