October 22, 2026 | New York City

The Impact 50 Forum is a celebration of the operators turning strategy into action across leading brands. This by-invitation gathering brings together influential brand and retail managers for intentional networking, curated experiences, an unforgettable awards ceremony and more. The Impact 50 Forum is where the industry’s innovators gather to recognize outsized impact, have real conversations, and build lasting connections.

the experience

The Impact 50 Forum is an elevated experience that is entertaining, collegial, and engaging. From elegant activations to powerful acceptance speeches and a well curated room – there are few industry events that match.

The industry’s innovators are here. Build a network that grows with you

We honor the leading managers turning strategic vision into action.

Meaningful conversations with The Impact 50 honorees.

The Impact 50 Forum is filled with surprises and special giveaways.

Discover and engage with new products, experiences and memorable moments.

Maximize your moments with a curated group at top restaurants.

The Program

The Red Carpet Welcome

A moment in time to celebrate the selectees.

The Award Presentations

Highlights the accomplishments of The Impact 50 honorees and exactly where they are excelling.

Curated Roundtable Discussions

Will help you connect with peers, share challenges, and compare notes and experiences.

Network and Connect through Elevated Activities

Including brand activations, product discovery, incredible F&B experiences, a cocktail reception, and so much more!

Spa & Weekend Gift Giveaways

Including a night away at The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, spa treatments and more (special experiences for those beyond the New York area too)!

Vision Talks and Panel

Join leading innovators as they share insights on how technology solutions are evolving and how they will impact brand strategy, operations, and the future of business.

The Distinguished Career Award

Honoring the exemplary body of work of an industry trailblazer.

The Standout awards

Recognizing five D60 NEXT selectees who are driving excellence in leadership, innovation, customer experience, ecommerce, and impact across the brand and retail landscape.

The Standout Cocktail Reception

Close out this incredible celebration with lite bites and specialty cocktails.

The Impact 50 Leadership Dinners

Continue the celebrations, the connections and conversations in an even more intimate setting.

Previous Attendance

Aritzia

AS Beauty

ASOS

Banana Republic

Bath & Body Works

Benefit Cosmetics

Camper

Camuto Group

Capri Holdings

Carhartt

Centric Brands

CHANEL

Clarins Group

Colgate-Palmolive

Columbia

Coty

Crocs

David Yurman

Diane von Furstenberg

Estée Lauder Companies

Faherty Brand

FARM Rio

Fossil

French Connection

FULLBEAUTY Brands

H&M

Hanes Brands

Hermes

Hint

HUGO BOSS

Kate Spade

L’Oreal USA

LVMH

Madewell

Mammoth Brands

Mondelēz International

NEST New York

New York & Company

Nicole Miller

Nike

Olaplex

Parlux

Paul Stuart

Pernod Ricard

PVH

rag & bone

Rainbow Shops

Ralph Lauren

Revlon

Shiseido

Signet Jewelers

SKIMS

Spanx

Tommy Hilfiger

Tory Burch

UNIQLO

UNTUCKit

US Polo Assn.

VINCE

Wacoal America

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THE LOCATION

The Weylin

Tucked in the heart of Williamsburg, this one-of-a-kind, historic venue captures the history and elegance of New York City as a meticulously restored extraordinary event space.

175 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211