St. Louis, MO – June 2025 – The Midwest Ecommerce Summit (MES), the premier event for ecommerce professionals across the central U.S., announced today that it will become part of STL TechWeek beginning in Spring 2026. This move brings MES’s acclaimed ecommerce programming into the region’s largest innovation festival, further strengthening St. Louis’s position as a leading hub for digital commerce and technology.
A Strategic Move for Greater Impact
Since its founding in 2020, MES has served decision-makers in ecommerce operations, logistics, digital marketing, and fulfillment—especially among mid-market and enterprise B2B and D2C brands. Now, as a featured track within STL TechWeek, MES will continue to offer its high-impact insights while benefiting from the scale, diversity, and exposure of a multi-day, multi-sector innovation platform.
“MES has always been about advancing ecommerce excellence across the Midwest,” said Brad Goldenberg, partner and CEO of Blayzer Digital, the agency behind the scenes of the Midwest Ecommerce Summit. “By joining STL TechWeek, we’re not just scaling the event—we’re planting deeper roots in St. Louis and creating new opportunities for cross-sector innovation.”
Strengthening St. Louis's Tech Ecosystem
STL TechWeek, produced by TechSTL, draws thousands of entrepreneurs, technologists, civic leaders, and corporate innovators annually. Featuring more than 30 events and a wide array of industry tracks, the festival promotes collaboration, visibility, and knowledge-sharing across St. Louis’s fast-growing tech ecosystem.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Midwest Ecommerce Summit into STL TechWeek,” said Emily Hemingway, Executive Director of TechSTL. “Their ecommerce community adds significant depth to our programming and perfectly complements our mission to showcase how St. Louis is leading in digital transformation—from supply chain to SaaS. This is another win for our innovation ecosystem.”
What to Expect in 2026
The 2026 MES track within STL TechWeek will include targeted sessions, expert panels, tactical workshops, and a dedicated ecommerce expo. Full details are still developing. Registration, speaker applications, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced in the coming months.
Over the past five years, MES has hosted hundreds of ecommerce professionals and showcased speakers from nationally recognized companies and cutting-edge technology platforms. Past sponsors have included BigCommerce, ShipStation, Shopware, accessiBe, Reviews.io, Square, and many others. MES programming has featured in-depth sessions on omnichannel strategy, warehouse automation, B2B ecommerce transformation, and digital marketing innovation—all tailored to the needs of ecommerce store operators in the Midwest.
About Midwest Ecommerce Summit (MES)
The Midwest Ecommerce Summit is the leading annual event for ecommerce strategy, logistics, and digital growth across manufacturing, retail, and distribution sectors. Hosted in St. Louis since 2020, MES connects decision-makers and solution providers through actionable programming and peer-driven learning. Learn more about MES
About STL TechWeek / TechSTL
TechSTL is the official tech council of St. Louis, accelerating innovation and connectivity in the region’s technology ecosystem. STL TechWeek, its flagship event, is a citywide celebration of innovation that showcases the talent, companies, and ideas shaping St. Louis as a top-tier tech destination. Learn more at https://techstl.com/techweek/.
