Ecommerce Meetups New York

NYC Ultimate Networking Event - Entrepreneurs & Founders Social ✨🚀

***Tickets must be purchased in advance:*** https://luma.com/ecomNY2608?utm_source=meetup ***(limited early bird & discounted tickets available)*** \-\-\- ​​Surround yourself with NYC's top ecommerce founders, brand builders, and digital entrepreneurs at Little More NYC - a stunning cocktail lounge in the heart of Manhattan designed for memorable nights and meaningful conversations. 📸[Follow us on Instagram @ecomnetworking](https://www.instagram.com/ecomnetworking)📸 ​​Hosted by the Ecom Network, this event brings together ecommerce and DTC founders, online sellers, and digital entrepreneurs for a relaxed yet high-energy networking night. Expect great drinks, curated music, and meaningful conversations with people building and scaling real businesses. 💬🎶 \*\*\* ​--- **​🤝 Proud Community Partner** ***​We're excited to partner with Alibaba.com as our Community Partner for this event!*** [Accio Work](https://www.accio.com/work?src=p_kol_ecomnetworkNY) is the AI infrastructure for multiplatform ecommerce operations, integrating directly with Alibaba.com, the world's leading B2B marketplace, to automate sourcing and procurement. Built on 26 years of global trade intelligence, Accio Work's autonomous AI agents handle repetitive tasks like finding suppliers and negotiating deals, allowing ecommerce businesses to focus on growing their brands. \*\*\* **​Who is this event for?** This event is suitable for all online sellers - whether you run a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand on Shopify, sell on Amazon (FBA), Etsy, eBay, Walmart, or manage a store on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.​ \*\*\* **Event Highlights** ✨ **Network in a Vibrant Setting** We’ve secured a dedicated section at the venue just for our group. Enjoy meaningful conversations and chill vibes while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs. We kindly ask that you support the venue by purchasing at least one drink or food item. 📣 **Share Your Story** Building a brand, product, or project? Looking for partners, feedback, or fresh ideas? This is your chance to introduce yourself and spark valuable connections in the ecommerce community. 💡 **Learn and Grow** ​​Swap insights on scaling, marketing, operations, sales, and how others are using AI and new technologies to gain an edge. Many past attendees have made valuable connections that led to partnerships, new clients, and fresh ideas - you never know what one great conversation could lead to! \*\*\* **Dress code:** Smart / Business Casual \*\*\* ​​Have questions or suggestions? ​Feel free to reach out to the organizers! ​We can’t wait to see you (again)! \*\*\* **Notice of Photography**​ *During the event, photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed. If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let one of the event organizers know.*

CPG Professionals: Build your first agentic eCommerce workflow

Join CommerceIQ's expert team for a [free live workshop at the W Hotel in Hoboken ](https://www.commerceiq.ai/events/ai-agents-workshop-new-york)to build your first agentic ecommerce workflow! In 90 minutes, you'll connect Claude to real Amazon data, build a working alert system for your catalog, and leave with a repeatable workflow you can run again the next day. No code, no installs, no prior experience. Every attendee leaves with a working agent that runs on their own Amazon data. After the workshop, network with your peers over drinks and light bites. [Reserve your spot here!](https://www.commerceiq.ai/events/ai-agents-workshop-new-york) (All attendees must be pre-registered)

New York AI Store Blueprint for Entrepreneurs

**Launch a Self-Running AI eCommerce Business – Blueprint Masterclass** The founders winning in eCommerce are using AI for everything — sourcing, marketing, fulfilment. This masterclass gives you the same playbook. You will meet other entrepreneurs building online businesses who are serious about using AI to scale. The room is worth joining for the network alone. Complete registration to claim your place — RSVP is just the first step. ### [REGISTER NOW](https://aiventurelab.org/product/AIEcommerce?city=New%20York&groupurlname=collaborative-self-development-squad&startgmtdatetime=2026-08-16T22:00:00Z) --- What you'll build: - A store that operates 24 hours a day without your constant input - A marketing funnel that drives traffic without manual effort - AI-powered product research and ad creation workflows The store does the work. You just need to build it right — and this session shows you how.

