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The 3 trends at the Webwinkel Vakdagen

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Peter Jaap Blaakmeer Orange dot 04-03-2026

On March 25 and 26 we will be present at the Webwinkel Vakdagen at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, booth 53. The place where the entire B2B commerce landscape comes together and where the trends of 2026 take center stage.

But what are the most important developments in B2B commerce right now? These are the three trends you can’t afford to miss.

AI is here to stay

AI is evolving rapidly and its impact on e-commerce is significant. For B2B webshops, it is becoming increasingly important not to simply implement AI, but to do so strategically. We see this reflected every day in the Magento projects we work on.

Think of chatbots that instantly answer questions from buyers, AI that personalizes product recommendations based on order history, or predictions that make your purchasing process smarter. The question is no longer whether you should use AI, but how smartly and where you apply it.

Webshops that adapt to the customer

Personalization is one of the biggest opportunities for B2B webshops in 2026. By analyzing data intelligently such as click behavior, order history, and customer segments you can offer every visitor a relevant experience.

In B2B, this is even more valuable: a regular purchasing manager expects different content and recommendations than a new visitor. A personalized webshop not only increases conversion rates but also strengthens the customer relationship in the long term.

Performing under pressure

Dutch consumers are buying more and more online and have higher expectations, and in B2B this applies even more. Slow loading times, issues in the checkout process, or integration errors directly affect your customers and your revenue.

We see with many Magento platforms that growth puts new pressure on the technical infrastructure. More customers, more integrations, more complexity. The challenge: your platform needs to scale without compromising speed and stability.

Ready for 2026?

Maintaining and optimizing your webshop is becoming increasingly complex. Think of strategically implementing AI, applying personalization, and continuously improving performance and speed.

Do you want to grow your webshop and be ready for the trends of 2026? Elgentos is happy to help you get the most out of your webshop.

During the Webwinkel Vakdagen, we would love to connect and explore how we can take your webshop to the next level together.