05.24.23
Beauty and retailer executives will speak about connecting with Gen Z at the Retail Influencer CEO Forum on September 12th, 2023, at New York's Crosby Street Hotel.
Officially titled, "The Retail Influencer CEO Forum Featuring The Z Suite," the full-day event is an invitation-only summit organized by the Retail Influencer Network.
The Retail Influencer Network is a network of senior business leaders, investors and analysts founded by Berns Communications Group. This will be the second year of the annual summit.
The summit aims to unite Gen Z leaders and influencers with retail and brand executives to help the industry unlock the Gen Z consumer mindset. Discussions will center on the theme of “Courageous Leadership Paving the Way for Real Change.”
“This forum is a unique opportunity to uncover what Gen Z truly values and how brand leaders are building strategies to meet them where they are,” says Stacy Berns, president and founder of Berns Communications Group.
“We believe that by bringing together these influential voices, we can drive positive change, foster innovation and shape more sustainable, inclusive and responsible business practices,” adds Berns.
Speakers and moderators include the following executives, which are shown above:
- Shai Eisenman, Bubble Skincare
- Laurie Lam, chief brand officer, E.l.f. beauty
- Elizabeth Oates, vp of consumer insights, Ulta Beauty
- Shawn Outler, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at Macy's
- Sapna Parikh, chief digital officer, Kendo Brands/LVMH
- Sarah Paiji Yoo, co-founder and CEO, Blueland
- Jake Bjorseth, founder & CEO, Trndsttrs
More About the Event
The Retail Influencer CEO Forum will provide the actionable intelligence today’s retail leaders need to understand Gen Z consumers’ priorities and shopping behaviors, with keynotes, panels, fireside chats.Members of The Z Suite, an exclusive network of Gen Z thought leaders, will participate in discussions throughout the day. The Z Suite is co-chaired and managed by BCG Assistant Vice Presidents Carly Berns and Felicia Kane.
“Ask Me Anything” sessions will focus on the following topics, and more:
- Gen Z consumer shopping trends
- Wellness and beauty breakthroughs
- Purpose-driven and sustainable shopping commerce
Nominate a 'Most Influential ESG Leader'
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Most Influential ESG Leaders list.The Most Influential ESG Leaders list will recognize both senior-level executives and Gen Z leaders who are driving positive change in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in the retail, technology and consumer spaces.
Nominate a C-level executive or Gen Z emerging leader who is driving positive change in one of three categories—environmental, social or governance practices—by submitting the form by June 12th.
The list will be published in Women’s Wear Daily on the day of the event.