2022 ERA Global Conference in Amsterdam

Attending the 2022 ERA Global Conference in Amsterdam from 21 to 23 June is your best chance to grow your global network and find your next bestsellers!

Speakers

Alexandra Stefanov

Andy Latimer

Bob Circosta

Budd Margolis

Dr. Julian Oberndörfer

Eric Golani

Isi Abebe

Ken Daly

Matthew Scott

What you need to know about our event

Attending the 2022 ERA Global Conference in Amsterdam event is your best chance to grow your global network and find your next bestsellers!

The 3-day conference adresses to the product patent owners, multi-channel and direct-to-consumer companies that sell worldwide on TV, online or via electronic media.

Our annual event is attended annually by approximate 400 representatives of the industry, key-figures, decision makers, marketers from DRTV and Home Shopping networks, as well as Social Media influencers. New products are launched and new business contacts created.

Besides the incentivising panel discussions and the great business networking hub consisting in business club tables and spacious meeting rooms, our conference includes a generous exhibition area.

Each year, the evening events, such as the Opening Reception and the Gala Awards, are highly valued by our attendees, contributing to promoting networking. As of 2019, our association brings you on the first day of the conference an extra event, the First Timer Business Speed Dating, to support companies that are new to our industry.

The first timers and established companies will be grouped together in approx. 15 min sessions, so that both companies can quickly present who they are and then discuss potential business opportunities.

Do you want more information? Access the designated categories on top of this page.

Attend our 3 day conference and register as an attendee, exhibitor or sponsor, with ERA GLOBAL members enjoying preferential rates.

How can you register?

Register as an attendee (aquire a 3-day or 1-day conference ticket) or as a partner (exhibitor, meeting facility holder or sponsor) and benefit from 3 days of excellent networking opportunities, meet industry stakeholders and representatives from European authorities. Registration links are available on the registration section.

The conference ticket includes admission to all areas, lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or on the selected day, soft drinks, water and coffee breaks throughout the conference, as well as to all educational sessions.

If you need a meeting space or you want your brand to be more visible throughout the show, you may consider becoming our partner in Amsterdam. Depending on the partnership package you select, you may have up to 5 free attandance tickets included or access to the meeting spaces. Every conference package is detailed in the Pricing and Sponsorship Booklet on the right handed side of this page, under EVENT DOWNLOADS. Don’t hesitate to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have inquiries.

Cover photo by Jennie Ramida on Unsplash.

Conference Agenda

Monday 20 June, 2022 (Set up Day)

12.00 – 18.00 ERA Office open (for logistics and assistance)

12.00 – 15.00 ERA GLOBAL Committee meetings (members only)

15:00 – 18.00 Registration open

16.00 – 21.00 Exhibitor booth set-up

16.00 – 17.00 ERA GLOBAL Conference & Membership Committee meeting

17.00 – 19.00 ERA GLOBAL Board meeting (for board members only)

19.30 – 23.00 ERA GLOBAL Platinum Dinner (by invitation only)

Tuesday 21June, 2022 (Conference Opening Day)

08.30 – 18.00 ERA Office open (logistics and assistance)

08.30 – 18.00 Registration open

09.00 – 18.00 Show Floor open

09:00 - 13:00 Business Speed Dating event for first time attending companies (doors open 08:45)

The Speed Business Dating event is a popular new initiative which was piloted in 2018. The event aims to support first time attending companies at our conference by meeting with key industry players. More details can be found in our Business Speed Dating section.

12.30 – 14.00 Networking Lunch

13.00 - 13.45 Panel Discussions

18:00 - 20:00 Opening Reception

Wednesday 22 June, 2022 (Conference, Panels and Emma Awards Day)

08.30 – 18.00 ERA Office open (logistics and assistance)

08.30 – 18.00 Registration open

09.00 – 18.00 Show Floor open

09.00 – 17.15 Panel Discussions - please see the Panel Discussions section for a seperate agenda.

12.30 – 14.00 Networking Lunch

19.30 – 23.00 EMMA Awards Ceremony 2021 and networking event

23:00 – 04:00 EMMA Award Aftershow Party

Thursday 23 June, 2022 (Last Day)

08.30 – 16.00 ERA Office open (logistics and assistance)

09.00 – 18.00 Show Floor open

08.30 – 16.00 Registration open

11:00 – 12.00 Company Forum

12.30 – 14.00 Networking Lunch

Hotel & Travel

The Amsterdam Conference will take place in the famous Amsterdam Hilton from 21 to 23 June 2022. The hotel has excellent conference facilities and will provide a great backdrop for our business meetings and conference events.

