Contact: Aleksandra Dalemba
Email: awards@ecommerceberlin.com
Date: February 23rd, 2023
E-commerce Germany Awards 2023: Winners and Takeaways
The E-commerce Germany Awards 2023 ceremony was a roaring success! The awards recognize the best and brightest companies, teams, and individuals in e-commerce across Germany. It was a star-studded evening with hundreds of prominent leaders from the world of e-commerce gathering to celebrate the achievements of the industry. Let us hop into the details!
Record-breaking attendance
It was a night for the ages at the E-commerce Germany Awards 2023! A whopping 500+ attendees from all corners of the industry – service providers, big brand reps, media partners, and more – came together to honor excellence and celebrate success.
Throughout the room, everyone celebrated the hard work that has contributed to the success of German e-commerce.
The E-commerce Germany Awards 2023 ceremony was the ultimate party, held once again at the iconic Spindler & Klatt venue in Berlin. The stylish setting was the ideal backdrop for an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration, honoring all those who make German e-commerce shine.
The stage was set for an unforgettable entertainment program featuring the surprise appearance of the Dizzy Boys Brass Band, bringing warmth and vibrancy to a chilly February evening.
The E-commerce Germany Awards had several sponsors which included NEXI as the headline sponsor, Taxually as the bar and beer sponsor, Actindo as the DJ sponsor, and AVASK as the supporting sponsor.
Unmatched networking opportunities
The E-commerce Germany Awards 2023 had it all
– including top-level networking that brought together the biggest names in the industry. Representatives from powerhouse companies like Meta, Amazon, BASF, Pipedrive, SAP, Zendesk, Mercedes-Benz, Fanatics, Picnic (and many others!) rubbed shoulders with individual experts, service providers and media partners. It was an incredible opportunity for everyone involved to connect with peers and learn from the best in the business.
“The winners took it all”
Recognizing excellence in various categories of e-commerce was a highlight of the E-commerce Germany Awards Gala, with winners hailing not only from Germany, but also Spain, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, and many more – all operating within the German market across the 12 categories.
Best Agency: FACTOR-A/DEPT®
Best Analytics / BI solution: True Insights
Best Product Content Creation Tool: Plytix
Best Customer Communication Tool: Sendinblue
Best IT and Infrastructural Solution: Speed Kit
Best Innovation / New development in E-commerce: Oxolo
Best Solution for International Expansion: ChannelEngine
Best Sales Generating Tool: Pipedrive
Best Platform / Shop Software: Motesque
Best Payment Solution: Mollie
Best Omnichannel Solution: SAP Customer Experience
Best Logistics Solution: everstox
It was great to see them coming to the Gala and being recognized for their outstanding achievements in the industry.
“The judges did decide”
Arne Vogt, Business Development for E-commerce at ARTAVO, led a panel of more than 25 industry experts with extensive e-commerce experience to evaluate nominees fairly and objectively for this year’s awards.
Since the initiative is held every year, e-commerce experts are invited to submit their nominations to the jury panel. E-commerce professionals can become a part of shaping the German e-commerce industry and showcase their expertise by joining a diverse group of jury members from across Europe and helping set new standards for excellence.
That’s a wrap
The EGA organizers encourage interested individuals to submit their nominations for the E-commerce Germany Awards before the submission deadlines. Honorees will have the opportunity to join other prestigious brands at the gala ceremony, make valuable business contacts, and engage in productive networking experiences.
The organizers advise everyone to stay tuned for more information and look forward to connecting with many nominees soon.
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For any questions or requests,, please reach out to Aleksandra Dalemba, Event Manager, at awards@ecommerceberlin.com.
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Non- Executive Independent Director
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Anish Ghoshal
Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director
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Biren Gabhawala
Non-executive, Independent Director
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Ms. Deepa Kapoor
Non-executive, Independent Director
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Shailesh Kekre
Non-executive, Independent Director
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Srinjay Sengupta
Non-Executive, Independent Director
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Mr. Anjan Malik
Co-founder and Non-Executive Director
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