The Biggest and Most Effective Retail Meetings Program

Walk into Shoptalk Fall with a schedule full of targeted, pre-qualified business meetings. That’s exactly what Meetup delivers.

Walk into Shoptalk Fall with a schedule full of targeted, pre-qualified business meetings. That’s exactly what Meetup delivers.

Here’s how it works:
✔ You tell us which retailers, brands, tech companies, investors or media decision makers you want to meet.
✔ They tell us they want to meet you.
✔ We schedule your mutually matched, 15-minute meetings in advance.

Yes—it’s that simple to secure the kinds of meetings that might otherwise take weeks of outreach (and a little luck) to lock in.

It’s no surprise that 87% of Shoptalk Fall 2025 attendees rated their networking experience as good or excellent.

Why participate in Meetup?



With Meetup, you’ll have access to efficient networking and collaboration across every use case:

  • Connect with new partners, prospects and industry peers

  • Strengthen relationships with existing clients

  • Discover innovative products, services and emerging startups

  • Recruit talent or explore new opportunities

  • Launch products, share announcements and showcase company news

  • Engage with media, analysts and other industry influencers

  • Explore opportunities for funding, investment or acquisition

  • Support or spot promising startups looking to grown

  • Meet a wide range of business needs aligned with your goals

     

✔ Maximize Your Time

Meetup takes the guesswork out of networking, by providing you with a sophisticated platform to clearly define your needs and identify the perfect people with whom to meet. The outcome? Months' worth of efficient meetings packed into three productive days.

✔ You're In Control

Say goodbye to speculative connections, and hello to meaningful ones. Both you and the decision makers you want to meet are required to opt-in to any given connection. We then facilitate all your meetings for you delivering hyper efficient introductions for your business.

✔ Proven ROI

Meetup has a proven track record with over 100,000 meetings facilitated by us with 94% of attendees rating their networking experience as good or excellent.

✔ Free with your ticket

Every single ticket to Shoptalk Luxe includes complimentary access to Meetup. Plus tech providers can buy upgraded access to connect with retailer and consumer brand tech buyers