The iconic Amsterdam Hilton hotel, steeped in history and refinement, sits in the luxurious residential area of Amsterdam, a 10-minute walk from attractions like the Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark. You can relax in the Health Club or unwind after a day at the conference in your newly restyled guest room, spacious suite. The hotel is best known for being the home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono bed in for peace in 1969.

Enjoy pure Italian gastronomy at Roberto’s Restaurant or try creative cocktails in the Half Moon Cocktail Lounge or the Garden Terrace – a peaceful oasis overlooking the hotel’s private marina.

The city of Amsterdam is one of the greatest small cities in Europe and truly has it all! It's famous for its canals, its museums and its historical sights as well as its creative atmosphere, its beautiful houses, the so-called coffee shops and its lively night-life. Amsterdam is liberal and laid back, innovative and exciting so there will be plenty to discover before, during and after the conference....and Amsterdam is easy to get to from all over the world!

Hilton CleanStay programme

As organizers we want to assure you that together with our local partners, we are taking all necessary measures to create a safe and healthy environment for all our attendees, employees and partners throughout the conferences. Our measures will supplement and support (and not replace) the rules and regulations of the local and state authorities.Hilton Hotel, our location for the summer event, has developed a global programme that introduces a new standard of hotel cleanliness and disinfection: Hilton CleanStay.

Hilton CleanStay builds upon Hilton's already high standards of housekeeping and hygiene, where commercial grade products and upgraded protocols are currently in use, to ensure Hilton's guests enjoy an even cleaner and safer stay from check-in to check-out. The hotel has developed a global meeting and events programme designed to create event experiences that are clean, flexible, safe and socially responsible. Hilton EventReady with CleanStay will provide curated solutions with creative food and beverage, thoughtful technology resources, elevated standards and practices with redesigned spaces for physical distancing, and reimagined ways to meet and gather.

The EMMA AWARDS

Click on the video above to relive the excitement of the 2020 EMMA Awards ceremony (the first edition to be held online) and be inspired for 2022.

In 2020, due to the current situation, the 5th EMMA Awards (ERA GLOBAL Multi-Channel Multi-Screen Awards) were held online and broadcast using the latest technologies which provide an immersive digital experience. The event was hosted live in a physical studio in London with guests attending ‘virtually’ and aired worldwide, so that all ERA GLOBAL member companies and friends were able to participate.

Awards are dedicated to ERA GLOBAL members

The EMMA Awards provide a ceremony to honour the Home Shopping Industry’s most respected individuals. The event provides an exciting awards ceremony that honours networks, suppliers and individuals amongst the ERA GLOBAL members for their ingenuity and creativity and rewards outstanding achievement in the Home Shopping Industry.

The EMMA Awards offers each ERA GLOBAL member the opportunity to recognize a colleague or institution during the ERA GLOBAL Conference. ERA GLOBAL presents the winners work and achievements during the EMMA ceremony and highlights their determination for excellence. This evening allows the conference attendees to gather and share experiences during a powerful and moving occasion.

EMMA Nominations

Nominations open early April. Follow EMMA Awards official webpage for more information and a complete list of the 2020 winners. See you in Amsterdam!

Sponsorship & Show Floor

Sponsoring the ERA GLOBAL Conference gives you direct access to over 400 international leaders, multi-channel specialists and suppliers to the Multi-Channel Home Shopping industry from over 40 countries.

This is your chance to get your brand noticed, enhance your company image, increase your network and, of course, grow your business at this unique conference in Europe.

Sponsoring pays off

The cost of sponsoring may be lower than you expect as Sponsors not only get great promotions, but also receive free tickets to the conference as part of the deal (how many depends on your level of sponsorship - Main Sponsor, Gold Sponsor, Silver Sponsor or Bronze Sponsor).

How can I register as a sponsor?

If you are not familiar with our conferences and you haven't found the information needed in the sponsorship brochure, we would gladly help you find the perfect package for your company. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - ERA GLOBAL PR, Marketing & Events Director - to discuss which sponsorship package is best suited to your company's needs and expectations.

Our contact details

Tel: +49 (0)8151 5588196
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Exhibitors information

Early bird tickets until 15th March

Exhibiting at the ERA GLOBAL Conference in Amsterdam is the best way to ensure no one can miss your products at the event. We are expecting more than 400 high level attendees and the Expo hall will form the 'hub' of the conference so exhibitors will be right in the heart of the action.

