Current Speakers

Mike Antonecchia joined as the SVP and Event Director for Shoptalk in August 2023. He plays a crucial role in shaping the event's strategic direction, with the core mission of bringing people together to transform retail.

Mike has over two decades of experience expertly navigating the complexities of retail, media and consumer technology. His past roles have seen him driving advertising successes for notable platforms like Quora and SoundCloud, and developing forward-thinking RMN strategies with Fortune 100 companies at Amazon and goPuff. His career kickstarted at Turner Broadcasting, NBC Sports & Olympics and Bloomberg, where he laid the foundation for his future contributions to the digital sales and marketing landscape.

Prior to his work at Shoptalk, Mike founded two DTC companies during the pandemic, giving him a deep appreciation for the complexities of the retail industry and the value Shoptalk delivers for its attendees. Mike holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Cornell University, where he studied Communication, and Applied Economics and Management.