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The Impact 50 Forum

22 October 2026
New York

Operators Turning Big Ideas into Real Results.

The Impact 50 Forum brings together the operators who turn strategy into action inside today’s leading retail brands, for an intimate day of conversation, connection, and recognition in New York City. At its heart is The Lead’s Impact 50 List, which recognises 50 leaders whose work is driving meaningful change across brand and retail. The Forum is designed for director-level leaders across digital, ecommerce, marketing, technology, and customer experience. It celebrates the people who evaluate new ideas, implement technology, and turn big-picture priorities into measurable results.

Event in
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100+ Director-Level leaders
50 Honourees
6 Expert speakers
5 Exhibitors
1 Unforgettable event

50 Honourees. One Room. Real Conversations.

Attendees at The Impact 50 Forum will discover new products and technologies through hands-on brand activations, in a highly curated setting away from the usual expo floor. Structured roundtables bring director-level operators together to swap ideas, benchmark challenges, and talk candidly about what’s working inside their organisations. Every part of the day is designed to spark connections. Facilitated networking and shared experiences make it easy to meet the right peers and build relationships that last well beyond the Impact 50 Awards.