[In-person] Meet for SPEED

Join up for an opportunity to work together on optimizing our sites. [Paul Calvano](https://paulcalvano.com/) and [Sergey Chernyshev](https://www.sergeychernyshev.com/) guide the discussion and help you understand the speed of your pages and how optimize them. Have a site you'd like us to analyze? Add it here - [https://nywebperf.com/meet4speed](https://nywebperf.com/meet4speed) You can benefit even if you can't edit your site right now - we will be happy to share the knowledge. We'll all learn how to see what's slow and how to make it fast! Here is what you can learn: * Identify optimization opportunities using tools Chrome DevTools, WebPageTest and Telescope. * Become a master in reading the network waterfall. * Understand the most of the performance flame chart. * Learn the latest trends in measuring site speed. To be able to attend our events, you will need to show your ID at the security desk. Please make sure to provide your full name if your name on Meetup platform doesn't match your ID.

ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)

**Prepay required at : [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537)** Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. ABOUT In this crazy Coronavirus world, many of us are feeling isolated and need to socialize. We created Online WORD Game party event to allow you to do just that, in a fun safe environment. HOW IT WORKS This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame (Typically 90-120 seconds). The person(people) who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words. We will also play Categories, Rebus and other word games. (You must be on camera if you want a chance to win prizes. Otherwise you can play for fun if you are off camera, but just cant win any rounds) Prizes may include Amazon Gift Cards, Free future events and other goodies. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link for you to use to log in. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **Prepay required at : [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537)** Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL Cost: $11.99- $20 depending on how early you register.

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Speed Dating NYC : 58-72 Women 49-66

**Prepay required at** **[https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13596#tix](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13596#tix)** (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says you can rsvp and pay the organizer directly). Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Up to 10 dates in one night! Proof of age required. 85+ engagements ,a few kids and a lot of other happy couples! Men and women sit together for about 5 minutes, and then the guys rotate over partners. After the event you let us know who you are interested in and the results (both mutual matches and one way matches) are provided the next day. \*If you feel sick please don’t come; \*When greeting others please do not shake hands; \*Please wash your hands before arriving; **This is a PREPAY only event. Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **Prepay required at [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13596#tix](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13596#tix)** (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says rsvp and pay the organizer directly). $30.75- $40.75 depending on how early you register.

The $1 Record Club: A Communal Vinyl Listening Experience

Unearth a dollar record, share its story, and hear it on a high-end sound system. Take home your chosen vinyl as a keepsake of the evening. @dolarrecordclub

Building a Model Evaluation Practice for Production AI

Most teams pick an AI model the same way they pick a coffee machine - the demo looks good or they hear about it from someone, so they assume it works. But in production, evaluation decisions directly impact cost, latency, accuracy, and user trust. Without a structured eval practice, you're flying blind when a model regresses, or a new release claims to be better. This session gives you a framework for evaluating LLMs against *your* workloads and operationalizing evaluation as a continuous practice, not a one-time exercise. **What we'll cover:** * Why standard benchmarks are often misleading for enterprise use cases * Building a golden dataset: how to sample, label, and version evaluation sets from real production traffic * Key metrics beyond accuracy: hallucination rates, precision/recall tradeoffs, cost-per-correct-answer, and latency percentiles * Running evals at scale: open-source tools (Ragas, PromptFoo, LangSmith) and using Amazon Bedrock Model Evaluation * Setting a model evaluation gate: how to enforce a promotion threshold before any model goes to production * Demo: running a side-by-side eval across two models on a real classification task **High level schedule:** * 4:30 - 4:45: Arrivals * 4:45 - 5:45: Presentation & Demo * 5:45 - 6:00: Q&A * 6:00 - 6:30: Networking **Important instructions** * Event starts at 4:45 pm EST, but please allow at least 15 minutes for security to process registration * Please ensure that your meetup profile has your **full name.** Both first and last name are required and we will not be able to register attendees with just abbreviations or incomplete names. * There is an optional networking and Q&A event at the end of the meetup

