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Digital Brands Transform the Retail Landscape
Connect Media and Federal Realty Investment Trust are hosting Connect DTC, an exclusive summit that will showcase the best in direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands and Silicon Valley’s most active venture funds. The event will be held tomorrow, September 26 at Santana Row in San Jose.
The event brings together a confluence of influential brands, top venture capitalists, and some of the most innovative minds in retail. Attendees will get to hear directly from the hottest brands, the investors funding their retail expansion, and other industry visionaries. The event consists of two panel discussions, three keynote conversations and special presentations, and will conclude with networking cocktail reception.
- Bianca Gates, CEO, Birdies
- Jeff Kreshek, SVP, West Coast, Federal Realty Investment Trust
- Cheryl Cheng, General Partner, BlueRun Ventures
- Sonya Brown, General Partner, Norvest Ventures
- Amish Tolia, Co-Founder & CEO, Leap Inc.
- Eric Hutchinson, Co-CEO, Resident
- Malindi Davies, COO, Tamara Mellon
- Jameson Valone, AVP, Brandbox by Macerich
- Matt Sebree, AVP Leasing, Simon Property Group
- David Sheldon, Associate Director, Perkins & Will
Santana Row is an innovative mixed-use/retail destination located in the tech epicenter of San Jose that is already home to several DTC brands, including Warby Parker, Bonobos, Native Shoes, Casper and Kendra Scott. Santana Row is located at 377 Santana Row. The event runs Thursday from 11:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For comments, questions or concerns, please contact Dennis Kaiser




