

Staff Room Panel - Beyond the Feed: Building Brands People Want to Belong To
About the Event
The evening will feature a panel discussion exploring the future of consumer brands, followed by an intimate networking experience with cocktails and amuse-bouches.
Designed for professionals across the DTC and consumer space, from founders and operators to rising talent in impactful roles, the evening creates space for meaningful conversation, idea exchange, and relationship-building, to support mutual growth across our careers.
This event is invitation-only to ensure a thoughtful, like-minded group, bringing together people doing meaningful work in the consumer space so we can learn from one another and grow together.
About the Panel - Beyond the Feed: Building Brands People Want to Belong To
In a world overflowing with content, grabbing attention isn’t enough anymore, connection is what lasts.
This panel convenes three leaders across the beauty, food & beverage, and fashion spaces to explore how brands are evolving beyond traditional campaign thinking to create real belonging through community, loyalty, storytelling, and meaningful experiences.
From cultural relevance to emotional resonance, we’ll unpack how the most successful brands are designing engagement that feels human, participatory, and lasting in an oversaturated digital landscape.