40s & 50s Speed Dating (+ Free After Party)

\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-50s-speed-dating-after-party-tickets-1996919212119](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-50s-speed-dating-after-party-tickets-1996919212119) (\*Limited # of MEN save $5 by using promo code 5 at checkout) Join us after work and meet your new personal connection in a nice casual atmosphere! Come on out and meet other singles your age in a cool, casual atmosphere. **Ladies will receive a comp beverage before a 7pm arrival time. There will also be another singles event occurring directly after speed dating which will be complementary with this ticket purchase.** How it works: Ladies will sit and men will rotate and have 1 on 1 5-7 minute conversations to gauge the chemistry and mental stimulation! You will receive your match results the next day. There will be a $5 beer, $8 dollar wine, and $9 happy hour on all mixed drinks, sangrias and margaritas until 8 pm. Hungry? There will be an amazing happy hour on delicious food ranging from $8 to $12. As Peggy's is waving their large rental fee,& providing a comp beverage of choice for ladies, a 1 item minimum spend in food or drink is required for ladies and a 2 item spend is required for men at the venue.

UX Happy Hour irl (open to all levels)

######## You need to bring a physical Government Issued ID to be allowed to stay. It's the Law. ######## Whether you're a seasoned UX pro, just breaking into the field, or simply curious about design — this is your invite to pull up a chair and join the conversation. UX Happy Hour is a laid-back, no-agenda gathering where designers, researchers, product thinkers, and anyone design-curious can connect over drinks in a low-pressure setting. No slides. No networking theater. **Why attend:** • Meet new connection in organic way • Get feedback and fresh perspectives on your work (i.e. portfolio) or advice for your career • Stay sharp on what's happening in UX, AI, product, and tech right now • Meet potential collaborators, mentors, or future coworkers • Cheap drinks ($5 Guinness) **What to expect:** • Warm, welcoming crowd across all experience levels • Candid conversations about design, careers, tools, and everything in between • A great chill bar in the East Village to do it all in **Where to find us:** We're usually tucked in by the ATM at the back of Mona's. If you're not sure where we are, just ask the bartender — they know us! Come solo, bring a friend, or drag a coworker along. The more the merrier. Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to Danny (one of the organizers) for our sponsorship rate card.

JEWISH Online SPEED DATING (Men and Women ages 25-41

***\*Register at the bolded ticket link in the full event description.*** [https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13572#tix](https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13572#tix) *(These sell out quickly so if you'd like participate, please register ASAP. Multiple groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a small portion attending. We have a good # registered and we keep the gender ratio even.)* This is the perfect event to meet singles from the tri-state area - all from the comfort of your own home. Get to meet people online before meeting them in person! You will meet singles via your computer with webcam or smartphone/tablet (strong WiFi connection required if using a phone). **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT THIS LINK** HOW DOES IT WORK? We will break participants into pairs of two, just like we do with traditional speed dating. You will get to speak to each dates for a specified amount of time (typically 4-6 minutes). After the specified number of minutes, the guys will rotate to the next date and the process continues. Just like with traditional speed dating, at the end of the event you will be able to let us know who you were interested in. We will send you both mutual matches (you picked them and they picked you) as well as one way matches (they picked you but you did not pick them). You are given 20 minutes from the end of the event to let us know who you are interested in and will receive the results the same night (usually within one hour) or the next morning. You will not have to wait 24 hours or more to get your results. The minimum number of potential dates will be 5 and the maximum will be about 10. If there are less than 5 members of the opposite sex in attendance, you will get credit for a future virtual event. How do I find the Zoom Room? After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation appear on your screen along with the Zoom link for you to use to log in. Cost? Between $23-$25 depending on how early you register. Rsvps on here are not reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT THIS LINK** [https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13572#tix](https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13572#tix)