An exclusive, curated industry gathering to identify & discuss disruptive ideas that are shaping the future of commerce – without the bullsh*t.
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The Times Center October 17th, 2018
About
Part industry conference, part executive offsite – Commerce+ is where disruptors from the world’s fastest growing, top-tier brands immerse themselves in the latest insights & innovations in an intimate setting alongside like-minded peers.
Over a single day in the heart of NYC, vetted leaders will come together to forge authentic connections, engage in meaningful collaboration, and share insightful dialogue on the ever-evolving future of commerce.
TheTimesCenter
242 W 41st St, New York, NY
Date
Oct 17th, 2018, 9AM-6:30PM
Price
$687+tax
Speakers
Rich Fulop
Founder & CEO
Brooklinen
Berly Isaak
Head of Global Marketing
LeSportsac
Harley Finkelstein
COO
Shopify
Karla Gallardo
CEO & Founder
Cuyana
Ben Kaufman
Head of Commerce
BuzzFeed
Melissa Grillo
VP Platform
Forerunner Ventures
David Heath
CEO
Bombas
Elizabeth Segran
Staff Writer
Fast Company
Daniel Beauchamp
Head of VR and AR
Shopify
Cheryl Kaplan
President
M. Gemi
Ryan Walker
Founder
HORNE
Luke Droulez
CMO
Parachute
Seb Mills
IT Director
Gymshark
Joanna Griffiths
CEO
Knixwear
Tom Montgomery
Co-founder
Chubbies
Matt Scanlan
CEO
Naadam
Uri Minkoff
CEO
Rebecca Minkoff
Agenda
9:00 - 10:00am
Breakfast & Registration
10:00 - 10:50am
Solving for Scale
From hiring & culture to funding & global expansion, a conversation on ‘all things scale’ with these fast-growing D2C brands.
Moderator: Melissa Grillo, VP Platform, Forerunner Ventures
Panelists: Rich Fulop, CEO, Brooklinen, Patrick Herning, CEO, Honoré, David Heath, CEO, Bombas
10:50 - 11:25am
Reinventing the Wheel in 2019
Following the lifecycle of innovative product development, from idea to launch.
Moderator: Darrell Etherington, Shopify
Panelists: Ben Kaufman, Head of Commerce, BuzzFeed, Joanna Griffiths, CEO, Knixwear
11:25 - 12:00pm
Redefining Retail
A discussion on innovative ways technology is used to enhance the customer experience both on and offline.
Speakers: Harley Finkelstein, COO, Shopify, Uri Minkoff, CEO, Rebecca Minkoff
12:00 - 1:15pm
Lunch
1:15 - 1:50pm
Augmenting Retail
Unpacking what the latest developments in AR + VR mean for the commerce of tomorrow, and how you can begin experimenting with this technology today.
Moderator: Daniel Beauchamp, Head of AR, Shopify
Speaker: Ryan Walker, Founder, HORNE
1:50 - 2:35pm
Cultivating Customer Loyalty
How a clear mission & focused experience can forge authentic and lasting relationships with your target audience.
Moderator: Liz Segran, Fast Company
Panelists: Karla Gallardo, CEO, Cuyana,Cheryl Kaplan, CEO, M. Gemi,Matt Scanlan, CEO, Naadam
2:35 - 3:05pm
Break
3:05 - 3:20pm
Inspiration for innovation: leveling up your digital strategy
Use cases on how you can level up your brand’s ecommerce strategy now.
Speaker: Steve Haase, Head of Solutions Engineering, Shopify Plus
3:20pm - 3:50pm
From URL to IRL: Connecting with Customers Offline
How brands are disrupting the traditional brick & mortar model and designing future store experiences.
Moderator: Amy Hufft, VP Brand and Communications, Shopify
Panelists: Luke Droulez, CMO, Parachute, Stephanie Maes, VP Retail, Adore Me
3:50 - 4:30pm
Going Global
Discussion on approaching growth in new markets.
Moderator: Hana Abaza, Head of Marketing, Shopify Plus
Panelists: Berly Isaak, Head of Global Marketing, LeSportSac, Seb Mills, IT Director, Gymshark, Tom Montgomery, Co-founder, Chubbies
4:30 - 6:30pm
Cocktail Reception & Networking
An exclusive commerce event.
Commerce+ is an invite-only event. We would love to hear from you if you would like to attend. Apply below and our team will follow-up shortly. Tickets are $687+tax.
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