Amplify Summit 2027 | CA
Amplify is where the fastest-growing brands in DTC, retail, and CPG come together: founders, operators, and creators who are done with the noise and focused on what actually drives growth.
3 Days. One Unforgettable Founder Experience.
Join us at Amplify Summit 2027, our biggest gathering of the year, returning to Santa Monica, CA for 3 days of founder-led conversations, playbook-style panels, curated networking, content creation, and unforgettable social experiences.
From the Kickoff Party on April 5 to two days of programming at The Regent Santa Monica, Amplify Summit is designed to give founders more than just inspiration, it’s built to create actionable ideas, and the kind of momentum that lasts long after the event ends.
Expect bold conversations, standout founders, and plenty of time to actually meet the people in the room.
✅ You’ll learn directly from the founders, operators, and experts shaping DTC, retail, CPG, and ecommerce today.
Amplify stages have featured founders and operators behind some of the most recognizable and fastest-growing consumer brands in the country.
Last Year's lineup included:
· Anna Skaya (Basepaws, $90M exit)
· Kent Yoshimura (Neuro, Red Bull F1 partner)
· Jay Hunter (MaryRuth’s, $100M+ growth)
· Durana & Shahab Elmi (Cymbiotika, $200M+ wellness empire)
· Jake Karls (Mid-Day Squares, Forbes 30U30)
· Eric Skae (Carbone Fine Food, 25K+ retailers)
· Kayleigh Christina (Clearstem Skincare, $50M DTC disruptor)
· Sergio Tache (Dossier, Walmart’s #1 fragrance brand)
· Alex Collis Chief Customer Officer, Comfrt.
Speaker lineup coming soon.
🎟 Your Summit Ticket Includes:
Access to 2.5 days of programming, networking, and experiences
Keynotes, fireside chats, and founder-led main stage panels
Sessions built around what brands are navigating right now
Curated networking + intentional founder-to-founder connection
Unlimited access to Content Pods for professional photos, UGC, and interviews
Founder activations + brand discovery experiences throughout the Summit
Meals, refreshments, and networking moments during main programming
Access to the Kickoff Party
Access to the Epic Ending Party
A premium Santa Monica venue built to feel more like a founder reunion than a traditional conference
🗓️ Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, April 5
5:00 PM | Summit Kickoff Party
Check in, grab a drink, meet the room, and start the Summit before the stage even opens.
Monday, April 6
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Main Summit Day
Keynotes · Founder Panels · Tactical Sessions · Networking · Content Pods · Brand Experiences
Tuesday, April 7
9:00 AM–3:00 PM | Summit Day Two
Main Stage Programming · Founder Conversations · Tactical Sessions · Networking · Content Pods
6:00 PM | ST/Reunion ’27 Dinner
A special evening gathering for our Shark Tank Alumni community.
8:00 PM | Epic Ending Party
The final night of Summit — one more room, one more celebration, and the perfect way to close out the experience.