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.

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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

The Lead Summit agenda will boldly explore the new frontier of brand and retail, equipping you with the clarity, insights, and strategies you need as AI reshapes the industry and today’s problems demand sharper solutions.

Meet the Speakers

Get inspiration, new insights and practical tips from 150+ executives shaping the future of brands.

Natasha Fishman
CMO
Marquee Brands

Kristin DiCunzolo
SVP, Direct, Marketing & Marketplace Business
Wacoal America

Debbie Woloshin 
CMO
Stitch Fix

Colleen Waters
VP, Ecommerce
Steven Madden

Rene Federico  
Head of Marketing, U.S.
Primark

Mimi Ruiz 
VP, Ecommerce
Columbia Sportswear

Neha Kovach 
Global Head, Omnichannel CRM, CX, Clienteling, & Data Insights
David Yurman

Michael Jacobs
Chief Growth Officer
Consortium Brand Partners

Bree Fowler 
Head of Global Revenue Programs
Dell Technologies

Kim Dao  
VP, Marketing
Every Man Jack

Lisa Zlotnick
Head of Brand PR, U.S. Marketing
SHEIN

Kristen Classi-Zummo
Executive Director, Apparel Advisor
Circana

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 & retail attendees free registration, up to $1,000 in expense reimbursement, and more!

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Connect & Learn in
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 co-located, taking place on May 21st at The Lead Summit – and included with your Summit registration! Over 750+ fellow DTC leaders converge in this program designed to help you develop strategies and tactics that will serve your uniquely high-growth cultures.

Experience The Lead Summit

From incredible eats to exclusive parties and unforgettable views, nowhere mixes business, entertainment, and exclusivity better.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Meet hard-to-reach decision makers.

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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