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The Lead Next Forum 2026

Trade-orientedMid-size
📅 21 October 2026 – 23 October 📍 New York City, US ↗ 🏢 The Lead

A curated by-invitation gathering for the 60 top, digitally-minded direct-to-consumer brand and retail executives. Focuses on leadership, data-driven strategy, and technology, usually featuring networking, curated content, and high-level, intimate discussions.

Exhibitor mix: n/a - curated honoree list

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Venue

New York Marriott Marquis

Hotel venue · 9,290 m² · 5 halls · ~2,800 people

A large, 1,971-room hotel in Manhattan, NYC, with over 100,000 sq ft of event space refreshed in 2021. Features extensive meeting rooms and ballrooms, including the 29,000 sq ft Broadway Ballroom, suitable for large conferences, exhibitions, and gala events in Times Square.

📍 1535 Broadway, 10036 New York, US

Operated by Marriott International

28 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

The Lead

Subsidiary · Brooklyn, United States · Founded 2017

The Lead operates an industry organization that connects fashion, retail, and e-commerce leaders with technology enablers through annual summits, research, and community platforms.

Runs 2 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Network with 60 hand-selected industry leaders, discuss future-proofing retail strategies, and connect with peers in a non-traditional setting.

Sample matches

Filtered to a Series-B SaaS ICP. Your filter will be different.

Sample Match A

example.com

91 — High
Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

"Strong ICP match: Series B, EU expansion, VP Engineering and CTO attending."

Sample Match B

example.io

79 — Medium
Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

"Mid-stage SaaS with active GTM motion; product-led growth signals align with ICP."

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Frequently asked questions

When is The Lead Next Forum?+
The Lead Next Forum takes place on 21 October 2026 to 23 October 2026.
Where is The Lead Next Forum held?+
The Lead Next Forum is held at New York City, US.
Who organises The Lead Next Forum?+
The Lead Next Forum is organised by The Lead.

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