Berns Communications Group’s third annual Retail Influencer CEO Forum gathered some of the most inspiring and successful leaders in retail, tech,  fashion, and beauty, along with some of the brightest and most thoughtful Gen Z leaders to discuss the topics and trends shaping the world today. 

The main focus this year was on the synergy of sports, culture, entertainment and retail and featured fireside chats with visionary entrepreneurs and leaders like Martha Stewart, Ashley Graham and Mindy Grossman as well as panel discussions with C-suite experts on topics like what makes a successful brand collab today and how brands can best connect with Gen Z consumers. The pannel also featured members of Berns Communications' Z Suite, who spoke about how they budget for cultural and sports events and why they tend to overspend at them. Joanna Coles emceed the forum and she and Stephanie Mehta moderated most of the discussions.

After the sessions concluded, guests were able to network over cocktails and visit an activation room that featured a luxury piercing experience and a kiosk where guests could have their bags customized. The cocktail hour was followed by a private dinner for selected CEOs in attendance.

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