What an incredible day! On 23rd October 2025, we hosted our first-ever Base Meet Up, Scale Up at RSA House in London, bringing together sellers, marketplaces, and partners from across the UK eCommerce ecosystem for a full day of learning, strategy, and inspiration.
To everyone who joined us — thank you for making it such a special day.
And for those who couldn’t make it — here’s your recap of the highlights, the panels, and the ideas that shaped an unforgettable event.
🙌 A Day of Ideas, Energy, and Collaboration
From marketplace insights to customer success stories and hands-on discussions, Base Meet Up, Scale Up was about one thing — helping sellers simplify complexity and scale smarter.
A huge thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors for making this event possible:
eBay, Temu, WorldFirst, Orange Connex, Wowcher, eManaged, and Walmart.
Each brought valuable perspectives on the changing eCommerce landscape and how technology, partnerships, and agility are driving the next phase of growth.
💬 Panel Highlights
🔹 Panel 1: The Rise of Temu – Tips from the Experts on Successful Adoption
The morning kicked off with an insightful discussion on how Temu is redefining global eCommerce and creating new opportunities for UK sellers.
Speakers:
- Alex Nicholas, Head of UK Sales, Base
- Tony Tong, Temu
- Matthew Ferguson, eManaged
The panel explored how sellers can adapt to emerging platforms, balance multi-channel strategies, and leverage technology to grow sustainably.
Key takeaway: Stay agile, stay informed — and always meet customers where they shop.
🔹 Panel 2: Real Success Stories – How Brands Overcame Hurdles to Scale the Heights with Base
Led by Prasanth Subramanian, Product & Implementation Lead at Base UK, this session showcased real-life success stories from Base customers transforming their operations and accelerating growth.
Speakers:
- Michael Tittel-Feller, Moguntia Group
- Kunal Khanna, New Way International
From heritage food brands to high-volume tech sellers, both panelists shared how they used automation and smarter workflows to scale sustainably — without sacrificing control or customer experience.
Prasanth summed it up best:
“Success isn’t about doing more — it’s about connecting better.”
🔹 Panel 3: The Evolution of eBay and Global Success with Base
The final panel brought together two long-standing eCommerce innovators: Base and eBay.
Speakers:
- Pete du Pon, Head of Partnerships, Base UK
- Kevin Steward, Head of Country, Base UK
- Mark Monte-Colombo, Director of Global Seller & Brand Development, eBay UK
Mark shared eBay’s evolving mission to empower sellers through trust, visibility, and innovation — from AI-powered listing tools to global reach across 134 million buyers.
He highlighted how eBay continues to support sellers of all sizes with accessible tools, seller-first policies, and a renewed focus on sustainability and customer confidence.
Kevin and Pete discussed how Base complements this mission by giving sellers the tools to simplify operations, integrate seamlessly, and thrive on multiple channels.
“Our partnership with eBay has always been built on the same foundation — helping sellers grow confidently, with simplicity and transparency at every step.”
Key takeaway: Innovation is important — but trust and consistency are what drive long-term success.
🏉 Afternoon Keynote: Sir Clive Woodward on Thinking Correctly Under Pressure (TCUP)
The afternoon session saw a true highlight — a captivating keynote from Sir Clive Woodward, England’s Rugby World Cup-winning coach and a globally recognised leadership strategist.
Sir Clive shared his principle of TCUP — “Thinking Correctly Under Pressure.”
He explored how high-performing teams succeed not by chance, but by developing the mindset and habits to stay calm, think clearly, and execute effectively under stress.
His stories from the pitch offered valuable parallels for the business world: the importance of preparation, decision-making under pressure, and creating a culture that thrives when challenges arise.
“Winners aren’t born in big moments — they’re built in the small ones. TCUP is about staying composed, making smart decisions, and trusting your preparation.”
It was an inspiring and energising close to a day already full of insight and innovation.
💙 Thank You to Our Community
To everyone who attended — thank you for being part of this incredible community.
Your energy, openness, and ideas made this event truly special.
And to our speakers, panelists, and partners — your insights and support helped us create a day that will inspire eCommerce growth for months to come.
“Let’s keep building, scaling, and shaping the future of marketplaces — together.”
Simon Lam, Head of Marketing, Base UK
Stay tuned for upcoming Base events, webinars, and community meetups as we continue to connect the people and platforms driving the next chapter of eCommerce.
