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Talea

The Business of BeerThe Business of BeerMonday, September 15, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)Williamsburg

Salt & Straw

An Ice Cream Social with Salt & StrawAn Ice Cream Social with Salt & StrawMonday, September 15, 202510:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)West Village

Amika and Napster

Play, Create, Engage: How Amika’s Roblox Wonderland, Amikaverse, Is Winning Gen Z HeartsPlay, Create, Engage: How Amika’s Roblox Wonderland, Amikaverse, Is Winning Gen Z HeartsMonday, September 15, 202512:15 PM - 1:45 PM (EDT)West Village

Jennifer Bett Communications 

Partner Up: How to Build Breakthrough Brand Collaborations That Actually WorkPartner Up: How to Build Breakthrough Brand Collaborations That Actually WorkMonday, September 15, 202512:15 PM - 1:45 PM (EDT)Flatiron

M.M LaFleur

From Gathering to Growth: How M.M.LaFleur’s Event Strategy Drives Business ResultsFrom Gathering to Growth: How M.M.LaFleur’s Event Strategy Drives Business ResultsMonday, September 15, 20252:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)Midtown

Ramp

Ramp Execs Talk Talent and Tech: The Art of Hiring and When Products Must DieRamp Execs Talk Talent and Tech: The Art of Hiring and When Products Must DieMonday, September 15, 20253:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)Chelsea

The Malin

More Than a Desk: Lessons from the Malin on the New Era of Hybrid WorkMore Than a Desk: Lessons from the Malin on the New Era of Hybrid WorkMonday, September 15, 20254:45 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)SoHo

Tecovas/WVN

Stepping into the Future of Retail with Tecovas and WVNStepping into the Future of Retail with Tecovas and WVNMonday, September 15, 20254:45 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)SoHo

Mother Design

We've Reached Peak Soda: Exploring Branding Challenges in Oversaturated Markets with Mother We've Reached Peak Soda: Exploring Branding Challenges in Oversaturated Markets with Mother Monday, September 15, 20254:45 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)Gowanus

Red Antler

Conditions to Thrive: Tapping into Culture to Succeed in 2026 and BeyondConditions to Thrive: Tapping into Culture to Succeed in 2026 and BeyondTuesday, September 16, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)Hudson Square

Sylvain

In a Quiet So Loud: Conquering Chaos in the Business World with Sylvain In a Quiet So Loud: Conquering Chaos in the Business World with Sylvain Tuesday, September 16, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)Lower Manhattan

Happy Medium/Engine

Perspective Shift: How Founders and Thinkers Can Get Creative and Redefine Building a Business Perspective Shift: How Founders and Thinkers Can Get Creative and Redefine Building a Business Tuesday, September 16, 202512:15 PM - 1:45 PM (EDT)Lower East Side

Johannes Leonardo

How Oscar Mayer Won the Race to Cultural Relevance and Ignited a New Summer TraditionHow Oscar Mayer Won the Race to Cultural Relevance and Ignited a New Summer TraditionTuesday, September 16, 20252:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)Financial District

Local Projects

How Designing for Queer Audiences Fuels Unique InnovationHow Designing for Queer Audiences Fuels Unique InnovationTuesday, September 16, 20252:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)West Village

CannonDesign

Captivated and Inspired: What It Takes to Design Indelible Brands That Rise AboveCaptivated and Inspired: What It Takes to Design Indelible Brands That Rise AboveTuesday, September 16, 20254:45 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)Midtown East

Paperless Post

Party Like It’s 1999! How to Reclaim Your Presence, Build Your Brand, and Boost Your Health with Meaningful Offline EventsParty Like It’s 1999! How to Reclaim Your Presence, Build Your Brand, and Boost Your Health with Meaningful Offline EventsTuesday, September 16, 20254:45 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)Financial District

Journey 

Behind the scenes of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” on BroadwayBehind the scenes of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” on BroadwayTuesday, September 16, 20255:30 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)Times Square

Life Time 

Peak Performance: From Mindset to Match Point [INCLUDES WORKOUT] Peak Performance: From Mindset to Match Point [INCLUDES WORKOUT] Wednesday, September 17, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)Penn District

Fiverr

The Freelance Generation: How Gen Z Is Redefining Work The Freelance Generation: How Gen Z Is Redefining Work Wednesday, September 17, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)Lower Manhattan

Disguise

Immersive Everywhere: Exploring the Tech-Driven Future of Location-Based Experiences with DisguiseImmersive Everywhere: Exploring the Tech-Driven Future of Location-Based Experiences with DisguiseWednesday, September 17, 202512:15 PM - 1:45 PM (EDT)Chelsea

FutureBrand

Future-Proof Your Tech Brand: How to Transcend the Trust GapFuture-Proof Your Tech Brand: How to Transcend the Trust GapWednesday, September 17, 20252:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)Midtown East

One World Observatory 

An Afternoon at One World Observatory An Afternoon at One World Observatory Wednesday, September 17, 20254:45 PM - 6:15 PM (EDT)Tribeca

Dagne Dover

Function and Flow: How Innovation Moves with UsFunction and Flow: How Innovation Moves with UsThursday, September 18, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)Soho

CBX

Mix and Match Gone (Brand) Wild. Using AI to Innovate the Cross-Sector Brand MashupsMix and Match Gone (Brand) Wild. Using AI to Innovate the Cross-Sector Brand MashupsThursday, September 18, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)NoMad

Thursday Boots

Build Things That Last: The Craft and Care of Leather Footwear with Thursday Boot CompanyBuild Things That Last: The Craft and Care of Leather Footwear with Thursday Boot CompanyThursday, September 18, 202510:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)Flatiron

VCCP

Have No Fear. Daisy, Your AI Granny Is Here: How Brands and Creatives Can Focus Their AI Efforts to Make the World a Better PlaceHave No Fear. Daisy, Your AI Granny Is Here: How Brands and Creatives Can Focus Their AI Efforts to Make the World a Better PlaceThursday, September 18, 202512:15 PM - 1:45 PM (EDT)Flatiron

The Modern

Twenty Years of the Modern: Leadership Lessons with Executive Chef Tom AllanTwenty Years of the Modern: Leadership Lessons with Executive Chef Tom AllanThursday, September 18, 202512:15 PM - 1:45 PM (EDT)Midtown East

McCann

Building Brands at the Speed of the Feed: How McCann Leverages Creativity, Culture, and Creators to Build Enduring BrandsBuilding Brands at the Speed of the Feed: How McCann Leverages Creativity, Culture, and Creators to Build Enduring BrandsThursday, September 18, 20252:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)Midtown East

Tony's Chocolonely

Brownie Baking and Changemaking Brownie Baking and Changemaking Thursday, September 18, 20252:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)Lower Manhattan
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