Exhibitors at the trade show are provided with standardised 3 x 2 m exhibition booths. The booth price quoted in the price list includes the exhibitor sign, lighting, basic furniture and electricity, as well as one free registration. Furthermore, exhibitors can register any additional attendees at a special rate. The ten available booths are booked on the "first come, first served" basis.

For details of the floor plan, exhibition booth space, additional furniture or audio-visual equipment, please refer to the exhibition booklet and the show floor plan in the EVENT DOWNLOADS section of this page. You can also call the conference team on +49 8151 55 66 196 or contact us via email: conference@era-globaThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Exhibition Open Hours

Tuesday: 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 16:00

Business Lounge Information

20 Business Lounge tables

The Business Lounge is very popular at the conference, so book early to make sure you get your space. This is where a lot of meetings are held and business gets done in a suitable working environment. A Business Lounge table arrangement comes with two chairs, a sofa and a table at the show floor. It is a very cost effective, comfortable and convenient way to hold all your meetings and makes it easy for people to find you on the floor plan.

You will have a place to invite people to come see you and to do your follow up emails. Not only does a Business Lounge table feel more professional, but it also gives you a space to use as a base throughout the conference.

Business Club Lounge opening hours

Tuesday, June 21^st: 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday, June 22^nd: 09:00 – 18:00
Thursday, June 23^rd: 09:00 – 18:00

Facilities for meetings with up to 30 participants

Are you planning to hold larger meetings (up to 30 participants), including product presentations? You may consider one of the 13 meeting rooms available at the Amsterdam event.

Each of meeting rooms is equipped with high quality audio video system and a choice of different set-ups. Just send us an email and together we can figure out the most suitable meeting space for you.

The hotel suites - a more comfortable and posh alternative

Book one of our 34 hotel suites as a less conventional meeting space! These special hotel rooms offer a perfect backdrop to impress your business partners. For an overview of the available suites and prices please refer to the Hotel Suites document on the right hand side of this page.

Interested?

If you are interested in a Business Lounge table or a meeting space and you need further information, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - our team will gladly help you.

Business Speed Dating Event

On the 21st of June 2022, from 9.00 to 13.00, experienced professionals from the multi-channel industry will meet and welcome newcomers to the industry.

Are you new to the industry or in the community?
Do you want to grow your business network?
Do you want the world to know your products?
Do you want to find new channels to sell your products?

If this is the first time that you or your company are attending the ERA GLOBAL conference, consider joining us for our First Timer Business Speed Dating event on 21st June and benefit from an experienced network. Connect, gain a first foothold and make valuable contacts. Let the world and the most influential professionals know about your company and your products!

Newcomers will meet with established industry players and have a chance to present their product(s) and/or make valuable business contacts. ERA GLOBAL will bring together a balanced mix of product suppliers, distributors and service providers to meet the first timers.

About the First Timer Business Speed Dating event

On the 21st of June, the first day of the Amsterdam ERA GLOBAL conference, our association brings you the second First Timer Business Speed Dating event, to support companies that are new to our industry.

The first timers and established companies will be grouped together in approx. 10 min sessions, so that both companies can quickly present who they are and then discuss potential business opportunities. At the end of a meeting session, the business speed dates will rotate and new parties are introduced to each other.

The win-win outcomes are:

The 1st timer receives important business leads. Additionally, he/she might receive guidance on how to be a trusted business partner in this industry.
The established industry player is presented with fresh new ideas and potentially a new business partner.

The full Business Speed Dating program will be announced prior to the conference.

Panel of discussions

As ERA GLOBAL is the association for the worldwide Multi-Channel Home Shopping Industry, it is imperative that we offer educational opportunities to members and attendees. Every year ERA GLOBAL organizes the successful panel discussion sessions, known as the MCMS (The Multi-Channel Money Streams Congress), an educational congress held on the second day of the annual conference.

The panels include global multi-channel specialists and leaders from diverse sides of the media and the multi-channel retailing industry, so that they can inspire and learn from each other and offer insights into how to monetize new business opportunities.

Every year the panels have a pioneering agenda, covering the emerging challenges affecting the future of the Multi-Channel Industry in the next 3, 5 or 10 years.

The agenda of the panel sessions will be available closer to the event. As a reference, please see the 2019 agenda below.