The Lead Summit is the only event built specifically for brands. Across two powerful days in New York, you’ll connect with brand builders and retail leaders, exchange ideas that move the industry forward, and uncover the insights and partnerships that will define what’s next.
WHO YOU'LL MEET
The Lead Summit hosts senior brand innovators across marketing, ecommerce, stores, customer experience, operations, technology, strategy, innovation, and more.
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THE AGENDA
As the business of brand and retail enters a new frontier – ushered in by the age of AI – the Lead Summit agenda will help you keep pace with change while staying on top of today’s problems.
Meet the Speakers
Get inspiration, new insights and practical tips from 150+ executives shaping the future of brands.
Laura Lendrum
CEO
Printemps America
Ricardo Lajoie
Global Chief Merchant
Vans
Steve Malony
CEO
Belkin
Jen Jackson Brown
SVP, Fashion Private Brands
Walmart
Sarah Angelmar
Executive Director, Customer Experience
Clarins Group
Tracy Knauer
VP, North America Marketing & DTC
New Balance
Trang To
VP, Omni
Tapestry
Miryha Fantegrossi
SVP, Merchandising & Design
Wacoal America
Maarten Bodewes
Co-Founder
Loop Earplugs
Tracy Bay
SVP, Head of Strategy & Head of Ecommerce
J.Crew Group
Kaitlin Hutchinson
VP, Ecommerce
Authentic Brands Group
Mark Katz
EVP, Premium Fashion Vertical
WHP Global
The Ultimate Networking Opportunity
The Meetings Program is your fast track to high-impact connections at The Lead Summit, bringing together brands, retailers, and solution providers to find the right partners for growth.
Participation earns brand and retail attendees free registration, up to $1,000 in expense reimbursement, and more!
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Curated Groups
Workshops, Assemblies and Roundtable discussions are the optimal places to meet with other ambitious brand & retail executives. You’ll network, benchmark and uncover opportunities to advance your brand and your career.
The DTC Symposium is a co-located event taking place on May 21st at The Lead Summit – and included with your Summit registration! Build your network with 600+ fellow DTC leaders in this program designed to help you develop strategies and tactics that will serve your uniquely high-growth cultures.
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Experience The Lead Summit
From incredible eats to exclusive parties and unforgettable views, nowhere mixes business, entertainment, and exclusivity better.
THE LOCATION
The Lead Summit is held at Pier 36 — with world-class views of DUMBO, The Brooklyn Bridge, and the NYC skyline. Located just north of Manhattan’s Financial District, Pier 36 radiates the energy of iconic & modern New York. (299 South St, New York, NY 10002)
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