For all budding entrepreneurs out there keen to start offering their own deals, early bird tickets to the Online Retailer and E-Commerce Expo are free until 31 August 2011. Note this is entry to the expo only - a ticket to the conference will cost you extra. Go for it.
Here's the description lifted from the website:
About Online Retailer Expo
Tired of spending weeks searching for a new vendor? Then don't miss the Online Retailer Expo Hall. It is the industry's premier showcase for the latest in e-commerce technology, digital marketing and e-retailing solutions. Attending the Expo will cut your search time for new products and cost-saving innovations. Gather information, research different solutions, talk to experts and attend free seminars - all under the one roof.
Meet leading, solution-providers of:
E-commerce systems and applications
Shopping cart software
Order management systems
Content management systems
Email, search and affiliate marketing
Payments and security
Shipping and fulfillment
Customer acquisition and loyalty
Site performance and analytics and
Online merchandising, ratings and reviews
Website design
I would have attended this but the Expo falls during weekdays.